Refurbishment closure dates have been announced for the Menehune Bridge water play area at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa. Menehune Bridge Closing for Refurbishment In a recent release sent to Disney Travel Agents, the Menehune Bridge water play area located at Aulani will be closing for a lengthy refurbishment. According to the release, the … Read more
A new Hawaiian islands-inspired shoe brand, OluKai, is set to open a new shop in Disney Springs, taking over the former Sanuk location. OluKai Coming to Disney Springs According to WDWMagic, OluKai will move into the space previously occupied by Sanuk, which closed in August 2024 after nearly 10 years of operation. The storefront is … Read more
As invited media, Disney provided WDWNT with a gift card for food and beverages for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, so some of the following coverage was hosted. As always, WDWNT will still provide our honest thoughts on the below. The 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is here, and we’ve taken … Read more
Your favorite food scavenger hunt is back, as Emile’s Fromage Montage has returned for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Dishes for Emile’s Fromage Montage can be found at several booths throughout the park. Guests can purchase any five items listed on the menu, collect a matching stamp for each item, and then … Read more
As invited media, Disney provided WDWNT with a gift card for food and beverages for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, so some of the following coverage was hosted. As always, WDWNT will still provide our honest thoughts on the below. The first day of the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is … Read more
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
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
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 merchandise featuring Aulani’s beloved ‘Olu Mel has arrived at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
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
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
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 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
“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
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
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