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All Reviews for Best Luau & Shows for Kids in Oahu
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Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Educational and entertaining
Reviewed by: Barry
Great place to visit. Highly recommend going but honestly will next time rent a car or take an Uber and just pay at the park or on line for tickets. We went with buffet and stayed for the show. Things could get hairy at the end because the bus you arrive in may not be the same you head back on. There are multiple buses waiting and you have to ask each driver if they are going to your stop. We were very lucky to hit the right bus on the first try. Need a better system. Great place to visit with kids. Folks there are super friendly.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/21 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Chiefs Luau, great family event!
Reviewed by: Birsa
This luau was nothing short of awesome! The chief is awesome and so hilarious. Food was pretty delightful too! Would certainly recommend to a friend who is heading to Oahu!!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/13 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Fun and beautiful!
Reviewed by: AJ Black
The Polynesian Cultural Center is a beautiful, fun, living museum. Pacific Island Native people use songs and traditional dances to tell the stories of their culture. They have reverence for the Islands and also have fun showing the beauty and fun of their heritage. We visitors are referred to as “Family”. We are made to feel very welcome and are invited to participate in crafts, dance and games with the Island people. The Buffett and the show are wonderful. Thank you!!!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/05 |
Toa Luau Authentic Polynesian Dinner Show & Admission to Waimea Valley [5:00 PM]
Tao Luau
Reviewed by: Lee
Tao Luau is the best outstanding food. Staff are friendly and welcoming
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/04 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Definitely recommend for the best experience luau
Reviewed by: Matt soto
That was an amazing luau! Definitely will have to do it again! The food was delicious and the performances were awesome!
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/03 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Great Luau Experience
Reviewed by: JannaD
This was a great experience! We had Cousin T as our guide on sexy bus #2. Fun time on the bus both ways.
The luau was great. The activities were Hulu lesson, bowling and spear throwing. Those were a bit boring honestly.
The food was very good and plentiful. Due to COVID restrictions there was not a buffet. The food was handed out pre plated in the buffet line. The food was very tasty. I don’t agree with other reviews that said it was like cafeteria food.
It was a little rainy off and on and they handed out rain ponchos which was nice. The show was good, especially the fire dancer.
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/25 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
AMAZING
Reviewed by: Megan Rish
We had a wonderful time! The cousins made sure everyone felt like family. We will definitely be coming back! Everything was so amazing and the food was very yummy!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/11 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
This excursion is TOO LONG!
Reviewed by: KMcKay
While we enjoyed the Polynesian Cultural Center overall, this day was entirely too long for our taste. There really wasn't much to do at the center to fill up our time, so we just sitting around waiting for the Luau dinner. And, the gift shop is on the other side of the entrance, so we couldn't even shop to kill time, which we would have loved to do.
The Luau was delicious, especially the welcome drink in the pineapple. And, the show was fantastic, but we were tired of being there all day.
So, if you want to waste a full day in paradise with not much to do, then this is the excursion for you.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/20 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Luau
Reviewed by: Rocio
Beautiful show; the logistics perfectly panned. Food was also great.
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/01 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Polynesian Cultural Center
Reviewed by: gw/cw
HAD A GREAT TIME. IT WAS NICE TO LOOK AT THE DIFFERENT CULTURES AT OUR OWN PACE. SPENT THE WHOLE DAY THERE. THE LUAU AND BUFFET WAS STUNNING. THANK YOU FOR A GREAT TIME. THE SHOW WAS ALSO AWESOME.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/18 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Chief is the coolest!
Reviewed by: Natalie P.
Doing things during COVID-19 can be a real pain in the butt, but the organizers for Chief’s Luau made it very easy. This show is awesome! The Chief is so funny & warm, & you can tell he’s a good guy. The food was delicious, but I wish that some things were a little warmer, like the noodles & the sweet potato bread. I recommend going through the customization line, since you can just tell them you don’t want the fish or the chicken or whatever. The show was fun & entertaining & I think it’s worth every dollar I paid! I would totally see it again.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/20 |
Toa Luau Authentic Polynesian Dinner Show & Admission to Waimea Valley [5:00 PM]
So welcoming
Reviewed by: Mr & Mrs Niles
Amazing hospitality!!! What a wonderful family that just wants to serve. Loved every minute of the dancing and music. Food was delicious and authentic. Thank you for having us.
Aloha and mahalo Mr. and Mrs. Niles for giving us a great review! We are happy to hear that you had a great experience with us and enjoyed every bit of the luau. Good to know you enjoyed the food we prepared for you, hope we'd see you guys soon and enjoy the dancing, music, and performances again!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/08 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Great family time!
Reviewed by: Cathy
We did this as a family outing and had a great time. There was entertainment, along with a few activities to participate in.
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/04 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Great experience
Reviewed by: Nikki J
It was out first time at a Luau & we had a wonderful time. It was such a great experience, the food was amazing & everyone was so friendly. We weren’t sure about it being at a water park but once you’re seated, you would never know it was a theme park. Definitely recommend!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/01 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Outstanding best part of the trip
Reviewed by: Alexis
The food was delicious and I loved all the performances and how friendly everyone was kept me interested the whole time the drinks were really good too can’t wait to come back!!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/02 |
Toa Luau Authentic Polynesian Dinner Show & Admission to Waimea Valley [5:00 PM]
Highlight of our trip!
