Thanks for doing this walk. Have walked Kuhio avenue many times in my stays in Waikiki. I have always wondered how the hotels in the avenue looked inside but never seem to have the time to check them out. Thank you for taking the time and work you put into doing this video. Love your videos and look forward for many more.
Just want to thank you both so much for these videos! Absolutely gagging to visit for our 8th trip to Waikiki/Honolulu, but still locked down here in Sydney, Australia, In the meantime, your videos are wonderfully informative and really enjoyable to watch :-). Great to see what's changed as well We tend to stay for 11 nights, so can't afford the whole time at the Sheraton, so we split our stays by booking a cheaper option for a few nights- last visit we split between Hyatt Centric and the Sheraton. Hyatt Centric was excellent.
Thank you, Gary! Summer in Australia is approaching and you do have so many fantastic places there as well! We probably need to come for like a year to be able to cover everything lol Love Australia!
Im from Honolulu stay off Kuhio. Stay at Twin fin, the twin finn is near the beach, it used to be the Holiday inn when i grew up Park Hotel, or Ala moana near th emall.
A website we found very helpful was Waikiki beach rentals. We stayed in the Ilikai and it was $1,600 for 9 days. We found private rentals way cheaper than hotels.
@@Livingtheglobe my pleasure. You guys are doing great! I sub and always looking forward for new video. Big like. Enjoy your remaining days here in Hawaii. Mahalo!
I was interested in knowing about the Ohana East , TY for your comment . Is it a safe hotel ? I read a review that said there was stealing inside , which put me off , as the location seemed very convenient . Could you let me know a bit more ? Thanks !
@@anaem956 hi, Hi we stayed there many times over the years never had any problems is close to everything bus stops International market place and when the new Building across the street with pantry supermarket which is suppose to over 2nd quarter next year be great. Only 5 min walk to beach .
Just finished 10 days on Kauai. The restaurants that were open were at 100% plus full and we were never asked to see any vaccine information. Masks in doors only but that was also never pushed. Aloha
I can't believe they changed the names of almost all the hotels. I lived there for 25 years the resort fees added to parking fees are more than the hotels used to cost.
We use to stay at the Royal Grove, across the street from the Musubi Cafe, that pinkish color building lol, 5yrs ago it was $600 a week for a single room, not to sure how much it is now.
TY! Excellent video and so well explained ! Anybody familiar with the Aqua Oasis Hotel at Lewers St.? It has good reviews and apparently well located too …
@@Livingtheglobe Oh that’s so sweet , thx! Could you also take a look to the Ohana East at Ka’iulani Ave? These two Aqua Oasis and Ohana East have good reviews within the budget friendly hotels . TY so much ! ❤️
I'm watching this video right now, and I've noticed after Up to the Hyatt Centric that so far none if the hotels shown have ramps for wheelchairs, or 4 wheel walkers either to the main entrance, or to the pool areas. Unless they just were not shown in the video. I think it would be very helpful for those of us who do use mobility aids who want to go to Hawaii if you would show, or at least mention if the hotel(s) you are featuring in your videos do have accessible ramps to the entrance, and pool area. 😀
We are so sorry it might have been somewhere else we did not pay attention to. If you like any specific hotel, you can reach out to them to find out more details on wheelchair accessibility
Good info… we go to waikiki often enough and we have stayed from high end to budget…. Halekulani, Hyatt, Ramada, Sheraton , marriott white sands, royal grove ohia waikiki and the aqua chain hotels…even stay hotels and there are two stay hotels… royal grove doesnt have amenity fee but we dont stay in d room for a long time … halekulani because it was high end we enjoyed d breakfast the happy hour we enjoyed every aspect of that hotel…we enjoyed hyatt’s breakfast as well… ramada was a bit far from the beach… i wud say ohia waikiki even last year did not hVe amenity fee and has become our fave for low end hotels
You can't show every place but I was disappointed not to see the two hotels where my wife and I spent the most time in our 6 stays, The Ohana East on Kuhio and The Stay on Koa one block from Kuhio. I must say that "budget" means something different to you. Most of your budget hotels looked pretty luxurious to me. Aloha
We were competing by cost as to the beach front hotels. And of course these prices are not written in stone they fluctuate based on season. But if you are staying in Waikiki these hotels are def cheaper options unless you go to a hostel
I need a Hawaiian vacation like before I die you know bucket list and it's going to happen so I'd like to see what they have with the streetwalkers how should I handle that I'd like to find some places by the airport as cheap as I can go or maybe your place cheap downtown I'm still looking but this vacation is going to happen
The outdoor bar/pool area at Bamboo Hotel was phenomenal. I love the oasis feeling it had. Whether or not I stayed there, I would definitely have a drink and chill at the bar there. I loved it. Thanks for this video. I love all the hard work you put into them. I'm going to miss you guys in Hawaii. Especially as winter approaches, I love to live vicariously through you guys looking at all the palm trees and the ocean. Really brightens a dreary day
I also recommend The Equus. Its a Boutique Hotel near Ala Moana, around the corner from Hilton Hawaiian Village. It cost me about $99 a night (and Ive seen it as low as $90 a night.) Self parking is free but first come, first served. You can also get valet parking for about $30 a night. You get a free welcome drink at the bar & the service & amenities are great, especially considering the price & location. Also wanted to mention that you can get a standard room at Hilton Hawaiian Village for $177 a night if you sign up for the Hilton honors program before you book. Hilton does add a resort fee to that though.
