Hoop Dee Doo

pumpkin · 06-11-2006

Hi Gang,

I know that Hoop Dee Doo is a big show, and a favorite. We are going to go this year for the first time. My question is, "Is there a less crowded day over another, and a less crowded time slot slower than the other?"

We want to get our reservation in, but I was wondering if it is less crowded than other times.

BuzzLightyear · 06-11-2006

There is only so may people that can fit in the show.
From what I understand it is always booked solid. So it doesn't look like any day would be better than another.

**ddoll** · 06-11-2006

For parks, you can bet weekends are busier since the locals will be there. But for show that draws mainly vacationers, it probably doesn't matter as much. I doubt there's much of a difference.

I would call and ask for an ADR for the night that has the best seats.

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-11-2006

Every show we've been at has been full but it doesn't matter, the show is wonderful. I think this is one place at WDW that the size of the crowd doesn't impact the experience. You will have your own table and they are not shoved too close together to make more room, there's plenty of space.

Have fun, HDD is one of our favorites at WDW.

CathysCAT · 06-11-2006

Is it true that the earlier you book HDDR the better seating you will get?

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-11-2006

Yes, it's true. The earlier you book the better your table. We booked our May 31 dinner in maybe Janurary and we had a second row table. We've never booked too early but always have a table close to the front so we must book before most people.

I've tried asking the CM on the DINE number how good our table was and they can never tell me, they don't know how booked the show is, just that there are seats left. You know your table number as soon as you get your HDD ticket. I have my resort print out my ticket when we check in so I see our table number then. I don't know how good the table is until we get there but it's nice to see a low number on the paper.

honeypot · 06-11-2006

After 10 years we finally went to the HoopDee Doo and it was so awesome. I can't remember the last time I laughed that hard.
We booked out Oct trip inthe summer and when we arrived our check in card said a table # in the 100's which I am assuming is upstairs and they sat us at a table 1st row on the corner by the kitchen. The CM even said we really bumped up. I did have on our reservations that it was our 10 yr wedding anniv and we were a party of 2.
Two thumbs up to this show and I'm sorry it took me so long to get there.

catfish1999 · 06-11-2006

I've been going to Disney World since 1971 and have never gone to the Hoop de Doo. We're going next Weds. during our 10 day stay and I can't WAIT!!! All you DCers who have been seem to really enjoy yourselves, so you can consider yourselves the reason we're finally going! Thanks!!!

CathysCAT · 06-11-2006

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

Yes, it's true. The earlier you book the better your table.

Great! Then we should be very close to the stage. We booked 180 days prior to the date we're going. It's our first time, and so looking forward to it.

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-11-2006

You should be in good shape booking that far out. I know we were way under 180 days when I booked and we had a great table a couple of weeks ago.

PrincessPooh · 06-11-2006

When I booked our HDD reservations the CM on the Dine line was able to tell me that there were still total availability and a ton of seats left, so that meant we would be pretty close to the front. We also booked ours months ago for our December trip. As of now, HDD is still able to be booked further out than the 180 day rule, until 12/31/06, so I booked as soon as I knew we were going.

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-11-2006

That's great, I've asked but the CMs have said they didn't know how booked it was. I'll have to try asking again next time I get to book it.

catfish1999 · 07-03-2006

We really enjoyed it when we were there and we had excellent seats. I booked probably 6 weeks ahead.
I'm glad we went...it was a hoot!

gingles · 07-03-2006

Close is great (but you're going to get picked on!). We've sat on the front row, we've sat in the back, and we've sat up in the balcony. We had a great time every show!

dznygrl · 07-03-2006

I guess I've been lucky, because we've gone in the off-season...but the last time we went (September 2003) our show was not full at all. The CM told me when booking that there were tons of seats left, and she wasn't kidding. The place was half-empty!

The CM did tell me that the latest show does not tend to fill up as much as the earlier show(s). So I hope that helps a little bit.

We've always gone to the 9 or 9:15 showing, whichever it is, and never had a problem. It's been awesome!

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pumpkin Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 231	Hoop Dee Doo Hi Gang, I know that Hoop Dee Doo is a big show, and a favorite. We are going to go this year for the first time. My question is, "Is there a less crowded day over another, and a less crowded time slot slower than the other?" We want to get our reservation in, but I was wondering if it is less crowded than other times.