Reviewed by: Joni
What a great intimate Polynesian experience! The luau was the highlight of our trip. Our host, Bill, was awesome, as well as Chris, who shared how they cook and serve their traditional meals. Beautiful and exciting dancing. The food was delicious. We really felt the Ohana spirit! Highly recommend!
Aloha Joni and mahalo for giving us a great review. We are happy to know that our luau was the highlight of your trip. Bill, Chris, and everyone at Toa Luau would love to see you guys again soon and enjoy the food and performances the second time around. God Bless!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/25 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
highly recommended
Reviewed by: Yuma Chica
We took the shuttle from Waikiki to Paradise cove which ended up being a tour bus. Hala was awesome as she entertained us on the shuttle; she's very personable and has a great sense of humor. Everything was well organized and the property was beautiful. You are greeted with a lovely complementary mai tai but also included was a loaded gift card that you could use in the gift shop or at the bar. There were two activities before we sat down for dinner. The food was very good - and the entertainment was outstanding!
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/20 |
Hilton Waikiki Beach Front Luau & Fireworks Show - Friday Night Exclusive!
It's more for the experience
Reviewed by: Alissa
We got the premium tickets and actually got sat front and center which was great for our kids (4, 6 & 8). That also meant though that one side of the table was blinded by the sun for the first part of the show until the sun dipped below the trees (small price to pay for front and center). We didn't realize that with the premium tickets even the kids got extra drink tickets that could be used for juice or alcohol. My kids were never going to drink that many juices so we used them to get a few extra Mai Tai for us...but word of advice if you wait for the server to get the drinks you will never be able to get through your tickets because they are split between so many tables so grab them from the bar yourself. The show was great my kids especially liked the fire dancers. The food was just ok but we expected that as it's hard to serve that many individual plates at once. The only thing my kids would eat was the shredded pork and fruit so if you have kids who are picky eaters make sure they eat a little something before hand.
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| Packages: | VIP Diamond Package: Premier Seating, Two Drinks & Lei Greeting |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/22 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Chief's Luau was Fantastic!
Reviewed by: Sunshine A.
My family really enjoyed Chief's Luau. The staff was very attentive and helpful and the show was awesome! We really enjoyed our experience and would go back again when we visit Honolulu in the future.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/09 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Chief Luau’s Polynesian Show
Reviewed by: CLA
The show was very entertaining. We loved it especially our kids. The food was excellent as well. We can’t wait to be back.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/16 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Dont sleep on this!
Reviewed by: Janice
I was skeptical at first booking from an online site but I'm glad I did! Although we went for the cheaper route our seats were great! Check in was a breeze. No issues getting in. I heard a lot of positive reviews from this luau, unfortunately bc of covid some of the activities I was looking forward to were not available. Still a good show! Would book with them again
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Luau
Reviewed by: Vanessa Z
The chief stole the show, wish he had more show time.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/28 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Great
Reviewed by: SAI
Great show, it was entertaining. Drinks are easy to access. The food could have been better though.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/02 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Fun for the whole family!
Reviewed by: Rema Mio
Our family had an amazing time! Chief and all of the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious, drinks were great and the entertainment was unforgettable. Thank you for having us :)
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/19 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Completed our trip perfectly
Reviewed by: Sylvia R
We purchased our luau through Hawaii activities. Website was super easy to navigate! Since is was a 3rd party reservation I did confirm with the venue just to be safe! The luau was amazing! Food was delicious! Transportation was easy to locate and on time. Our host was great! Highly recommend!!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/15 |
Toa Luau Authentic Polynesian Dinner Show & Admission to Waimea Valley [5:00 PM]
Toa Luau
Reviewed by: Jeannette
The Luau was amazing. The surroundings were beautiful. Highly recommend.
Aloha and Mahalo Jeannette for giving us a great review and rating. We are glad you had a great time with us at the luau and enjoyed Waimea Valley. Hope to see you guys again soon!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] VIP Package: Front Row Seating + Three Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/23 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
FIRE, food & show!
Reviewed by: Mariam
Overall, great show! The food was delicious and hearty portions. The show was so good - lots of Polynesian dancing and fire-knife dancing. Chief Sielu was a great host and HILARIOUS!!
Would recommend trying to get the Royal (VIP) seating for better seating for the show! I booked Paradise (General) because the Royal was already sold out for the date that I was available.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/27 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Polynesian Culture Center (PCC) all day with buffet and show
Reviewed by: bakerrjmd
The PCC was great. The shows from the villages were funny and informative. Each had their own story to tell. The buffet was really good. It’s worth the money and the time. To be able to see things before the buffet I would suggest showing up around 1200 to look at the shops and then go right into the culture center g go if the activities and shows.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/03 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Awesome Luau!!
Reviewed by: Leandra Mora
This was our first Luau. My family and I had such an amazing time! Awesome to learn about the history and culture. The show was amazing, it was such a great time. Highly recommend!! It was great! Felt the love! Food was delicious! Thank you for an amazing time!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/01 |
Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show
Amazing culture experiences
Reviewed by: Family Vaca Planner
This is one of the best place for our teenage children to learn some hands on history of US while vacationing. Dinner Buffet is fresh and delicious. We really enjoy fresh fruits and Poke.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/18 |
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Aloha Lee and mahalo for giving us a great review! Glad to know you enjoyed the food we prepared for you and also enjoyed our company. We certainly hope to see you again soon!