monorail81
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And by “paused”, they mean resumed and actively being built now.
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Is the Spirit of Aloha dinner show coming back?
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Robbiem
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Make it like secret cinema and run different shows for repeatability
StarWarsGirl
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- In the Parks
- No
I did the Spirit of Aloha dinner show. I've also visited Hawaii a good bit. I really felt like Spirit of Aloha was super fake and a bit insulting to Hawaiian culture. If you're aiming to educate on Hawaiian culture, that's one thing, but it came off as patronizing. Only thing I enjoyed was the fire dancers.
I take less issue with luaus on Hawaii in part because the income allows Hawaiians to both share their culture (if they wish) and remain on Hawaii. But Hawaiians should also have a fair amount of input.
There's a reason for this line in Lilo and Stitch...
And I know, some people are gonna be like "but we can't go to actual Hawaii." Doesn't matter.
I take less issue with luaus on Hawaii in part because the income allows Hawaiians to both share their culture (if they wish) and remain on Hawaii. But Hawaiians should also have a fair amount of input.
There's a reason for this line in Lilo and Stitch...
And I know, some people are gonna be like "but we can't go to actual Hawaii." Doesn't matter.
Basil of Baker Street
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Unfortunately no. Shows are expensive. Disney has learned they can just do a buffet and cart around a couple of characters and charge the same price. I even wonder if Hoop is on borrowed time.
JIMINYCR
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HDD is massively popular and the number of tables they fill in multiple shows along with the type of food served and rate paid to the CM performers probably makes Dis a nice profit. Ive rarely seen many empty tables at the shows we've been to. As long as it brings in the paying people it's got life.
Basil of Baker Street
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You are correct, but the question becomes, could they occupy as many tables in a day charging the same price and just having character meets. With Reflections moving in, are they going to be looking for a place that is open for lunch and dinner? Maybe a character meal since Mickey's BBQ is gone? I don't know. But I do know Disney likes cutting cost and increasing profits. Just wouldn't surprise me if they killed it is all I'm saying.
Ayla
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Couldn't the same have been said about Spirit of Aloha?
JIMINYCR
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No . Aloha was popular but never to the level HDD is. And I can’t remember the size of the venue but did it have the number of tables HDD has?
RememberWhen
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There used to be a Chip and Dale breakfast in Pioneer Hall. They could always add something like that when Not Reflections opens.
networkpro
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- In the Parks
- Yes
HDD currently is quite good as they've actually improved the food items we've hated on since it's return post Covid. The ribs this evening were actully moist, smoked, and the meat fell off the bone...delicious! The chicken was fried but the oil was fresh and it wasn't overcooked, also juicy. The strawberry shortcake is about the same, but they've removed the sugar encrustation from it's top and replaced the strawberry gunk with a nice puree. The show itself changes depending on which castmembers are working, but still solid.
harryk
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Had quite a few tables. They were similar to Germany at World Showcase as to seating. The last time I was there, just before the Covid Shutdown, all the tables were filled. The show was not as good as the original back in the 70's. The food was excellent.
JIMINYCR
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Yes of course there were quite a few tables. I just dont know if HDD could seat more people due to their 2 tiered hall as opposed to Ohana's one floor space. I'm assuming because of the layout HDD seated more paying guests therefore it remained more profitable for Dis.
harryk
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Luau Cove was tiered seating
JIMINYCR
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O.K. Its been so long I didn't remember there was a tiered section.