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  1. blessed2BaMama

    First fine with Dining plan- ? About drinks

    firat of all, although we are WDW veterans of over 35 years, DVC owners and AP holders, we have NEVER purchased the dining plan until our upcoming trip this spring! We are doing the deluxe plan. I am sorry in advance to bother you with the same questions you have surely seen before but I do...
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    Thinking of upgrading from the DDP ->DxDP, thoughts?

    Viewpoint from parents with 2 teenage guys who eat: do the Deluxe Dining Plan!! We had never used a dining plan before our trip to Disneyland Paris last fall (always used TiW for 20% discount on meals). As parents on a budget, in past WDW trips i always felt guilty having to watch what my kids...
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    not sure if resort matters more than use year?

    Use year is so important for us to keep the same! We now have 3 contracts all with the same (hard to find) use year. I say hard to find because I remember years ago seeing a chart with the uy’s For every resort and ours was the second smallest number for every one! That just means we had to wait...
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    Who SHOULDN’T buy DVC?

    Someone who is certain that they can buy at Aulani (what DVC is offering currently with biggest discount) and at 7 months out, get to reserve the desired exact room, dates and and view at the Beach Club, BLT (or other sought after hotels) in November or the first 2 weeks of December “just like...
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    Poll: Are you going to buy at Riviera

    With a resort themed to the Riviera, there are so many possibilities to bring in French and Italian culture and the beauty of the landscape (looking over the Mediterranean with boats and stars). What we are getting is a modified Marriott, Garden Inn or other moderate hotel chain passing itself...
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    Kualoa Tours?

    Our family adored Kualoa ranch on our trip last October. We had the Go Oahu card so we could do many tours at Kualoa for free. We did the jungle tour, the regular movie sites tour, some catamaran tour whose name I forgot. We also paid the full price to do the premiere movie sites tour which...
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    Snorkeling at Rainbow Reef Lagoon

    Yes the water is cold BUT I actually found that the water in the lazy river was FREEZING... to the point that I didn't enjoy doing it at all! Maybe it was just the day but I never wanted to go back in...such a shame because we adore the lazy river at Blizzard Beach!
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    Is February a good time to visit?

    So...we got home from our first trip in October and are now thinking of our NEXT trip... I never imagined how much we'd love it!! We are thinking about either September 2017 or February 2018...Since we were there last October I know what to expect for September but I am wondering if February is...
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    Trip Report-Aloha Paradise (trip in progress - LIVE - planning to back home)

    Departure Day!! As I write this, we are on the plane to Salt Lake City- waiting for takeoff!! Luggage all packed last night and I actually finished by midnight and could sleep 4 hours! The house is decorated for harvest, ironing never got done (it wasn't for trip, it was for real life...so it...
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    Trip Report-Aloha Paradise (trip in progress - LIVE - planning to back home)

    6 DAYS TO DEPARTURE: Tuesday Oct. 4: It’s hard to believe that in only 6 sleeps we will be on the plane headed to Hawaii! I wanted to give everyone a pre-trip report so that you will know us a bit before the actual journey begins! We are a family of 4- Me (Amy 48), DH (53), Sons N(12) and D(17)...
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    Excursions leaving from Aulani or nearby?

    We bought the GoOahu card and some of the excursions/attractions have hotel pick ups (I think the hikes).
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    Check list of dates?

    You can make dining reservations 180 days in advanve
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    Any feedback on these restaurants?

    We are definitely planning on Matsumotos and Leonard's...I hadn't heard of Romys Shrimp Truck, only Big Wave Shrimp and Giovanni's Shrimp Trucks! I wanted to have possible options if we get hungry and are in a certain area but I think we will take Rainbow Drive in off the list! Can you tell me...
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    Any feedback on these restaurants?

    Maybe you can better clarify your question. For example, you could ask "where is the best Thai food on Island," or "What's a good restaurant in Haleiwa?" I actually have been studying this Aulani board since we decided to reserve last May. I have faithfully read every post of every thread on...
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    Any feedback on these restaurants?

    Paradise is almost here for us- just over a week and counting! We are thinking about going to these restaurants and would like your honest feedback on any: Opal Thai Zippys Rainbow Drive In Assagios Thanks so much in advance! Amy
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    Recommendations for waterproof iPhone case

    I have seen different comments about people using a dry bag for their iPhones and need recommendations based on your experience. My husband and I both have iPhone 6 Plus so it has to be large enough to hold that size phone and still allow it to take pictures. As we leave soon I also need it...
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    Sea Life Park- yes or no?

    I'm interested in getting experiences about visiting Sea Life park (we will not be doing the dolphin premium up close part from GoOahu card). I wondered if it is worth it for a family with 17 and 12-year-old boys ?
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    Has anyone gone swimming with sharks?

    We are getting ready to reserve with North Shore Shark Adventures and wanted any last ideas! Thanks! Amy (2weeks til paradise)
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    Something I wish I had brought is...?

    Bumping this up as I'm getting ready to start packing!
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    Favorite activities on GoOahu card and a question?

    We are going to buy the go Oahu four-day card from Costco . As we prepare to make reservations for some activities I wondered which of the 34 activities included on the card are your favorite ? we also wondered if you are required to use the hotel transport for the Diamondhead and Makapu'u...




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