princessjasmine
Registered: February 2011
Location: Broadview Heights, Ohio
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Wed April 24, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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Show - service
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Cons:
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food
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I just attended the luau last month. I've been quite a few times over the years -and enjoy it. The show is very good - the best part is the second half when they actually do the dances of the different islands -and the fire dancer! I still miss the characters - which was wonderful when my girls were young! The food is okay - but was told that it is changing and the ribs are back! As of last week. They also changed dessert to a bread pudding - like at 'Ohana's - which is excellent! Looks like the managers are finally listening to the guests and the cast members who have been complaining about the food. Hope they keep up the changes -which will bring back the guests that were disappointed last time they attended.
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nats1966
Registered: April 2013
Location: Chicago
Posts: 3
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Review Date: Sun April 14, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 7
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It's a fun show and yes it is cheesy, but that is the fun of it. We happened to go last November right after the menu changed and it was not good. When we went 2 years ago, the food was good, but this last time it bordered unacceptable.
I think if you have not gone before try for the entertainment knowing it is cheesy, but do not go for the food.
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rose
Registered: February 2013
Posts: 4
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Review Date: Wed February 27, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Service
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Cons:
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Food not the greatest
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We went in February 2013 - there were 12 of us, including children aged 4, 6, 7, 8, and 12. It was a dismal evening - raining and a bit chilly.
The staff was wonderful - provided everyone with ponchos for the walk through the rain to the stage area (our 4-year-old told everyone to put on their "nachos").
While the food may not be the best at Disney, it was plentiful and tasty. Our waitress (one for our whole table) was superb!!!
Most of the adults had seen the show at some point in the past, so we had more fun watching the kids, who loved it.
We had several allergies at our table and they were handled professionally and courteously by the staff.
It was a great evening, despite the nasty weather, and we appreciated the positive aspects.
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bosslady79
Registered: September 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 15
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Review Date: Sun January 13, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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Food was good, show was good
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Cons:
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Wine, temperature
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The food here was good, was worried about picky eaters, but the pork and chicken were not over-powering. The Roset and Chardonay were not sweet. Tried a spritzer, it was also very bitter. It was cold during our show, only in the 50's.
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bolter
Registered: December 2010
Posts: 9
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Review Date: Mon November 19, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? No
| Rating: 2
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Pros:
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Fire dancing
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Cons:
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the food, the rest of the show, the service
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A total waste of 2 dining credits. The food was mediocre at best, the service was bad (our table had 2 waiters so we got our food at different times). The show itself was just bad. The fire dancer was good though, but 5 minutes of good can't change the wreck that happened before. They take your picture before you go in, you would think a small picture would be included for the cost, with the option to buy more. Would have been better off using two credits for a good meal. That's 2 hours of my life I'll never get back.
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NOSaintsfan1970
Registered: October 2012
Location: NO Louisiana
Posts: 15
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Review Date: Tue November 13, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? No
| Rating: 5
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Pros:
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The atmosphere
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Cons:
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The food and seating
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This was my first time at this show. My wife had gone several years ago with friends and she was the one that told me we should go see the show. The show was ok. My wife said it was a lot different then what she saw years ago the food was nothing great. I am glad I saw the show but i would not do it again.
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Cindy9552
Registered: June 2012
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Thu June 14, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 5
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Pros:
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parts of the show
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Cons:
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outside, service
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This show is not meant for younger kids. We took our 2 and 7yr old to the show. The 2 yr old was only fascinated by the fire dance and preferred running around instead. Our 7 yr old was bored and didn't care for the food. The food was okay but for the price of the show, I thought it could be a little better. This is one show that I probably would not see again but was worth seeing at least once.
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williamsfam0402
Registered: September 2010
Location: BALTIMORE, MD
Posts: 22
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Review Date: Thu May 10, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 5
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Pros:
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authentic show
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Cons:
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food
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The show makes me come back to this show at least every other year but they have got to do something about the food. It's so blah and cheap it's disgraceful. The cost of this show is way too high for the quality of food. The dessert is awful. They have to change the menu. It's time!
