20 Days in Hawaii and Disneyland - Yes, we are Lucky Nuts (Updated 9/19) - Page 5 - The DIS Discussion Forums

franandaj · 06-23-2012, 08:16 PM

Bon Voyage!

jekjones1558 · 06-24-2012, 08:33 AM

Aloha! Can't wait to get your first post from paradise!

kid-at-heart · 06-24-2012, 03:55 PM

Have fun!!!

cj9200 · 06-27-2012, 12:09 PM

Morning from Kona and thanks for the well wishes. Having a great time but still getting adjusted to the time difference. Yesterday we went diving and tonight we have a night dive. So this morning, it is mostly hanging out at the resort.

A with a lobster

Will try to post a few more pics when we get to Aluani. Hope everyone is doing well.

kid-at-heart · 06-27-2012, 12:29 PM

Thanks for the update!

All are well in our household. I have a broken finger and a broken foot but both are healing nicely. Luckily it is summer semester and all my classes are online so I do not need to drive/walk to/from work.

Sarah is spending the summer being a "teen zoo keeper", (volunteer gig) at our local zoo and (another volunteer gig), playing chess with the seniors at our senior center. Keeps her busy and keeps me happy.

kate

franandaj · 06-27-2012, 12:53 PM

I'm glad you're having a nice time, can't wait to hear more about Aulani!

kikiq · 06-27-2012, 01:37 PM

I'm in, ready to read all about your Hawaii adventures and your Aulani impressions AND of course your Disneyland experiences. Congrats to your daughter, still reading the pretrip report.

It was hectic busy last month of school, now slowing picking up from the chaos in the house.

Can't wait for your Aulani visit, we're set to go for my DD BFF's wedding there in Jan 2013. Oh, wait, maybe I shouldn't say that too loudly, wouldn't want my oldest (who just got engaged) to get any ideas. She did say she wanted either a Disney or a Hawaiian themed wedding.

Pinkocto · 06-27-2012, 04:59 PM

Already off to a fabulous time! Thanks for checking in

franandaj · 06-28-2012, 11:06 PM

Hey CJ...I just wanted to give you a heads up for your DL trip. When you first go to Carsland, there are three different ways to enter Carsland. From A Bug's Land, from the walkway going away from Carthay Circle, and the best one is from Pacific Wharf. If you want that *W*O*W* factor when you first see the land (which we were lucky enough to get), when you get to the fountain, don't proceed forward, but turn right towards Soarin'. Pass Grizzly River Run and head on to the Little Mermaid ride. From there you can walk down the gang plank to Pacific Wharf and go through the entrance there. It's an absolutely stunning view that almost makes you think of the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon or any of those other Western landmarks.

However, you may be so caught up in the moment that you can't resist going right to the FP machine past the Carthay Circle Theater and see if any are left. If it's after noon, from what I hear they are all gone, it's the Epcot Soarin' of DCA. The good news is that Soarin' is sort of old hat to Californians and you can easily ride that all day.

cj9200 · 07-01-2012, 12:54 AM

We are here. Aulani is amazingly beautiful. I'll post a couple of pictures as the week goes on.

Here we are just about to land in Honolulu

Pulling up to the resort

Grocery shopping tomorrow and probably pool time.

ramkam · 07-01-2012, 10:58 AM

I agree with Franandaj about entering Carsland from Pacific Wharf!

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Ornament Valley@ California Adventure by RichMartin, on Flickr[/IMG]

bzzelady · 07-01-2012, 11:40 AM

Beautiful pictures CJ! Looking forward to more pictures of the resort and from your diving adventures

cj9200 · 07-01-2012, 08:20 PM

First full day here. Snagged a Cabana at the pool tomorrow. Yes! Have tried to reserve one for weeks. We were going to tour the island but will save that for Tuesday. Today we got supplies and explored the resort. Beautiful place. A is now getting a tan on the beach and I just got back to the room for a little R&R.

Tonight's dinner is at Ama Ama, their signature restaurant. We also have dinner at Roys Tuesday. Will try to post a couple of pics later.

bzzelady · 07-01-2012, 08:34 PM

Ohhh...the cabana sounds like a great luxury

It will be great to hear some reviews on the restaurants at Aulani. I don't think I really have seen too much of those on the boards.

Pinkocto · 07-01-2012, 09:23 PM

Sounds fantastic! What luck about the cabana

06-23-2012, 08:16 PM	#61
franandaj Saxy Boo Boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Beach, CA, VWL, BCV, SSR & VGC Posts: 18,054	Bon Voyage! __________________ Alison ~~~~ We need a little Magic... \| TR - Pinch me... \| Destination D-75 TR \|It'll be a WONDER ... \| Cheating on Mickey w/ Harry, PTR \| D23 D40 WDW in Detail \| DCA F&W Review \| Jan 2010 DR Visits 2013: VWL, BCV, DCL, AKL, BLT, VGC, 2012: VGC, DCL, 2011: VGC, BLT, OKW 2010: THV, AKV, VGC, 2009: BWV 2008: SSR, 2007: AKL & GF, 2001: AKL, BC & DCL 1997: DXL & WL 1993: GF, DL Too many to count since 1973!

