Tell me about Hoop Dee Doo - The DIS Discussion Forums

vcgirl925 · 01-24-2013, 04:03 PM

We originally were just going to hang low on Sunday. Do some activities at the resort, take the boat to DDD, etc. We are arriving late on a Saturday night at WDW. However i was thinking of changing our plans a little bit. Maybe going to MK at rope drop on a Sunday. Hit the new Fantasyland. Then leave the park for hotel break. Then later that night go to see the Hoop Dee Doo. We've never been and i think we will all like the food, sounds similar to mickey's bbq. Just not sure if the show is worth it or not. What is your experience with HDD?

AlohaAnnie · 01-24-2013, 04:05 PM

Go! Very cute Show! We had a great time. So entertaining.

Food is good.
Performance is great.

We loved it.

Disneyfreak616 · 01-24-2013, 04:07 PM

It is my FAVORITE Disney experience. The food is wonderful, all you can eat, and the show is really fun! Great for families and celebrations.

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Kimosabe · 01-24-2013, 04:08 PM

Our DD10 and DD8 love it -- probably their favorite dining event on property. If the timing fits, it can also be nice to walk over to the FW beach after dinner to watch the MK fireworks and the water parade.

vcgirl925 · 01-24-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kimosabe

Our DD10 and DD8 love it -- probably their favorite dining event on property. If the timing fits, it can also be nice to walk over to the FW beach after dinner to watch the MK fireworks and the water parade.

GREAT! I'll check the times before booking!

vcgirl925 · 01-24-2013, 04:25 PM

Ok they have avail show times at 6:15 and 8:30. Wishes is at 9pm. Do you think the 6:15 show is too early to stay for Wishes?

vcgirl925 · 01-24-2013, 04:30 PM

According to the website HDD is not on the dining plan? I thought it used to be two table service credits. Not anymore?

WillAustin · 01-24-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by vcgirl925

According to the website HDD is not on the dining plan? I thought it used to be two table service credits. Not anymore?

Category 2 and 3 seating is available on the dining plan. 2 TS credits.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/med...2013Dining.pdf

Arenita · 01-24-2013, 05:16 PM

It's a very fun show - corny humor. My niece and young cousin giggled through the entire show. (I enjoyed that as much as the show itself.) Your kids are the right age. Lots of audience interaction. Food is good and plentiful. I'm not sure what times the wagon rides are, but you may have time for one before Wishes. The wagons load up right near Pioneer Hall.

Enjoy!

vcgirl925 · 01-24-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Arenita

I'm not sure what times the wagon rides are, but you may have time for one before Wishes. The wagons load up right near Pioneer Hall. Enjoy!

Thanks! I'll look into the wagon rides too. Is there a fee?

DEA · 01-24-2013, 08:32 PM

Just chiming in that it is a fantastic show. Our girls (8 and almost 6 now) love it and quote the corny jokes whenever the subject of HDDR comes up.

The show is around 2 hours long, so that puts you out at around 8:15 from a 6:15 show, and then you need to get transportation over to MK if you want to see Wishes there, which will take, at the most, probably 30 minutes to drop you off at MK, so 8:45 at the latest, giving you 15 minutes to get through bag check and the gate before the fireworks kick off. That wouldn't be a comfortable amount of time for me to do anything else and expect to be set up for Wishes inside MK, but things could always break a little better with the boat, and you may be able to move your family better than I can move mine at times (the almost-six-year-old can be... stubborn). You may need to move further into the park than Main Street in order to get decent viewing spots for the fireworks; I know it fills up well in advance, although going at a slower time of the year it may not be as big an issue.

I hope you all enjoy the show!

vcgirl925 · 01-24-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DEA

Just chiming in that it is a fantastic show. Our girls (8 and almost 6 now) love it and quote the corny jokes whenever the subject of HDDR comes up.

