Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The transportation to the Cultural Center was great and the driver amazing. He was very friendly and the drive was gorgeous - including a view of the famous 'China-Man's hat'. He was helpful once we arrived as well. We had a great experience on the canoe but wished we would have had more time to actually visit the individual villages before dinner began. I felt like we missed out a lot not being able to visit the exhibits. The dinner was wonderful although we had a toddler with us and opted out a bit early to roam the grounds and get some energy out rather than finish watching the dinner show. The evening show was amazing and made the whole trip worth it. We slept on the way home and were very happy with the experience.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Annette
I had been to the center over 20 years ago & wanted to go back.
It was a nice way to spend the day. All the staff was great! The luau was really good food.
Had a great time & would recommend to anyone who is interested in this culture.
Thanks for the great show too!
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Melissa S
What a great time! We went with a group of 6 for my birthday and had an amazing time. We splurged for the delux, front row seating, and were placed right next to the stage, with lei greeting, drink tickets, great table service and perfect views.
We took part in the huki lau, the games, the imu ceremony, got our pictures taken with the royalty, my husband even got me on stage to hula! The food was amazing and the show was really great.
This was the 2nd visit for my husband and I, the first for our friends and everyone agreed it was totally worth it, a great time, and we will certainly come back again and again!
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Sharon
Great food(and plenty of it) coupled with fabulous hospitality and activities made this a night to remember. I would recommend Paradise Cove to anyone.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The food was delicious, the drinks were awesome (thanks CoCo!) and the atmosphere was really festive. The activities were truly enjoyable. The crowd got into everything from the net casting to the dancing. Watching the sunset was very cool. Loved it!
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Missy
Despite the fact that the bus was VERY late to pick us up, the luau was great. This was our second time attending and it was just as good if not better than last year!
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/20 |
Reviewed by: the ancasters
We are a family of six, ages 16, 18, 20, 22, 48, and 49. This is one of the best Luaus. There are all kind of activities befor the dinner which was entertaining and fun. The food was great and the service was awsome. We enjoyed the whole evening. Thank you for the wonderful time. And the bus-ride was so fun. great employees.
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This was my eighth time in Hawaii, and I saw the Polynesian show for the first time.
I enjoyed it even from the back seats. Next time, I want to go during the day to have some fun.
8回目のハワイで、初めてポリネシアショーを見ました。
後の席からも十分楽しめました。
また今度は、昼間から遊びに行きたいです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/13 |
Reviewed by: もぺもぺ
I arrived in Hawaii on January 3rd and went to the Twilight Deluxe that same day (since my elderly mother was with me, it would have been tiring to go in the afternoon). During the car ride, a Japanese exchange student shared some interesting stories, making for a fun time while sightseeing! The meal was satisfying, with crab and roast beef! (I've heard that if you don't go early, it might run out!) The highly anticipated Horizon had the best seats, third from the front in the center! I heard that the show content changed from January, and it was different from just dancing before; it felt more like a musical and was really great! During the break, we received a large pineapple and mango ice for free, which felt like a bonus! My mother was very happy too! If you go to Oahu, you should definitely check it out! I highly recommend it!!
1月3日にハワイに着き、その日にトワイライト・デラックス(高齢の母が一緒でしたので、昼からですと疲れますので・・)行きました!行きの車の中では、日本人留学生が面白い話を聞かせて下さり、観光しながらの楽しい時間でした!お食事もカニあり、ローストビーフありで満足のいくものでした!(話によりますと、早く行かないとなくなってしまうそうですよ!)待望のホライズンも真ん中の前から3番目で最高!!の席でした。1月からショーの内容が変わったとかで、以前の踊りだけとは違うミュージカルのようでとても良かったです!休憩時間にはおっきなパイナップル、マンゴーアイスを無料で頂け、得した気分です!母もとても喜んでいました!オアフに行かれたら是非行ってみて下さい!お勧めいたします!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/11 |
Reviewed by: スヌコ
This is my third time watching the show, and it’s wonderful every time. I wanted to see it even better, so I splurged on the "Twilight Deluxe" tickets, and I was able to watch from a fantastic spot, third row from the front, aisle seat, just as I hoped. I also got to enjoy the dessert I had been looking forward to, and I’m really moved!!
