I was at the 9am event. I'll do my best to sum it up.
Overall, it sounds like it was MUCH more than last night's
D23 event.
Started with a 50 minute show/presentation
- watched "Hawaiian Holiday"
- funny host named "Tim/Stan" provided comic relief
- Hawaiian music, singing, and hula dancing (excellent!)
- videos provided a lot of detail about design, art, architecture, dedication to Hawaiian heritage. heard a lot from the head designer (Joe, who designed much of Animal Kingdom)
- received individual "Wohenes" - little mini tiki guys that will be located throughout the resort for kids to find (they described them as mischevious mystical characters)
- received a
DVC pin, DVC portfolio, and DVC tote bag
- 2 DVC guides guided the show and provided pricing info ($114 per point). Price increase coming in November
- $8 off for 100 points; $10 off for 125 points, $12 off for 250 points
- plus if you attend the event, you can either get an additional $2 off, or your 2012 dues will be free
- no closing costs for existing members
- $4.31 per point dues
- model was in the lobby with CMs standing by to ask questions
after the show, there was a reception - food, drinks, photos with Hawaiian Mickey and Minnie, DJ, etc. There was also a very well done kids club area - thank goodness for that!
Overall, I thought it was a great event. I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a lot about the resort. It also wasn't that crowded, which made it quick and easy to sit down with my guide to finalize the paperwork for my add-on.
Aloha!!!