Hoop Dee Doo Seating

[cd&kids]

Just found out we can't use our Disney Dining Plan for our upcoming 5 o'clock reservations unless we sit in Category 2 or 3. Trying to decide if I should get a refund of the Category 1 seating we already paid for and then use DDP for a Category 2 or 3, or just keep it as is and just pocket two extra meals for the week. We've been to Hoop twice, both Category 1. What do you guys think? Thank you!

 

[sashalovesyou]

Its up to you. I use DDP for category 2 seating. We sat on the balcony, You could see everything.
I guess it just depends how close you want to be to the stage.

 

[minnie mum]

We've always used DDP for HDDR. Once we were in the balconey and had a great view of the stage. The other time we were down on the floor, seated a little back from the stage, but still had a great view. Unless you just have to be right up next to the stage (I'd have a crick in my neck, I think) I'd go ahead and opt for the Cat 2.

 

[squirrel]

I have gone twice and used DDP credits for the 5pm show (Cat. 2 seating).

The first year I was with my neighbour's and my niece (7 people) we must have been bumped to Cat. 1 as we were in the center and back one table. Great seats.

Last year it was just my niece and I. We were on the side, near the service area close to the stage (back one or two tables) next to a poll. Not as great as last time, but still fine. Heard more background noice from the kitchen. My niece loved the show.

 

[323sarg]

We have used the DDP and gone to HDD many times. Cat 2 and 3 is not bad at all. We have usually gotten outer edge or balcony and my son has gotten to go on stage 3 TIMES!!

You will be fine with CAT 2 or 3