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disneymom35
Registered: August 2006
Location: NJ
Posts: 59
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Review Date: Wed May 9, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Food, show
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Cons:
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Servers are rushed
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I thought the food was very, very good. Nothing seemed over cooked or over sauced or over salted. The dessert I thought left something to be desired, but we were full anyway.
The show storyline is okay, but the dancing and storytelling make up for any "serious" story. We had a good time.
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stephylynn02
Registered: April 2012
Location: Ohio
Posts: 14
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Review Date: Tue May 1, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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Food
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Cons:
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Seating and Service
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I was actually impressed by the food it was pretty good. The show was just fine too. The service was ok but def could have been much better. My daughter wasnt in a good mood so she made the dinner a little more miserable than if she were in a better mood. The seats were ok we were in category 2 we could see just fine.
I for some reason didnt realize you didnt pay at the end like everywhere else. I thought the charge on your cc was to hold your res. Anyways it took forever to reverse it and use the dining plan so that part sucked. I would recommend this though it was nice.
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christineoh
Registered: April 2012
Posts: 2
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Review Date: Fri April 6, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Food, entertainment,
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Cons:
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Outside
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We attended the show in June of 2012. I would recommend this show for those without small children. My 7 and 9 year old enjoyed it. My 4 year old wasn't bored to tears, but wasn't as interested.
We were staying at the Polynesian, so it was very convenient for us. The main drawback is that it is outside. After checking in, we had to wait in another line in the sun (still not sure exactly why we had to "check in" two times) and it was excruciatingly hot. My husband went off in search of shade, which he found, but there was little seating. My kids were unhappy. Once we were seated, a thunderstorm blew in, mercifully cooling things off, but we were near the edge of the seating (and therefore the edge of the roof) and had to scoot in and take bags off the ground to avoid getting wet. After the storm passed, though, everything was fun. We enjoyed the food, and the show. My 9 year old son was really impressed with the fire dancer.
We were on the Disney Dining Plan. We would not have done the show had I had to pay cash, because it's so expensive. (Yes, I realize I still paid a lot for it even on the DP, but we had already determined that with three kids attending character meals, it was definitely worth doing DDP.) I was unsure at first if it was really worth using two table service credits. First of all, the TS meals, while great, take up a lot of time, and this allows you to dedicate one night to a special experience. I didn't mind "losing" a table service meal for a day, because sometimes it's just easier to grab something quick and spend more time on rides. Secondly, this meal includes alcohol, and it was so nice to have some wine with dinner and not have to pay extra. Third, gratuity is included, so by doing a two credit meal, you are "losing" a dinner, but you are saving yourself two meals' worth of tips, which helps take the sting out of using two credits. If I had paid cash, I would have had to add a whopping tip to the already large bill, so I think it was definitely worth it being on the dining plan.
This is definitely not a show I'd do every year, but it was worth doing once. It's definitely a unique experience. We aren't going to Hawaii anytime soon, so this is as good as it's going to get for now! I'd recommend it particularly if you are staying in a monorail resort. If you're staying elsewhere, I'd suggest that if you can go to Magic Kingdom on more than one day, plan to spend the morning and afternoon at MK, then take the ferry across the lagoon to the Polynesian to see the show. Taking the ferry in itself was really fun for my family. Or, do it the day you arrive instead of going to a park. I don't know if the late show ends in time to see the Wishes fireworks at MK, but if you go to the early show and don't mind killing some time strolling around the Grand Floridian and the Polynesian (if you're not too full, get a Dole Whip at the Poly!) you can go to the beach of the Poly and watch the Electric Light Pageant at 9:00 and the fireworks across the lagoon at MK at 10:00.
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sandc
Registered: October 2006
Posts: 48
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Review Date: Thu February 23, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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My family of four ate here on Valentine's Day. The food is very good here. My son is very picky and did not eat anything. The waiter noticed he was not eating and said they had other choices for kids. He offered to make him a peanut butter sandwich b/c thats all he eats and gave me a list of other options. I thought it was very nice of him even though my son was not going to eat. If you have picky eaters, they do have other options. The show is a little silly at first, but once you finish eating, the good part of the show begins. We enjoyed the show and walking along the beach after dinner.