Just stayed there for a little over a week in the beginning of October. Great location. Up early and walked the beach every morning before starting our day. Able to walk to Waikiki or Ala Moana in 10 minutes. ABC store on the corner. Staff is great. Lincoln is great. The tiny bar is perfect. The room is basic. We left in the morning and came back in the evenings. Not use to paying for parking so that was a surprise. During the week there is parking but on the weekend we parked in the overflow area. A little inconvenient. All in all a nice little spot. They room is only cleaned once a week during our stay. Staffing covid or for whatever reason. They do supply towels and toiletries as needed.
Some of the hotel prices are different when I checked on their websites. Some were around $300. Not really budget hotel prices. Most were $200-$250. Wonder when this video was done??? But thanks for the tips on some of these hotels.
Hi, Susan! You can look at the publishing date. The rates vary depending on the season you are visiting. Rates triple around holidays. The cheapest prices you will find in January
They do have security, but you are allowed to walk around the hotel "Public areas" Some did not allow us to access their pool and other parts because you need a key card.
Hi great video, however I have a concern that the prices you have quoted are different to prices quoted from the hotel's by hundreds of dollars per night. I'm from Australia is it better to rock up to hotel and book would I get better prices that way. Thanks
Will be staying at the Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki Hotel next week, first trip to Hawaii. We're from Oklahoma and had a minor earthquake last night. That prompted me to check to see how often Hawaii experiences quakes. I was surprised to see that there have been 8 in the last two days that were around 3 on the scale. Is it due to volcanic activity?
Some earthquakes in Hawaii are related to volcanic activity, while others are due to the settling of the Earth’s crust. It is important to note that not all earthquakes in Hawaii are related to volcanic activity. It is always a good idea to stay informed about current events and potential hazards while traveling. I hope you have a great trip to Hawaii!
Ideally I'd like to spend eight days on the strip and maybe a different different hotels two days at a time and then move on to some place in Micronesia like Guam for about 5 weeks to get a hold in the South Pacific flight Anchorage then flight down to the Northwest where I live I'll do the complete circle but fly Japanese airlines from LA to Guam from Hawaii fly Alaska
All hotel charge taxes & resort fees. They claim it's for towels & the pool. It is a daily fee per room on top of your room cost. When you book online they do not usually show you the resort fee, it's being charged at the property
Sorry they all charge a fee. Free parking… i think there was 1 but dont remember the name. Airb&b have lots of fees as well but they do come with parking sometimes
I've stayed at Ohia Mailia 3 times. It is fantastic. Then they brought in resort fee $20 per day for internet and pool. That made it too expensive in Australia dollars
I want to start out by saying, i've enjoyed your vides on hawaii; I think I've watched them all. But im traveling there in March, but im worried because I keep hearing tourists aren't welcomed. Can you give me any insight on that?
If you are fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior departure, you do not need to take the test. You do have to upload your vaccination card in travel safe website!
