Aulani Lobby, Artist Concept – Proposed
Construction has been ongoing for many months at the Ko Olina Resort just west of Honolulu, but no one knew the name of the new and widely anticipated Disney resort that is being built and scheduled to open in the fall of 2011.
The resort now has an official name at it is… Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai’i. Disney feels that the name reflects the company’s deep commitment to celebrating the Hawaiian islands’ rich history and traditions.
Joe Rohde, Senior Vice President, Creative for Walt Disney Imagineering explained that Aulani when translated from the Hawaiian language to English, means “the place that speaks for the great ones” or “the place that speaks with deep messages.”
“We want this resort destination to reflect the vibrant culture that surrounds it. The name ‘Aulani’ expresses a connection to tradition and deep story-telling – and its roots are here in this land,” said Rohde. “We’re so grateful to the local Hawaiians who led us to the discovery of this name, and our goal is to live up to its meaning.” Read more…
Disney’s Oahu Resort Gets a Name and a Website originally appeared on About.com Hawaii / South Pacific Travel on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at 16:41:58.
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