06-24-2012, 08:33 AM	#62
jekjones1558 Always happy at Disney Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: MN Posts: 7,407	Aloha! Can't wait to get your first post from paradise! __________________ Jean I'm an OL Groupie!Dec. 2012

06-24-2012, 03:55 PM	#63
kid-at-heart DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,443	Have fun!!! __________________ I was a hippie, now I am a middle-aged professor - oh my, how age does change a person!

06-27-2012, 12:09 PM	#64
cj9200 DIS Dad #412 Double Dog Dare You to post a screaming like a little girl video Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 2,993	Morning from Kona and thanks for the well wishes. Having a great time but still getting adjusted to the time difference. Yesterday we went diving and tonight we have a night dive. So this morning, it is mostly hanging out at the resort. A with a lobster Will try to post a few more pics when we get to Aluani. Hope everyone is doing well. __________________ My Trip Reports 20 Days in Hawaii and Disneyland. Yes, we are Lucky Nuts (A work in Progress) Taking DD and her GF to Halloween Horror and WDW. Are You Scary Nuts? June-11 Trip: Are You Eating, Flying and Sailing Nuts? Quick trip to the World and this time I am not Nuts! Disney for DD’s 16th with her 6 GFs? Are You Stupid Nuts? Disney with DD and DDBF? Are You Crazy Nuts? Disney over New Years? Are You Insanely NUTS? ---- Thanksgiving at Disney? Are You Nuts? DISNEY DAD #412

06-27-2012, 12:29 PM	#65
kid-at-heart DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,443	Thanks for the update! All are well in our household. I have a broken finger and a broken foot but both are healing nicely. Luckily it is summer semester and all my classes are online so I do not need to drive/walk to/from work. Sarah is spending the summer being a "teen zoo keeper", (volunteer gig) at our local zoo and (another volunteer gig), playing chess with the seniors at our senior center. Keeps her busy and keeps me happy. kate __________________ I was a hippie, now I am a middle-aged professor - oh my, how age does change a person!

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06-27-2012, 12:53 PM	#66
franandaj Saxy Boo Boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Beach, CA, VWL, BCV, SSR & VGC Posts: 18,054	I'm glad you're having a nice time, can't wait to hear more about Aulani! __________________ Alison ~~~~ We need a little Magic... \| TR - Pinch me... \| Destination D-75 TR \|It'll be a WONDER ... \| Cheating on Mickey w/ Harry, PTR \| D23 D40 WDW in Detail \| DCA F&W Review \| Jan 2010 DR Visits 2013: VWL, BCV, DCL, AKL, BLT, VGC, 2012: VGC, DCL, 2011: VGC, BLT, OKW 2010: THV, AKV, VGC, 2009: BWV 2008: SSR, 2007: AKL & GF, 2001: AKL, BC & DCL 1997: DXL & WL 1993: GF, DL Too many to count since 1973!

06-27-2012, 01:37 PM	#67
kikiq DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,701	I'm in, ready to read all about your Hawaii adventures and your Aulani impressions AND of course your Disneyland experiences. Congrats to your daughter, still reading the pretrip report. It was hectic busy last month of school, now slowing picking up from the chaos in the house. Can't wait for your Aulani visit, we're set to go for my DD BFF's wedding there in Jan 2013. Oh, wait, maybe I shouldn't say that too loudly, wouldn't want my oldest (who just got engaged) to get any ideas. She did say she wanted either a Disney or a Hawaiian themed wedding. __________________ Are you feelin' it? DLR and WDW AP family

06-27-2012, 04:59 PM	#68
Pinkocto In love with all things Disney. Happily joined DVC 01/11. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MD Posts: 4,203	Already off to a fabulous time! Thanks for checking in __________________ -Pam First Trip - BC '89, CSR '98, Pop '07, Music '08, AKL CL 1/11, SSR 12/11, 5N Dream Cruise & AKV 3/12, AKV CL 9/12 , OKW 12/12, 4N Wonder Cruise 1/13, 7N Fantasy Cruise & AKV CL 3/13

