Aloha! Greetings from Aulani

Aloha!


Greetings from Aulani, Disney's newest destination resort.

I arrived yesterday afternoon, and all I can really say about this resort right now is "WOW!"  Disney really hit a grand slam on the theming and environmental aspects.  It is simply gorgeous.

I went around taking pictures after I checked in, but will be taking a lot more during the daylight hours over the next few days.  Here are just a quick few to whet your appetite. 

This is the view from my 5th floor room.  I might have liked to be higher, but I'm not complaining.  I can see the ocean from my balcony, and have a great view of the Waikolohe Valley (swimming & water play areas).  The darkest water at the bottom of this shot is Rainbow Reef, the snorkel experience.

This fun, ethereal like shot is from the lazy river, Waikolohe Stream, as it is about to enter one of the caves under the water slide mountain. (I'm still learning the names of the different features here)

And finally (for now), the view from a beach chair overlooking the lagoon & the Pacific.

I will share more, including thoughts, impressions and tips that I pick up while here.  Until then... Aloha!