Respectfully, I think you're severely discounting the effect that COVID had on the hospitality and tourism industry. It has been the most significant economic event to hit that industry since World War II. Worse than 9/11. Worse than the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-08. It's not just a bump in the road. There's no data on what "that Disney" would have done, because "that Disney" never dealt with anything of this magnitude.
For me, Aulani is anything but “another nice resort.” And I actually think that sometimes it’s better to focus on the big things that make a resort such as Aulani special…the lagoons, the pools, the architecture, the friendly service, the fun Disney touches, etc. That’s what you don’t want to lose.
Gladly, at the low price of $59.99.
And made in china
Is this a racist comment or you just being uninformed? My response won't really change...just kinda wanna know context. A very large percentage Disney products are made in Asia...china specifically. If origin is an issue, I'm sure Disney would move production back to the USA if people want to pay $xx% more.
I would prefer if Disney brought back the leis, they're made in Hawaii by the local craftspeople to support their local businesses rather than mass-produced outside of Hawaii. I felt terrible their businesses were harmed during COVID. Also, I loved watching Auntie Kau'i make the leis at the Polynesian Resort. The "Made in China" was a swipe at Iger's questionable business practices with China, not a swipe at the Chinese people or products made outside the USA. I apologize if you thought I was attacking the Chinese people.
Appreciate the clarification. Seems like I misinterpreted your post.
necklace from my first trip and they gave them to everyone at the luau so they have them! It was a very nice welcome gesture and really made me feel like the Hawaii of when I watched it on television. I’d be fine with then handing out plastic flower leis for people to save resources but it’s just a little nice touch to give them outI miss the actual flower leis as well, but the lack of them doesn't particularly diminish my enthusiasm when we walk in and experience the beautiful lobby. But artificial plastic flower leis? Hmm. Five minutes around my neck then 20,000 years in the Honolulu dump? Of course, maybe they'd get some biodegradable ones, though for me the lure of Hawaii is the natural beauty.I still have my
Having worked at Imagineering under both Iger and Chapek, you'd be surprised at what decisions flow to that level. I think the major difference is that Chapek was *only* interested in cuts and savings; you simply did not bring him anything that would cost more money for a better guest experience because he didn't want to hear it (and, in fact, they wouldn't make it to his level because lower-level execs would just remove anything like that before it got to him). Under Iger, and particularly the "new" Iger who has made it pretty clear he thinks we need to recover from the brand damage done under Chapek, I could see Josh D'Amaro bringing something for Iger's approval with a long list of amenities, enhancements, and improvements with a price tag at the end--"Boss, if we want to live up to our brand promise to our guests, I'm going to need $120M (or whatever) this fiscal year to implement my "Project Sparkle" initiative." Iger might approve it on the spot, or he might say something like "You can have $80M, so you figure out what fits in that budget."
This is super interesting! Thanks.
I didn't get one! Is this a DVC only kind of thing?
They're still giving out the kukui necklaces at the luau!I still have my
Not sure if it’s just DVC or not. I guess it could be, since I’m a member, but I doubt it.
