Post #783451 by mikehooker on Sat, Jan 27, 2018 1:51 PM

I was seriously considering making the pilgrimage to Hukilau this year but I'm a bit confused and alarmed about pricing. The $400 South Seas pass says it includes "passholder pricing" for symposiums. So after the $425 (including fees), we still have to pay for a bunch of symposiums (and more service fees)?!

Last year we went to Oasis and it was $450 for the top tier pass that included EVERYTHING. I thought that was a hefty chunk of change but justified the expense since I didn't have to worry about buying anything else or the potential of not getting into any event I wanted to attend. I had a great time and was glad for the experience but it's difficult to justify returning once you factor in airfare, transportation, lodging, food, shopping and other odds 'n ends for two people. We quite literally could have taken an international trip for the what we spent on a domestic tiki weekender when all was said and done.

I'm surprised Hukilau doesn't have an all inclusive pass to simplify things. There are several symposiums that I would want to attend, but I can't fathom how pricey it will get after paying for them individually on top of the full pass. It's been several years since we've attended but I don't recall these events costing an arm and leg. Is this much pricier than years past, or is my recollection fuzzy? I mean I know the tiki revival is bigger than ever but how sustainable is it if people are getting priced out of going to the numerous fun events offered each year.