Aulani Hawaii Resort, DVC at Ko'Olina

[dlfreak]

In case we're not completely tired of looking at pictures of the model...

[dlfreak]

Disney Geek has a bunch of great construction shots...

Disneygeek.com's By Request -

[Gaston]

Very cool pics.

[drseang]

the photos taken and shown here are amazing

[dlfreak]

Thought this was some pretty interesting info passed on to me, haven't been following the Aulani stuff too closely so I'm not sure if this is news or not...

The seven-acre Waikolohe Valley water-play area will mimic the flow of lava as it moves toward the ocean and include Waikolohe Stream, the resort’s mysterious yet fun waterway. Guests will find bubbling water, cloaking mist, water that squirts out of lava rockwork crevices and many more surprises.

For those who love waterslides, Tubestone Curl, the resort’s tube slide, and Volcanic Vertical, Aulani’s tunnel slide, will offer thrills galore. Children are sure to be delighted by Menehune Bridge, a 2,200-square-foot water play area featuring carvings of menehune, legendary little people who are thought to have lived on the islands many, many moons ago.

At the 3,800-square-foot Rainbow Reef snorkel lagoon, guests can interact with a variety of native species, including angelfish, butterfly fish and tangs, that inhabit the salt waters in and around Hawai`i.

As a complement to Rainbow Reef, guests also can visit the conservation pool, which will offer a unique stingray experience available by reservation only. Proceeds from the conservation pool will support local research and conservation efforts in and around the Hawaiian Islands through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.

[WallyBoag]

Awesome! This is the stuff that will make staying at the resort worthwhile to me. Snorkeling and stingrays! cool!

[dlfreak]

[dlfreak]

New image of Aulani released by Disney. Major structural work on Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii, has been completed. On Thursday, April 21, Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc., handed the project to the Disney team, which will add the theming, decor, landscaping and services that guests expect from a Disney vacation spot. Aulani will welcome its first guests on August 29, 2011.

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[DVC Mike]

I can't wait for the first trip reports (with photos) to appear. I'm wondering what the overall guest experience will be.

[stevek]

I'd really, really love to stay here but it's wickedly expensive. I pulled random dates in October and the cheapest rooms were $399.00/night. I can't see how the average joe can afford that with airfare but knowing Disney fans, they'll gobble it up even if it bankrupts them.

Looks like we'll use our or friends Marriot rate and just stay next door once we finally go.