Spirit of Aloha

[hauntedmansiongirl]

Hello! We are going to WDW with my parents in Sept. We want to surprise them with something a little special. They loved their trip to Hawaii a few years ago and miss going to the luaus. So we thought about taking them to the Spirit of Aloha. However, some reviews I've been reading are awful. Is it really that bad? We have done Hoop Dee Doo before and really liked it, so we could take them there. But we just thought that they would like the Spirit of Aloha- and we've never done it either, so it would be new for us too. What are your thoughts? Thanks so much for any help!

[Cinderelley]

I have done this show several times in the past. They changed it several years ago, and I definitely wouldn't do it again now. The show was lame, and the food was terrible.

If you give us a few ideas of what your parents like, maybe we can give you some suggestions. There are quite a few brilliant minds on this message board.

[DizneyRox]

Usually, take thigs you read on the Internet with a grain of salt... However, with respect to SoA, it's all true; it's a horrible show...

[TinkerbellT421]

I absolutely HATED it. Depending on where you sit to watch the show is the most inconvenient thing ever. Having to crane your neck to the side to see the show all while trying to eat and see past the people next to you. Food was awful. And the whole cow herd way to get there was the most annoying frustrating thing. Has a lot of potential to be a good show and a good experience, but it is done all wrong. I'd spend my time and money else where. Have you been to 'OHana? Not as much of an "entertainment" show with fire twirlers (which was the only good part of the SoA show, which only lasts about five minutes) but I still find 'OHana entertaining and fun and I love the food! I think that might be a nice "touch" of Hawaii for them

[buzznwoodysmom]

We did SOA once, years ago. When I booked it I had a feeling it would be a "one and done" deal so I booked the highest priced tier. We ended up with fabulous seats, front row and center. When looking around I was very happy that we had those seats, don't think I would have enjoyed being seated at some of the back tables.

Other than having great seats we didn't care so much for everything else. LOL. It was a decent show, and my kids (probably around 9 and 7 at the time) enjoyed the show. For the most part we felt the show was very slow at times. The food was just OK. Nothing horrible, but nothing memorable either. I was glad to have experienced it, and I didn't regret spending the extra money on the higher priced tickets. I think had we been seated toward the back I may have used that as an excuse as to why we didn't love it, and we may have booked it again hoping for a better experience. Glad that I know without a doubt that it was a one time experience, know what I mean?? LOL. I don't see us doing this dinner show again.

[MississippiDisneyFreak]

I agree with the previous poster, skip the luaa and go to Ohana's instead.