Majority of the hotels you featured on your video are NOT really budget friendly due to the fact that they charge people arm and a leg for the resort fee, wifi fee and parking. So with that said, budget friendly hotels no longer exist in Waikiki. They nickel and dime everyone to make up for the lost revenue during a year of lock down.
@@126AP Take the number 60 .It runs quite late. The walk from the bus station is not that far. I used to take the 52 and 55 around the island all the time. Numbers have recently changed. No need for a car in Honolulu.
They both have their advantages and disadvantage. But if you can afford parking then you pay for convenience, the bus is not convenient even tho you can take it most places. It often runs late, long ride times so for visitors it’s not the best option unless you are on a budget. In that case you have no choice.
@@Livingtheglobe They never used to charge hotel resort fees and car parking was usually ok for guests possibly with a minimum charge. Auto rentals were less than parking in Waikiki hotels The best nite club Zanzibar use To be where Hyatt centrix is. I used to have an office in the building also
Which Budget Hotel Did You Like?
They were all good options for hotels.
Le Croix Hotel as it has e free pink shuttle bus which makes it easy to travel around
Thanks for doing this for us. We appreciate the hard work it takes to make these videos.
Our pleasure
Greetings from Brisbane, Australia. This is such a good guide. I really appreciate your approach, much better than the usual Waikiki hotel guides.
Thank you so much!♥️♥️
This would be beneficial for first timers to see before they book their lodging in Waikiki. Great job once again.
Thank you!
Thanks for doing this walk. Have walked Kuhio avenue many times in my stays in Waikiki. I have always wondered how the hotels in the avenue looked inside but never seem to have the time to check them out. Thank you for taking the time and work you put into doing this video. Love your videos and look forward for many more.
You are so welcome! Glad you found it helpful!
Thank you so much for this fantastic video ! Aussie here and we are finally able to travel again …. 50th birthday here I come 😀
OMG! That is amazing news!!! Have an amazing 50th birthday celebration in Hawaii! We can not wait to go back to Australia!
The Bamboo Waikiki looks good with the hot tub and close to IHOP, Tony Roma's and Jamba Juice plus you mentioned a kitchenette.
Just want to thank you both so much for these videos! Absolutely gagging to visit for our 8th trip to Waikiki/Honolulu, but still locked down here in Sydney, Australia, In the meantime, your videos are wonderfully informative and really enjoyable to watch :-). Great to see what's changed as well
We tend to stay for 11 nights, so can't afford the whole time at the Sheraton, so we split our stays by booking a cheaper option for a few nights- last visit we split between Hyatt Centric and the Sheraton. Hyatt Centric was excellent.
Thank you, Gary! Summer in Australia is approaching and you do have so many fantastic places there as well! We probably need to come for like a year to be able to cover everything lol Love Australia!
Thank you for this walk through. It was very informative.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love your videos! This was so interesting and informative. Each hotel was very unique.
Thanks so much!
Shoreline and CY Marriot/no resort fee seem like best values for location and cleanliness🤙
Definitely!
Glad you guys made this video! I've been sharing with friends who have been asking me about budget friendly accommodations. 😎🤙
Thank you so much 😊 👏👏👏❤️
Im from Honolulu stay off Kuhio.
Stay at Twin fin, the twin finn is near the beach, it used to be the Holiday inn when i grew up Park Hotel, or Ala moana near th emall.
Thankyou for this video! It was really informative!
Glad it was helpful!
Perfect video! I was deciding on where to stay and this pops out. Thank you for this.
Glad I could help!
I love all your vdo!! Both of you so sweet and informative.
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A website we found very helpful was Waikiki beach rentals. We stayed in the Ilikai and it was $1,600 for 9 days. We found private rentals way cheaper than hotels.
Yes. there are lots of Airbnb at Ilikai hotel at very low price. The location is good. Beachfront. Close to Ala Moana mall, Abc store and many more
Thank you for sharing!
@@Livingtheglobe my pleasure. You guys are doing great! I sub and always looking forward for new video. Big like. Enjoy your remaining days here in Hawaii. Mahalo!
We have stayed at Ohana East many times very close to everything We got senior rates plus free rides on the Pink Bus line
I was interested in knowing about the Ohana East , TY for your comment . Is it a safe hotel ? I read a review that said there was stealing inside , which put me off , as the location seemed very convenient . Could you let me know a bit more ? Thanks !
