Celebrate the Holiday Season at Aulani
Aulani is celebrating the holidays this year with a few special activities. From now through the end of the year guests can enjoy the Holiday Starlit Hut several times a week on the Halawai Lawn. The resort is also hosting ‘Ohana Disney Movie Nights on the Halawai Lawn every Tuesday and Friday after dark. Kids ages 3-12 can enjoy seasonal crafts at Aunty’s Beach House while the tweens in your family can stop by the Pau Hana Room for crafts and other activities. Disney characters dressed in their holiday best will also be ready to meet guests in the Waikolohe Valley or on the Halawai Lawn...
Read MoreDisney Food Blog Launches ‘DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2014’ e-book
The Disney Food Blog recently announced the launch of the ‘DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2014 e-book. This full-color, 310 page e-book is full of the most up-to-date information on all the holiday happenings at the Walt Disney World Resort. The book features more than 250 color photos of holiday food, displays, hotel decorations, and more. The book includes descriptions and photos of every holiday event and activity on property, a comprehensive dining section and a chapter on where to eat without Advance Dining Reservations, and an all-new chapter on the top 10...
Read MoreAulani Announces First-Ever Disney Ambassador
Aulani has announced its first-ever Disney Ambassador to represent the resort. The Disney Ambassador tradition dates back to 1965 when Walt Disney selected a Disneyland cast member to serve as the official spokesperson and representative of the theme park. The Aulani Disney Ambassador is Janelle Sanqui and she works in Workforce Management. Janelle was born in Hawaii and has also worked as a performer in Disneyland. She has been with Aulani since the resort opened in 2011. Disney Ambassadors can also be found at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, and...
Read MoreVictoria & Albert’s Named One of the Top 5 Restaurants in the United States by TripAdvisor
Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Florida Resort and Spa was recently named one of the Top 5 restaurants in the United States. The restaurants received the honor on TripAdvisor’s 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards. The TripAdvisor awards are based on millions of reviews from travelers. The winners were determined by an algorithm that factored in the quality and quantity of the reviews that had been posted over a 12-month period. Victoria & Albert’s is one of two AAA five-diamond award winning restaurants in Florida. Chef Scott Hunnel, maître d hotel...
Read MoreAulani Named One of the Top 12 Beach Getaway Destinations
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa has been named one of the Top 12 Beach Getaway locations by Fodor’s Travel. The publication also named the resort one of the 2014 Fodor’s 100 Hotel Award winners. Aulani was the only hotel in Hawaii to be named one of the Top 12 Beach Getaway destinations. In order to determine the hotel winners, the magazine evaluated more than 5,000 properties around the world. Aulani recently celebrated its third anniversary and was also named the Top Hotel for Families in the United States by Travel + Leisure magazine. If you’re thinking of visiting Aulani this...
Read MoreFour Seasons Orlando at the Walt Disney World Resort Now Open
The Walt Disney World Resort has another luxury hotel on property. The Four Seasons Orlando opened its doors on August 3 offering guests a luxury hotel with the added benefits of staying on Disney property. The 443-room hotel is advertising room rates of nearly $600 per night, and has theme park view rooms. Guests of the hotel will have additional Disney benefits including the Disney Planning Center where cast members will be on hand to help with vacation planning. Services at the planning center include tickets, FastPass+ reservations, and dining reservations. Transportation to the Disney...
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