captainkidd
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Wow - They used to be the same. Maybe it's because HDDR has more shows weekly than the luau.
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Spirit of Aloha or Hoop De Doo?
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menamechris
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Yeah, that's what I am thinking. Or maybe HDDR holds more people? But the less than stellar reviews of SOA doesn't necessarily make me want to fork out even $4 extra dollars, when I know I will enjoy HDDR. I will have to cave one of these days, I guess...
PolynesianPrincess
Well-Known Member
We did SOA back in 2001 and it was a good time. We did HDDR last November for my cousins birthday and it was a blast... Count my vote for HDDR!! 
captainkidd
Well-Known Member
We did SOA back in 2001 and it was a good time. We did HDDR last November for my cousins birthday and it was a blast... Count my vote for HDDR!!
Was that the original luau? I know it hasn't always been the crappy one it is today.
mickeysshoes
Well-Known Member
I am another vote for HDDR...we got at least every other year. Show is always the same but with the interaction with the audience it changes it up a little. My DH is always picked on so we have a blast.
Zummi Gummi
Pioneering the Universe Within!
I hadn't realized SOA was actually more expensive than HDDR. That's ridiculous, given the disparity in quality between the two shows.
ob1thx1138
Member
We went last summer and the price was the same ??? But we were on the Delux Dining plan and one thing that was odd was that you could get category 1 seating for the HDDR (we sat right up front) but were only allowed category 2 or 3 seating for SOA.
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Zummi Gummi
Pioneering the Universe Within!
I think, though I could be wrong, that's because Pioneer Hall holds more people than Luau Cove does.
menamechris
Well-Known Member
Yeah, I was extremely surprised. And I don't think its something new, because I have been putting off SOA for awhile because of it. I would imagine most people do not notice, either because they are on the dining plan and it doesn't matter, or because it is so close in price. No doubt that at the end of the night that extra $4 per ticket adds up though!
oxodizer
Member
I'm willing to bet the difference in cost is because of the number of cast members and the type of show the Luau is. There are at least 5 more cast members at the Luau and they perform acts that are pretty specialized. Also, there is potential for SOA to be canceled, but I'm sure the cast still gets paid. It might not recoup the whole amount from cancelling a show, but it doesn't hurt to pad your profits in case. With that said I'm willing to bet that on the whole SOA is a more expensive show to put on, albeit the food is not the star of said show.
disneygirl76
Carey Poppins - Nanny and Disney Enthusiest
I'm going to suggest Hoop De Doo b/c I posted a thread about honest opinions of Spirit of Aloha and all but one hated it.
ob1thx1138
Member
Seeing how this topic comes up weekly, do you think maybe we can Sticky this thread?
Club Cooloholic
Well-Known Member
I loved Hoop De, but then again, I got to be the Indian Scout this past week
menamechris
Well-Known Member
I loved Hoop De, but then again, I got to be the Indian Scout this past week
Hey! I was the Indian Scout a couple months ago!
It sure helps to have a couple beers first, that's for sure...