Unless you can show Mickey proof of residency, you’ll need a negative COVID-19 test result to visit the Hawaiian Mouse House.
After closing in March amid the coronavirus pandemic, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, is open again for sun, sand, and all the Mickey-shaped shave ice. The 21-acre, beachfront resort on Oahu started a phased reopening November 1 with limited capacity, limited amenities, and rules that are far more strict than Walt Disney World’s reopened hotels. Because, unlike Florida, you need something to get into Hawaii: a negative COVID-19 test result.
Aulani’s reopening is part of Hawaii’s new pandemic security for all passengers flying to the islands. It replaces a more stringent policy, but there are still logistics to juggle, and Aulani won’t look the same once you get there. Like other Disney destinations currently open, popular amenities and activities at Aulani have been modified or canceled for health and safety. But the beach, the Disney magic, and the aloha spirit are all still there. If you’re thinking of visiting, here’s everything you need to know for Aulani’s reopening, from what’s open and closed to the records you’ll need to fly to Oahu.
Visiting Hawaii in a Pandemic
This year, the Aloha State has been iron-fisted on travel, with a mandatory 14-day quarantine policy for all tourists. And it’s working. Hawaii’s cases are significantly less than most of the country. Currently, the state is fourth in the nation for the lowest case count and Hawaii is one of only four states with positive cases under 2% per 1,000 people. It’s reassuring to know that if you visit, you’re not visiting a hot zone. But the state of Hawaii wants some reassurance, too.
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Instead of a 14-day quarantine upon arrival, travelers from the mainland now have the option to get tested for COVID-19 within 72 hours of a flight. Tests, which are required for all travelers ages five or older, must be an FDA-approved nucleic acid amplification test or NAAT. It’s part of the new Safe Travels program, which is kind of like going through customs.
Related: How to Get a COVID Test Before Traveling