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AmyVee
Registered: January 2012
Posts: 2
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Review Date: Mon January 23, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? No
| Rating: 3
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Pros:
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Exciting performance,
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Cons:
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Not kid friendly food, scary for younger kids, Outside
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I would say that this show was very exciting. I thought it was very entertaining and kept my attention the whole time.
However, the food was not kid friendly at all. It was exotic and would probably be exciting for adults or adventurous kids. My family ate barely anything though. There was a fire performer at one point. I found it impressive, but the kids were obviously scared by it. I also didn't like the fact that it was outside. We had been at the parks all week and wanted a break in the air conditioning with a nice meal. I was disappointed to find we were sitting outside in the hot air still.
If you're a couple looking for an adventurous show I would recommend it. However, if you have young kids or want a calm meal I would look somewhere else.
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llarson
Registered: December 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 10
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Review Date: Fri December 30, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Fire performer
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Cons:
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Show storyline
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We received a call prior to our scheduled show on Nov 22nd to discuss food allergies for my husband, which was very nice! Food was delicious, and my husband's specially made dinner was equally great. We had Category 2 seating, but I feel due to the way the tables are set, if you have a small child (my baby's 3 year-old), you might consider paying extra for a Category I seating so the baby can see well. The performer who came at the end of the show that played fire was excellent! We all thought he's the one who made the show worth-while. We were not big fans of the storyline thought. Too much talking... Overall a positive experience. p.s. We loved the photo service - to have them readily printed to take home.
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Peachkins
Registered: December 2011
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 7
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Review Date: Mon December 26, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Good food, dinner show
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Cons:
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Holding area before dinner, small restrooms
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I'm actually really surprised at all the negative reviews on here! Our family had a great time at this dinner show and we thought the food was one of the better meals we had at Disney.
I'll start my review with my two cons: the tiny restrooms (only a few stalls in the women's room for a lot of people), and the holding area as you're waiting to enter the venue. People are told to be there so long before the show starts. When you get there your picture is taken and then you are sent to a holding are where you wait until the dining area is open. The problem is that depending on when you arrive you could be waiting a long time and there is almost nowhere to sit. Then when the place is finally opened up, there is an unorganized mad dash down to the dining area. It was miserable. Thankfully there were plenty of folks ready to seat tables and the "line" moved quickly.
Now to the good part: everything else. We really did have a great time at this show. Yes, as other reviewers have said, the first half of the show is a little cheesy. However, it's still entertaining and you're eating during that part anyway so you're only half paying attention. The traditional part of the show is fantastic with, of course, the fire eater/dancer being the highlight. We were seated in the category 2 upper deck seating and actually preferred it to being on the floor. It was like being on a balcony that was just high enough to help you see over the heads in front of you. The area we were seated in also didn't seem to have as many tables crammed up next to each other. We liked this area a lot.
The food was also very enjoyable. We loved everything. The salad, bread, and fresh pineapple were great to start, and the rice and veggies I could have made a meal in themselves. The ribs and chicken were also delicious, although the chicken was a little spicy for my taste. Dessert was chocolate mousse and tasty. You could get refills on anything you wanted, although with having two big platters for our table of six we had plenty of food. Beer and wine are also included with this dinner, and our server was not afraid to ask if we needed refills.
Although I'm not sure we would go again just because of the cost, Spirit of Aloha was definitely worth trying at least once. We were on the dining plan and the show did take two credits, but considering the quality of the food, the long dinner show, and the included alcohol, it was worth it to go. Just to clarify, the price of dinner does not include the photo you have taken at the entrance. Someone will come to your table during the evening to show you the picture and see if you would like to purchase it. We chose not to make the purchase and were not pressured in any way to do so. I would not hesitate to recommend this experience to anyone who thinks they may enjoy this type of show.
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