Aulani pool expansion complete

The expansion of the water area at the Aulani Resort and Spa in Hawaii is complete.

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The expansion comes just two years after the resort opened and features an infinity pool with a realistic grotto, a fun splash zone for smaller children and new poolside and beachside dining areas, according to Disney.

A highlight of the new family pool is a grotto that provides a view of the sunset over the Pacific. After dark, a starscape of lights appear on the grotto ceiling. Also open at the resort is a new food service location, the Ulu Cafe.

"In keeping with the rest of the resort, we integrated Hawaiian culture, stories and artistry into the design of the new pool area and restaurant to create an inspiring new environment for our guests,"\ Jeanette Lomboy, executive producer for Aulani, Walt Disney Imagineering said.