Hoop De Doo ~ Where to Sit - The DIS Discussion Forums

Grimlock34a · 02-04-2013, 08:36 PM

Making reservations for our first time here. Where would be the best place to sit for us? I have two boys 10 and 7 that I want to be able to experience and SEE the show.

Thanks!

minnie mum · 02-04-2013, 11:28 PM

You can SEE the show from any table in the house. The best views for many are in the Cat 1 seats closest to the stage. I got a crick in my neck. We've had excellent views at both Cat 2 and Cat 3 tables.

SA mom · 02-05-2013, 05:27 AM

We were in Cat 2 and beside a pole. We could see, but had to re position for the show. It was our daughters' 7th birthday. They loved it!

Hopefully · 02-05-2013, 07:35 AM

We have always been seated in Cat 1 and love it. We like being up front near the stage.
But as others have said, you can see from everywhere and the actors even go up and interact with guests on the balcony.,

ttintagel · 02-05-2013, 09:07 AM

As others have said, you'll have a good view from anywhere, provided you don't get stuck near a pillar. We had a blast in Category 3, but if I'd had the money I'd have sprung for Category 1 or 2 for two reasons. First, if you're seated against the railing in the balcony, you have to swivel your seat around to see the show, which means you have to make sure you do all your eating during the breaks. Second, a bit more of the audience participation seems to go on in Cat. 1 and Cat. 2.

Figee17 · 02-05-2013, 09:31 AM

Before the last trip, we had always sat in Cat. 1 . We were "budgeting" last trip and decided to try Cat. 3. We actually really loved it and booked it again this time (we are on DDP this time around so had the choice of 2 and 3). We didn't want to risk being in the back of the main floor so opted for side balcony. Two of the cast members came up to our area and interacted with us during the show at different times so you aren't "neglected" anywhere. You do have to swivel your chairs and my mother had a pole near her she had to adjust around, but we had just as good a time as ever! (its a family favorite of ours and we are looking forward to another chance to see it in two weeks!!!)

clanmcculloch · 02-05-2013, 11:31 AM

We've tried all 3 categories. While all of them had good views, our least favourite was category 2 and I doubt we'd book it again. We didn't like being on the ground floor off to the side and I don't think I'd want to be at a table ground floor in the back. I'd be fine with being upstairs at one of the back tables but I wouldn't want to take a chance of getting one of the tables we're not as fond of. Category 1 had a great view and we were literally up at the stage which was fun. In category 3, we had an amazing view as you can see really well when you're high up and there are no obstructions when sitting in that category. For us, I'll let whether we're paying OOP or using a dining plan decide which we do going forward. When paying OOP we'll choose category 1 but when paying with dining plan credits we'll choose category 3.

02-04-2013, 08:36 PM	#1
Grimlock34a Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 38	Hoop De Doo ~ Where to Sit Making reservations for our first time here. Where would be the best place to sit for us? I have two boys 10 and 7 that I want to be able to experience and SEE the show. Thanks!

02-05-2013, 07:35 AM	#4
Hopefully DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Boston Area, MA Posts: 7,309	We have always been seated in Cat 1 and love it. We like being up front near the stage. But as others have said, you can see from everywhere and the actors even go up and interact with guests on the balcony., __________________

02-05-2013, 09:07 AM	#5
ttintagel DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,125	As others have said, you'll have a good view from anywhere, provided you don't get stuck near a pillar. We had a blast in Category 3, but if I'd had the money I'd have sprung for Category 1 or 2 for two reasons. First, if you're seated against the railing in the balcony, you have to swivel your seat around to see the show, which means you have to make sure you do all your eating during the breaks. Second, a bit more of the audience participation seems to go on in Cat. 1 and Cat. 2. __________________ Last visited Walt Disney World 11/27/12 - 12/03/12

02-05-2013, 11:31 AM	#7
clanmcculloch DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4,836	We've tried all 3 categories. While all of them had good views, our least favourite was category 2 and I doubt we'd book it again. We didn't like being on the ground floor off to the side and I don't think I'd want to be at a table ground floor in the back. I'd be fine with being upstairs at one of the back tables but I wouldn't want to take a chance of getting one of the tables we're not as fond of. Category 1 had a great view and we were literally up at the stage which was fun. In category 3, we had an amazing view as you can see really well when you're high up and there are no obstructions when sitting in that category. For us, I'll let whether we're paying OOP or using a dining plan decide which we do going forward. When paying OOP we'll choose category 1 but when paying with dining plan credits we'll choose category 3. __________________ Me DH DD(15) DD(12) DSD(30) DSSil (38) DSD(28) DGS(3) Multi-Allergy & Autism Dining Reviews: February 2013 * August 2012 * February 2012 * August 2011 * August 2010 February 2013 WDW Poly: me, DH, DD14, DD12 * August 2012 WDW FW Cabin & AoA Nemo: me, DH, DD14, DD12, DD12's BFF11 * February 2012 WDW Poly CL: me, DH, DD14, DD11 August 2011 WDW YC: me, DH, DD13, DD11 * February 2011 WDW Poly CL: me, DH, DD13, DD10, DSD28, DSSil * August 2010 WDW POFQ & Poly CL: me, DH, DD12, DD10 June 2010 WDW Pop: me, DH, DD12, DD9 * December 2009 WDW POFQ: me, DH, DD11, DD9 * February 2009 WDW Pop: me, DH, DD11, DD8 August 2008 WDW SSR: me, DH, DSD25, DSD24, DD10, DD8 * September 2007 WDW Pop: me, DH, DD9, DD7 * April 2002 DLR offsite: me, DH, DSD19, DSD17, DD4, DD1.5 June 2000 DLR offsite: me(pregnant), DH, DSD17, DSD15, DD2 * January 1994 WDW offsite: me, DH, DSD11, DSD9 * January 1992 WDW offsite: me, DH, DSD9, DSD7

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02-04-2013, 11:28 PM	#2
minnie mum Unapologetic Disney Fan(atic) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: WAY too far north Posts: 8,116	You can SEE the show from any table in the house. The best views for many are in the Cat 1 seats closest to the stage. I got a crick in my neck. We've had excellent views at both Cat 2 and Cat 3 tables.

02-05-2013, 05:27 AM	#3
SA mom Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 460	We were in Cat 2 and beside a pole. We could see, but had to re position for the show. It was our daughters' 7th birthday. They loved it!

02-05-2013, 09:31 AM	#6
Figee17 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 135	Before the last trip, we had always sat in Cat. 1 . We were "budgeting" last trip and decided to try Cat. 3. We actually really loved it and booked it again this time (we are on DDP this time around so had the choice of 2 and 3). We didn't want to risk being in the back of the main floor so opted for side balcony. Two of the cast members came up to our area and interacted with us during the show at different times so you aren't "neglected" anywhere. You do have to swivel your chairs and my mother had a pole near her she had to adjust around, but we had just as good a time as ever! (its a family favorite of ours and we are looking forward to another chance to see it in two weeks!!!)