Disney's Aulani Resort Opening Date

Disney's Aulani Resort and Spa will open in the Ko Olina Resort area of Oahu, Hawaii on August 29, 2011. Hawaiian culture and tradition will come to life in this resort, modeled after the Hawaiian village concept. The ocean views, white sandy beaches, tropical foliage and salt-water lagoons make this newest Disney Vacation Club resort a great place to "come home" to.

Aulani will feature 359 traditional hotel rooms, decorated with wood and Hawaiian elements. These rooms have several views available: Standard View, Ocean View, Partial Ocean View, Poolside Gardens View, Island Gardens View. All of these rooms sleep 4 and have either 2 queen-size bed or 1 king-size bed with queen-size sleeper sofa. The 382 square-foot rooms have 1 bathroom.

Standard Room Amenities

• Ceiling fan
• Clock radio with mp3 capability
• Coffee maker
• DVD player
• Flat panel television in each bedroom and living room (closed captioning available)
• Graco Pack 'N Play Playard
• Hair dryer
• Ice bucket
• Iron and ironing board
• Luggage rack
• Make-up mirror
• Small refrigerator
• Shampoo, conditioner, bath gel, bath soap, facial soap, lotion
• Tea kettle (electric) with tea supplies
• Wall safe in closet (laptop size)
• Wireless high-speed Internet access

DVC ROOMS

Aulani will feature 481 two-bedroom equivalent villas. These rooms have several views available: Standard View, Ocean View, Poolside Gardens View, Island Gardens View.

Deluxe Studio

• Sleeps up to 4 Guests
• 356 square feet
• 1 queen-size bed and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa
• 1 bathroom
• Flat panel television and DVD player
• Wet bar, small refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker
• Ceiling fan
• Private porch or balcony

1-Bedroom Villa

• Sleeps up to 5 Guests
• 756 square feet
• Master bedroom with 1 king-size bed and bathroom with whirlpool tub
• 1 queen-size sleeper sofa and 1 pull-down bunk size bed in the living room
• Flat panel television in living room and master bedroom and DVD player in living room
• Full kitchen
• Laundry area with stacked washer and dryer
• Ceiling fans
• Private porch or balcony

2-Bedroom Villa

• Sleeps up to 9 Guests
• 1125 square feet
• Master bedroom with 1 king-size bed and bathroom with whirlpool tub
• 2 queen-size beds or 1 queen-size bed and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa and bathroom in the 2nd bedroom
• 1 queen-size sleeper sofa and 1 sleeper chair in the living room
• Flat panel television in living room and each bedroom and DVD player in living room
• Full kitchen
• Laundry area with stacked washer and dryer
• Ceiling fans
• Private porch or balcony

Grand Villa

• Sleeps up to 12 Guests
• 2174 square feet
• 1 king-size bed in the master bedroom
• 2 additional bedrooms, each with 2 queen-size beds
• 1 queen-size sleeper sofa and sleeper chair in the living room
• 3 bathrooms (one is a master bathroom with whirlpool tub)
• Flat panel television in living room and each bedroom, DVD player in living room
• Full kitchen
• Dining room with dining table and chairs
• Laundry room with stacked washer and dryer
• Ceiling fans
• Private balcony

Lei Hulu Suite

Includes all the standard room amenities, plus a few extras:

• 1528 square feet
• 1 bedroom
• Sleeps up to 5 Guests
• 1 king-size bed in master bedroom
• 1 queen-size bed and 1 sleeper chair in the parlor
• 2 bathrooms

'Ahu 'Ula Suite

Includes all the standard room amenities, plus a few extras:

• 1910 square feet
• 2 bedrooms
• Sleeps up to 6 Guests
• 1 king-size bed in master bedroom
• 1 queen-size bed and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa in 2nd bedroom
• 3 bathrooms (one with roll-in shower)

Amenities exclusive to DVC rooms and villas:

• High chair
• Green tea bowls, miso bowls and reusable chopsticks
• Rice cooker
• Stackable washer and dryer
• Vacuum cleaner
• Whirlpool tub