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Disney's Aulani resort, the first of its kind

Submitted by Paula Duffy on 2011-07-11

The resort is on schedule to open in late August on Oahu, with native influences woven into the fabric of the project.

The Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, project represents a departure from tradition for the Walt Disney Company. It is a major resort that is not situated near one of the company's theme parks. Ready for guests to arrive on August 29, the Aulani, which sits right outside Honolulu is a mixed destination resort.

Consisting of two 15-story towers it will feature 359 hotel rooms and 481 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club villas upon its completion. According to Disney, the Aulani will reflect the company's commitment to Hawaii's native culture. Disney Imagineering has been working Hawaiian stories into the buildings, interiors, art and gardens of the resort with the help of local architects, artisans and historians.

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