5:15 pm Spirit of Aloha - when to get to the Polynesian ?

[pooh2001]

We have 5:15 pm PS for Spirit of Aloha on May 27.
I heard there is a pre- show

Should we arrive at the Polynesian at 4 pm ? 4:15 pm ?
Would we be too early ?

The earlier we arrive - the better the table ?

Or are tables selected when you make your reservations ?
Or when you pick up your tickets ?

It will be my DD 8th birthday. Would they give us a better
table by them knowing that ? Should we tell our hostess
who seats us ?

What is your suggestion for our arrival time ?

Thanks

 

[vicb]

Hopefully someone with more recent experience than I will respond but a few years ago we did the old character luau show that started at 5pm. We had spent the day at TL and had our one and only bus disaster getting back to Poly. We barely made the 5pm seating and found out we had missed a pre-luau reception outside in the garden. They had puka shell necklaces and leis (plastic) for the kids and free punch, cash bar for adults. They had been taking family photos and had luau performers mingling. Oh well, we still had a good time.

So I would say arrive 30 min. early, if there isn't much going on it is really nice to wander around the Poly.

 

[Harambe]

You are assigned seats when you make your reservations. So the earlier you book, the better your seats.

However, if someone doesn't show up, you could mention the birthday and see if you luck outfor good seats!