There are many holiday traditions around the world, and no matter how you celebrate, each one is unique in their own way. Over at Disney Aulani Resort in Hawaii, Cast Members kicked off December with a new show, “He Mo‘olelo Hemolele: A Story of Faith, Hope & Aloha.” This show was inspired by Disney Parks’ beloved holiday tradition, Candlelight Processional, and featured 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.”
For those who 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.
Aloha Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas) and Hou‘oli Makahiki Hou (Happy New Year) from the Disney Aulani ‘ohana to yours!
