Spirit of Aloha at Poly with young kids??

tinkerbell0219 · 08-06-2008

I have two children -- 5 & 3. Would either, one or neither enjoy the show? I've booked for all of us to go but after talking to some of the CM's they seem to think that my 3-year old DS would be bored pretty quickly.

**ddoll** · 08-06-2008

Yeah, I'm thinking they're right about that. There is no audience participation that I know of.
Have you considered Hoop Dee Doo instead?

**DisneyTeacher** · 08-06-2008

I think Hoop Dee Doo is much better for young kids. My son started going at about 5 and he loved it, he cracked up the whole show (and still does).

karliebug · 08-06-2008

skip it and do the HDDR instead. your kids will love it!

**Cincy** · 08-06-2008

We had 3 kids with us last July. At the time they were 8, 6 and almost 3. They all had a ball. We had done HDDR and Mickey's BBQ so we were looking for something different. They loved the Volcano desserts and the show was fun for them. I would recommend you go to the earlier show if you have kids though.

**MissDisney** · 08-06-2008

We took our kids a while back, and it was not a fun experience. We kept wishing we were inside at 'Ohana.

We went to the first seating, and we felt rushed, which was a bummer. And there was no participation for the kids. The food was so-so, and the performers seemed uninspired.

I vote HDDR instead!

**Dana** · 08-06-2008

I have to agree with everyone else here and think you should try to get into Hoop-Dee-Doo or just do a character meal.

MickeyMcFizzle · 08-06-2008

I'll play the opposite point of view on this one - I think the Spirit of Aloha show is great for kids.

When we went in 06 the kids seemed to be having a blast. I think its cute!

KarenT · 08-06-2008

We took DD when she was 2. She enjoyed the show.
We tried to get in with DS 3 and DD who is now 8, but it was full :(

Val32 · 08-06-2008

I think your 3yr old would be fine. But does your 3yr old good at sitting still?
My DD was 6 when we went and enjoyed it very much. We went to the later show though for the nite time effect. There was alot of kid participation at the show I was at and we all enjoyed it very much!!!
DD is still bugging me to go back again!

nitaworm · 08-07-2008

I personally would wait about 2 years to do this with them. The show isn't that interactive and the price is very expensive. Sign them up for the "Pirate Adventure" at the Grand Floridian...they will have a ball, and save you money for other activities.

Val32 · 08-07-2008

Another thing to do is the Wonderland Tea Party at the GF.
DD had a great time with that!!!

They get lunch and lots of other goodies and play games!
Oh and Alice and the Mad Hatter are there!!

Amanda O'Malley · 08-07-2008

I think they definitly will!
Last year we brought a 2 almost 3 year old and Maddie who was almost 1.
They both sat quietly, and when it came to doing kid interaction on the stage Riley (the almost 3 year old lol) jumped on stage to dance, clap and yell

TheHawley's · 08-08-2008

My daughter enjoy the show and the food but my son wasn't big on it. I would say with younger kids, go for the Hoop Dee Doo

EmpressJenny · 08-11-2008

While I personally enjoyed Spirit of Aloha far more than HDDR, I think if I had a 3 year old with me, I'd do HDDR.

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tinkerbell0219 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Elgin, IL Posts: 286	Spirit of Aloha at Poly with young kids?? I have two children -- 5 & 3. Would either, one or neither enjoy the show? I've booked for all of us to go but after talking to some of the CM's they seem to think that my 3-year old DS would be bored pretty quickly. __________________ December 2008 - Grand Floridian 2007 - Polynesian 2006 - Polynesian 2004 - Polynesian 2001 - Polynesian 1998 - Polynesian 1997 - Polynesian 1990 - Off-Site 1989 - Off-Site 1975-1985 (Annual Stay at Polynesian) Paige and Gavin's Mommy My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mitrenga Family Christmas Vacation 2008

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Spirit of Aloha at Poly with young kids?? Yeah, I'm thinking they're right about that. There is no audience participation that I know of. Have you considered Hoop Dee Doo instead? __________________ 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! 16 days 17 hours 25 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,306	Re: Spirit of Aloha at Poly with young kids?? I think Hoop Dee Doo is much better for young kids. My son started going at about 5 and he loved it, he cracked up the whole show (and still does). __________________ ~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 240 days 15 hours 25 minutes

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	Re: Spirit of Aloha at Poly with young kids?? skip it and do the HDDR instead. your kids will love it!

