Sprit of Aloha Dinner Show

[Stacy's a freak]

My friends want to try this in late November/Early Dec. We have 4 adults and a 4 yo boy. I've seen mixed reviews, but the gang has their heart set on seeing this. So ... I have a few questions:

The seating times are 5:15 and 8. Does anyone know how long the show lasts? I'm guessing 2ish hours given the time span between the 1st and 2nd shows.

Has anyone taken young kids to the 8 o'clock show? I think he might get cranky at that time of night (if it doesn't end until 10 or after).

I understand that you need your credit card to book an ADR and that they actually charge the card for the meals and refund if the ADR isn't canceled too late. But I wonder if they still need a CC if you are using the dining plan (2 TS meals). I will ask this when I book, but I rather wait to call until I have a day/time chosen.

Finally, can the MK's fireworks be seen from this show or can the castle be seen? This might make the 5:15 time slot more desirable if we can also catch the fireworks from there - of course this depends on MK's hours that day.

TIA!

 

[goofy4tink]

I'm trying to remember...I think we did the 8:00 show. It lasted about 90 minutes...maybe a bit longer. You can not see the Castle or the fireworks from this venue...there is a big roofed stage area between the audience area and where the MK would be. You could watch them from the beach at the Polynesian though.
As far as needing a cc, I don't know. I'm sure someone who has done the DDP can answer that for you.

 

[cobbler]

They will take a credit card if you are on the dining plan but that is only a hold, it won't charge.

 

[kirbsam]

go to the early show, and then you can watch the fireworks from the beach at the poly dpedning on the time. might be a long wait though.

 

[Stacy's a freak]

Thanks for the info, everyone! I'm really leaning towards the early show since it would really turn into a late night with a 4 yo.