@@anaem956 hi,
Hi we stayed there many times over the years never had any problems is close to everything bus stops International market place and when the new Building across the street with pantry supermarket which is suppose to over 2nd quarter next year be great. Only 5 min walk to beach .
Nice video subscribing. Love from Philippines and California.
Mahalo🌈🌸
Thanks..subscribed. planning a trip this summer so keep them coming!
Awesome! Thank you!
Love your videos you both have such an energy and you pass it on your documentaries. Güten Tag
Thank you so much!
Just finished 10 days on Kauai. The restaurants that were open were at 100% plus full and we were never asked to see any vaccine information. Masks in doors only but that was also never pushed. Aloha
Thank you for sharing! Vaccination or tests to dine in is only for Oahu & Maui
Thank you for the videos. I've already subscribed to your channel. Good job.
Thanks for subscribing and your kind words, Musikerong Doktor MD! 😊🙏
I can't believe they changed the names of almost all the hotels. I lived there for 25 years the resort fees added to parking fees are more than the hotels used to cost.
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
Thanks you.
Always welcome
We use to stay at the Royal Grove, across the street from the Musubi Cafe, that pinkish color building lol, 5yrs ago it was $600 a week for a single room, not to sure how much it is now.
they renovated it so it is probably more now :)
TY! Excellent video and so well explained ! Anybody familiar with the Aqua Oasis Hotel at Lewers St.?
It has good reviews and apparently well located too …
We’ll look into it for you
@@Livingtheglobe Oh that’s so sweet , thx! Could you also take a look to the Ohana East at Ka’iulani Ave? These two Aqua Oasis and Ohana East have good reviews within the budget friendly hotels . TY so much ! ❤️
I'm watching this video right now, and I've noticed after Up to the Hyatt Centric that so far none if the hotels shown have ramps for wheelchairs, or 4 wheel walkers either to the main entrance, or to the pool areas. Unless they just were not shown in the video.
I think it would be very helpful for those of us who do use mobility aids who want to go to Hawaii if you would show, or at least mention if the hotel(s) you are featuring in your videos do have accessible ramps to the entrance, and pool area. 😀
We are so sorry it might have been somewhere else we did not pay attention to. If you like any specific hotel, you can reach out to them to find out more details on wheelchair accessibility
@@Livingtheglobe Thank You. I will do that when I'm ready to visit Hawaii again.
Good info… we go to waikiki often enough and we have stayed from high end to budget…. Halekulani, Hyatt, Ramada, Sheraton , marriott white sands, royal grove ohia waikiki and the aqua chain hotels…even stay hotels and there are two stay hotels… royal grove doesnt have amenity fee but we dont stay in d room for a long time … halekulani because it was high end we enjoyed d breakfast the happy hour we enjoyed every aspect of that hotel…we enjoyed hyatt’s breakfast as well… ramada was a bit far from the beach… i wud say ohia waikiki even last year did not hVe amenity fee and has become our fave for low end hotels
Thank you
You can't show every place but I was disappointed not to see the two hotels where my wife and I spent the most time in our 6 stays, The Ohana East on Kuhio and The Stay on Koa one block from Kuhio. I must say that "budget" means something different to you. Most of your budget hotels looked pretty luxurious to me. Aloha
We were competing by cost as to the beach front hotels. And of course these prices are not written in stone they fluctuate based on season. But if you are staying in Waikiki these hotels are def cheaper options unless you go to a hostel
nice video! lots of walking in da slippas. lol ~
Haha yesss!
I need a Hawaiian vacation like before I die you know bucket list and it's going to happen so I'd like to see what they have with the streetwalkers how should I handle that I'd like to find some places by the airport as cheap as I can go or maybe your place cheap downtown I'm still looking but this vacation is going to happen
The outdoor bar/pool area at Bamboo Hotel was phenomenal. I love the oasis feeling it had. Whether or not I stayed there, I would definitely have a drink and chill at the bar there. I loved it.
Thanks for this video. I love all the hard work you put into them. I'm going to miss you guys in Hawaii. Especially as winter approaches, I love to live vicariously through you guys looking at all the palm trees and the ocean. Really brightens a dreary day
Thank you so much, Nicole! We are bringing you palm tree from Belize! We do not like winer much either :)
Hi there! Did you have to pay the resort fee at the bamboo hotel every time you hang around by the pool?
