Aulani

Perhaps I should go back to the beginning, and talk about how I got started on this whole kick.

My wife and I took a trip to Hawaii with a group of friends, and we stayed at Aulani on the island of Oahu. This is Disney’s resort and spa, and boy is it spectacular! The architecture, landscaping and interior design are breathtaking.

Disney decided from the beginning to make this resort a ‘Hawaiian’ place. Therefore, if it was to be Hawaiian, then the Hawaiians get to say what is Hawaiian. So they brought Hawaiian people on board the project to give their input and also their artistry. At the end of the project, Aulani became one of the largest collections of contemporary Hawaiian art in the world. The immersion into all this ‘Hawaiian-ness’ really affected us.

The other thing about Aulani is the cast members. They are mostly Hawaiian, and so they have the friendliness which Hawaiians are known for, plus the Disney style of hospitality; making these people feel like family or Ohana. Seriously.. it’s not a gimmick..

The background music throughout the resort was fabulous as well. Disney hired Hawaiian musicians to create themes for the hotel. You can download the album on Amazon Music Here.  They also created various covers of Disney music , except in the Hawaiian language. You can also download that on Amazon Music.

If you get a chance to visit , even for a day and not spend the money for a hotel room.. I highly recommend it.

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