ショーを観るのは今回で3回目になりますが、何回観てもスバラシイです。
もっとよく観たいという希望もあり、『トワイライト・デラックス』にして奮発しましたが、予想を裏切らない前から3番目の通路側のとてもいい場所で観ることが出来ました。念願のデザートも食べれたし、とても感激です!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Kevin
This was fantastic - recommended by friends, enjoyed by us parents and the teenagers.
The dinner was great, with foods I've never heard of living in the lower 48. The shows are well done, and very unique.
I've never seen anything like it, and if I have the opportunity, I will certainly return.
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/06 |
Reviewed by: Biochembelle
Transportation was convenient and our guide Trina made the trip entertaining. At the luau, they were very organized in dividing the guests into their seating areas. The crafts during free time and the staff assisting were excellent, though an hour wasn't enough time to get to all of the crafts. Dinner was very tasty, especially the kalua pork. As a previous reviewer has mentioned on this site, the drink coupons are valid only for certain drinks, but premium drinks can be purchased for an additional $3-7, depending on the drink and size. Please note it is a cash only bar. The bar was not well staffed, but the tour guides would fetch drinks for the guests, so at least we didn't have to stand in long lines. The bartenders were free with the quantities of alcohol going into the drinks. The dancing show was good, but I have seen better, particularly at the Polynesian Cultural Center. However, the PCC does not serve alcohol or caffeine. Also, this was the only time during our week stay on Oa
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
definitely an excellent experience. everyone was very friendly, the food was good and the entertainment was excellent. follow the advice on bringing a jumper though, most of the women were quite chilly because of the steady breeze.
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Nice time
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/03 |
Reviewed by: subdendu
Nothing is more fun than this show on Hawaii. Loved it completely, excellent arrangements, very good timings for each show so that you will not miss a single one, excellent staffs and lastly superb shows..kudos to them.
If you have time, also take the temple trip and visit the church.
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/23 |
Reviewed by: AKEMI
From the moment we got on the bus, we felt like we were in America! The two of us, a pair of middle-aged women, were entering a different world. Even though we didn't understand the language, we were in high spirits.
We were able to chat with a lawyer family from California, and everyone around us was very friendly. We were completely satisfied with everything! I think it's more enjoyable than being in a place with only Japanese people. I highly recommend it to everyone. With just a little courage and guts, it was really great!
バスに乗った時点から 気分はアメリカ~ン。私達おばさん二人組は 別世界へ突入。言葉はわからなくても ハイテンションモード。
カリフォルニアからいらしてた弁護士一家とも お話できて
周りの皆さんたちも とてもフレンドリー。すべて大満足!!
日本人ばかりのところより 楽しめるとおもいます。皆さんにおすすめです。 少しの勇気と度胸でとても 良かったです。
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The Polynesian Cultural Center was a great experience! We rented a car and went for the day rather than booking a tour. The Samoan presentation was very funny as well as a learning experience as all presentations are! We were able to try some of the things that we learned from the presentations. Our kids loved collecting the stamps, and the prize at the end. It was an enriching experience that I recommend all to try at least once. We did not attend a luau on property, so I cannot relay any recommendations for that.
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Evva Morgan
We had a great time. The village was fun to visit. The staff was great. The performance of the Hula Dancers were terrific. We were seated with people who we did not know, but had lovely conversation and enjoyed ourselves. If you find you're not going to have a good time, then "bring your own good time" That's my philosophy. So our time here was fantastic.
Evva
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/12 |
Reviewed by: タラちゃん
Both my friends who live in Hawaii and those who came from Japan recommended that the Polynesian Cultural Center is worth a visit. Just as the reviews said, I had a wonderful time there. After living in Hawaii for ten years, I learned about the true history of Hawaii for the first time. The staff were friendly, and everyone worked hard to explain things. Hawaii is amazing, Hawaii is healing for the soul, and I felt truly happy to be able to live in this beautiful place. I had the best time, and I highly recommend the Polynesian Cultural Center.
