Help us Decide! Hoop de Doo Vs Spirit of Aloha1

[Vallie]

My DBF and I would like to do one of these shows!
which one would you suggest and why?!

 

[Cinderella94]

We've done & liked both. They both have good food, but we prefer the Hoop. Spirit of Aloha felt a little long (to me), and I just liked the coryness of the jokes at Hoop.

 

[dawnbu40]

We went to HDDR in Dec. and my DD18 really disliked the show. She thought it was just cheesy and corny and not at all entertaining. None of us were that impressed with the food either. I know its been around for a long time and a lot of people enjoy it but we won't be going back.

 

[ShuisFan584]

I've never been to Aloha, but I loooooove Hoop De Doo. My family has gone to this a couple times and we always have a good time.

 

[Hopefully]

We love the HDDR and will be returning on our upcoming trip.
It is a Western themed dinner show with lots of singing, dancing, corny jokes and audience participation. The food is not gourmet, but good "Down Home" cooking fried chicken and ribs and fixins.
We love it and can't wait to go again.
Have a Great Trip.

 

[njbeachbum]

I have been to both but not to SoA in a few years. I love HDDR, the food is good, the show is funny (and yes very corny) and you get to a part of the WORLD you might not get to at another time.

If I was choosing for you I would say Hoop!

 

[TraceyDisney2008]

I have done both and prefer HOOP.

 

[simonkodousek]

I've never been to either of them, but I've heard nothing but good things about Hoop De Doo. The Spirit of Aloha seems to have very mixed reviews.

 

[RN4Babies]

We went to HDDR, and we all loved it. I work with a nurse who went to WDW when she was five years old (she's now in her 20's). She has two vivid memories of her trip when she was five: one was meeting Mickey and Minnie, and the other is going to HDDR. If it has that kind of staying power, they're doing something right!

 

[dzneelvr]

HDD is much more entertaining and the food is hearty and excellent. SOA is ok, but the food can be hit and miss. I'd suggest HDD for it's show and do an ADR at Ohanas for food and Poly atmosphere

 

[milmore104]

HDDR is a must for our family every trip. DD loves it. We have not done SOA yet but plan to do it this time...As well as HDDR.

 

[momandseandodisney]

myself and DS10 have been to both (1 time each show) I had the same question a few weeks ago, and I think I have decided on Aloha

 

[Vallie]

thanks for everyone imput! looks like hoop de doo it is!

 

[PrincessBetsy]

I have never been to the Hoop-Dee-Doo, but I have been to Spirit of Aloha. The food wasn't great at SoA (island barbecue ribs, chicken, rice, pinapple bread) and the show was kind of long - I wouldn't recommend it, unless you really want to go to a Luau. The food at Hoop is more southern, down-home cooking (fried chicken, ribs, beans, mashed potatoes) and it always gets great reviews. I really want to eat here on our next trip, even if the show is a bit corny.