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Dinner Shows
Among Walt Disney World's most-loved
entertainment are the dinner shows that are held at several different
places about the resort complex. You can make the required
reservations for any of these events by simply calling the regular
priority seating number (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463.
Be aware, too, that the various show times are often filled up months
in advance. If you really want to enjoy a dinner show, don't
delay!
Cost for the various shows vary, but is approximately $40-50 for
each adult and about $25 for each child (after you've paid tax and
gratuity). Children under four are
admitted for free.
Mickey's
Backyard Bar-B-Que
The Show
The Mickey's Backyard Bar-B-Que is held in the great
out-of-doors, near Pioneer Hall. It is run only during the
summer when an overflow for the usually-booked Hoop Dee Doo is
needed. Country music and a lot of characters provide the
atmosphere.
The Meal
The food includes ribs, chicken, burgers, hot dogs, ribs, corn
bread, barbecue beans and more served buffet style.
Reservations are required and can be arranged through Disney
dining reservations at (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463). Adults, $37;
children (3-11), $25. Pricing includes tax and gratuity.
The Venue
The Bar-B-Que is also held at Fort Wilderness, right near
Pioneer Hall.
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Hoop Dee Doo Musical
Revue
The Show
The show is a frantic mix of vaudeville, slapstick, and music
rolled into a wild west frontier package. The show is truly
extraordinary. There are three shows each night at 5:00pm,
7:15pm, and 9:30pm. Each performance lasts 2 hours.
The Meal
Bar-B-Que ribs, fried chicken, corn on the cob, and strawberry
shortcake round out the meal.
Reservations are required and can be arranged through Disney
dining reservations at (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463). Adults, $47.80;
children (3-10), $24.81. Pricing DOES include tax and gratuity.
The Venue
The Hoop Dee Doo Musical Review is held at Pioneer Hall at
Fort Wilderness. The Hall was built especially for the
Hoop Dee Doo and has a stage at the front of the room, with tables
on floor level with additional tables in a balcony that overlooks
the main floor. People with the earliest-made reservations
are rewarded with tables that are closest to the front and center
of the action.
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Polynesian Luau
The Show
The luau consists of two parts. Just after everyone is
seated, and during the meal itself, a Polynesian "fashion
show" is held in which the luau performers model authentic
clothing of the various Polynesian nations or islands. As
the modeling is done, a narrator describes the significance of
the styles, colors, and so on. The second part of the
show, which starts after the meal is complete, is very much like
the luau shows that you might have seen on television or film.
Several dances (again, unique to each Polynesian nation) are
performed including the famous fire dance.
The performers at the luau are all graduates of the Polynesian
Cultural Center in Hawaii. Authenticity, as well as
entertainment, are hallmarks of the show.
(Note:
Cindy reported that the Luau is not run on Sunday and Monday
evenings.)
The Meal
The food at the luau is good, abundant, and (from what I
understand) not very authentic. The meal consists of grilled
meats, fruits.
Reservations are required and can be arranged through Disney
dining reservations at (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463). Adults, $46.33;
children (3-11), $23.78. Pricing does NOT include tax and gratuity.
The Venue
The Luau is held at the Polynesian Resort at Luau Cove, on the
lagoon and to the far Western end of the resort (towards the Grand
Floridian). Since Luau Cove is an outdoor venue, the
Polynesian Luau may be cancelled in cold or inclement weather.
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Wonderland
Tea Party
The Show
The tea party is run only on Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday at 1:30pm. The party includes stories (all on the Alice
in Wonderland theme), games, and other activities.
The Meal
Lunch is provided, and desert is cupcakes that the
kids themselves decorate.
Reservations are required and can be arranged through Disney
dining reservations at (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463). Children (3-10),
$24.95. Pricing does NOT include tax and gratuity.
The Venue
The party is held at 1900 Park Fare at the Grand
Floridian Resort & Spa.
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