ハワイに住んでいるお友達も、また日本から来た友人も、ポリネシア文化センターは行く価値はあるよと
薦められていました。
そんな評判どうり楽しい時間をすごせました。
ハワイに住み10年、初めて本当のハワイの歴史を知りました。
スタッフの方々もフレンドリーで、皆一生懸命説明してくれます。
ハワイはすばらしい、ハワイは心を癒される、
改めてこのハワイに暮らせて幸せーと感じさせられる
最高の時間をすごせました。
このポリネシア文化センターお勧めですよ。
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/11 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This year, I participated with my family. Since it was a bit far from Waikiki, I was unsure whether to choose a nearby show, but it was definitely the right decision to attend this show. As others have commented, the final Horizon show is breathtaking. A friend strongly recommended it, saying they attend every time they go to Oahu, and I was skeptical, but now I completely understand what my friend meant. Next time I participate, I want to enjoy a tour that goes during the day.
今年ファミリーで参加しました。ワイキキから少し遠いので近場のショーにするか否か迷ったのですが、このショーに参加して大正解でした。
他の方のコメントにあるように最後のホライズンショーは圧巻です。
友人がオアフに行くたびに毎回参加するということで強く勧められ半信半疑でしたが、今では友人の言うことがよくわかります。
今度参加するときは、昼間から行くツアーで楽しみたいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/05 |
Reviewed by: nemonemo
ALOHA!
I see. Just like the reviews from experienced travelers said, my wife and I were the only Japanese tourists.
No matter if I looked to the right or the left, it felt like I was in the West!
The guide on the BUS was chatting away. It was so fast that I couldn't keep up with the interpretation.
Moreover, since we went on the same day we arrived, my brain wasn't in English mode and I was sleepy...
I feel like both my wife and I were mostly asleep while moving on the BUS. I think I occasionally woke up and said "TOW" or something.
The BUS number was 2.
Before the stage started, there were various performances happening here and there, but with my sleepy head, I couldn't really understand what was going on.
However, these activities were fine even without understanding the language.
They were peeling coconuts with stakes stuck in the ground, climbing coconut trees, and doing hula lessons.
The stage show during dinner was wonderful.
At one point, it got dark, and I thought, "Oh, is it already over? They can't just turn off the lights, can they?" But that was just the beginning.
There was a fire dance and amazing lighting effects, and I had a great time.
The roots of HAWAIIAN culture can be understood through the dance and costumes, tracing back from Southeast Asia to Micronesia, Polynesia, and then to the Hawaiian Islands.
It was a great learning experience.
MAHALO! Soon to be 60, nemonemo.
ALOHA!
ナルホド。経験者の口コミ通り、日本人観光客はワタクシメと家内の二人だけでした。
右を向いても左を見ても、欧米かっ!って感じでした。
BUSの中で、しゃべりまくるガイドのオネーサン。
早すぎて、通訳が間に合いませんでした。
しかも、到着したその日に行ったので、頭が英語の脳になってないのと、眠いのと・・・。
ワタクシメも家内も、BUSで移動中は殆んど、寝てたような気がします。
時々目覚めてTOWとか言ってた様な気がします。
BUSの車番が2号車なんですが。
ステージが始まる前にアチコチで、いろんなパフォーマンスをやる訳ですが、寝ぼけの頭ではなんだか判らなくって。
でも、これらは、言葉が通じなくても平気ですねぇ。
椰子の実を、地面にさした杭で剥いたり、椰子の木の早登り
をやったり、hulaのレッスンをやってたり。
食事中のステージのショーも素敵でした。
途中で、暗くなったんで、アレ、もう終りかヨ。照明を消すことはネェじゃねぇかよ。って思ってたら、ソレからが本番
ファイアーダンスが有ったり、素晴しい照明効果で、充分たのしんだんです。
HAWAIIANのルーツは、東南アジアからミクロネシアポリネシアそしてハワイ諸島ってのが、ダンスと衣装でわかります。
いいお勉強になりましたよ。
MAHALO! 間も無く還暦のnemonemo
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I have been to Luau's before (on Maui and on Oahu) and was disappointed with this one. It was so "commercial" and lacking in the real feel of island music and culture. I suppose it was way bigger than any other I had been to so the sheer numbers make it a logistical problem.
I like to see something more genuine than that.
I had been to the Polynesian Cultural Centre and consider that they covered what I was looking for in a much more genuine mannner. That sort of concert material combined with a "real" cooking of food in the earth would have been better. There was not even any steam as the food was taken out of the "earth oven" - an anticlimax.
Our bus tour driver was dreadful but the staff at the actual site were brilliant. Overall though a disappointment.
