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Aloha!

This week, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa began welcoming guests once again to our vacation paradise in beautiful Ko Olina, Hawai’i. As guests begin floating along the Waikolohoe Valley lazy river we are reminiscing about how Aulani Resort became a magical destination.

In honor of the resort’s reopening, check out the video below where Jeanette Lomboy, Creative Executive for Aulani Resort for Walt Disney Imagineering and Shelby Jiggetts-Tivony, Vice President of Creative and Advanced Development for Disney Parks and Entertainment takes us back to the creation of a resort that combines the wonder of Disney with the beauty of Hawai’i in one legendary vacation destination.

You will hear first-hand details about how they worked closely with the community to learn about Hawaii’s rich cultural heritage and incorporated elements important to the Hawaiian people including ‘ohana (family), storytelling and magic into the planning. They describe the legend of the Menehune, secrets to discover at the resort, the role of Aunty and Uncle and much more that you will discover at Aulani Resort.

For more on the reopening of Aulani Resort, visit Aulani.com, and for more #DisneyMagicMoments like this one, be sure to keep checking with us here at the Disney Parks Blog.

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com

Filed Under: Aulani, Behind the Scenes, BtS, Imagineers, Video

Recently, Lucasfilm and Disney announced that they are partnering up with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), the global nonprofit organization, once again for the 2020-2021 youth robotics season, FIRST GAME CHANGERS powered by Star Wars: Force for Change. The announcement video features some familiar faces from the Star Wars universe that you just might recognize. In this year’s sports and fitness-themed season, students around the world will compete in robotics challenges, exploring what it means to. Be “forces for change” by revolutionizing the way we play and move so people of all abilities and skill levels can participate.

The ongoing collaboration with FIRST, a global community that reaches more than 679,000 students in over 100 countries, enables Disney and Lucasfilm to expand access to science, technology, engineering and math learning to more young people around the world to help them envision a brighter, more inclusive future.

The Star Wars: Force for Change philanthropic initiative provides students with financial, in-kind and mentorship resources. For more than two decades, Walt Disney Imagineering has provided sponsorship and mentorship to FIRST with unique educational opportunities that feature Star Wars characters, stories and experiences, some even inspired by the adventures found inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort.

For more updates on what Disney and Lucasfilm will do in partnership with FIRST for the 2020-2021 season, stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog!

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com

Filed Under: Uncategorized, Star Wars, Video

I’ll start by immediately addressing the reason why probably 99.9% of you are here: Yes, Disney PhotoPass Service has launched a Magic Shot featuring the tiny star of The Mandalorian! Set your coordinates to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to capture the cutest photo in the galaxy.

Other great photo ops aren’t too far away either! Any time
you see a Disney PhotoPass photographer, be sure to stop by – you never know
what unique capture experiences you might discover.  

As a bonus, after you take photos with most Disney PhotoPass
photographers, you’ll see a photo or digital wallpaper added to your account
that relates to that location. Check out a few from Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

We can’t wait to see your photos! Share all your favorites with us by using
#DisneyPhotoPass.  

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com

Filed Under: Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World Resort, WDW

With the recent reopening of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, it is the perfect time to share the recipe for our popular POG Breakfast Juice from both Walt Disney World Resort and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. This recipe is a quick and easy mix and a great morning pick-me-up. It’s bursting with tropical flavors and will make you feel like you’re relaxing on the sandy beaches of Hawai’i. Add in a paper umbrella and an orange slice garnish for the ultimate tropical experience! Aloha! 

POG Breakfast Juice from Walt Disney World Resort and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
 Makes 12 cups

Ingredients:  

• 4 cups passion fruit juice 
• 4 cups orange juice 
• 4 cups guava juice 

Directions: 

Mix all ingredients together in a 1-gallon pitcher. Serve over ice in tall glasses.  

Note: Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents. Please supervise children who are helping or nearby. This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.  

Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe! 

Stay connected with Disney Parks Blog for more delicious Disney recipes and be sure to share the magic with other Disney fans using the hashtag #DisneyMagicMoments. Happy cooking! 

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com

Filed Under: Aulani, Disney Dining, Walt Disney World Resort, Recipe, WDW