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Even though there were only a few characters, the breakfast looked like a lot of fun. I'm sure Mark's t-shirt gave them a clue that the two of you are fun as well!
Agreed! You've always been ahead of us with the veggie options in general, so that makes sense. Eggs Benedict is an American creation and the original had ham, so that's how it's usually made.
I hadn't thought of us being ahead of you guys when it came to veggie options, but I guess when you say it, it makes sense, given there are certain states who are so closely associated with steaks for example... I'm thinking Texas at that point!
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Eggs Benedict always has Canadian bacon. You want eggs Florentine. That's the one with spinach. I've also seen a version with salmon. I only like the traditional Benedict, so was not happy to realize they rotated all three on the Fantasy. I didn't get eggs Benedict nearly as many times as I'd expected (for which my cholesterol levels are probably grateful).
That grand villa looked amazing! If we banked or borrowed it would "only" use 1.3 years worth of points for us! Maybe if we ever do a Hawaii trip when our kids are grown and married......
Breakfast looked awesome! But I'm also surprised about no Lilo. Minnie & Goofy were it? And of course Mickey for the photo, but didn't seem that he mingled with guests beyond that?
Oh, what fun you guys had at breakfast! Even though the characters were limited, they sure spent some excellent, quality time with you guys. And sometimes quality is better than quantity. How cute that Minnie helped celebrate your anniversary too. Such a cute idea! I agree with Sharon above - Mark's shirt was a big clue that you guys are fun!
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Eggs Benedict always has Canadian bacon. You want eggs Florentine. That's the one with spinach.
Again, good to know!
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I've also seen a version with salmon. I only like the traditional Benedict, so was not happy to realize they rotated all three on the Fantasy. I didn't get eggs Benedict nearly as many times as I'd expected (for which my cholesterol levels are probably grateful).
The version with salmon sounds good. I assume on the Fantasy, they rotate between spinach, salmon and bacon?
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That grand villa looked amazing! If we banked or borrowed it would "only" use 1.3 years worth of points for us! Maybe if we ever do a Hawaii trip when our kids are grown and married......
Oh you should - you wouldn't regret it!
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Breakfast looked awesome! But I'm also surprised about no Lilo. Minnie & Goofy were it? And of course Mickey for the photo, but didn't seem that he mingled with guests beyond that?
That was it. Mickey's outside and Minnie and Goofy mingle. The only other characters at Aulani are Stitch and Chip and Dale. It's a real shame they don't have a few more.
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Breakfast looks like a lot of fun and delicious. Glad you were able to get a version of Eggs Benedict without the meat. Mark's shirt was certainly a hit!!
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Breakfast looks like a lot of fun and delicious. Glad you were able to get a version of Eggs Benedict without the meat. Mark's shirt was certainly a hit!!
We certainly know to ensure that goes with us on future Disney trips...
Thursday 7 November – part three: exploring Aulani’s grounds….
Once we were done with breakfast, we headed outside…
…and we found the Stitch statue, so I had to get a photo with him.
Now while I think about this, we did raise this at breakfast as to where Lilo was, because she wasn’t in evidence anywhere, and apparently she’s let Stitch off the leash to come here, and she’s not around. This really surprised us, given that theirs is the only genuine Hawaiian story.
We walked down to ‘Ama Ama, where we’d be having dinner tonight…
… Off the Hook – look at the cheery Cast Member walking towards me!
… and the patio in front…
… and from there down to the beach:
This is shared with the neighbouring resorts, and it’s interesting to stand there and look at the Disney architecture, and the architecture of the other hotels. Aulani really does stand out, as you’d expect it to.
We wandered back through the pool area…
… and headed back to the room for a break and to let breakfast go down a bit.
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How cute that Minnie helped celebrate your anniversary too. 
Such a cute idea! I agree with Sharon above - Mark's shirt was a big clue that you guys are fun!
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