Aulani Construction Update

[babylisa4]

Looks like we will be dealing with the construction still- oh well. We have a Grand Villa- really hope its on the EWA side.

 

[asunutgirl]

We are here now. They put water in the pool on Sunday. Palm trees were planted on Sat, I think, around the pool. Light polls are up but still wrapped in plastic. They worked both Sat and Sun. I asked a cast member yesterday if that pool was going to be adults only or a quiet pool. He said the cast members don't even know. Disney keeping quiet on those details. Based on what I see, a Sept 30th finish date looks reasonable.

 

[blondietink]

Well, they have the big food festival being held at the resort on September 8th in the late afternoon/evening, so I bet they are trying to get lots of things done before then to impress all of the important people attending the event. If I were paying $500.00 for the evening to be served by famous chefs, I sure would think the resort would try to put on it's best face.

 

[e46m3]

Well, they have the big food festival being held at the resort on September 8th in the late afternoon/evening, so I bet they are trying to get lots of things done before then to impress all of the important people attending the event. If I were paying $500.00 for the evening to be served by famous chefs, I sure would think the resort would try to put on it's best face.

Very true.

 

[wdrl]

We are here now. They put water in the pool on Sunday. Palm trees were planted on Sat, I think, around the pool. Light polls are up but still wrapped in plastic. They worked both Sat and Sun. I asked a cast member yesterday if that pool was going to be adults only or a quiet pool. He said the cast members don't even know. Disney keeping quiet on those details. Based on what I see, a Sept 30th finish date looks reasonable.

Thanks for the update!

 

[okiedokieartichoke]

Wailana=adult only pool
Construction is moving quick now..almost there...almost there!

 

[dianeschlicht]

I guess they finally have that Adults only pool that people have been wanting.

Where? Everything I have read says just the opposite.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Wailana=adult only pool
Construction is moving quick now..almost there...almost there!

Where have you read that? I have not heard that at all.

 

[e46m3]

I saw it on some marketing material. Of course things can change.

 

[mom2aidanNpiper]

I saw it listed as adult exclusive on their Facebook page here:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...589980.-2207520000.1377644079.&type=3&theater


If you don't have Facebook maybe someone can save the photo and upload it here I am on my phone and don't have the ability at the moment.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I saw it listed as adult exclusive on their Facebook page here:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...589980.-2207520000.1377644079.&type=3&theater


If you don't have Facebook maybe someone can save the photo and upload it here I am on my phone and don't have the ability at the moment.

Interesting. That pool was closed when we were there but I was under the impression that it doesn't have a hot tub?

 

[mom2aidanNpiper]

Interesting. That pool was closed when we were there but I was under the impression that it doesn't have a hot tub?

Yeah, I don't think the new adult pool has a hot tub, just a pool

 

[wdrl]

Yeah, I don't think the new adult pool has a hot tub, just a pool

The new Ka Maka Grotto Pool will have a whirlpool, but I think that water feature is designed for families. The renovated Wailana Leisure Pool, which apparently is being designated as "adult-only", did not have a hot tub originally. Nor have I seen or heard anything about the Wailana Pool getting a hot tub.

I know the original plans called for the Wailana pool's deck to expanded toward the hotel wing so that more cabanas and lounge chairs could be added. But I don't know if they plan on adding a hot tub back in that space.

 

[lovesthebeach]

We just left yesterday and the construction is almost completed. They took down the barrier walls and you can now see inside. The pool is filled and it appears that the only remaining thing that's needed is the landscaping. I took a picture but I don't know how to post it.

I spoke to a few cast members and they said it is not adult only.

 

[mom2aidanNpiper]

We just left yesterday and the construction is almost completed. They took down the barrier walls and you can now see inside. The pool is filled and it appears that the only remaining thing that's needed is the landscaping. I took a picture but I don't know how to post it.

I spoke to a few cast members and they said it is not adult only.

Which pool are you referring to? The new Ka Maka grotto pool or the new Wailana pool?

Aulani on fb (see my post a few posts up) said the Ka Maka pool is family friendly and has a whirlpool. The Wailana pool which is set further back and to the side, is billed as adult only, per Aulani.

I guess who knows until its opened though!

 

[lovesthebeach]

Which pool are you referring to? The new Ka Maka grotto pool or the new Wailana pool?

Aulani on fb (see my post a few posts up) said the Ka Maka pool is family friendly and has a whirlpool. The Wailana pool which is set further back and to the side, is billed as adult only, per Aulani.

I guess who knows until its opened though!

I'm not sure....I don't know the names of any of the pools

I just know it's the new pool area that's behind Rainbow Reef. It's the only construction we saw while we were there. And I only know what one CM told me, that as of now there are no adult only pools. It does look like it will be VERY nice....

 

[asunutgirl]

Some of the construction walls came down today and we can see inside. There is still A LOT of work to be done even though the water is in the new pool. The restaurant isn't even close to being done. Cast member told me today that it is scheduled to open on Oct 1st. He thought the pool that was Adults only will remain that way but he wasn't sure. I hope so. The pool has been closed twice since we have been here.

 

[DenLo]

Some of the construction walls came down today and we can see inside. There is still A LOT of work to be done even though the water is in the new pool. The restaurant isn't even close to being done. Cast member told me today that it is scheduled to open on Oct 1st. He thought the pool that was Adults only will remain that way but he wasn't sure. I hope so. The pool has been closed twice since we have been here.

The Disney Parks Blog posted today that Ka Maka Landing and Ulu Cafe will open October 19th. I wouldn't be surprised if there there soft openings before that date though.

 

[lawboy2001]

I saw it listed as adult exclusive on their Facebook page here:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...589980.-2207520000.1377644079.&type=3&theater


If you don't have Facebook maybe someone can save the photo and upload it here I am on my phone and don't have the ability at the moment.

I love it....we could have all known since June 25 that there is an adults only pool if we had checked FB.

Well, it's good news so I'll take it anyway

 

[NC State Tigger]

Some of the construction walls came down today and we can see inside. There is still A LOT of work to be done even though the water is in the new pool. The restaurant isn't even close to being done. Cast member told me today that it is scheduled to open on Oct 1st. He thought the pool that was Adults only will remain that way but he wasn't sure. I hope so. The pool has been closed twice since we have been here.

The Disney Parks Blog posted today that Ka Maka Landing and Ulu Cafe will open October 19th. I wouldn't be surprised if there there soft openings before that date though.

Oh, I hope openings are before Oct 19th---

We're there Oct 2-11. Had hoped everything would be completed. Hate to think we'll miss all the changes by just a few days.