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/01 |
Reviewed by: Don
Was not a full half day tour. Not enough time to see most attractions. Dinner and show only. Upgrade to prime rib/seafood buffet does not include luau setting. Shell lei was not as good as a flowered lei and no rememberance picture taken. Food and show were excellant.
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
皆さん、アロハ。これはハワイでの馴染みの挨拶ですよね。しかし、私は「アロハ」という言葉には3つの意味があることを知りませんでした。ハワイ、フィジー、サモア、トンガ、タヒチの人々を総称してポリネシア人と呼ぶことは知っていましたが、「アオテアロア」という言葉が存在することを初めて知りました。これを知ることができたのは、今回訪問したポリネシア・カルチャー・センターでした。
今回初めてのオアフ島旅行。右も左も分からず不安でいっぱいでしたが、旅慣れた友達が一緒に行ってくれたので、その不安も少し和らぎました。しかし、その友達が「折角のオアフ島旅行だから、ぜひポリネシア・カルチャー・センターへ行った方が良いよ。」と言って予約を入れてくれたので、一人で行くことになりました。送迎が付いているから大丈夫と言われましたが、それでも不安でいっぱいでした。しかし、そんな心配はどこ吹く風で、全然大丈夫でした。言葉が一番の不安でしたが、送迎バスのガイドさんは少し頼りない感じでしたが、日本語でいろいろ説明してくれました。センターに着いても、日本語ができるガイドさんがいて、言葉の不安は全く必要なく、いつの間にかそんなことを気にすることなく、いろいろなアトラクションやショーを楽しむことができました。
ポリネシア・カルチャー・センターでは、サモア、アオテアロア、フィジー、ハワイ、タヒチ、トンガの民族ごとに村を形成していて、ある村では火起こしの実演を面白おかしくしていたり、ある村ではその島にあるゲームや踊りを教えてくれたり、ある村ではイレズミや槍投げなど、いろいろな体験ができるようになっています。その過程でガイドさんが各民族の挨拶の言葉を、覚えやすいように面白おかしく教えてくれました。例えば、ある民族の挨拶言葉に「キアオラ」というのがありますが、これをガイドさんが野球選手のバッターボックスに立つ真似をして、「今は引退してしまいましたが、オリックスブルーウェーブの清原選手で覚えてください。」と言って、全部で6個教えてくれました。他を知りたければぜひポリネシア・カルチャー・センターへ。その他にも、ハワイ神殿ツアー、カヌーツアー、巨大スクリーンで楽しむ映画などもありますよ。そして、最後にイブニングショー「ホライズ...
皆さ~ん、アロ~ハ~。ハワイでの御馴染みの挨拶ですよね。でも、私は、この「アロハ」という言葉の意味に3つの意味がある事を知りませんでした。ハワイ、フィジー、サモア、トンガ、タヒチの人達を総称してポリネシア人というのを知っていましたが、他にも、「アオテアロア」というのが存在するという事を始めて知りました。こんな事を知る事が出来たのが今回訪問した「ポルネシア・カルチャー・センター」でした。
今回初めてのオアフ島旅行。右も左も分からず不安一杯でしたが、旅慣れをした友達が一緒に行ってくれたので、そんな不安も幾分か和らいでいました。しかし、その友達が「折角のオアフ島旅行だから、是非ともポリネシア・カルチャー・センターへ言った方が良いよ。」という事で予約を入れてくれていて、一人で行く事になりました。送迎が付いているから大丈夫という事でしたが、それでも不安で不安で、大丈夫かな、なんて思っていましたが、そんな心配も何処吹く風か、全然大丈夫でした。とにかく一番の不安が言葉だったのですが、送迎バスのガイドさん、少し頼りない感じでしたが、日本語で色々説明してくれました。センターへ着いても、日本語が出来るガイドさんが着いてくれて、言葉の不安は全く必要なく、何時の間にかそんな事を気にする事無く、色々なアトラクションやショーを楽しむ事が出来ました。
ポルネシア・カルチャー・センターでは、サモア・アオテアロア・フィジー・ハワイ・タヒチ・トンガの民族ごとに村を形成していて、ある村では火起こしの実演を面白可笑しくしていたり、ある村ではその島にあるゲームや踊りを教えてくれたり、ある村ではイレズミや槍投げ等、色々な体験が出来るようになっています。その過程でガイドさんが各民族の挨拶の言葉を、覚えやすいように面白可笑しく教えてくれたりしました。そうですね、例えばある民族の挨拶言葉に「キアオラ」というのがあるのですが、これをガイドさんが、野球選手のバッターボックスにたつ真似をして、今は引退してしまいましたが、オリックスブルーウェーブズの「清原(キヨハラ)選手で覚えて下さい。」なんていう感じで全部で6個教えてくれました。他を知りたければ是非とも、ポリネシア・カルチャーセンターへ。他にも、ハワイ神殿ツアー、カヌーツアー、巨大スクリーンで楽しむ映画とかもありますよ。そして、最後にイブニングショー「ホライズ
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Hawaii is always fun to visit. This time, I'm traveling with my daughter, who is visiting Hawaii for the first time. I thought about where to take her, and the first place that came to mind was definitely the Polynesian Cultural Center.
