The Volcano in the Valley

The central volcano in the middle of the Waikolohe Valley at the Aulani Resort and Spa is called Pu'u Kilo, which means "hill for watching." It's an observation point, because it's actually the top of some water slides, but it's also a focal point to center guests walking through this central courtyard area of the hotel grounds.  The center of a beautiful, blue sky and a lush, green landscape, this now-extinct volcano is just one of many meaningful elements on the property that celebrates Hawaiian story and culture.  Framed the right way, it could even look like a natural feature out in the island wilderness!  Such is the magic of Disney theming!