Kalepa's Store

Quick snack or shopping for seasonal items. This convenience shop is located on the main floor. Of course, they sell all types of Disney items and those Micky ears. But did you know they sell board games, pins, and plushies? How about light travel toiletries or microwaveable food, bread, soda, ice cream, and hard liquor? If you don't want to drink out the bottle, buy a Goofy mug or a Minnie cup. You can pick up a suitcase, an aloha shirts and matching dresses here too. And if you have a photo pass card, this is where it's redeemable. Overall four stars. If you want a Hawaii, Disney mesh you come here. Not quite five because it's on the smaller side and you have to squeeze between the aisle especially when guest bring their luggage inside. M

Shopping at "Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa" in Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii...If you want Disney merchandise with a Hawaiian theme, this is the store to go to - especially if you want holiday-themed items!My cousin's son in Northern California asked me to get some Disney Aulani merchandise for him to give to his wife for Christmas. He obviously knows that Happy Wife = Happy Life!At first, I thought, "Ho... Kapolei is far!"I told him that I'll ask my friend who works there to get the merchandise for him. He sent me a screenshot of a Spirit Jersey that he had seen on Instagram on DisneyHawaiiMoms page. He asked for a medium size.I sent the screenshot to my friend who said she would look...A couple of days later, my cousin followed up with me. I asked my friend about the shirt. It turned out that she was so busy at work that she didn't get a chance to go to the store. Shucks!I realized (with a feeling of dread) that I needed to take a drive - way out there... especially since he wanted pictures of other shirts and ornaments. Uhg... I checked GPS... it would be a 35-minute drive (one-way) to the west side of the island... boo! I told my cousin that I'd probably have to pay for parking... yuk! At least this was on a Saturday without workday traffic! Arrrggg!When GPS told me that I had arrived, I didn't believe it because I didn't see a large sign for "Aulani". I drove past two Ko'Olina lagoon entrances until I gave in, turned around, and entered the driveway for the valet. I asked if I could park for a few minutes to get a shirt for my cousin. Unfortunately, the valet area was full. I was directed to self-parking where the first half hour is free... yay!I took the first space that I saw... nearest to the "Lobby" sign and walked quickly to the resort entrance. Gosh...There were A LOT of tourists!I headed to an employee and asked where the store was. It's to the left of the main entrance. Ok... it's nearby!...and there it was!!!The Spirit Jersey was front and center! Yippee!However, there were no Medium nor Large sizes!Darn!I asked if there were any in the back...Nope!The shipment will come on Monday night, so I should return on Wednesday. (Sigh)Since I was there, I took lots of photos of other shirts and items that he might want. He decided on a $45 t-shirt. As I was cashing out, I tried to get my parking validated. The cashier said that if I make a purchase of $50 or more, I would get an hour of free parking... whoa! It's a good thing that my cousin wanted one of the ornaments, too! Whew!Service was very helpful and friendly - they all called me "Auntie"! How did they know??? LOL!!!I told everyone that's I'd see them again on Wednesday! Haha!

They store I'd drive to whenever I'm in need for a Disney fix!It literally felt like I stepped into Disney Emporium...well on an extreme smaller level. We no longer have a Disney Store and not many items found anywhere is something I didn't realized I missed so dearly.Before you enter a fun and vibrant Halloween display with Mickey Pumpkin, Halloween light necklace, totes, and plushies I instantly felt like a kid and this is the smiles that I remember when I first went to Disney.A little bit of everything, snacks, shirts and accessories including Wishables was here which is a fun exclusive limited edition mystery plush four different and as I felt up the bag I keep feeling feet so I just chose one and woohoo I got Chip super cute wearing a shirt and Kukui nut lei it certainly is cute!As I requested this time off to spend time with my besties family celebrating her life I did pick up a few muchies for them as this is so therapeutical more than anyone will know and self care is very important and this is exactly what I needed and know that my bestie agree as well.A slight getaway until my official vacation I will be back sooner than you know!Thank you!

