Disney May Build In Hawaii...

[hobie16]

...on the west side of Oahu. There's hope for Fruity Drink Land yet!!

http://starbulletin.com/2007/09/29/news/story04.html

[darph nader]

That's not a good idea. hobie won't have any reason to cross the pond to pester Polar33,churchy,or other people on the Mainland.

[ktulu]

That's not a good idea. hobie won't have any reason to cross the pond to pester Polar33,churchy,or other people on the Mainland.

Yeah, cause Hobie comes over here to just enjoy the hotels! Rides? Screw that, I'd rather watch housekeeping make the bed, put out fresh towels and fold that triangle into the toilet paper!

[hobie16]

That's not a good idea. hobie won't have any reason to cross the pond to pester Polar33,churchy,or other people on the Mainland.

I'm suppose to pester MS next week.

Yeah, cause Hobie comes over here to just enjoy the hotels! Rides? Screw that, I'd rather watch housekeeping make the bed, put out fresh towels and fold that triangle into the toilet paper!

Unless the new hotel has Fruity Drink Land attached I'm not goin'!!

If they do build in Ko Olina it'll be a pretty good spot. There's four man-made lagoons to build on plus a good yacht harbor. Google 92-161 Waipahe Pl, Kapolei, HI and go to the satellite view to take a look.

[Tirtuatha]

I just noticed there had been no update on this one, so here ya go;

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Announces Luxury Hotel in Hawaii
Date: 10/03/2007

Walt Disney Parks & Resorts is heading to Hawaii, following the announcement on October 3, that it has finalized plans to purchase 21 acres of oceanfront property on the island of Oahu.

The property, located on the island's western side in the picturesque Ko Olina Resort & Marina, Honolulu's premier resort destination, will be home to Disney's first mixed-use family resort outside of its theme park developments. The expansive resort, scheduled to open in 2011, will have more than 800 units including hotel rooms and villas for Disney Vacation Club.

"This resort will give our guests another way to visit an exciting part of the world with a brand they trust," said Jay Rasulo, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. "In fact, Hawaii has been among our most requested Disney Vacation Club getaway locations beyond our theme parks. Thus, we are looking forward to building a special family resort that honors the cultural diversity of Hawaii and reflects the spirit of aloha that makes this location so unique."

Consistently ranked as one of the top family destinations in the world, Hawaii's natural beauty and extensive offering of family activities make it an ideal location for a Disney resort.

"Disney and Hawaii have something special in common, and that is the recognition of the importance of 'ohana,'" said Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle. When the resort is completed, it is anticipated to create more than 1,000 new jobs in Oahu with opportunities to develop long-term professional careers. Disney was recently named one of the top places to launch a career by Business Week magazine and is a competitive employer.

Disney Vacation Club

Part of the Disney resort in Ko Olina will be dedicated to Disney Vacation Club, a timeshare program that helps families enjoy flexibility and savings on vacations for decades to come. By becoming a member of Disney Vacation Club, families enjoy flexible vacations at Disney destinations worldwide as well as more than 500 other popular Member Getaways vacation locations around the globe.

Disney Vacation Club has grown to serve more than 350,000 individual members from more than 100 countries and all 50 U.S. states.

"We are delighted to create a place in Hawaii that our Disney Vacation Club members can call home," said Jim Lewis, president of Disney Vacation Club. "We know that both our existing members and new members will be thrilled about this resort in Ko Olina."

Design Work Celebrates Hawaiian Culture

Designs for the resort are still being finalized by Walt Disney Imagineers, who have been traveling extensively throughout Hawaii for the past several months as they garner ideas to develop a resort celebrating Hawaii's vibrant culture and rich heritage. The team is working closely with local cultural advisors, conducting research and exploring the region, building on a tradition that has long been a hallmark in the creation of everything from Disney films to Disney vacation destinations.

Plans for the resort are expected to be finalized and revealed in early 2008.

Disney's Long-Standing Love for Hawaiian Islands

While the announcement marks Disney's first resort development in Hawaii, the company's love affair with the islands began in the company's infancy with founder Walt Disney. From the 1937 Mickey Mouse animated short "Hawaiian Holiday" to the Hawaiian setting of Disneyland's groundbreaking Enchanted Tiki Room attraction, which debuted in 1963 and established the Audio-Animatronics art form, to the inclusion of Disney's Polynesian Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort, Walt often pulled inspiration from the popular islands.

Walt Disney Pictures continued the Hawaiian legacy in 2002 with the hit animated film "Lilo & Stitch," an original story about a Hawaiian girl who tames a seemingly untamable alien by teaching the meaning of "ohana," the Hawaiian tradition of family. The Walt Disney Company also does extensive film work in Hawaii, including on-location production for the hit ABC series "Lost." The feature film "Pearl Harbor" was also shot on location in Oahu.

"We are very excited about becoming part of the Ko Olina community," Jay said. "Clearly, Hawaii already has a special place in our hearts and in Disney's history. Building a resort in Hawaii is the next chapter in our effort to create immersive Disney experiences that allow families to reconnect and recharge in the areas of the world they most long to visit."

[hobie16]

For those of you who don't follow the news about Hawaii (probably 99% of you) a company has been trying to establish a ferry system between Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. Because of a complicated combination of politics, legal issues, environmentalists, the state supreme court and $300 million, the project has been stopped cold. Demonstrators, needing something to do, are starting to focus on Disney.

[ktulu]

For those of you who don't follow the news about Hawaii (probably 99% of you) a company has been trying to establish a ferry system between Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. Because of a complicated combination of politics, legal issues, environmentalists, the state supreme court and $300 million, the project has been stopped cold. Demonstrators, needing something to do, are starting to focus on Disney.

Hawaiians need a hobby...

[hobie16]

Hawaiians need a hobby...

That would be surfing, canoeing and paddleboarding among other stuff. When the Superferry showed up at Kauai for the first time the demonstrators used their watercraft to block the harbor. The Coast Guard tried to clear the way but were overwhelmed.

The Superferry now sits in the harbor at Honolulu losing $650,000 a week.

[ktulu]

That would be surfing, canoeing and paddleboarding among other stuff. When the Superferry showed up at Kauai for the first time the demonstrators used their watercraft to block the harbor. The Coast Guard tried to clear the way but were overwhelmed.

The Superferry now sits in the harbor at Honolulu losing $650,000 a week.

The Coast Guard should have called the Navy to bring in a couple aircraft carriers. "These don't stop very quick, and we estimate that we'll stop just beyond where everyone is parked, so you *might* want to move..."

[hobie16]

The Coast Guard should have called the Navy to bring in a couple aircraft carriers.

The cruise ships have trouble getting into Nawiliwili harbor so I don't think a Nimitz size aircraft carrier would be of much use. Plus, there's always the Posse Comitatus Act to get in the way.