Disney's Aulani Resort and Spa, a Disney Vacation Club resort, opened in the Ko Olina Resort area of Oahu, Hawaii on 8/29/11. Located on the oceanfront in beautiful Ko Olina, 17 miles north of the Honolulu Airport, Aulani is spectacular. Hawaiian culture & tradition come to life in this resort, modeled after the Hawaiian village concept. The ocean views, white sandy beaches, tropical foliage and salt-water lagoons make this resort a great vacation destination.