I was jealous that it seems like almost everyone I know is either in Disneyland or Tokyo Disney this spring break so I decided to do a shopping trip at Kalepa's store at Aulani! I called Aulani prior to going and learned you can get a 2.5 hour parking validation if you spend $50 or more in one transaction. I even confirmed this with the employee at the store that validated my ticket. However after staying only about one hour, I was charged $17 for parking! The parking attendant told me I exceeded 30 min, but I told her I was told I would get 2.5 hours. I was let through without paying. I then called Aulani again after leaving to ask what the policy is for next time abs was told it is 2.5 hours free parking if you spend $50 or more and get it validated. I don't know what happened since it seemed like my parking wasn't validated. Now to the good part, Kalepa's has everything you want Disney! Disney pins, Mickey ears, shirts, mugs, stuffed animals, tea, cookies, bags, wallets, kitchen items, hats, everything! I especially like to see the pins that they have. Can't wait to go again but am nervous about the parking situation, it's $37 parking a day if you stay too long and seems like the parking doesn't validate at all.

This is one of the gift shops at Aulani.They have a lot of Aulani specific items available - pins, clothing, mickey headbands, and even snacks (Honolulu Cookie Company) As with all Disney, things can be a little pricey.I always find new things to bring back for my friends & coworkers!

PIN TRADING AT KALEPA'S!! There is a pin board that they bring out once per day. I suggest checking the Aulani app or asking one of the workers at Kalepa's what time they will be bring out the board. Also ask where the board will be set up and consider going early for the best selection because a line does form. Trades are limited to two per person.[PINS] there is a nice selection of pins here especially considering we no longer have a Disney Store here in Hawaii. They also sometimes have seasonal LR (limited release) and LE (limited edition) pins available so be on the look out for that. Also if you are a DVC member you have to ask one of the workers at the register to see them.[SERVICE] here is still outstanding. They are very helpful especially if I don't see something like the Aulani Wishable (no I'm not a reseller) the workers don't seem to mind checking in the back if they have more.

Kalepa's Store is Aulani's main gift shop where one can find all sorts of Duffy merchandise and do some pin trading. They also sell general items needed by guests during their stay such as snacks, sunblock, etc. I visited the store a few times during my stay and noticed the absolute worst time was after the luau when everyone flooded the store. This is the place to visit if guests want to purchase the surfer Mickey lamp in the guest rooms. The lamp can be shipped home directly from the supplier for a fee. Mine arrived without notice or tracking email about a month after I did the paperwork and payment at Kalepa's Store.

Disney pins are sold here! The pins are the real reason why I come into this shop every time my family stays at Aulani. They have the Aulani pins, seasonal pins, and the Hawaii themed pins for characters like Moana and Stitch. I buy 2-4 pins each visit and add them to my collection. Other items sold here are kids and adult clothes, mugs, tumblers, stuffed animals, backpacks, suitcases, Disney ears, hats, canned/bottled drinks, and snacks. There is also a small section for amenities in case you forget to pack a toothbrush or if you need medicine. Since this is a gift shop on the Aulani property, the items are on the pricey side.

1-16-2021 We visited Aulani to say happy birthday to our little sweetie who was enjoying a staycation here for 3 nites. We passed Kalepa's Store as soon as we arrived and asked if they validated parking. Yes, $50 for purchasing items gave you 2-1/2 hours free parking. We proceeded on.After spending time with the celebratory family we returned to Kalepa's before leaving the property. Hubs was gifted a Disney gift card before the pandemic appeared so he chose to spend it here. He had checked Ala Moana Disney Store but no luck.We or should I say I found 3 Stitch items immediately. Okay, good to pay and hele on.In the past we've purchased photos taken downstairs with Mickey, Stitch, and other characters roaming the buffet restaurant or on the grounds. Unfortunately due to Covid, times have changed as we were told characters do not roam the property but there is a central location where the luaus were held where they can be viewed.All those hugging arms and kissing fans both young and older alike are no longer okay during this day and age of masks and social distancing.Hopefully good times will return in the future but for now you can still visit Kalepa's for Aulani memorabilia.

Good selection of a variety of merchandise. Aulani, dvc, year dated, etc. Some shirt designs were kid only. The DVC discount came in handy. 10% goes a long way when you're buying so much. If they don't have your size at the time you go try again tomorrow and see if they have it in stock. I wanted to get a mug but none of the designs appealed to me. Even more-so the handles on most of them were wonky and felt awkward in the hand. That and having to pack it for flying dissuaded me from purchasing one.