Make Family Memories at Orlando Dinner Shows

Enjoy a rustic, southern, rootin’ tootin’ great family experience at the Hoop Dee Doo!  The Hoop Dee Doo Revue has the distinction of being the longest running dinner show in America.  While the family style meal of ribs, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, cornbread , strawberry shortcake with unlimited draft beer, wine and sangria and soft drinks are a draw in itself, the meal is secondary to the show.  Presented by the Pioneer Hall Players, the show is truly good old fashioned family fun.  Interactive with the audience, excellent voices, and hilarity galore give the audience much more than your average dinner experience.  Many people return to the Hoop Dee Doo every time they visit Disney World, because while the main parts of the show stay the same, the audience participation gives the entertainers the chance to show off their comedy chops. Three categories of seating doesn’t mean that you can’t be part of the show either.  The Pioneer Hall Players make their rounds through all the audience saying hello or asking for volunteers. With three showtimes daily (4:00pm, 6:15pm 8:30pm), it gives many opportunities for families to fit this exciting and delicious experience into their vacation plans.

Aloha!  Enjoy a traditional Polynesian evening filled with traditional luau entertainment and food, the Spirit of Aloha is a chance for Disney World guests to once again, enjoy a dining experience that is unique and they might not be able to get in their home town.  This entertaining luau is complete with a story, fire-knife performers and hula dancers.  Guests will enjoy delicious tropical mixed greens with mango poppyseed dressing, pineapple coconut bread, BBQ pork ribs, Lanoi roasted chicken, fresh seasonal veggies and Kilauea Volcano Delight Dessert. In addition to soft drinks, lemonade, coffee and other non-alcoholic beverages, Guests 21 years of age and up can enjoy beer and wine with their meals. For an added charge, indulge in a fruity cocktail—like the tropical rum punch served in a hand-carved coconut keepsake.

One thing to consider with the Spirit of Aloha is the weather.  While the Hoop Dee Doo is set inside, the Spirit of Aloha is set outside with covered seating.  So, during very hot months, the later show might be the most comfortable.  If the weather forecast is 50 degrees or below, the show will be cancelled (your payment will be refunded or you can reschedule).  There are two showtimes available daily at 5:15pm and 8:15pm.

Don’t think that you are only able to experience a luau at one location in Orlando!  At Loews Royal Pacific, a Universal Orlando Resort you will also be able to savor the exotic fare of the South Pacific and enjoy a traditional Hawaiian dinner show.  Just like at the Spirit of Aloha, guests will enjoy an evening of authentic Polynesian food and entertainment, which is held weekly on Saturday nights.  The Wantilan luau features an all-you-can-eat buffet of Polynesian delicacies, non-alcoholic beverages, wine, beer, and Mai Tais as well as live Hawaiian music and traditional hula dancing.  Fire and hula dancer entertain the audience while also teaching some lucky dinners the hula! Dinner shows are weekly, Saturday nights at 6:00pm

Depending on where you live, you very well might have a Medieval Times near your home town, as there are eight locations spread out over America.  Your visit to Orlando is a great reason to experience this great family dining experience while vacationing.  As in keeping with the “times” there are no utensils and guests eat everything with their hands.  There is a set menu including roasted spare ribs, BBQ chicken, herb roasted potato and castle bread.  But Medieval Times has never really been known for their taste bud satisfying phenomenal food.  Some children might not love everything on the menu, but the entertainment and show more than makes up for it.  The restaurant is split into teams, and guests can cheer on their knights as they compete in an epic tournament complete with horse tricks, jousting and sword fighting.  Open most days of the week, you can celebrate birthdays and other group events at this location.