On Tuesday The Walt Disney Company reported on earnings  for the third quarter of its 2010 fiscal year.  Theme parks' performance was addressed, along with a brief mention of the Aulani resort in Hawai'i.

Disney has published new job listings for Aulani, one of which may provide some hints as to how they hope to attract buyers for the Disney Vacation Club villas.

Hawai'i Magazine.com has published a feature on Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa.  Of particular interest are the images scattered throughout the article.  Included are a number of up-close construction photos and some concept artwork never before seen, like this rendering of the Makahiki restaurant.

Click to read the full story.

Disney executives met with reporters last week to continue the full court press for Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa.

The official Disney Blog has posted a work-in-progress photo of the lobby at Disney's Aulani resort in Hawai'i.  The photo is taken from a perspective nearly identical to the concept artwork below.  Click inside to see how the lobby looks now.

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