Make Plans to Celebrate Thanksgiving at Aulani
Imagine spending Thanksgiving in paradise. Aulani was recently voted one of the ‘top 10 warm weather Thanksgiving getaways’ by Sunset Magazine and the resort has a very special Thanksgiving day planned for guests. The Aulani Thanksgiving Feast is planned for the Kaiona Ballroom and will feature an heirloom tomato salad with Maui onions, longboard-braised boneless beef short ribs, guava and pineapple glazed ham, roasted turkey, safe stuffing, giblet gravy, and fresh cranberry-orange chutney. The festivities will also feature live entertainment and Disney character meet-and-greets. The...
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 MoreContemporary Resort Pumpkin Carving Contest
The cast members at Disney’s Contemporary Resort participated in a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween week. The carved pumpkins were on display on October 30 and 31, and throughout Halloween day guests had a chance to vote for their favorite pumpkins. This Cinderella-themed pumpkin was voted “Best Disney Theme” in the contest. While this amazing Mickey Mouse creation was voted the “Best Overall” pumpkin by guests. From the looks of the entries, there are some very talented cast members at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! You can check out all the...
Read MoreWalt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel Launching Multi-Year Redesign
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is getting a major facelift. The resort just announced a multi-year, multi-phase $125 million redesign project that is the biggest in the hotel’s history. At the end of the project every guest room in the two hotels will be transformed. “As we celebrate the hotel’s 25th anniversary, it is appropriate that we mark the occasion with a renaissance of our room product,” said General Manager Fred Sawyers. “Our guests will continue to receive the level of service and hospitality that comes with a quarter century of experience while enjoying a...
Read MoreHalloween Festivities Planned at Aulani
Guests at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa can celebrate Halloween in paradise with several fun activities planned for this month. On October 24 and 31 the Halawai Lawn becomes the location for the Keiki Halloween Party. Guests can dress up in costumes and enjoy crafts, games, and face painting. Disney characters will also be on hand for photos and meet-and-greet opportunities. Teen guests ages 13-17 at Aulani can enjoy a Hallow “Teen” party on October 24, 26, and 28. This party starts at Makikii Joe’s Beach Rental and continues on the beach. Pumpkin sand sculpting contests and more...
Read MoreMenu Announced for Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk
The newest restaurant at the Walt Disney World Resort opens December 18, and Disney recently debuted the menu. Trattoria al Forno is scheduled to open at Disney’s BoardWalk in the former location of Kouzzina by Cat Cora. The restaurant closed on September 30. The menu at Trattoria al Forno features regional Italian specialties in addition to hand-crafted mozzarella and pizzas baked in wood-burning ovens. The dinner menu features an antipasti section with salads, calamari, mussels, cured meats, and other items. The entrees include a seasonal risotto, slow-cooked lamb shank, whole...
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