posted on June 28th, 2010 by Gene Duncan, Photographer, Walt Disney World Resort
This is a snapshot I made in 2008, on the site of our new Aulani Resort and Spa in KoOlina, Hawaii, prior to the beginning of construction. Imagine gazing out over the stunningly beautiful blue waters, feeling the island breeze lifting your spirits … The Resort is scheduled to open in 2011. Aloha …
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7 Comments
Jessica from IL on June 28th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
My husband is dreaming about going to Hawaii….Soo for our 15 year anniversary we are finally taking the plunge and going. Guess where we are planning on staying!
Johnee Linda from VA on June 28th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Ko Olina is simply beautiful…..
Madhan on June 28th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
nice ………..
Jessica from FL on June 28th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
My boyfriend and I are getting married next year and this would be a perfect Honeymoon spot. We’ve always wanted to go to Hawaii.
Deborah on June 28th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
I have always dreamed of going to Hawaii….so my husband said for our 2012 Anniversary (13 years) we need to go! Guess where we are planning to stay?
AshLee on June 28th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
This picture is just the tip of the iceberg of how beautiful this area is. Ko`olina is composed of seperate lagoons closed in by rock walls. The waves are barely there, which is good for the keiki. The sand is warm and soft so that you can lay on it all day. The grassy area above the beach line is very well maintained and there’s a walkway lit for romantic moonlight walks. There’s a sort of gazebo building that overlooks the enitre ocean skyline perfect for weddings! Disney picked the perfect spot for this beach resort, because it’s pristine condition away from heavily congested Waikiki. I wish I could show everyone my pictures
thank you for sharing this blog, it’s so exciting to drive by and see the building take shape. You can already see the triangular shape tops 
Amie from UT on June 29th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
What a beautiful picture! I am so excited for the resort to open.
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