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Best Waikiki Hotels for Families: Where to Stay in 2026

November 5, 2025

Check out the best Waikiki resorts for families recommended by top family travel blog Marcie in Mommyland. Image of a boy at the pool at the Alohilani Resort in Waikiki

Are you planning a trip to Oahu with kids and aren’t sure where to stay? Keep scrolling to check out my top picks for the best Waikiki hotels for families visiting Oahu!

Travel Oahu on a Budget with Your Family: Hotels, Cars, and More

May 20, 2025May 13, 2025

Photo of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head on Oahu #diamondhead #oahu #hawaii #waikiki

Photo credit: Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) / Tor Johnson

Are you planning a trip to Oahu and want to save some money? Check out these awesome Oahu travel hacks for visiting Oahu on a budget!

25 Coolest Things to Do in Oahu with Kids on Your Hawaii Trip

May 29, 2025April 15, 2025

Find out the best things to do on Oahu with kids by top Seattle blog Marcie in Mommyland. Image of a dad and son wearing red Aloha shirts and sipping pineapple drinks.

Are you planning a trip to Oahu for 2024 and want to start working on your Hawaii itinerary? Check out these awesome things to do on Oahu with kids!

How to Make the Most of the Aulani PhotoPass Service

September 11, 2024May 31, 2024

How to maximize the Disney Aulani PhotoPass at the Disney Resort on Oahu

If you purchased an Aulani PhotoPass Service for your trip, let me break down to you how you can fully maximize it to have a wonderful and memorable Disney vacation!

Indulge in Pineapple-Shaped Cookies at Honolulu Cookie Company

September 11, 2024May 3, 2024

Photo of Honolulu Cookie Company at Beach Walk in Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii

Have you been to the Honolulu Cookie Company? If not, read on to find out why it’s such a fun moment to indulge in their Pineapple-Shaped Cookies!

Frame-Worthy Hawaii Family Photography Tips for Oahu Travel

November 1, 2025March 1, 2024

Booking a family photo shoot on Oahu is my favorite fun thing to do on Oahu. #oahu #hawaii #photography #oahuphotographer #hawaiianvacation #familytravel

Are you planning a trip to Oahu and want to get some awesome vacation photos? Keep scrolling for my top tips for taking the perfect family photos on Oahu!

10 Must-Read Oahu Travel Tips for First-Timers

January 7, 2025December 11, 2023

Check out these Oahu travel tips by top family travel blog Marcie in Mommyland. Image of Marcie Cheung and her son in Waikiki.

Are you visiting Oahu for the first time? Check out these amazing Oahu travel tips for first-timers that will save you stress!

10 Best Oahu Resorts for Families Worth Booking

February 6, 2024December 7, 2023

Check out the best Oahu resorts for families recommended by top family travel blog Marcie in Mommyland. Image of Marcie Cheung and her son in front of the Duke Kahanamoku statue in Waikiki.

Planning to bring the whole family to Hawaii and wondering what are the best Oahu Resorts for families? Here are our top picks for where to stay on Oahu with kids!

The Ultimate Guide to Oahu Luau Experiences for Families

February 6, 2024August 24, 2023

Photo of the AHA`AINA LUAU at The Royal Hawaiian Resort in Waikiki, Oahu. It's one of the best luaus on Oahu and an easy Waikiki luau option. This Honolulu luau offers the best views of Diamond Head. #luau #oahu #waikiki #royalhawaiian #gohawaii #gooahu #visitoahu #hawaiianvacation

Photo credit: The Royal Hawaiian Resort

Looking for the best luau in Oahu, Hawaii for your family? Keep scrolling for a complete list of luau experiences from Waikiki to Turtle Bay. You’ll also read about luau food, how to get Oahu luau discounts, and more!

Family Activities on Oahu: 15 Best Things to Do in Oahu with Kids

April 21, 2025August 11, 2023

Find out the top 15 Oahu family activities for kids featured by top US travel blogger, Marcie in Mommyland

Photo credit: Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) / Tor Johnson

There are so many exciting family activities on Oahu to choose from! Oahu, Hawaii is one of the top family-friendly Hawaiian Islands. If you’re looking for things to do in Oahu with kids, keep reading!

A Review of the Polynesian Cultural Center for Families

February 6, 2024June 14, 2023

The Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Oahu on the North Shore provides family activities on oahu

Want to know if the Polynesian Cultural Center is a family-friendly attraction in Oahu? I visited for the first time as a parent. Keep reading for my review!

Hawaii Packing List: 18 Must-Haves for Flying with Young Kids

April 7, 2025May 20, 2023

Planning a trip to the Hawaiian Islands with kids? Get my ultimate Hawaii packing list for babies and toddlers. I include essentials for both the flight and your big island vacation!

Awesome Family Guide to Oahu with Kids

May 20, 2025February 1, 2021

Photo of a rainbow over Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head on Oahu, a top family vacation destination. Read more in my family guide to Oahu, Hawaii Photo credit: Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) / Tor Johnson #oahu #diamondhead #waikiki #hawaii #familytravel

Photo credit: Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) / Tor Johnson

Planning a trip to Oahu with kids? Keep scrolling for the top things to do on Oahu, places to stay, and Hawaii travel tips!

Aulani Tips to Maximize 2 Nights at Disney Aulani Resort in Hawaii

August 20, 2024April 2, 2018

MICKEY MOUSE AND GOOFY VACATION AT AULANI -- With its fun recreation features and restaurants, its comfortable rooms, and its combination of Disney magic with Hawaiian beauty, tradition and relaxation, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, offers a new way for families to vacation together on the island of Oahu. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Destinations)

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa on Oahu

Are you planning a trip to Oahu and wondering if you should make a side trip to Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa? You can get the full Aulani Resort experience in just 2 nights.

Is the Disney Aulani Character Breakfast on Oahu Worth the Price?

September 2, 2024March 26, 2018

Aulani Character Breakfast includes entertainment, characters and and the opportunity to take photos with Mickey Mouse. | Aulani Character Breakfast on Oahu review featured by top Seattle family travel blog, Marcie in Mommyland

Are you planning a trip to Disney Aulani on Oahu, Hawaii? Keep scrolling to find out everything you need to know about their Aulani character breakfast price, menu, how to make a reservation, and more!