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Any news on a return date for Hoop-De-Doo Revue and the Polynesian Luau shows?
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nickys
Premium Member
Not yet.
We have heard that the Hoop De Doo cast were re-hired, or at least offered new contracts. So it’s safe to assume that rehearsals might be restarting soon, presumably with some changes. I imagine that would take 2-3 months. Disney will also want to wait until they feel able to reduce social distancing in restaurants.
Not heard about the Luau.
CaptainAmerica
Well-Known Member
There have been some rumblings that talent have been recalled, but nothing official.
Lil Copter Cap
Well-Known Member
Confirming that's what I've heard. Hoop was in rehearsal and then dismissed after the reinstatement of in-door mask usage. Cast is currently in a holding pattern.
I haven't heard anything about the Luau, but with how popular it is...I would hope something returns in that space.
Mark48
Well-Known Member
Something will be in that space.....A new DVC building . The Luau is unfortunately history. I just returned from the Poly
and the Luau signs are all being taken down. The " Strong " rumor is a new DVC building to rectify the lack of 1 and 2
bedroom villas at the Poly.
Why wouldn’t they bring back the luau? Just made so much sense at the Poly. And a 1971 original!
Rumor is a DVC building is going in its place.
NickWilde
Well-Known Member
Well if that's true, it's rather unfortunate. I've only done the luau once, but it was still a pretty fun experience and it added an additional sort of charm to the Poly. Getting rid of it and replacing it with another DVC building would take away from that charm, but with the IPification of the resort as of recent, seems to be what Bob Paycheck is going for. To him, profits outrank everything. At least HDD doesn't look like it's going anywhere.
Animaniac93-98
Well-Known Member
There's likely a much higher profit margin selling time shares and hotel rooms than dinner theater seats that may not happen every night or get cancelled due to weather.
It's sad to lose another WDW staple, and it's not like there's many dinner shows to begin with now that Mickey's BBQ is gone too.
Sad. The luau just fits the theme and is a nice “Disney difference.”
John park hopper
Well-Known Member
Yea, read some where Luau is gone sad another WDW classic gone. Went to the Luau in 1977 on our honeymoon loved it. It's all about money now maximize profits at the guests expense. So sad Disney has chosen this path
Michaelson
Well-Known Member
If that is set in concrete, I bet reservations for the Luau at Uni will became a hot item when it reopens!
Regards! Michaelson
Regards! Michaelson
Animaniac93-98
Well-Known Member
It's a "first class" resort that makes you walk over to Grand Floridian to use a gym or visit a spa; to say nothing of other amenities removed over time like the arcade and Neverland Club.
Disney knows that its fans just want a room near MK and not much else besides maybe the pool.
nickys
Premium Member
The last we heard o here was that the cast were recalled / recruited but they are working elsewhere temporarily.
I imagine it will return when they can fill the hall and staff the kitchens & venue sufficiently.
The Lochness Monsta
Well-Known Member
Yeah I've heard the unfortunate rumor as well, that the Luau is a goner. They probably want to add more rooms like Grand Flo did.