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Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

What a Night!!

Reviewed by: Kara

Laughed out Loud!!! What a fun evening filled with lots of Hawaii memories :)

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Packages: Aloha Experience Package w/ Pick-up: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/10/01
Activity Date: 2023/08/18

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Kids loved!

Reviewed by: Kara

Host is hilarious which I feel like makes this place stand out! My kids were laughin the night away.

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Packages: Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/09/18
Activity Date: 2023/08/06

Mauka Warriors Luau & Dinner - Authentic Polynesian Show with Thrilling Fire Knife Spectacular

10/10

Reviewed by: Brett

Excellent evening and event

Food was great, entertainment was excellent and the entire night felt authentic and not just an overpriced tourist trap

Highly recommended

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Packages: Royal Package: Front Seating, 3 Drinks, Flower Lei Greeting & Souvenir
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/09/16
Activity Date: 2023/08/22

伝統ルアウ&ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞<現地集合可/コオリナ・リゾート内>

Completely satisfied with everything! 全てに大満足!

Reviewed by: ヒロシーン&よっしぃ

I was completely satisfied with the scenery, food, and shows. Although I could hardly communicate in Japanese, everyone tried their best to talk to me, and it worked out somehow. The round-trip shuttle bus was surprisingly lively! I will definitely be coming back.

景色、食事、ショー、全てに大満足でした。
日本語は全くと言ってよいほど通じませんでしたが、どの場面でも一生懸命話してくれて何とかなりました。
往復の送迎バスでもビックリするほどの盛り上がりw
リピート確定です。

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Packages: デラックスプラン(前方または後方ボックス席/テーブルサービスの食事)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/09
Activity Date: 2023/09/03

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Outstanding Performance

Reviewed by: Dave & Sondra

Everything about this place is awesome! Comfortable ride to the Cove. Lots of interesting activities and places to get pictures. The food was very good and the show was awesome!

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Packages: Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/09
Activity Date: 2023/09/07

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Authentic, Entertaining, Respectful Experience

Reviewed by: YC Lin

A very professional high-quality show filled with authentic elements of traditional cultures, like how they instantly made baskets out of coconut leaves. Particularly, the host was good, that he was able to play with fire while being a genuine comedian, making fun of lovers and kids in such a delightful way. True respect to the host, our chief that night!

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Packages: Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/02
Activity Date: 2023/08/30

ポリネシア カルチャー センター ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー!ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン<送迎付きプランあり>

The dance is worth seeing, but the food is not to be expected. ダンスは一見の価値あり、食事は期待できません。

Reviewed by: タータクカイ

The buffet has a wide variety of dishes, but the meat is tough and the seafood seasoning doesn't suit Japanese tastes, so overall, it was disappointing. Honestly, it might have been better to skip the buffet and use nearby restaurants or food trucks. The presentation of the food was interesting, but the taste quality received low ratings even from middle and high school kids.

As for the show, I can recommend it for adults, but since it's conducted in Hawaiian and English, you would need a certain level of English listening skills and some prior knowledge of the story to fully understand and appreciate it. There was a mix-up, or perhaps there were empty seats, as I ended up in a gold seat instead of the bronze seat I was supposed to have, which was a nice surprise. It seems that the main audience consists of tourists from the mainland U.S., and it's not a tourist spot that particularly caters to Japanese visitors. Additionally, due to the timing and travel fatigue, the kids seemed to doze off and didn't appear to enjoy it much.

The air conditioning on the shuttle bus was extremely cold, even for someone like me who tends to get hot easily. It's essential to bring a jacket if you're taking the bus.

Regarding tipping the shuttle bus driver, I didn't give one this time. The driver on the way there was very engaging and kept the conversation in English enjoyable, so some travelers from the mainland did tip him. Since there were several Japanese tourists as well, I think it would be nice to tip if there were a bit more service geared towards Japanese visitors.

ビッフェの品数も多いのですが、肉類は硬く海鮮系の味付けも日本人には合わず全体的に期待できません。正直、勿体無いけどビッフェは捨てて、近隣のレストランやフードトラックを利用した方が良かったぐらいです。食事の見た目は珍しい物も多く良いのですが、味のクォリティは中高生の子供達からも評価は低かったです。
また、ショーは大人へはお勧めできますが、ハワイ語?と英語での進行ですので、ある程度の英語ヒアリング能力やストーリー内容の予習がないと理解と評価は格段に下がってしまうと思われます。手違いか、空席があったのかブロンズシートの筈が何故かゴールドシートの端になっていたのは有り難かったです。どちらかと言えばアメリカ本土からの観光客がメインで、日本人観光客を優遇してくれるような観光地ではありません。また時間帯の影響と旅の疲れで子供達はウトウトして余り楽しんだ様子はありませんでした。
送迎バスのエアコンがガンガンで、超暑がりの私でも凍える程でした。バスに乗られる方の上着持参は必須です。
個人的に気になった、送迎バスの運転手へのチップですが今回は渡していません。行きのバスの運転手は道中英語での会話で終始楽しませてくれる方なので、本土からの旅行者の中にはチップを渡していた方もいました。日本人観光客も複数組居ましたので、少々日本人向けのサービスでもあれば渡してあげれば良いと思います。

