VWL Groupies & Lovers Thread (Special Collectors Edition 2.0) updated 21 June 2023

[jimmytammy]

This is a bar in Chinatown where the USS Arizona crew hung out. Our guide said every ship had their own place and others were to stay out

 

[jimmytammy]

Trying to get photos to upload but to no avail
We went with a guide Sat around the island to several sites
Once in Kailua we saw Obama’s HS and a private golf course he frequents
She stopped us by Michelle Pfieffers former home that the guide is a caretaker for. She says some exec in LA owns it now.
Beautiful views of the ocean and apparently a hideaway haven for celebs

 

[rkstocke5609]

So...since Jimmy has opened up the subject of Hawaii and Aulani....

I don't think we've talked about the new Atlantis resort planned to be built next to Aulani, have we? I apologize if we have...sometimes I can't remember what we've covered here or not.

In any event, here's a rendering of a proposed new Atlantis resort that will be built next to Aulani...


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For those who are not familiar with Aulani, it is the brown building in the right side of the picture. The white building behind Aulani is the Four Seasons. And the spaceship is the new Atlantis.

Interesting, to say the least. They put the rooms up front and the pool features in back (very near to the road as you can see in the picture).

So anyone on the fence about visiting Aulani, this would be the time to go! That Battleship Gallactica resort will definitely affect some of the views at Aulani. Not so much obstruct the ocean view but just be in the peripheral vision all the time. And for those rooms facing the Atlantis, they will have a straight shot look at the resort instead of the current ocean views (even though they are mostly not classified as Ocean View).

There goes the neighborhood!

Holy smokes! This thing is really huge! The building design resembles a GM concept car that would never see the light of day except at an auto show. The pool “area” looks massive, maybe as big as a WDW water park. And, what is that on top of the hotel? King sized putting greens? I guess build it and they will come, but good grief. I don’t think gambling was ever approved by the state (last I heard...)

 

[jimmytammy]

Finally got in our room
We are nearest the soon to be Atlantis room as far and as high as possible as can go in this neck of the woods
No ground broke yet

 

[twinklebug]

Finally got in our room
We are nearest the soon to be Atlantis room as far and as high as possible as can go in this neck of the woods
No ground broke yet
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That's a beautiful view. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy!

 

[sleepydog25]

Nice view, JT! I suppose people should enjoy while they can because that view is going to be gone if/when that new resort goes in. . .ah, money talks.

 

[Corinne]

Great view Jimmy!

 

[jimmytammy]

Morning view

 

[Dizny Dad]

Great pictures Jimmy!

It took me a while to find this photo . . .one of my favorites from the Arizona Memorial at Pearl. Most don't know it is open to the sky . . .

 

[Granny]

View attachment 380659 Morning view

Jimmy...that view looks a lot like our view last year...except they've added a new building next to the wedding chapel? If you look down, you see the luau area and you can watch it every night for no charge!




In any event, enjoy the view and your time in Hawaii!



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[jimmytammy]

That new building seems to be like a reception area Granny
Not 100% sure but saw 2 different wedding parties entering from different sides
One was just married at lagoon and other was just approaching

 

[Granny]

That new building seems to be like a reception area Granny
Not 100% sure but saw 2 different wedding parties entering from different sides
One was just married at lagoon and other was just approaching

Very cool, Jimmy! Don't forget to look down...we also saw a couple of weddings in the luau area.

 

[sleepydog25]

Nearly 36 hours without a post?! That's, that's, well. . .that's inconceivable! (Name that movie) Luv keeps after me to take her to Hawai'i since she's never been, and the lovely pics coming from JT aren't helping. We wound up watching YouTube videos last night of Aulani, most of them not terribly well done. I've been to Hawai'i--once--and did enjoy it, but it was years ago. I was stationed in AK, and there was a conference at Hickam AFB I attended. . .in late January/early February. Most military installations will try to find you a room on base for such official temporary duty (TDY), but Hickam is quite popular as a conference destination across the branches of service as you might expect. So, darn it, they had to put me up at a Hilton. . .on the beach. . .at Waikiki. What a hardship! I mean, all the noise from the ocean; the easy access from the lobby directly to the beach meant those pesky tropical breezes were always a factor; and there were just too darn many restaurants from which to choose. It was the week of the Pro Bowl that year, and the primary hotel for those festivities was 100 yards down the beach. Tough, tough assignment, I tell you! And to make matters worse, I was called by my commander who said, "Butler, another two day conference just popped up there at Hickam, and I think J4 should be represented. Do you mind extending your TDY another couple of nights?" Well, if I have to. Sacrifices must be made.

Have fun, JT! I'm thinking you're headed out to CA and GCV soon?

 

[twinklebug]

Nearly 36 hours without a post?! That's, that's, well. . .that's inconceivable! (Name that movie)

As you wish.

Nah... I'll save it for someone else. I will say it's one of my favorite movies for laughs. I'm off to storm the castle.

 

[Dizny Dad]

I don't think that means what you think it means . . . . .

 

[Corinne]

Hey folks just checking in to say hi! I’m getting antsy about our May trip!
F & G here we come!

 

[jimmytammy]

Sleepy
You should bring Luv! I think you folks would love it. I have to say, the food at Aulani is just OK, nothing to write home about. But the activities, music nightly, etc more than make up for the eats. Across the street, MonkeyPod has happy hour specials fit for us eastcoasters time. And in the same area is a decent Mexican place, an Island Market that has a deli and any grocery needs you may have, plus a couple other places we have yet to try. So it makes for a different kind of Disney experience but a good one.

I will say this, get a rental car at the airport. Aulani is a bit remote so having one, not necessary, but if you want to venture out, sure is nice to have. We got a great deal on a jeep from Advantage Rental, $278 from Mon-Sun. Easy to deal with. All others were asking $700 plus for a compact!

I will do my best to post photos as Disboards allow

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Nearly 36 hours without a post?! That's, that's, well. . .that's inconceivable! (Name that movie) Luv keeps after me to take her to Hawai'i since she's never been, and the lovely pics coming from JT aren't helping. We wound up watching YouTube videos last night of Aulani, most of them not terribly well done. I've been to Hawai'i--once--and did enjoy it, but it was years ago. I was stationed in AK, and there was a conference at Hickam AFB I attended. . .in late January/early February. Most military installations will try to find you a room on base for such official temporary duty (TDY), but Hickam is quite popular as a conference destination across the branches of service as you might expect. So, darn it, they had to put me up at a Hilton. . .on the beach. . .at Waikiki. What a hardship! I mean, all the noise from the ocean; the easy access from the lobby directly to the beach meant those pesky tropical breezes were always a factor; and there were just too darn many restaurants from which to choose. It was the week of the Pro Bowl that year, and the primary hotel for those festivities was 100 yards down the beach. Tough, tough assignment, I tell you! And to make matters worse, I was called by my commander who said, "Butler, another two day conference just popped up there at Hickam, and I think J4 should be represented. Do you mind extending your TDY another couple of nights?" Well, if I have to. Sacrifices must be made.

Have fun, JT! I'm thinking you're headed out to CA and GCV soon?

Oh, such suffering and sacrifice Sleepy!


For Luv:

Taken from Ama Ama:

North Shore:

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Did you all see that they're opening "Voyeurs Lounge" at Riviera? All kinds of new paid events coming to DVC!

Oh wait - maybe that's Voyageurs.

 

[Granny]

Did you all see that they're opening "Voyeurs Lounge" at Riviera? All kinds of new paid events coming to DVC!

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Oh wait - maybe that's Voyageurs.

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Too funny Kathy!


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