Amazing Progress in New Photos of Aulani

[Horace Horsecollar]

Yesterland has new photos of the Aulani Resort in Hawaii:

http://www.yesterland.com/disneykoolina8.html

The progress is amazing.

[SevenSeasLagoon5]

Yesterland has new photos of the Aulani Resort in Hawaii:

http://www.yesterland.com/disneykoolina8.html

The progress is amazing.

Wow, that is so exciting to see!! Thanks for the link!

[ACDSNY]

Construction seems to be moving along nicely. I can't wait for our first visit.

[JackandSally79]

Thanks for the update! I can't wait to go!

[liznboys]

Oooh, it's already looking beautiful! Thanks for the great link. :)

[papertraveller]

Have they started selling yet?

[LisaRN97]

Ohhhhh..it looks like it will be wonderful!! Wish I was on that beach right now rather than in the middle of this snow storm!

[Horace Horsecollar]

Have they started selling yet?

No.

There's no official word on when sales will start or what the DVC point chart will look like.

[christa112]

Looks like it is coming along nicely can't wait to see the finished product.

[CarolAnnC]

Thanks for the great photos! Fall of 2011 is not that far away! :)

[DenLo]

Thanks for the great photos! Fall of 2011 is not that far away! :)

Nice to hear they have narrowed the estimate to the Fall of 2011. I just happened to notice that the airfare to Honolulu was cheaper than going to Maui by a fair amount. Of course, we fly to Oahu, we probably want to visit a couple of islands too.

Great photos on the Yesterland website.

[jade1]

I dont get it, I thought Hawaii looked like this. Have never been there and really hope to some day. Am I misguided and this will be much better than it looks? At least tell me it faces west so you can watch the sun set in the ocean-love that at Clearwater beach.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jademn/oahu.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jademn/oahu1.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jademn/Hawaii.jpg

[bookwormde]

It will not be long till we see a flag or crismas tree on top. My bet is for a late spring 2011 opening. I am thinking sales will start late this year

bookwormde

[Horace Horsecollar]

I dont get it, I thought Hawaii looked like this. Have never been there and really hope to some day. Am I misguided and this will be much better than it looks? At least tell me it faces west so you can watch the sun set in the ocean-love that at Clearwater beach.
There are parts of each of the islands of Hawaii that are very green and tropical, with spectacular scenery.

However, most resorts, including Ko Olina, are in rather arid parts of Hawaii. If there's landscaping and it's watered regularly, it's lush and green. It makes sense that resorts are in places where there's a lot of sun and very little rain.

Yes, Ko Olina faces west, and the sunsets are outstanding.

[CMOORE185]

Hope the possible Tsunami does not slow the progress.

[CHD New York]

Disney DVC Hawaii Aulani resort work site may be effected. :sad2:

[wildernessDad]

Disneygeek has a TON of construction photos up on his site.

http://disneygeek.com/progress/dvc_hawaii/index.php?page_id=1&image_count=0

[bookwormde]

They will loose today, but it is Saturday anyway.

bookwormde

[Horace Horsecollar]

Disneygeek has a TON of construction photos up on his site.

http://disneygeek.com/progress/dvc_hawaii/index.php?page_id=1&image_count=0
Those photos are from Feb. 8 and Feb. 9. The photos at Yesterland are from Feb. 21. http://www.yesterland.com/disneykoolina8.html

Even though that's a difference of less than two weeks, there's been noticeable progress.

[Deb & Bill]

If the tsunami hits Hawaii, will it affect this resort? I'm not sure what side of the island this is located.

[PrincessYessenia]

Hope the possible Tsunami does not slow the progress.

That's the same thing that came to my mind. We can only hope for the best.

[DizGirl20]

If the tsunami hits Hawaii, will it affect this resort? I'm not sure what side of the island this is located.

My thoughts also - I am worried about Aulani... :worried:

[jade1]

There are parts of each of the islands of Hawaii that are very green and tropical, with spectacular scenery.

However, most resorts, including Ko Olina, are in rather arid parts of Hawaii. If there's landscaping and it's watered regularly, it's lush and green. It makes sense that resorts are in places where there's a lot of sun and very little rain.

Yes, Ko Olina faces west, and the sunsets are outstanding.

I see, that makes sense. West facing will be very nice IMO.

["Got Disney"]

HMMMMMMM not very green or tropical......I like the mountains...looks like it's only near a hill. None the less cant wait to go. And will be sure to alos visit other Islands while there.:thumbsup2

Wonder how high the points will be. :scared1: Also wonder if cash will be cheeper than using our points sicne this has both and is so huge.

[Sammie]

Here is a map of Kolina, Disney is building next to the JW Marriot and share the lagoon beach area.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_G4bUYfQVJB4/SgdplOWK-nI/AAAAAAAAAF0/CYXqJIhMhB4/s1600-h/koolina_resort_map.jpg

Here is an aerial view of the area prior to building.

http://www.lostvirtualtour.com/lost/filming_locations/koolinamarina/3545_large.jpg

Here is another view of the area.

http://koolinahouse.com/images/lagoon.jpg

[Nikisha421]

I can't wait to experience my first Hawaiian Disney vacation...