REVIEW: Hawaii Finally Arrives at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Hawaii decided to show up fashionably late to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. While the festival started on July 27, the Hawaii marketplace just opened on August 15. Even though we’re almost a month into the festival running, we’re excited Hawaii finally made it, so let’s head over and check out the … Read more

REVIEW: Emile’s Fromage Montage Returns with Strawberry Cheesecake Soft Serve & Souvenir Cup Prize for 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Each year, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has a fun way to sample cheesy dishes from around the festival. By participating in Emile’s Fromage Montage, you’ll collect a stamp in your Festival Passport by purchasing specific items (outlined in a list below), and once you’ve collected five stamps, you’ll receive a tasty prize! … Read more

‘American Idol’ Episodes Filmed at Aulani Airing This Sunday and Monday

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The “American Idol” episodes that were filmed at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawai’i will begin airing this Sunday, April 16. American Idol at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa “American Idol” began in 2002 with the goal of finding America’s next great singer. Contestants from all over the country audition for a … Read more

New ‘Olu Mel Loungefly, Suitcase, and Shoulder Plush Bring Aulani’s Favorite Turtle to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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New merchandise featuring Aulani’s beloved ‘Olu Mel has arrived at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

REVIEW: Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen Returns With the Same Reliable Favorites for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

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Aloha Kalikimaka! The Hawaiian-themed booth, Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen, returns again for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. While the menu hasn’t changed much over the past couple of years, that doesn’t stop the food from being just as delicious as before. Menu for Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen at the 2022 EPCOT International … Read more

Early Booking Dates Shifted for South Pacific, Hawaii Disney Cruise Line Sailings

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Disney Cruise Line has shifted their early booking dates for next year’s sailings through the South Pacific and around the islands of Hawaii due to operational impacts from Hurricane Ian. The sailings will open to all guests on Thursday, October 13. Here are the new early booking dates: Monday, Oct. 10, 2022: Platinum Castaway Club … Read more

Hawaii May Soon Require COVID-19 Booster Shot for Entry, Impacting Travel to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

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According to KCRA News, Hawaii, the home to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, may soon require all visitors to have a COVID-19 booster shot for entry to the islands. Hawaii Governor, David Ige, stated that his office is strongly considering changing their “fully vaccinated” definition from two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine to … Read more

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Now Requiring Guests to Provide Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test Taken Within 48 Hours to Dine On Property

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Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i, has once again updated its health and safety guidelines in accordance with new regulations put in place by the City & County of Honolulu. Guests 12 and older will now be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or proof of a negative COVID-19 test … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 7/21/21 (EPCOT Forever to be Permanently Retired, Construction Progresses Throughout Future World, Take an Aerial View of The Park and More)

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 “We call it EPCOT, spelled E-P-C-O-T: Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Here it is in larger scale. EPCOT will take its cue from the new ideas and new technologies that are now emerging from the creative centers of American industry. It will be a community of tomorrow that will never be completed, but will always … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/15/21): 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Begins, Disney to Relocate 2,000 Jobs to Lake Nona, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, July 15, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

REVIEW: Hawai’i Returns with Disappointing Tuna Poke at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2021

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Hawai’i has been a popular booth at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival since it joined the lineup in 2011. While the booth didn’t add much to their menu this year, their delicious dishes are still worth the stop when making the rounds at EPCOT. Let’s take a closer look! Menu for the Hawai’i … Read more

Moana Returns to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

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Make way, make way! Moana of Motunui is returning to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawai’i. As announced today on the Disney Parks Blog, Moana will meet and greet guests at the gorgeous O’ahu getaway. Earlier this month, Aulani announced the return of character dining as well. The tropical paradise has tons of … Read more

REVIEW: Hawai’i Brings Tropical Paradise and Kalua Pork to the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2020

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Hawai’i has been a popular booth at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival since it joined the lineup in 2011. While the booth didn’t add much to their menu this year, their delicious dishes are still worth the stop when making the rounds at EPCOT. Let’s take a closer look! Menu for the Hawai’i … Read more

SHOP: New “Stitch & Angel” Mickey Ear Headband, Stitch Loungefly Backpack, and More From Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa Surfs Into shopDisney

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Aloha, Disney fans! Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa may be closed for the time being, but that doesn’t have to stop you from getting a little bit of the islands delivered to your doorstep! This morning, we noticed a new line of items to celebrate the Hawaiian resort, which includes a line of Stitch … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Cancels all Disney Wonder Sailings Through June Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

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Disney Cruise Line may have suspended all new departures through April 28, 2020, but up until today, the Disney Wonder had sailings that were scheduled to embark and/or debark in Vancouver beginning April 29. Due to recent regulations issued by the Canadian government not allowing any ship with more than 500 passengers to dock in any Canadian … Read more

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa Closing on March 24 Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Concerns

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Due to concerns over the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Aulani Resort will close beginning at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, March 24 and will remain closed through Tuesday, March 31. Aulani has released the following instructions regarding cancellations and rescheduling: For reservations booked through DisneyAulani.com or The Walt Disney Travel Company, call (866) 443-4763 to reschedule … Read more