The show is around 2 hours long, so that puts you out at around 8:15 from a 6:15 show, and then you need to get transportation over to MK if you want to see Wishes there, which will take, at the most, probably 30 minutes to drop you off at MK, so 8:45 at the latest, giving you 15 minutes to get through bag check and the gate before the fireworks kick off. That wouldn't be a comfortable amount of time for me to do anything else and expect to be set up for Wishes inside MK, but things could always break a little better with the boat, and you may be able to move your family better than I can move mine at times (the almost-six-year-old can be... stubborn). You may need to move further into the park than Main Street in order to get decent viewing spots for the fireworks; I know it fills up well in advance, although going at a slower time of the year it may not be as big an issue.

I hope you all enjoy the show!

Thanks!

Someone said that you can watch Wishes from the beach at for wilderness. So right after dinner we can hang out on the beach and wait for the fireworks to start.

gonzalj1 · 01-24-2013, 11:29 PM

Our family, including DD9 and DS7, really enjoyed HDDR. Not a must do for us as its 2TS credits but definitely a fun time.

You can absolutely watch wishes from the dock but keep in mind there is no music. At least there wasn't a few years ago when we were there. Takes a lot away from the experience for me but I adore the music for wishes.

Have a great time!

Marine Mom · 01-25-2013, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Disneyfreak616

It is my FAVORITE Disney experience. The food is wonderful, all you can eat, and the show is really fun! Great for families and celebrations.

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I AGREE!!!!! It is a must do every trip! Just went on Sunday and my DH was picked for the show. We laughed so hard. Disney must be doing something right since there are 3 shows a day and they fill up fast.

DEA · 01-25-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by vcgirl925

Thanks!

Someone said that you can watch Wishes from the beach at for wilderness. So right after dinner we can hang out on the beach and wait for the fireworks to start.

Gotcha. Sorry, I was assuming too much, but that definitely reduces the stress of after-dinner-pre-fireworks.

01-24-2013, 04:03 PM	#1
vcgirl925 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,350	Tell me about Hoop Dee Doo We originally were just going to hang low on Sunday. Do some activities at the resort, take the boat to DDD, etc. We are arriving late on a Saturday night at WDW. However i was thinking of changing our plans a little bit. Maybe going to MK at rope drop on a Sunday. Hit the new Fantasyland. Then leave the park for hotel break. Then later that night go to see the Hoop Dee Doo. We've never been and i think we will all like the food, sounds similar to mickey's bbq. Just not sure if the show is worth it or not. What is your experience with HDD? __________________ .................................................. ...................... Me DHDS(9)DD(7) DD(18m) .................................................. ...................... Next Trip: Port Orleans Riverside Feb 9th 2013

01-24-2013, 04:05 PM	#2
AlohaAnnie DVC - AKV Kidani Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Welcome Home, Indiana Posts: 1,829	Go! Very cute Show! We had a great time. So entertaining. Food is good. Performance is great. We loved it. __________________ Me (Tina) DH (Shawn) DS (16) (Aaron) DD (11) (Allison) Aladdin (Buddy) Jasmine Lilo Stitch POR June 2006 POP May/June 2008 CBR Pirate Room & BC May/June 2009 Vero Beach & CSR & AKV Kidani May/June 2010 BLT Oct 2010 BWV March/April 2011 AKV Kidani Dec 2011 BCV/BLT June 2013 AKV - Jambo Studio CL March/April2014 ? March/April 2016 Current PTR June 2013!!

01-24-2013, 04:07 PM	#3
Disneyfreak616 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Somewhere beyond my wildest dreams... Posts: 3,777	It is my FAVORITE Disney experience. The food is wonderful, all you can eat, and the show is really fun! Great for families and celebrations. Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards __________________ WDW Commando #141 WDW (on-site only): 2001: POFQ/ 2010: AKL-Jambo House/ 2011: YC Club Level, POFQ, CSR & AKL-Jambo House (DVC!)/ 2012: SSR (x2), BWV (x2), AKV- Kidani Village & BLT/ 2013: AoA, Poly & AKV- Jambo House DL: 2009: Fairfield Inn Marriot/ 2010: Camelot Inn/ 2013: Paradise Pier Hotel Current Dining Review: The Frump Takes Over the World: Food Edition! A DR with Extra Magic! Completed Trip Reports: A Frump's TR: "Me Gusta Epic Mealtime! Stop Thinking My Thoughts: I'm Five." "I Don't Wanna Meet Mickey In a Frumpin' Poncho!" "SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUP! It Builds Character and Strength!" A July 2011 TR!

