Post #258232 by tiki_kiliki on Sun, Oct 1, 2006 1:14 PM

I'm glad to see this topic as alot of you will be shocked when you see the state of the exterior of the Mai Kai. It's pretty beaten up and unfortunately, the Mai Kai has fallen victim, just as over half of South Florida has, with insurance companies going belly up after hurricane Wilma. It will take time and lots of cashflow to restore it to the original glory but it won't happen before Hukilau. I was just speaking to Jeff Berry about this the other night - I wanted to prepare him for it.

It's still one of the most magical spots you can find and once you're inside, it doesn't matter anyway. The gardens are lush and amazing. The important factor is that the Mai Kai is still here - no matter what it looks like, we all have a chance to celebrate together and be thankful that it hasn't fallen to the hands of a wrecking ball.

I can't wait to see everyones smiling faces and see the Mai Kai alive with the TC ohana and those that have made they're journey from around the world. The photo exhibit will leave you weak and appreciating this mid-century icon even more than you did before. You're not even going to believe the extent of material - a huge MAHALO to the Mai Kai family for allowing me this honor to bring the show to all of you!