Stars, filmmakers, and special guests voyaged to Ko Olina, Hawai’i last week to celebrate the world premiere of Disney’s “Moana 2”. Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa was at the heart of several of the celebrations, read on below for more!
Hualālai Chung (voice of Moni), who also happens to be an Aulani performer, wowed invited guests with a special Fire & Knife Demonstration. That exciting performance and more can also be experienced by resort guests at Aulani’s KA WA‘A – A Lū‘au!
Maui’s fishhook and Moana’s oar were spotted along Aulani Resort Beach, everyone’s favorite demigod and wayfinder were surely close by and ready for the premiere of the film! You may have even noticed a few other Moana 2 stars that were also spotted enjoying Aulani Time!
The premiere itself was held at the beautiful Lanikūhonua Cultural Institute, a short journey from Aulani. Guests experienced special performances led by Tiana Nonosina Liufau, Kayla Faʻamaligi, and Polynesian creatives before the main event of the evening.
Aulani Ambassador Dylan Rogers brings us along for a trip down the ocean blue carpet, video below!
Several stars from the film were in attendance, including Auliʻi Cravalho (voice of Moana), Dwayne Johnson (voice of Maui), Hualālai Chung (voice of Moni), Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda (voice of Simea) and Gerald Faitala Ramsey (voice of Tautai Vasa), along with filmmakers and songwriters, and of course Mickey and Minnie!
Five very special Make-A-Wish kids and their families were invited to be Dwayne Johnson’s personal guests at the premiere, Aulani had the honor of hosting them during their stay.
