Disney Princesses at Aulani

[cmstpierre]

Just wondering why out of all the characters at Aulani, there are no princesses? I would think Ariel would be a no-brainer! And why Stitch but no Lilo? Just trying to anticipate the question from my 5 year old when we go in a month or so and Minnie is the only "girl" - will be quite a change from our WDW trip last year where she got photos with nearly every princess on property! (Not complaining here btw, just wondering everyone's opinion/thoughts!)

 

[Cinderpamela]

The concept behind Aulani is that they (the characters) are spending their vacation in Hawaii. So it would make sense that, unlike at WDW and DLR, the characters are not all there on vacation at the same time.

Plus Aulani is telling a different story.... Disney takes a backseat to the main story which is Hawaii, its people, and its history. So while the resort is run by Disney the star is not the characters but rather the location.

Many have wondered why no Lilo and to that question I have no idea...