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Disney Opens Hawaii Resort

Ko Olina Welcomes Newest Addition

UPDATED: 6:32 am HST August 30, 2011

HONOLULU -- Following six years of planning and nearly a billion dollars spent in building it, Disney's Aulani Resort and Spa in Ko Olina officially opened to guests on Monday morning.

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse attended the blessing.

Slideshow: Disney Aulani Hotel

The 21-acre hotel holds 460 villa time-share units, 359 hotel rooms, four restaurants, recreation facilities and a conference center. It is Disney's only resort without an amusement park.

The resort is offering kamaaina rates for Hawaii residents that are 25 percent off the hotel rates.

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