December started with a new tradition at Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa. Aulani Resort cast members have begun presenting a new show, “He Mo‘olelo Hemolele: A Story of Faith, Hope & Aloha.” The limited-time show was inspired by a Disney Parks’ beloved holiday tradition you might remember from EPCOT, the Candlelight Processional, but with a cultural twist featuring hula, Hawaiian chants, storytelling, and songs woven throughout.
This limited-time experience brought together dozens of volunteers from across the resort who expressed their joy of the season in a way that’s never been done at Aulani Resort. ‘Being involved in ‘He Mo’olelo Hemolele’ has filled me with a sense of pride in our mo‘olelo (stories), mele (music), leo (voices), and hula (dance) that is shared with our guests from around the world,’ shared Entertainment Activities cast member Charles Timtim. ‘And now they can experience the holiday season from a distinctly Hawaiian view.’
In case you didn’t have the chance to experience ‘He Mo’olelo Hemolele,’ it’s still easy to tap into the holiday and aloha spirit when strolling through Aulani Resort. Beautiful Christmas trees and garlands deck the halls, bringing a particular warmth to the grounds. What better way to celebrate the season than with resort carolers, boughs of holly, a giant Mickey sugar cookie, and average temperatures around 80 degrees just steps from our pristine Ko Olina beach and lagoon? Along with our incredibly ‘olu‘olu (kind) cast members, it all adds up to a holiday to remember.
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Zoë Wood is a travel writer from Sydney, Australia. Since her first visit to Disneyland at the age of 6, she has spent her years frequently visiting Disney Parks and traveling around the world.
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