Luau or Fireworks...which would you choose?

[lorijm23]

Right now we are scheduled for RPR from June 30 - July 5. I just found out we will probably have to cut it down from 5 nights to 4. Here's my problem...we were planning on attending the Wantilan Luau Saturday night and the 4th of July celebration Wednesday night. I'm going to have to pick which one we would rather do so I know which night to eliminate. I really don't know which to pick. We have a 12 year old son and not sure which he would enjoy more either. What would you do?

 

[keishashadow]

I want to try the Luau, my DS is 14 and is rolling his eyes @ the thought.

DH, a meat & baked potato kind of guy, is worried he won't have anything to eat besides chicken.

They make planning difficult lol.

good luck on your decision

 

[lorijm23]

My DH is the exact same way but he loves ribs and I think I saw a menu that says they have spareribs so figured he'd survive.

My son LOVED the Lion King show at Animal Kingdom and was totally enthralled when the fire thrower/eater was on stage so I'm thinking he would really enjoy the Luau, although not sure how well the hula dancers will go over!

 

[dsmom]

We did the Luau last December and my 8 year old son loved it. The dancers are VERY young and VERY cute! The food was great!

 

[rpbert1]

I am hoping to make reservations for our stay in July for the Luau, we stayed at RPR last year but Did not go to it so hopefully will get this year.
At the RPR they do the Torch Lighting Ceremony at the Pool , where they get the kids up to dance, like dsmom says they are very young and extremely cute [looking over shoulder to make sure DW is not reading ]
Here is a pic of the torch lighting, thought i had more ,but it must be on tape

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[dsmom]

We saw the torch lighting every night we were there in Dec.- it was fun also. Anyone needs to see the menu from the luau I saved it from our visit.

 

[lorijm23]

I would love to see the menu if it's not too much problem to post it. Besides hula dancers do they also have fire throwers?

 

[dsmom]

For the summer they are having it tues. Fri. and Sat. nights from 6-8:30 p.m. You have to make a reservation ahead of time.(1-407-503-3463). Cost is 49.50 adults, 29.00 children. This includes tax and gratuity.
They have a good show- hula dancers, fire twirlers, etc. It is first come first serve so get there early for a good seat.

Mai Tais, Wine, beer and non alcololic drinks
tropical fruits with papaya seed mint dressing
mixed native greens and hearts of palm with citru
ahi tuna poke salad with ginger-soy vinaigrette
lomi lomi chicken salad
laui onions tomatoies and green scallions
kim chi napa cabbage slaw
macadamia crusted goat cheese
cheese and shiitake mushrooms
pit-roasted suckling pig with spiced rum soaked pineapple puree
catch of the day from pacific waters
hawaiian teriyaki chicken breast
soy marinated beef flank steak with fried yucca sauteed peppers and onions
toasted coconut jsmine rice
vegetable medley with island spices
freshly baked breads and rolls displayed with sweet butter
dessert extravaganza
white chocolate macadamia nut pie
tropical fruit cake
chocolate banana cake

coffe- regular and decaf and gourmet tea selection

for the kids- pband j, chicken fingers, pizza and mac and cheese

 

[lorijm23]

Awesome. Thank you SO much. I am so happy to hear they have it on Tues during the summer because now I don't have to pick between 4th Festivities or Saturday night to go to the Luau!

 

[keishashadow]

I am hoping to make reservations for our stay in July for the Luau, we stayed at RPR last year but Did not go to it so hopefully will get this year.
At the RPR they do the Torch Lighting Ceremony at the Pool , where they get the kids up to dance, like dsmom says they are very young and extremely cute [looking over shoulder to make sure DW is not reading ]
Here is a pic of the torch lighting, thought i had more ,but it must be on tape

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neat pic!
Is it safe to assume the ceremony is @ dusk or shortly before? How long does it last?

 

[goNDmay9]

i would love to also know how long it lasts. we are staying at PBH, but i though it would be fun to try and go this year. Our party is mosly adults (with a one yr old) - do you think that we would enjoy it?

i was thinking if we did not have time we could always do the one at the poly during a westgate day? has anyone ever compared the two?

 

[rpbert1]

neat pic!
Is it safe to assume the ceremony is @ dusk or shortly before? How long does it last?

yes they come round a few times a week, we where there the 4th July week and reckon they did this everynight ,because of the holiday.
they where there quite a while,but cannot remember exactly how long, as the got the kids up and where teaching them the dance,

 

[cbdmhgp]

Right now we are scheduled for RPR from June 30 - July 5. I just found out we will probably have to cut it down from 5 nights to 4. Here's my problem...we were planning on attending the Wantilan Luau Saturday night and the 4th of July celebration Wednesday night. I'm going to have to pick which one we would rather do so I know which night to eliminate. I really don't know which to pick. We have a 12 year old son and not sure which he would enjoy more either. What would you do?

We will be there the exact same time that you are going to be there.

 

[dsmom]

I have done both shows and the one at RPR(in my opinion only!) is much better. The food is MUCH better also. It starts at 6p.m. and runs through 8:30. Also- we were there in Dec. and they had the torch lighting ceremony every night we were there.