Let’s Meet Aulani’s Newest Ambassador
Aulani’s 10th Anniversary seems like the perfect time to announce that Disney has found a brand new ambassador for the year ahead!
Kanoa Kawai spent time as both a resort leader and performer before rising to the role of Aulani’s official Ambassador. The ambassador search started earlier this summer when current Ambassador Alyss-Lende Can led cast members through information sessions preparing them for the ambassador interview process.
Aulani amassed an incredible pool of applicants making the selection process for Alyssa’s predecessor particularly daunting. However, after three rounds of interviews Kanoa Kawai was selected to wear the Ambassador pin to serve the Aulani Resort cast in 2022 and beyond!
Kanoa signed on with Aulani back in 2014 as a performer. He then moved into a management role with entertainment in 2019 and then ultimately into his current role in Food and Beverage. He had this to say about his experience (so far) with Aulani, “Being a Disney cast member has changed my life and the direction of my professional career.” Kanoa continues, “I have the honor of being part of a company that makes dreams come true.”
Kanoa added that he looks forward to his time as an Ambassador and being able to serve and lead cast members as well as his community.
While Alyssa-Lende’s role as ambassador may be ending in 2021 she is pleased to announce the start of a new journey as she will be moving onto a manager role at the front desk.
Once Kanoa was selected, Alyssa-Lende continued the tradition of presenting a makana (or gift) to the new ambassador. She gave Kanoa a umeke bowl which has no lid. This is symbolic as it is meant for stories to flow in and out of the beautiful vessel.
We here at Mickey travels want to say a HUGE congratulations to both Kanoa and Alyssa-Lende for the new opportunities that lie ahead!
If you’ll be visiting Aulani in the year ahead be on the lookout for these dedicated cast members working hard to enrich your Hawaiian experience.
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