Luana hotel is good, just visited on 02-20-22👍
thank you for sharing
We usually always stay on Kuhio or just off of it
Love your channel! Just discovered it this week- our family appreciates you and your husbands videos very much! So informative and helpful! 😊😊🤗🤗
Thank you♥️♥️
Hi 👋. Thanks guys! We are wondering about the Royal Grove. That is a budget hotel.
it is extremely outdated, wouldn't recommend it
I also recommend The Equus. Its a Boutique Hotel near Ala Moana, around the corner from Hilton Hawaiian Village. It cost me about $99 a night (and Ive seen it as low as $90 a night.) Self parking is free but first come, first served. You can also get valet parking for about $30 a night. You get a free welcome drink at the bar & the service & amenities are great, especially considering the price & location. Also wanted to mention that you can get a standard room at Hilton Hawaiian Village for $177 a night if you sign up for the Hilton honors program before you book. Hilton does add a resort fee to that though.
Great info! thank you!
Just stayed there for a little over a week in the beginning of October. Great location. Up early and walked the beach every morning before starting our day. Able to walk to Waikiki or Ala Moana in 10 minutes. ABC store on the corner. Staff is great. Lincoln is great. The tiny bar is perfect. The room is basic. We left in the morning and came back in the evenings. Not use to paying for parking so that was a surprise. During the week there is parking but on the weekend we parked in the overflow area. A little inconvenient. All in all a nice little spot. They room is only cleaned once a week during our stay. Staffing covid or for whatever reason. They do supply towels and toiletries as needed.
O’hana Waikiki west we use to stay
Would like to see you review vegan restaurants and vegan entrees at restaurants that serve both
Noted!
Will be at the Grand Islander December 22 for eight nights.
Some of the hotel prices are different when I checked on their websites. Some were around $300. Not really budget hotel prices. Most were $200-$250. Wonder when this video was done??? But thanks for the tips on some of these hotels.
Hi, Susan! You can look at the publishing date. The rates vary depending on the season you are visiting. Rates triple around holidays. The cheapest prices you will find in January
Hey guys! Are you back in Hawaii? Just wondering when you shot this content as I’m seeing a lot of masks 😷 Great informative info, mahalo!
Hi, we are not in Hawaii. Shot in October 2021
Do these hotels have no security or did you get permission from each one to trapes around?
They do have security, but you are allowed to walk around the hotel "Public areas" Some did not allow us to access their pool and other parts because you need a key card.
Hi great video, however I have a concern that the prices you have quoted are different to prices quoted from the hotel's by hundreds of dollars per night. I'm from Australia is it better to rock up to hotel and book would I get better prices that way. Thanks
The prices quoted were at the moment of filming this video. It might also depend on a season or holidays
Do the ramada plaza across the street from kpop donut
We are going to Hawaii in January thinking about staying in the Hilton Garden just wondering your thoughts on this hotel
We never see rooms but the lobby looks great, really good location close to everything
Will be staying at the Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki Hotel next week, first trip to Hawaii. We're from Oklahoma and had a minor earthquake last night. That prompted me to check to see how often Hawaii experiences quakes. I was surprised to see that there have been 8 in the last two days that were around 3 on the scale. Is it due to volcanic activity?
Some earthquakes in Hawaii are related to volcanic activity, while others are due to the settling of the Earth’s crust. It is important to note that not all earthquakes in Hawaii are related to volcanic activity. It is always a good idea to stay informed about current events and potential hazards while traveling. I hope you have a great trip to Hawaii!
9:10 was that a toaster in the lobby?
no, microwave only
Excellent tour and great explanations and details provided. Well done!
Thank you so much!
@@Livingtheglobe Are you familiar with the Aston Beach Front Waikiki hotel? Any suggestions or comments to share?
@@Livingtheglobe Are you familiar with Aston Waikiki Beach hotel?? Curious of your opinions / suggestions?
Ideally I'd like to spend eight days on the strip and maybe a different different hotels two days at a time and then move on to some place in Micronesia like Guam for about 5 weeks to get a hold in the South Pacific flight Anchorage then flight down to the Northwest where I live I'll do the complete circle but fly Japanese airlines from LA to Guam from Hawaii fly Alaska
Sounds like a great plan!