I have visited Hawaii several times, but I find myself drawn to the Polynesian Cultural Center almost every time. It's a great spot to learn about Hawaiian culture and customs, and the entertainment quality is very high, making it a satisfying experience. I quickly booked our tickets through Alan1.net along with other activities via the internet. A confirmation email was sent shortly after, and all I had to do was print the voucher in that email and hand it to the person picking us up on the day of the visit. At first, I wondered if such a simple method would be okay, but now that the trip is over, I had no issues at all.
For participating in the Polynesian Cultural Center, there are courses starting in the afternoon, including the Super Ambassador, Deluxe, and Standard courses. We chose the Deluxe course (there are also options that include a tour around the island or courses starting in the evening). The Deluxe course features a small group of about 15 people for the center's tour, includes seafood for dinner, and provides front-row seats for the main event show. I had participated in the Standard course in the past, but I highly recommend the Deluxe course.
On the day of our visit, it unfortunately rained, but thanks to our cheerful guide from Shikoku who picked us up at the hotel around noon, the bus ride from Waikiki was over in no time. Upon arriving at the center, our guide changed to an American from Colorado, who spoke Japanese without any issues. By the way, the guides and staff at the center are students from Brigham Young University Hawaii, which is part of the same organization as the religious group (Mormon Church) that operates the center.
With the guidance of the Colorado guide, we visited villages representing various cultures that have come to Hawaii over the ages (Hawaii, Samoa, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Fiji, Tahiti, Marquesas, Tonga, etc.), watched shows, learned hula dancing, made traditional crafts, and even took a canoe tour to each village. Unfortunately, due to the rain, the canoe pageant was moved indoors to a theater, but it was still an impressive pageant.
なんど訪れても楽しいハワイ。今回は娘と二人旅です。娘は初ハワイなので、どこに連れて行こうか考えましたが、真っ先に浮かんだのが、やはりポリネシア文化センターでした。
私は何度か、ハワイは経験済みですが、ほとんど行く度にこのポリネシア文化センターに足が向いてしまいます。ハワイの文化や習慣を知ることができる上に、エンタテーメントとしての完成度も高く、満足できるスポットだからです。早速インターネットを通じ、他のアクティビティと共にAlan1.netさんで申し込みました。予約の確認は、程なくメールを通じて送られてきました。このメールの中にあるバウチャーをプリントし、当日、迎えの人に渡すだけです。始めはこんな簡単な方法で大丈夫かなと思っていましたが、旅を終えた今、問題はありませんでした。
ポリネシア文化センターへの参加方法は、昼からのコースでは、スーパーアンバサダー、デラックス、そしてスタンダードコースがありましたが、私たちはデラックスコースを選びました(他に、島内一周が付いてるのや夕方からのコースなどもあります)。このデラックスコースは、センター内の案内が、15名程度の小人数で、夕食に海鮮類が付き、そしてメインイベントのショウを見る席が前方になります。スタンダードコースで過去参加したことがありましたが、このデラックスコースはお勧めです。
さて当日は生憎の雨でしたが、お昼にホテル迎えにきてくれた、四国出身の陽気なガイドさんの案内もあってワイキキから約1時のバス道中はあっと言う間でした。
センターに着くと、ガイドさんが変わり、コロラド出身のアメリカ人でしたが、日本語は問題ありませんでした。因みに、このガイドさん達や、センター内で働いている人は、隣のブリガムヤング大学ハワイ校の学生さん達で、大学はこのセンターを運営している宗教団体(モルモン教)と同じ組織だそうです。そのコロラド人ガイドさんの案内で、遠い昔からこのハワイにやってきたいろんな民族(ハワイ、サモア、アオテアロア(ニュージーランド)、フィージー、タヒチ、マーケサス、トンガ等)の村を訪れ、ショーを見たり、フラダンスを習ったり、伝統的な工芸品を作ったり、又カヌーに乗って各村へのツアーもしました。残念だったのはこの日は雨で、カヌーページェントが室内のシアターに変わりましたが、それでも迫力あるページェントでした。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Very nice, but would have been nice to have our meal and THEN enjoy entertainment (singing, dancing) as it took too long and didn't allow anytime to visit the villages for anyone who may have finished their meal and want to see the center more than the canoe ride. Horizons was awesome!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Yoshimi
This was my first visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center on my fifth trip to Hawaii, and I really enjoyed it. I've seen various hula shows before, but both the daytime show on the water and the nighttime show in the grand hall were impressive and enjoyable.
