While there usually is plenty of time to get ready after the show we always opted to get ready before it. To me it felt like I was going out for the night and I didnt want to be sitting in a theater covered in sunscreen, sweat, chlorine, sand, etc... after a day at the pool or beach. Plus there is so much going on there is always something to do after the show(game show, welcome aboard reception, professional pictures taken, etc... ).