With Danny McBride
With Kathleen Wolfe
SPIRIT OF ALOHA
VS .
HOOP-DEE-DOO MUSICAL REVUE
DANNY SAYS : What ’ s better than a delicious dinner with a show ? An all-you-can-eat luau ! Disney ’ s Spirit of Aloha show features authentic Polynesian native dancing , fire , hula , and a sweet storyline — all of which you can enjoy from the comfort of your dinner table .
THEME : Polynesian luau .
LOCATION : Disney ’ s Polynesian Village Resort in Luau Cove .
FOOD : Spirit of Aloha features Hawaiian cuisine , including tropical fruit , roasted chicken , ribs , pulled pork , mixed vegetables , rice , and pineapple-coconut bread . Children can dine on chicken nuggets , pizza , grilled chicken , or the fish of the day . Plus , you can finish your meal off with either pineapple guava or chocolate cake .
SERVICE : This is a family-style , all-you-can-eat meal , where servers will continuously bring out more of any items you ask for .
ATMOSPHERE : This show is outdoors , with an overhang and long rows of tables with views of the stage , creating an energetic , exciting island vibe .
VALUE : Depending on where you ’ re seated , prices for adults range from $ 66 to $ 78 . Admission for children aged three to nine ranges from $ 39 to $ 46 .
UNIQUE FEATURE : Arguably the most romantic moment of the night , you and your significant other can take part in a slow dance “ for anyone in love .”
FUN FACT : If you book a table on the side stage or upper floor , you can use your Disney Dining Plan ( two
Table-Service credits ).
KAT SAYS : There is only one right choice here , and that ’ s classic the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue ! Two hours of the wholesome , family-friendly , frontierstyle fun that Walt Disney loved .
THEME : Part vaudeville comedy act , part Wild-West hoedown , but all good knee-slappin ’ fun .
LOCATION : Pioneer Hall at Disney ’ s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground . A short walk from the boat launch .
ENTERTAINMENT : The Pioneer Hall Players perform in this incredible show as Claire de Lune , Johnny Ringo , Dolly Drew , Six Bits Slocum , Flora Long , and Jim Handy . They treat the audience to skits and sketches that will have the whole family singing along , stomping their feet , and hoping they get selected to come up on stage .
FOOD : This country-western experience includes an
all-you-care-to-enjoy feast of fried chicken , BBQ ribs , baked beans , cornbread , salad , and strawberry shortcake for dessert . Unlimited beer , wine , and delicious sangria are available for those 21 and older .
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION : Guests are urged to participate both on stage and right from their chairs . Beware : Those who seem to want it the least tend to get the most attention !
FUN FACT : The show , which has been running since 1974 , was not intended to be a permanent offering . Its initial cast consisted of participants in a Summer College Intern program . The show was a hit , and its run hasn ’ t ended yet .
ON DEBATING DISNEY TONIGHT , KAT AND DANNY GO HEAD-TO-HEAD WITH OPPOSING VIEWS ON A VARIETY OF MAGICAL SUBJECTS RELATING TO THE WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT . TUNE IN ON SELECT THURSDAYS AT 8PM ET LIVE ON FACEBOOK . COM / DEBATINGDISNEY / TO BE THOROUGHLY EDUTAINED !