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The Experience
What makes this show different from similarly themed shows in the area is its setting. This one actually places you on the beach in an open-air building overlooking the peaceful waters of Bay Lake. The abundance of tropical flora adds to the island feel. The show consists of traditional Polynesian dances and acrobatics, complete with spectacular displays of fire, dramatic black lighting and clouds upon clouds of dry ice. Plus, the show gives you a chance to dance with the performers.
The Appeal
The cuisine offers traditional Polynesian fare, including tropical fruits, Polynesian flatbread, roasted pork and chicken, pineapple cake and unlimited soda, coffee, tea, beer, wine. Splurge on Disney's own tropical rum drink for an added kick. Reservations are required.
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Insider Tips
While the Luau Dinner Show performs twice daily, the show does not run when the temperature falls below 50 degrees.
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The redesigned luau
The Polynesian Luau at Disney's Polynesian Resort was recently replaced by the new "Spirit of Aloha" show. It's NOT a luau, but a 1 1/2 hr theatrical production with a quasi-polynesian flare. Disney's decision to replace a nice Polynesian experience with a predominantly hip-hop/jazz broadway production is truly disappointing, and runs, in large, contrary to the resort's themeing of Polynesia. While the performers did a superb job, you'll need to wait until the last 1/2 hour before seeing a performance that even remotely resembles authentic polynesian dance and culture. Dinner is served "family style," and consisted of a green salad, pineapple, coconut bread, rice, mixed vegetables, broiled chicken and BBQ ribs. Drinks, including Budweiser and Bud Light, were complimentary. Hardly authentic polynesian cuisine, or at very least different from what I've experienced after 20+ years of island living.
