Hoop-Dee-Doo show w/ 18 month old?

[luckywife]

We are going to WDW in May and wondering if it would be a good idea to take our 18 month old son (also have a 9 year old son) to the Hoop-Dee-Doo show. I made the reservations for it but was told I could cancel them up to 48 hours in advance without being charged. Any opinions about this? Wondering if it would be a good idea with a baby. Thanks

 

[stacy6552]

GO! Its absolutely one of THE must-dos at WDW, imho. We took our youngest when he was 11 mos and again at about 20 mos. ITs great!

 

[castlegazer]

Definately! My 12 month old at the time LOVED it! He sat transfixed for the entire show - laughed at times, and was lavished with attention from the actors - we sat in the first row of tables. I will truly miss not going to the HDDR this time.

 

[luckywife]

Thank you so much for your input. We are really looking forward to the show and it sounds like our 18 month old will really enjoy it as well.

 

[mmiller711]

I went last year with my grandson he was 18 months and loved it! We are taking him again this year. I am prepared to leave if I have to, I don't want to be a distraction for other people trying to enjoy the show. I know sometimes a two year old can get a little tired of sitting, but I would (and have) take small children. Most love the music and the color!

 

[zalansky]

How long is this show? Our son will be 17 months when we visit in June and now I am thinking we should go too....

 

[luckywife]

From what I have read, I believe the show lasts about 2 hours.

 

[mmiller711]

I think it is pretty close to 2 hours. If I remember correctly they have seating at 7 and then at 9 so it would be a little under that mark. They do leave a little time to reset tables and such.

For people with older children, 4 or so, you may want to check out the BYBQ. It is really great too. Just more for kids than the Hoop-Dee-Doo. They have dancing and I worry about the little ones on the dance floor. Haven't seen one get run over yet but....

 

[mayday]

Just went to HDDR on last Friday, and the show we were at began at 7:30 and ended at 9:05. Had a great time, but I think once will be enough for us. I'm sure you kids will love it.