scary thought, but its real...

Disney is comming to Hawai'i...
so as thousands n thousands of tourists from Japan....

fake smiles
fake flowers
fake spirit of aloha

didnt we have enough of those in waikiki?


Walt Disney Parks & Resorts plans to break ground next year for a stand-alone luxury resort built on 21 acres at Ko Olina that the company is purchasing for $144 million.
Jay Rasulo, chairman of Disney parks and resorts, said this is the first mixed-use family resort outside of its theme park developments.

Rasulo provided initial details at a news conference in the fifth-floor state Capitol office of Gov. Linda Lingle. He said the resort is expected to open in 2011 and provide 1,000 jobs. He said the company plans to build a Hawaiian-themed family resort.

"We are looking forward to building a special family resort that honors the cultural diversity of Hawai'i and reflects the spirit of aloha that makes this location so unique," Rasulo said. Disney characters Lilo and Stitch ? from the animated film of the same name ? made the trip from the Magic Kingdom with Rasulo.

Honolulu Advertiser Oct. 3rd