More information for Disney Annual Passholders is coming to light with a recent update from Disney World. Find out how Guests with Annual Passes will be affected when the parks reopen along with special preview days. When the parks first closed, many Annual Passholders (APs) wondered what would happen to their passes. We know that […]
I recently learned that May is national lū‘au month. But at Aulani Resort, we’re always ready for a lū‘au! Aulani’s KA WA‘A Lū‘au is special because it continues Aulani’s celebration of Hawai‘i’s storytelling by sharing, through beautiful music and dance, how Hawai‘i’s ancestors settled on O‘ahu’s ‘Ewa Plains – the very place where Aulani Resort is located.
While you may not be able to travel to Aulani Resort right now, we wouldn’t want you to miss out on celebrating national lū‘au month. That’s why we’ve come up with a few recommendations to help you create your very own KA WA‘A Lū‘au at home.
First, you need to the right outfit. Because, let’s face it, we all need a reason to dress up right now. For women, I suggest an outfit with bright colors that will keep you cool in the early evening sun, and will look great flowing in the island breeze. A beautiful pua or flower in your hair is the perfect accessory. For men, your nicest pair of shorts, a bright aloha shirt, and your favorite sunglasses will keep you looking cool – both literally and figuratively.
Now, we’re ready for some activities! KA WA‘A Lū‘au features a range of fun, interactive activities designed to immerse the whole ‘ohana in Hawai‘i’s culture. For your at-home lū‘au, we suggest creating your own paper lei, reminiscent of the fresh flower lei making activity favored among many of our guests.
Before we start the show, we like to engage our guests in a special hula that was created specifically for Aulani – the Aulani Hula! It’s easy to learn, and in this video, Aunty’s Beach House Cast Member Kanoa and his family walk you through the steps.
Now it’s time to sit back and enjoy the entertainment! Disney Imagineer Jeanette Lomboy gave a great description and preview of the wonderful entertainment when we first launched KA WAA Luau in 2016. Take a look!
We can’t wait to see how you will create your own lū’au at home! Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more fun and be sure to share the magic with other Disney fans using the hashtag #DisneyMagicMoments.
The NBA has reportedly set a July 31 target for their return, according to the Athletic’s Shams Charania. Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is believed to still be the planned location for the return. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the league office reportedly informed the Board of Governors of the July […]
Just a short time ago, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings took to Twitter to announce that reopening plans for both Walt Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando were approved by the state. I am pleased to announce that I have received word from Halsey Beshears, Secretary of @FloridaDBPR, that @WaltDisneyWorld Resort and @SeaWorld have received approval of […]
On Wednesday Disney World presented their plan to reopen their Florida Theme Parks. As many of you have read, there will be a lot of changes! Today the Secretary of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Halsey Beshears, approved their plan! Just before 3 P.M. today, the Mayor of Orange County, Jerry L. Demings, […]
In case you haven’t heard the great news yet, Walt Disney World plans on a phased reopening of its theme parks starting July 11. Annual Passholders, DVC members, and Club 33 members will have special access to reopening previews prior to that date, however given limited capacity, there may be certain regulations in place. As you may be aware, Advanced Reservations will be required for theme park access upon the reopenings, and new details released by Disney indicate that limitations […]
Marvel Unlimited, Marvel’s digital comics subscription service, is currently offering all fans free access to some of Marvel’s most iconic stories from recent years, including now-classic Marvel Comics events and critically acclaimed runs featuring the Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Captain America, Captain Marvel, and more. With that in mind, I’ve decided to take a look back […]
The American Society of Magazine Editors announced winners for the 2020 National Magazine Awards for Print and Digital Media during a special virtual presentation last night and National Geographic earned wins in four categories. What’s Happening: Last night, National Geographic was honored at the 2020 National Magazine Awards for Print and Digital Media with four […]
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Disney World recently proposed a reopening plan to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force for approval.
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The plan, which includes a soft reopening of July 11th for Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom and of July 15th for Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, was approved by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and set to move on for review by the state government. Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially signed off on the proposal, which means the plan is approved for use.
Disney plans are likely set as a baseline with the approval from the governor, but that does not mean that certain aspects will not develop or change. We will keep you updated as we learn more or as any modifications are made.