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Re: Hoop Dee Doo There is only so may people that can fit in the show. From what I understand it is always booked solid. So it doesn't look like any day would be better than another. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 106 days 15 hours 45 minutes

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Hoop Dee Doo For parks, you can bet weekends are busier since the locals will be there. But for show that draws mainly vacationers, it probably doesn't matter as much. I doubt there's much of a difference. I would call and ask for an ADR for the night that has the best seats. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 14 days 12 hours 45 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: Hoop Dee Doo Every show we've been at has been full but it doesn't matter, the show is wonderful. I think this is one place at WDW that the size of the crowd doesn't impact the experience. You will have your own table and they are not shoved too close together to make more room, there's plenty of space. Have fun, HDD is one of our favorites at WDW. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 238 days 10 hours 45 minutes

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CathysCAT Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,239	Re: Hoop Dee Doo Is it true that the earlier you book HDDR the better seating you will get?

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06-11-2006	#6 (permalink)
DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: Hoop Dee Doo Yes, it's true. The earlier you book the better your table. We booked our May 31 dinner in maybe Janurary and we had a second row table. We've never booked too early but always have a table close to the front so we must book before most people. I've tried asking the CM on the DINE number how good our table was and they can never tell me, they don't know how booked the show is, just that there are seats left. You know your table number as soon as you get your HDD ticket. I have my resort print out my ticket when we check in so I see our table number then. I don't know how good the table is until we get there but it's nice to see a low number on the paper. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 238 days 10 hours 45 minutes

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honeypot Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 383	Re: Hoop Dee Doo After 10 years we finally went to the HoopDee Doo and it was so awesome. I can't remember the last time I laughed that hard. We booked out Oct trip inthe summer and when we arrived our check in card said a table # in the 100's which I am assuming is upstairs and they sat us at a table 1st row on the corner by the kitchen. The CM even said we really bumped up. I did have on our reservations that it was our 10 yr wedding anniv and we were a party of 2. Two thumbs up to this show and I'm sorry it took me so long to get there. __________________ : mickey: 95: DL (Honeymoon),96: ASM, 00: CSR, 01: AKL 02: WL, 03: CBR, 04: AKL, 05: 10 Year Anniv. Poly, 06: WL, 07: SSR 1st time as a Member, 08: OKW, 2009 AKV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Countdown to My Happy Place Off to MY Happy Place

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catfish1999 MB's CrazyCatLady Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Home is where your cats are! Posts: 2,185	Re: Hoop Dee Doo I've been going to Disney World since 1971 and have never gone to the Hoop de Doo. We're going next Weds. during our 10 day stay and I can't WAIT!!! All you DCers who have been seem to really enjoy yourselves, so you can consider yourselves the reason we're finally going! Thanks!!! __________________ Barbara "Keeper of the Catnip"

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: Hoop Dee Doo You should be in good shape booking that far out. I know we were way under 180 days when I booked and we had a great table a couple of weeks ago. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 238 days 10 hours 45 minutes

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PrincessPooh Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,365	Re: Hoop Dee Doo When I booked our HDD reservations the CM on the Dine line was able to tell me that there were still total availability and a ton of seats left, so that meant we would be pretty close to the front. We also booked ours months ago for our December trip. As of now, HDD is still able to be booked further out than the 180 day rule, until 12/31/06, so I booked as soon as I knew we were going. __________________ ~~PrincessPooh~~ "Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy" ...9/05 POR~12/06 WL~9/07 POFQ~9/08 POLY~1/09 SSR~5/09 SSR~8/09 SSR... Your friendly DVC neighbor at Kidani Village, AKL!

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: Hoop Dee Doo That's great, I've asked but the CMs have said they didn't know how booked it was. I'll have to try asking again next time I get to book it. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 238 days 10 hours 45 minutes

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catfish1999 MB's CrazyCatLady Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Home is where your cats are! Posts: 2,185	Re: Hoop Dee Doo We really enjoyed it when we were there and we had excellent seats. I booked probably 6 weeks ahead. I'm glad we went...it was a hoot! __________________ Barbara "Keeper of the Catnip"

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gingles Phantom of the MB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge...where Tigers bite Posts: 2,249	Re: Hoop Dee Doo Close is great (but you're going to get picked on!). We've sat on the front row, we've sat in the back, and we've sat up in the balcony. We had a great time every show! __________________ Can You Twitter? Facebook DD#1 is Southern Belle and DD#2 is LSUTigerLily! GEAUX LSU FOOTBALL TIGERS!!! FLORIDA MAY BE THE PRESEASON NO. 1 BUT WAIT 'TIL YOU COME TO OUR HOUSE... My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Back to WDW for Free Dining Toto, is this Kansas?

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Hoop Dee Doo I guess I've been lucky, because we've gone in the off-season...but the last time we went (September 2003) our show was not full at all. The CM told me when booking that there were tons of seats left, and she wasn't kidding. The place was half-empty! The CM did tell me that the latest show does not tend to fill up as much as the earlier show(s). So I hope that helps a little bit. We've always gone to the 9 or 9:15 showing, whichever it is, and never had a problem. It's been awesome! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 38 days 9 hours 45 minutes

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