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Earning My Ears
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- Aug 30, 2014
Does anyone know what dates American Idol will be filming and what the impact on guests will be? I really hope they aren't filming for my upcoming stay in April.
They're filming next week so you're good.Does anyone know what dates American Idol will be filming and what the impact on guests will be? I really hope they aren't filming for my upcoming stay in April.
They're filming next week so you're good.
But there's not really TOO much impact on guests besides a stage off to the side on the beach (very out of the way).
I suggest you join the “aulani trip planning” Facebook group and search American idol. Unfortunately from past experiences it seems to be pretty impactful for some guests. The stage takes up a good portion of the beach and views. Noisy rehearsals and sound checks during the day. I’ve even read stories of people not being allowed on their balcony’s… I pushed my trip forward two days to avoid being on property when production is there (2/9-2/16). Filming will be on 2/14 & 2/15. Aulani refused to help or offer anything for the disruptions but thankfully member services was able to move my dates back two days (even tho the room type was not available). It’s ridiculous they do not make guests aware that this will be happening during their stay. I’m sure this is exciting for fans of the show, but there is also a good amount of who go to aulani to relax and not be disrupted by a television production. (These aren’t my photos but seems they are building the same thing from posts made today.)Good to know! We get there Saturday and really hoping it wasn’t too much of an impact. I never received an email from Aulani so I’m thankful that a few people on this board posted about it!
I suggest you join the “aulani trip planning” Facebook group and search American idol. Unfortunately from past experiences it seems to be pretty impactful for some guests. The stage takes up a good portion of the beach and views. Noisy rehearsals and sound checks during the day. I’ve even read stories of people not being allowed on their balcony’s… I pushed my trip forward two days to avoid being on property when production is there (2/9-2/16). Filming will be on 2/14 & 2/15. Aulani refused to help or offer anything for the disruptions but thankfully member services was able to move my dates back two days (even tho the room type was not available). It’s ridiculous they do not make guests aware that this will be happening during their stay. I’m sure this is exciting for fans of the show, but there is also a good amount of who go to aulani to relax and not be disrupted by a television production. (These aren’t my photos but seems they are building the same thing from posts made today.)
Yeah that is a good idea! Enjoy your trip!Thanks, I’ll check it out! It’s too late for us to change at this point but we plan to be doing things around Oahu both the 14/15 so maybe we’ll avoid most of it.
There's zero chance that's accurate.I’ve even read stories of people not being allowed on their balcony’s
Check the Facebook threads there is multiple guests confirming this happened to them.There's zero chance that's accurate.
I believe that you read it. I don't believe it's an accurate description of what happened.Check the Facebook threads there is multiple guests confirming this happened to them.
Were you able to get your car some other way?Don’t know how long it will last, but I was refused access to the parking garage from the first floor entry tonight … no sign, just a guy saying I had to be AI crew to enter there.
Edited to add… stage was not where I was expecting it to be. It’s right in front of the grotto pool area. I had assumed it would be on the big open area on the left as you are facing the water.
YikesDon’t know how long it will last, but I was refused access to the parking garage from the first floor entry tonight … no sign, just a guy saying I had to be AI crew to enter there.
Edited to add… stage was not where I was expecting it to be. It’s right in front of the grotto pool area. I had assumed it would be on the big open area on the left as you are facing the water.
The last day AI crew is on property is supposed to be February 16th.
Were you able to get your car some other way?
I’m trying to find this Facebook page - details on the specific title of the group? We arrive on Saturday (tomorrow) so want more looping in…Check the Facebook threads there is multiple guests confirming this happened to them.