There were many dancers, and each one had incredible energy. The show is structured around the different ethnic groups from the islands of Polynesia, so even though they all appear to be Polynesian, you can see the distinct characteristics of each tribe, whether they are more cautious, spirited, or laid-back. This added depth to the experience, as you could feel the intensity through their expressions and movements. I highly recommend sitting in the front row where you can see their expressions clearly!
The park is divided into different villages, and it feels like you are visiting each village either by walking or canoeing. Each village has its own shows and activity areas, making it a fun place for families and friends. Our guide was a student from a nearby university, and their attentiveness, speaking skills, and knowledge were impressive for a student.
I had a fulfilling half-day experience, not just in Hawaii but also interacting with various Polynesian tribes from different islands!
5回目のハワイではじめてのポリネシア文化センターでしたが楽しめました。今までいろんなフラショーを見ましたが、水上でみるお昼のショーも、大ホールで見る夜のショーもどちらも迫力あって楽しめました。
踊り子さんの人数も多いのですが、一人一人のパワーがスゴイです。ポリネシアの島々に住んでいるそれぞれの民族を分けてショーが構成されているので、一見同じポリネシア人に見えても、警戒心の強いの種族だったり、血の気の多い種族、おっとりの種族だったりと自分なりのイメージをもちつつ見ることができてより見ごたえがありました。それぞれ表情や体全体の動きからそういうところまで感じられる迫力ある空間です。是非!ショーは表情の見える前席で!!!
園内はそれぞれの村に別れ構成されていて、歩いたりカヌーでそれぞれの村を訪れるような感じです。また、それぞれの村ごとにショーや体験コーナーがあり家族や友達と楽しめる場所ですね。ガイドさんは隣の大学の学生の方がしてくれましたが、学生とは思えない気配りとしゃべり、知識でした。すばらしい。
ハワイだけでなくいろんな島を巡っていろんな種族のポリネシアの方に触れ合った様な充実の半日が過ごせました!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/11/24 |
Reviewed by: Lisa B.
This was great and well worth the money. I would have liked to stay longer in a couple of areas and there were some activities that we didn't get to do because of time. I would suggest taking snacks or packing a picnic as you really didn't have time to buy a lunch. At a couple of the attractions you were offered ice cream to buy, but not anything more substantial. Both the dinner entertainment and the Polynesian show after dinner were awesome. Going back a 2nd time, I would go on my own and wander.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2008/11/17 |
Reviewed by: Brooke, from Kansas
What an awesome luau! It was our first time to Oahu, and our first time to a luau, and we highly recommend going to Paradise Cove!
The hostess on board our bus (#6) was funny and engaged the crowd. The events leading up to the meal, and show were quite entertaining, and the drinks from the bar were YUMMY!!
I made a bracelet from fresh flowers and TI leaves, and I even got a tattoo.
The show was AMAZING, and the food was quite good, too! We only chose the basic package, with 2 drinks, shell leis, and buffet seating, and were really happy with everything! Buy the photo they take when you arrive...great souvenir!
Can't wait to come back when my kids are a little older - we will definitely bring the family to
Paradise Cove next time!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/11/17 |
Reviewed by: こざる
There are attractions and experiences, so you won't get bored. The night show was impressive and very enjoyable.
アトラクションや体験もできて飽きません。夜のショーは迫力があってとても楽しめました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/11/15 |
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