Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawaii will begin accepting reservations for hotel rooms and vacation packages Aug. 2, 2010, through the Walt Disney Travel Company. “Aulani will represent a new way for every member of the family to enjoy a vacation in Hawaii,” said Djuan Rivers, vice president of Aulani. “It is designed so that parents, children, guests of any age can find their own kind of fun and relaxation. Families will experience the island in ways they might never have discovered before.” Aulani is scheduled to welcome its first guests on Aug. 29, 2011.
Age-specific programming for ages 3-10, children, teens, adults and the entire family, there is sure to be something for everyone. Pool parties with Disney characters, adventures in the rainforest and surf, and learning how to prepare Hawaiian cuisine with local chefs are a few activities that Disney will offer.
The resort is across from a clear, blue lagoon and white sand beach. Two 15-story towers with views of the ocean, mountains and resort grounds hold 359 hotel rooms and 481 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club villas. On site are two restaurants, a wedding lawn, a conference center, and extensive water activities including a feature pool, 900-foot tube-floating watercourse, wading pool, body slides, sunset-facing hot tubs, a quiet adult pool, a snorkel lagoon and a conservation pool. Aulani will include a signature kids’ club, Aunty’s Beach House, where kids can explore Hawaiian culture through arts and crafts, and fun and games, including interactive touch-table games.
Aulani is located in 21 acres of oceanfront property in the Ko Olina Resort & Marina development on the western side of Ohau. The resort is 17 miles from Honolulu International Airport and has access to an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ted Robinson.
Introductory room rates start at $399 per night. Guests may choose from a variety of room options, including ocean or garden views.
To make a reservation at Aulani or to learn more about the resort, guests may call 1-866-882-4720.