We love the Hoop de Doo and were there last year. We just picked up our tickets when we checked into the resort (on property) and then checked in that night at the front of Pioneer Hall about 25 minutes ahead of time (the boat from CR was a little slow). I had booked the tickets way in advance and we were right up against the stage to the left. Unfortunately, they were not the best seats as a few props blocked some of our view when there were things happening down on the stage and two of us had to turn our seats all the way around to view. That said, we still had a great time!!!! However, if you've seen this before, you should know that word for word, song for song, it's exactly the same! The only thing that changes are the people they introduce for birthdays and anniversaries (although the jokes are the same). Still a great time though!!!!