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Disney names new resort in O'ahu: Aulani
Looks like Mickey and the gang will start vacationing in Hawaii starting in 2011. Disney finally announced the name of its new O'ahu resort, "Aulani". The folks at Disney say the name 'Aulani' translates to "the place that speaks for great ones," and "expresses a connection to tradition and deep story-telling," and we have no reason not to believe them... Disney is, after all, where story-land dreams come true. On the resort guests will enjoy pools and sunset facing hot tubs, a snorkeling lagoon, a variety of kids' club and other play programs for children, and a lazy river, and an 18,000-square-foot spa that caters to adults and kids. There are two restaurants planned, a 14,545-square-foot conference center and 48,685 square feet of outdoor venues. If you need a break from all the make-believe, there's a nearby 18-hole golf course designed by Ted Robinson, who helped create over 170 golf courses worldwide.
You can check out the new Disney digs at the resort's new Web site, www.DisneyAulani.com.
[Photo credit/Disney, artist rendering]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Geo Jan 24th 2010 2:33PM
So now we are going to screw up Hawaii.... Hawaii does not need Disneyland. And talk about 'cost-prohibitive'...
jmkj72 Jan 24th 2010 4:56PM
well i guess you have never been on a disney vacation
you get what you pay fo and disney gives geat custome sevice i have yet to go on a disney vacation where cast members didnt bend ove backwards to make you vacation the best you have eve been on
now i have anothe place to add to the spots where we can use ou disney vacation club
and if you worry about cost i will say that the dvc membeship has paid fo itself many times over in the 10 years our family has owned it
Cappy Lills Kid Jan 24th 2010 2:40PM
^^^^^^^ it's not disneyland itza resort ---
i hope as a stockholder i get a discounted rate.
jason Jan 24th 2010 2:47PM
why not disney...you let wal mart
Auntie Y Jan 25th 2010 10:45PM
I have a time share at Ko-Alina, I am not sure I will like all these additional people in such a confined area.
sarah Jan 24th 2010 3:24PM
They can build a freakin' hotel there without building a theme park, Geo.
dale Jan 24th 2010 3:36PM
as soon as i saw the topic i thought it would be named obama land since he claims he was born there ( but wasn,t ) its still kenya
galbraith1065 Jan 24th 2010 3:47PM
Kenya? I wish you nut jobs would get your facts straight. Last time you "birthers" claimed it was Indonesia. I just hope you don't vote.
Jake Jan 24th 2010 4:14PM
you said it!
Harry Webb Jan 24th 2010 5:13PM
I am so very pleased that Disney has chosen Hawaii as their next project. To bring a "touch of Disney magic" there will be wonderful ! These folks really know how to take the local charm and amplify it in just the right way. Can't wait...Harry in Wiesbaden, Germany
Nat Heard Jan 24th 2010 6:49PM
Disney is fantasy land. Hawaii is Fantasy land. perfect pairing and since it's not a theme park it falls in with the other resorts. I own three condos there and go three times yearly. I welcone it as I'm sure the locals do too. Hooray for disney and sc --- the objectors. Nat