If you lived in Hawaii, where would you go on vacation? Many island residents choose the “staycation” route, leaving home to enjoy a few days at one of Hawai`i’s many luxurious resorts. And, according to readers of Honolulu Magazine, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, is the “Best Hotel for a Staycation.” It’s a [...]

Kalo, also known as taro, holds cultural importance for the Hawaiian people. It not only feeds the people of Hawai‘i, but provides a family connection between the people and the ‘āina (or land). At Aulani, guests can learn more about taro and even sample it in some of Aulani’s dishes like the ‘Ōlelo Room’s kālua [...]

In honor of Aulani’s one year anniversary, Disney served up a big slice of Hawaiian cake! Inspired by the ocean (and complete with sugar coral), this week’s Wedding Cake Wednesday captures the essence of Oahu in a fun, lighthearted dessert. Cheers to many more years of memories!

I told you a few weeks ago about the enhancements coming to Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai`i. This morning, some additional details about the new water features and two new quick-service restaurants were unveiled by Joe Rohde, Walt Disney Imagineering Senior Vice President, who led the design work on Aulani. New water features will include [...]

Disney’s Aulani Cast Members love to share the Hawaiian culture, history and language with their guests. This week, meet Hi’ilani, a cultural greeter, who will share the meaning of hana no‘eau – enjoy! Walt Disney Imagineers worked hand-in-hand with locals to create Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina – a place that [...]

At Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, you can enjoy many inclusive features – from entertainment, to kids’ activities and kids’ club, to amazing water features and more! There’s something to delight every member of the family, and soon there will be even more to enjoy, as Aulani is expanding its offerings to include additional [...]