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Packages: ビュッフェディナー & イブニングショー(ブロンズ席)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/31
Activity Date: 2023/08/24

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Paradise Cove Luau

Reviewed by: Kenneth Pyle

Entertainment and dinner was both fantastic and above what we expected. Fantastic event to learn traditions and experience them yourself. This is a must for first time and returning travelers. You will not find more gracious people anywhere. I would give this 6 stars out of 5

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Packages: Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/08/26
Activity Date: 2023/08/02

伝統ルアウ&ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞<現地集合可/コオリナ・リゾート内>

Full of impact. 迫力満点

Reviewed by: kky

The dance was fun, but I couldn't understand much of the content since I don't speak Polynesian. I would have liked a general explanation of the content. The activities were enjoyable.

ダンスは楽しかったけど、ポリネシアン語がわからないので、内容の理解があまりできなかった。大体の内容の説明が欲しかった。
アクティビティは楽しかった。

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Packages: デラックスプラン(前方または後方ボックス席/テーブルサービスの食事)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/08/26
Activity Date: 2023/08/22

Mauka Warriors Luau & Dinner - Authentic Polynesian Show with Thrilling Fire Knife Spectacular

Fantastic experience and great show.

Reviewed by: Florence

Fantastic show and we really enjoyed it even my kids. However pick up time should have been earlier as stated. Due to traffic we were just in time for the show and disappointed we couldn’t tried the activities provided. However it was a great experience and show. My kids enjoyed the show. Variety of foods from buffet was good however when you are the last table, whatever are left that’s it. Disappointed as the stir fry noodles was finished and when asked if there are more noodles, no answer was provided. Do hope next time you can cater for all the guest. Please advise all guest to put mosquito repellent as we were bitten by mosquitoes on our legs. Great and beautiful pictures taken by the staff and it’s digital, sent link to your phone and pictures can be downloaded for free. Thank you. Memories will treasure. Great performances and talented staff. Love the musics and dances. Highly recommended. Mahalo.

  • On the stage dancing the Hola

  • At the venue

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Packages: Classic Package: Rear Seating, 1 Drink & Shell Lei
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/08/24
Activity Date: 2023/08/22

All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Dinner & Evening Show Ticket - Polynesian Cultural Center

Polynesian show

Reviewed by: Lnakandis

The food was amazing, the show was a class act, staff and service was excellent, very welcoming and respectful, it was though very far from Waikiki but overall a perfect ending to our vacation.

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Packages: Dinner Buffet & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Polynesian Evening Show Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/23
Activity Date: 2023/07/29

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Amazing food & show

Reviewed by: Roxanne

Beautiful location, food tasted great especially the chocolate cake, the performance was amazing and the MC was hilarious! A must do activity while on vacation!

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Packages: Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/08/18
Activity Date: 2023/08/16

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Gorgeous evening!

Reviewed by: Kara

Family had a great evening and we also enjoyed the dinner services!

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Packages: Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/08/14
Activity Date: 2023/06/28

Aloha Kai Luau at Sea Life Park - Oahu Dinner Buffet, Cultural Activities & Polynesian Fire Dance

Awesome Service!!

Reviewed by: Lisette

The Luau was outstanding! Staff was super friendly, attentive & accommodating w/us being that we had one person in a wheelchair & another with a cane. Food was delicious w/plenty to go around for everyone.Dancers were outstanding & a very awesome show!

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/11
Activity Date: 2023/08/09

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Great time!

Reviewed by: Momo

We definitely enjoyed it only negative was long lines and the events went by so fast while we waited in line missed some things like the styling presentation and the flower shower while we waited to take our pics.

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Packages: Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/05
Activity Date: 2023/08/03

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Such a good time! 10/10 would recommend

Reviewed by: Jess

I am so glad I booked this luau for my family and me. We all had such a good
time. The show was very entertaining to watch. We got to learn a lot about Polynesian culture. They also involve the audience as well. As for the food, it was great as well. There was a wide selection of food and dessert. If you want to have a good time and eat great food, I would recommend this. You also have the option of adding transportation which was great for us.

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Packages: Aloha Experience Package w/ Pick-up: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/03
Activity Date: 2023/06/23

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Very nice performance

Reviewed by: Jenna

Overall very nice experience.
Food was better than anticipated and show was funny and very informative.
It is well organized as well.
A bit far and remote however was worth it and would highly recommend.

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Packages: Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/02
Activity Date: 2023/07/31

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Great show to go to!

Reviewed by: Shubins

This was best luau show we have been to. The Chief was so funny and made the show. We loved the girls dancing and the guys with the fire were outstanding. The food was ok

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Packages: Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/07/31
Activity Date: 2023/07/29

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

wonderful event

Reviewed by: Kara

lovely grounds, sunset was beautiful and the show was full of laughs!!