01-24-2013, 04:08 PM	#4
Kimosabe Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NC Posts: 250	Our DD10 and DD8 love it -- probably their favorite dining event on property. If the timing fits, it can also be nice to walk over to the FW beach after dinner to watch the MK fireworks and the water parade. __________________ Me (42) DW (39) DD11 DD8

01-24-2013, 04:25 PM	#6
vcgirl925 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,350	Ok they have avail show times at 6:15 and 8:30. Wishes is at 9pm. Do you think the 6:15 show is too early to stay for Wishes? __________________ .................................................. ...................... Me DHDS(9)DD(7) DD(18m) .................................................. ...................... Next Trip: Port Orleans Riverside Feb 9th 2013

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01-24-2013, 04:30 PM	#7
vcgirl925 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,350	According to the website HDD is not on the dining plan? I thought it used to be two table service credits. Not anymore? __________________ .................................................. ...................... Me DHDS(9)DD(7) DD(18m) .................................................. ...................... Next Trip: Port Orleans Riverside Feb 9th 2013

01-24-2013, 05:16 PM	#9
Arenita Are we there yet? Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 169	It's a very fun show - corny humor. My niece and young cousin giggled through the entire show. (I enjoyed that as much as the show itself.) Your kids are the right age. Lots of audience interaction. Food is good and plentiful. I'm not sure what times the wagon rides are, but you may have time for one before Wishes. The wagons load up right near Pioneer Hall. Enjoy! __________________ Sandy Apr 86 DL...Sep 93 WDW Off-site...Nov 05 WDW Off-site...May 07 POFQ '50th B-day'!...Aug 08 Poly 'We survived TS Fay'~Hawaii Upgrade!...Aug 09 GF~Lagoon View upgrade!...Jun 10 FWC 'Gathering of the Princesses'~1st Road Trip...Dec 10 CR 'ChiChi's Very Merry Birthday Party'...Aug 11 FWC 'FACES@TheFort'~Road Trip #2...Dec 11 YC 'Occupy Main Street USA'~First solo trip!...Jul 12 SSR 'TrulyEpicAdventure.4.3'~Road Trip #3

01-24-2013, 08:32 PM	#11
DEA DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,394	Just chiming in that it is a fantastic show. Our girls (8 and almost 6 now) love it and quote the corny jokes whenever the subject of HDDR comes up. The show is around 2 hours long, so that puts you out at around 8:15 from a 6:15 show, and then you need to get transportation over to MK if you want to see Wishes there, which will take, at the most, probably 30 minutes to drop you off at MK, so 8:45 at the latest, giving you 15 minutes to get through bag check and the gate before the fireworks kick off. That wouldn't be a comfortable amount of time for me to do anything else and expect to be set up for Wishes inside MK, but things could always break a little better with the boat, and you may be able to move your family better than I can move mine at times (the almost-six-year-old can be... stubborn). You may need to move further into the park than Main Street in order to get decent viewing spots for the fireworks; I know it fills up well in advance, although going at a slower time of the year it may not be as big an issue. I hope you all enjoy the show! __________________ -- Me DW DD(8) DD(6) DIS Dads Member #432 Report from the May 2011 trip

01-24-2013, 11:29 PM	#13
gonzalj1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Haskell, NJ, USA Posts: 486	Our family, including DD9 and DS7, really enjoyed HDDR. Not a must do for us as its 2TS credits but definitely a fun time. You can absolutely watch wishes from the dock but keep in mind there is no music. At least there wasn't a few years ago when we were there. Takes a lot away from the experience for me but I adore the music for wishes. Have a great time! __________________

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