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Cincy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cincynatti.... where else! Posts: 1,467	Re: Spirit of Aloha at Poly with young kids?? We had 3 kids with us last July. At the time they were 8, 6 and almost 3. They all had a ball. We had done HDDR and Mickey's BBQ so we were looking for something different. They loved the Volcano desserts and the show was fun for them. I would recommend you go to the earlier show if you have kids though. __________________ droopydog If you need a shoulder to cry on..... pull over.

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Spirit of Aloha at Poly with young kids?? We took our kids a while back, and it was not a fun experience. We kept wishing we were inside at 'Ohana. We went to the first seating, and we felt rushed, which was a bummer. And there was no participation for the kids. The food was so-so, and the performers seemed uninspired. I vote HDDR instead! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009 Last edited by MissDisney; 08-10-2008 at 09:54 AM.

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Spirit of Aloha at Poly with young kids?? I have to agree with everyone else here and think you should try to get into Hoop-Dee-Doo or just do a character meal. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 271 days 10 hours 25 minutes

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MickeyMcFizzle Almost a mommy! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,618	Re: Spirit of Aloha at Poly with young kids?? I'll play the opposite point of view on this one - I think the Spirit of Aloha show is great for kids. When we went in 06 the kids seemed to be having a blast. I think its cute!

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KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: Spirit of Aloha at Poly with young kids?? We took DD when she was 2. She enjoyed the show. We tried to get in with DS 3 and DD who is now 8, but it was full :(

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Val32 Villainous Vixen Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey for now... Posts: 4,098	Re: Spirit of Aloha at Poly with young kids?? I think your 3yr old would be fine. But does your 3yr old good at sitting still? My DD was 6 when we went and enjoyed it very much. We went to the later show though for the nite time effect. There was alot of kid participation at the show I was at and we all enjoyed it very much!!! DD is still bugging me to go back again! __________________ Oct 2004 - Caribbean Beach Resort Oct 2005 - Wilderness Lodge Nov 2006 - POP Century Aug 2007 - Old Key West Dec 2007 - Polynesian Oct 2008 - Caribbean Beach Resort [http://www.myspace.com/valsan71 x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxVal ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Going back for MNSSHP and FW Festival!!! Relaxing at the Beach Club!!

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nitaworm Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 404	Re: Spirit of Aloha at Poly with young kids?? I personally would wait about 2 years to do this with them. The show isn't that interactive and the price is very expensive. Sign them up for the "Pirate Adventure" at the Grand Floridian...they will have a ball, and save you money for other activities.

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Val32 Villainous Vixen Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey for now... Posts: 4,098	Re: Spirit of Aloha at Poly with young kids?? Another thing to do is the Wonderland Tea Party at the GF. DD had a great time with that!!! They get lunch and lots of other goodies and play games! Oh and Alice and the Mad Hatter are there!! __________________ Oct 2004 - Caribbean Beach Resort Oct 2005 - Wilderness Lodge Nov 2006 - POP Century Aug 2007 - Old Key West Dec 2007 - Polynesian Oct 2008 - Caribbean Beach Resort [http://www.myspace.com/valsan71 x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxVal ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Going back for MNSSHP and FW Festival!!! Relaxing at the Beach Club!!

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Amanda O'Malley Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Second Star to the right Posts: 129	Re: Spirit of Aloha at Poly with young kids?? I think they definitly will! Last year we brought a 2 almost 3 year old and Maddie who was almost 1. They both sat quietly, and when it came to doing kid interaction on the stage Riley (the almost 3 year old lol) jumped on stage to dance, clap and yell __________________ Amanda O'Malley I've Stayed.. Wilderness Lodge (6 times) Polynesian (5 Times) Yatch & Beach Club (4 Times) Port Orleans: French Quarter (Once) Fort Wilderness Camp Ground (Once) Fort Wilderness Cabins (Once) Pop Century (Once) All Star Sports (Once) All Star Movies & Music (One night each) Check out SpectroMagic Podcast. Starring StaceyDarling and me! www.youtube.com/SpectroMagicPodcast My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Sending in Application for CareerStart Program! (estimated) Sent the Application for CareerStart Program!

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TheHawley's Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 108	Re: Spirit of Aloha at Poly with young kids?? My daughter enjoy the show and the food but my son wasn't big on it. I would say with younger kids, go for the Hoop Dee Doo __________________ 2005~POP Century 2007~POP Century 2008~Coronado Springs 2009~ Beach Club DD's 16th Birthday! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: DD's 16th Birthday Trip! Enjoying the Disney Magic!

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