What is a resort fee? Do people pay that as part of their daily hotel fee? I have been to Waikiki 20 times over the years and don’t recall a hotel fee
All hotel charge taxes & resort fees. They claim it's for towels & the pool. It is a daily fee per room on top of your room cost. When you book online they do not usually show you the resort fee, it's being charged at the property
how far is the wayfinder hotel from royal Hawaiian hotel
7min walk
Can you do a video on which hotels don't have a resort fee or one that shows with free parking. Do you recommend AirBnb?
Sorry they all charge a fee. Free parking… i think there was 1 but dont remember the name. Airb&b have lots of fees as well but they do come with parking sometimes
What hotel offer pool to Vive hotel?
This hotel: czcams.com/video/rhmhzY1eQsc/video.html
Where are the time stamps for each hotel?
Oh, shoot! Thank you for the reminder! Updating it now :)
@@Livingtheglobe Thank you! 🤗
I was staying at Waikiki Malia by Outrigger about 2 months ago and the wifi was free. Something could've change though.
I've stayed at Ohia Mailia 3 times. It is fantastic. Then they brought in resort fee $20 per day for internet and pool. That made it too expensive in Australia dollars
@@fionanoyce1676 I probably paid for that and I didn't realize :O
I was in Hawaii
Please share your experience with us!
Is there a place where I can enjoy a fresh coconut in front of the beach ?
Not that we know of in Waikiki, there are no coconut vendors
I'm jus Island Boi tryin to make it.
lol
I want to start out by saying, i've enjoyed your vides on hawaii; I think I've watched them all. But im traveling there in March, but im worried because I keep hearing tourists aren't welcomed. Can you give me any insight on that?
No worries, you might see a few angry people like anywhere but in tourist areas and tourists activities everyone is extremely welcoming
@@Livingtheglobe ok, thank you so much.
Wow, you left out Waikiki central. Harsh.. That's the best budget hotel on the island. I shot a review of it for my channel
Do they still ask for the covid test at the airport ? O just the vaccine. Thank you 🌴🌴🌴
If you are fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior departure, you do not need to take the test. You do have to upload your vaccination card in travel safe website!
Thank you 🙂
what abouttheroyalgrove?
Do you mean the royal hawaiian hotel? The grove is their gathering place
Majority of the hotels you featured on your video are NOT really budget friendly due to the fact that they charge people arm and a leg for the resort fee, wifi fee and parking. So with that said, budget friendly hotels no longer exist in Waikiki. They nickel and dime everyone to make up for the lost revenue during a year of lock down.
all hotels charge resort fees. Comparing to other hotels, these are the cheapest
ABC stores all over lol. aloha
Yess!
Resort fee 😳
Yes all resorts charge that and even hotels. Many for no reason
Good ideas 😢
but I understand, it still might be expensive, it is Hawaii, I dont think you can find anything cheaper, even airB&B
Below 150 dollars a night
its all depending on the season, January should be the cheapest
apparantly she aint from hawaii.
Irina not be a Hawaiian -A. She be from Europe....
I am not from Europe either 😂
Anyone who gets an auto is crazy you can take the bus
Try take da bus to TOA Luau🤣
@@126AP Take the number 60 .It runs quite late. The walk from the bus station is not that far. I used to take the 52 and 55 around the island all the time. Numbers have recently changed. No need for a car in Honolulu.
@@martyfinver9969I agree. Bus is very accessible in Oahu. Just hop on and hop off. No need worry about patking.
They both have their advantages and disadvantage. But if you can afford parking then you pay for convenience, the bus is not convenient even tho you can take it most places. It often runs late, long ride times so for visitors it’s not the best option unless you are on a budget. In that case you have no choice.
@@Livingtheglobe They never used to charge hotel resort fees and car parking was usually ok for guests possibly with a minimum charge. Auto rentals were less than parking in Waikiki hotels The best nite club Zanzibar use To be where Hyatt centrix is. I used to have an office in the building also
Hawaii is for the rich, not the poor, it's wayyyyy to expensive to lodge there, my opinion.
Thank you for sharing
Hawaii is for those that who work. I’m going on my 4th trip in November.
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