06-28-2012, 11:06 PM	#69
franandaj Saxy Boo Boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Beach, CA, VWL, BCV, SSR & VGC Posts: 18,054	Hey CJ...I just wanted to give you a heads up for your DL trip. When you first go to Carsland, there are three different ways to enter Carsland. From A Bug's Land, from the walkway going away from Carthay Circle, and the best one is from Pacific Wharf. If you want that WOW factor when you first see the land (which we were lucky enough to get), when you get to the fountain, don't proceed forward, but turn right towards Soarin'. Pass Grizzly River Run and head on to the Little Mermaid ride. From there you can walk down the gang plank to Pacific Wharf and go through the entrance there. It's an absolutely stunning view that almost makes you think of the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon or any of those other Western landmarks. However, you may be so caught up in the moment that you can't resist going right to the FP machine past the Carthay Circle Theater and see if any are left. If it's after noon, from what I hear they are all gone, it's the Epcot Soarin' of DCA. The good news is that Soarin' is sort of old hat to Californians and you can easily ride that all day. __________________ Alison ~~~~ We need a little Magic... \| TR - Pinch me... \| Destination D-75 TR \|It'll be a WONDER ... \| Cheating on Mickey w/ Harry, PTR \| D23 D40 WDW in Detail \| DCA F&W Review \| Jan 2010 DR Visits 2013: VWL, BCV, DCL, AKL, BLT, VGC, 2012: VGC, DCL, 2011: VGC, BLT, OKW 2010: THV, AKV, VGC, 2009: BWV 2008: SSR, 2007: AKL & GF, 2001: AKL, BC & DCL 1997: DXL & WL 1993: GF, DL Too many to count since 1973!

07-01-2012, 12:54 AM	#70
cj9200 DIS Dad #412 Double Dog Dare You to post a screaming like a little girl video Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 2,993	We are here. Aulani is amazingly beautiful. I'll post a couple of pictures as the week goes on. Here we are just about to land in Honolulu Pulling up to the resort Grocery shopping tomorrow and probably pool time. __________________ My Trip Reports 20 Days in Hawaii and Disneyland. Yes, we are Lucky Nuts (A work in Progress) Taking DD and her GF to Halloween Horror and WDW. Are You Scary Nuts? June-11 Trip: Are You Eating, Flying and Sailing Nuts? Quick trip to the World and this time I am not Nuts! Disney for DD’s 16th with her 6 GFs? Are You Stupid Nuts? Disney with DD and DDBF? Are You Crazy Nuts? Disney over New Years? Are You Insanely NUTS? ---- Thanksgiving at Disney? Are You Nuts? DISNEY DAD #412

07-01-2012, 10:58 AM	#71
ramkam Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 246	Entry to Carsland I agree with Franandaj about entering Carsland from Pacific Wharf! [IMG] Ornament Valley@ California Adventure by RichMartin, on Flickr[/IMG] __________________ Disney Dad #707 DW DD DD 1990 Contemporary (Honeymoon) 1994 Contemporary 2000 WL 2001 AKL 2002 Vero Beach 2003 VWL 2004 Hilton Head 2005 VWL and Vero Beach 2006 Rare non-Disney Vacation 2007 All-Star Movies/VWL/Disney Wonder (3 day Bahamas) 2008 Grand Californian/Disney Magic (Mexican Riv.) 2009 AKL Kidani/BCV/Vero Beach 2010 VWL (Christmas) 2011 Disney Dream (5 day Bahamas)/WLV/SS 2012 AULANI

07-01-2012, 11:40 AM	#72
bzzelady DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Danville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,139	Beautiful pictures CJ! Looking forward to more pictures of the resort and from your diving adventures __________________ Missing Dad...6/6/45-6/3/12 Me DH DD13 DM

07-01-2012, 08:20 PM	#73
cj9200 DIS Dad #412 Double Dog Dare You to post a screaming like a little girl video Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 2,993	First full day here. Snagged a Cabana at the pool tomorrow. Yes! Have tried to reserve one for weeks. We were going to tour the island but will save that for Tuesday. Today we got supplies and explored the resort. Beautiful place. A is now getting a tan on the beach and I just got back to the room for a little R&R. Tonight's dinner is at Ama Ama, their signature restaurant. We also have dinner at Roys Tuesday. Will try to post a couple of pics later. __________________ My Trip Reports 20 Days in Hawaii and Disneyland. Yes, we are Lucky Nuts (A work in Progress) Taking DD and her GF to Halloween Horror and WDW. Are You Scary Nuts? June-11 Trip: Are You Eating, Flying and Sailing Nuts? Quick trip to the World and this time I am not Nuts! Disney for DD’s 16th with her 6 GFs? Are You Stupid Nuts? Disney with DD and DDBF? Are You Crazy Nuts? Disney over New Years? Are You Insanely NUTS? ---- Thanksgiving at Disney? Are You Nuts? DISNEY DAD #412

07-01-2012, 08:34 PM	#74
bzzelady DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Danville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,139	Ohhh...the cabana sounds like a great luxury It will be great to hear some reviews on the restaurants at Aulani. I don't think I really have seen too much of those on the boards. __________________ Missing Dad...6/6/45-6/3/12 Me DH DD13 DM

07-01-2012, 09:23 PM	#75
Pinkocto In love with all things Disney. Happily joined DVC 01/11. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MD Posts: 4,203	Sounds fantastic! What luck about the cabana __________________ -Pam First Trip - BC '89, CSR '98, Pop '07, Music '08, AKL CL 1/11, SSR 12/11, 5N Dream Cruise & AKV 3/12, AKV CL 9/12 , OKW 12/12, 4N Wonder Cruise 1/13, 7N Fantasy Cruise & AKV CL 3/13

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