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    Aluani newbie questions

    I lived on Oahu from 1995-1998, so have a bit of insight. We also bought at the Marriott‘s Ko Olina Beach Club in 2008, and go every other year for 2 weeks. Years past, at the Marriott, Longboard’s (the casual beach side restaurant) was between acceptable to pretty freaking awful. Last...
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    GOG: COSMIC REWIND - PLEASE POST YOUR EXPERIENCES & QUESTIONS. I rode May 10 on AP preview

    I got home a week ago, but now have some time. I have to agree with how you felt. I had gotten scopolomine patch from my doctor, knowing that I get motion sick. It was a test run for me to try it for a day (put on day before), as I have my second cruise (first 15 years ago) and wanted to see...
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    Walt Disney World SWAN, DOLPHIN & SWAN RESERVE RESORTS Information & Questions

    Week right after Christmas is the busiest week of the year; I’ve done it twice! Are you a group of 5 or 8? I’m not reading it clearly. If you are going before NYE, I’d book as soon as you can. My DH is lifetime titanium (for what it’s worth, which isn’t much) with Marriott, but either way I...
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    Walt Disney World SWAN, DOLPHIN & SWAN RESERVE RESORTS Information & Questions

    I am curious. DH is lifetime titanium, and we get the enhanced Wi-Fi anyway. Last trip to the Dolphin, housekeeping skipped our room one day (and I always call when leaving the room to let them know to make it up). Called and explained that our room was skipped, and they asked what...
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    Coolers and drinks at pool area at Aulani

    That really is a crappy policy, but not sure how it’s enforced. We own at the Marriott Ko Olina, and always bring a small (holds like 6 cans and a couple snacks) soft side cooler to the pool with drinks and sometimes snacks. Of course, we frequently order food and drinks from the servers as...
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    Aulani/Hawaii Questions

    Living on Oahu, yeah we used to go to Waikiki almost every weekend, mostly Sunday afternoons for brunch or to watch the sunset. I gotta agree, it isn’t for everyone. Now I’m in my 50’s and my take is, positive: you can walk everywhere. Negative for me, is that I like more quiet time so it’s a...
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    Where is your favorite spot to get Poke?

    Not poke but I love the spicy bowls (and everything) at Sushi Bay in Kapolei. Prices are so reasonable, and the bowls are huge! I love the spicy tuna, hubby likes the spicy salmon. I think they are still carry out only. Right by Long’s. Also look at Instacart or DoorDash if feeling lazy...
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    Aulani/Hawaii Questions

    I go to Ko Olina every other year, so yeah not a once in a lifetime thing for us! Lived on Oahu for 3 years while DH was serving in the Marines. Understand, when you island hop, you essentially lose a day. I’d see if you can minimize that, as 4 times to hop is a LOT. Maui is HUGE, so 2 nights...
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    Laundry during the longer trips?

    That trip laundry service is provided and included. They say bring on week’s worth of clothing.
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    GOG: COSMIC REWIND - PLEASE POST YOUR EXPERIENCES & QUESTIONS. I rode May 10 on AP preview

    Thank you all so much for the helpful info. I’m so worried I’ll get sick if I ride this (no longer can do Star Tours), but my biggest worry has been since my back injury last year I can’t do anything that could jerk around. Last trip in March I got a DAS as I can’t stand too long in one place...
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    Disney Parks Around the World - A Private Jet Adventure

    Two dealbreakers for me unfortunately. First is that no way am I flying from California, refuel stop in AK, and on to Japan not in a lie flat seat. That‘s the biggest one I’m not going to even consider. Also, decades ago I did a 17 day bus trip with my mom all over Europe. It was fun and...
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    Disney Parks Around the World - A Private Jet Adventure

    I just read about it. My friend and I are meeting for dinner tonight & both of us are interested! For what is included, I’m seriously considering it!
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    Grocery Delivery

    I used Instacart a few times last trip, mostly from Target. We almost never used the rental car, and realized it was a waste! I didn’t want to shop and had a back injury, so I seriously doubt I’ll get a rental car next trip.
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    Oahu Costco question

    We‘ve been going to Ko Olina for years, every other year for 2 weeks usually. We always stock up on liquor at Costco, as well as wine (sometimes beer if others have a kind they like; we get cans so we can bring a few in a small soft side cooler to the pool with snacks). Saves a ton on drinks...
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    If not Bonnet Creek then where?

    No, but it’s so close that an Uber or Lyft would be not that much. They did in the past have some transportation (IIRC) from World Center, but for the price and convenience, I’d just do Uber. We had a car when we stayed so never bothered, but it was like 5 minutes to the Boardwalk for...
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    Marriott Grande Vista or Harbour Lakes?

    Harbour Lake is super close to Discovery Cove. I’d stay there. Stayed at both that and Grande Vista, and preferred Harbour Lake totally.
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    If not Bonnet Creek then where?

    I’ve stayed at several Marriott properties (condos), and enjoyed Sabal Palms the best for the proximity to the parks. It’s on by Marriott’s World Center. Matter of fact, going to stay there again this spring. Got a good elite member rate for a cash stay booked direct from Marriott.
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    Adding a day to a 2 day ticket?

    What if we use the 2 days, wait a day and then decide we want to add one? Since it’s still writhing the allotted time, can we do it then, or is it considered a used up ticket?
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    Spending money for solo teen

    When my kids were old enough, I just added them as users to my credit card. They had that and it was safer than too much cash. Amex was the first one, and it’s easy as I can set a limit to their spending.
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    Adding a day to a 2 day ticket?

    I’m coming down soon, and my friend and I are not sure how many days we’ll visit the parks. We know for sure for 2 days, but can you add a day after the first day rather than buying an additional one day ticket?




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