I’ve been lucky enough to travel and see quite a bit of the United States and Canada, but there are still plenty of places I would love to visit. Hawaii is probably the top of that list. My wife and I have been talking about maybe doing a future anniversary trip to the islands but for now it’s just a, hope to one day, type of trip. Hopefully if that trip ever does happen, I would like to either stay at the Disney Aulani Resort or at least just stop by and check it out (not sure of the rules for non-guests). Even if I’m all the way out in the Pacific Ocean I still need a Disney fix. Plus I was just informed that the resort has just released a new collectible medallion machine.

During some of my fantasy trip planning, you know where you go through booking a completely insane trip with all the trimmings but don’t actually book it. It’s fun to see all the different options available and things to do at the resort. The pictures I’m sure do not do this place justice, but even still it looks amazing in those pictures.

Now about those medallions I mentioned earlier. Since I have not been to Aulani I don’t really know the layout very well. The information I’ve received is that the Machine is somewhere on the main level of the resort in or near an activity center. If anyone has more specific details please let me know so I can update the info here.

The above photo of the machine was shared in a Facebook group and shows a bit of the cabinet and marquee sign. The cabinet design has an interesting look to it.

The machine does offer four different designs and each comes with the same design on the reverse side which is of the Aulani arch logo.

There is a sign displayed near the machine trying to give clearer instructions on how the machine works and the different payment methods. I do find in my travels that some collectors try swiping their credit card for just one coin and walk off. Not realizing they have been forced to pay full price for the full set and almost leave without the other three coins they paid for. I think this will help, as long as guests are actually reading it.

The designs available on this set of medallions include 2024 Year of the Dragon, Chip & Dale Surfing, Mickey & Pluto on the beach, and 2024 Stitch.

Above is a closer look at the design on the back side of each medallions. This is a great feature helping to distinguish where these coins came from.

I do like the dated coins as this would mean that we may see new designs each year. The only drawback if their location. Obviously not a place that most of us are able to visit often so that leaves either trying to find a set on eBay or connect with a Hawaiian personal shopper. The cost for the set is $20 for all four, or $6 each which is standard for many of the machines here in Florida at the theme parks. That doesn’t include any additional shopper fees and postage so it could end up being quite the investment if you really want these for your collection. Aloha!

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