Mrs767er:

Thanks for the reply.

1) I will do so
2) Same
3) Got it, have a couple of hotels in HNL and OGG in mind
4) Got that covered
5) Almost all buddies so far on the lists
6) Same

I only counted the seats in the back as I'm painfully aware of the age rule up front. Haven't had to ride in the back for such a long haul but never hauled kids but will be worth it if we get there and back. The kids are 2. My savings at the Four Seasons (pay for 4 nights, get 2 free) may be washed away by the cost to get back but I'll let you know how it works!

Good advice on the UA Zed fares. We have priviledges on UA through FIL with a 1960's hire date so need to look into that as well as a backup. Haven't used them in a long while so need to look into it.

I'm watching the lists now to see if folks are left behind and how the lists grow closer to the dates.

Anyone else with any recent experience?