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Packages: Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/07/31
Activity Date: 2023/06/17

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Chief’s luau

Reviewed by: Gracie Cantu

Enjoyed the show more than anything. The food was okay. Noodles and bread were cold. Also the drink menu was limited. Enjoyed the bus ride there and even more on the way back as our bus driver dropo us of right in front of our hotel. The venue was also shared by a water park which in my opinion was a lot little tacky

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Packages: Aloha Experience Package w/ Pick-up: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/07/26
Activity Date: 2023/07/24

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Family fun.

Reviewed by: David

We had a wonderful time. Great family entertainment. The food was good too. It was top notch entertainment with the local feel. Hawaii should be proud of the information given for the Polynesian culture. It was very enlightening and entertaining. I'd recommend this luau to anyone who is visiting the island. Please be kind to the staff, they are stars too. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

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Packages: Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/07/24
Activity Date: 2023/07/22

伝統ルアウ&ハワイアンショー「チーフズルアウ」豪華ビュッフェディナーと元世界チャンピオンのファイヤーダンスが圧巻のショー<ウェット・アンド・ワイルド・ハワイ内>

I do not recommend it if you do not understand English. 英語が理解できない場合はおすすめしません

Reviewed by: NNN

There is almost no support in Japanese. We participated as a family with children, but since we couldn't understand English, the kids got bored. I wouldn't recommend it if you can't speak English. Unless you really want to see the dance here, I wouldn't recommend it.

We were staying at Hilton Hawaiian Village, and there was a show available for about the same price, so I regretted not going there as it would have saved us travel time.

日本語対応はほぼありません。
家族旅行で子連れで参加しましたが、英語が理解できないので、子供もあきてしまいました。英語ができない場合はおすすめしません。  
英語で鑑賞したい、どうしてもここのダンスをみたいという希望でなければ、おすすめしません。

ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジに泊まっており、同じくらいの値段でショーがあったので、そちらでみたら移動時間も省けたのでと後悔しました。

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Packages: 【送迎付き】アロハプラン(ステージ後方左側テラス席)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/07/23
Activity Date: 2023/07/21

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Girls trip

Reviewed by: Teresa

Food was good, entertainment great, staff very helpful.

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Packages: Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/07/16
Activity Date: 2023/06/22

ポリネシア カルチャー センター ハワイ最大の伝統ルアウショー!ショーのみまたはビュッフェ・ディナー付きから選べるプラン<送迎付きプランあり>

Admission to the park is required separately! & No local guidance provided! (Abandoned at the parking lot) パークへの入場が別途必要!&現地案内なし!(駐車所へ放置)

Reviewed by: 親方様

First, I was dropped off at the parking lot by the shuttle car, and for the return, I was just told to take that bus back. I had to handle the tickets for the show and meal myself. The ticket fee for the park tour ($89 per person) was not included. The women in their 60s to 80s who were with me had nothing to do and waited around the souvenir shop for about two hours, had a meal, watched the show, and then went home. (It was sad.) I don't think I'll ask for this again next time!

まず、送迎の車で駐車場で降ろされ、帰りはあのバス乗って帰れってだけで、自分でショー&食事のチッケットを行わなければいけなかった。
パーク内見学のチッケット代(一人89ドル)は含まれていなっかった。
同乗せれてた60~80代の女性達は何もすることなく土産屋付近で2時間程待って食事をし、ショーを見て帰られた。(かわいそうだった)
次回はお願いしないかな!

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Thank you for your patronage.
However, we apologize for not meeting your expectations.

Please note that park admission is not included in the plan you reserved. As stated on the tour page, the price for the buffet dinner & evening show plan includes only the "dinner buffet/show."

Furthermore, we confirmed with the local operating company that you arrived at the park around 3:50 PM, and the driver assisted with check-in and guided you to the dinner venue. The dinner starts at 4:30 PM, so if you arrive at the restaurant when it opens, you would have about 30 minutes of free time. For those who did not make a dinner reservation, there is free time until the night show starts at 7:30 PM, during which you can visit the Fukirow Market Place or take the Temple Shuttle.

Thank you for your understanding.
VELTRA

ご利用ありがとうございます。
しかしながらご期待に沿えず申し訳ございません。

パークへの入場につきましては、ご予約いただいたプランには含まれておりませんことご了承ください。
ツアーページ上にも記載させていただいております通り、ビュッフェディナー & イブニングショープランの料金には「夕食ビュッフェ / ショー」のみ含まれております。

なお、当日の状況を現地催行会社に確認させていただきましたところ、15時50分ごろパークに到着をして、ドライバーがチェックインをサポートをしディナー会場にご案内させていただいたとのことです。
ディナーは16時半スタートとなりますので、オープンの際にレストランにお越しいただければフリータイムは30分ほどだったかと存じます。
ディナーのご予約をされていない方は、19時30分スタートのナイトショーまでフリータイムとなっておりますので、フキラウ・マーケット・プレースに行かれたり、テンプルシャトルにご乗車いただいたりしてお過ごしいただいております。

何卒よろしくお願いします。
VELTRA

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Packages: ビュッフェディナー & イブニングショー(ブロンズ席)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/07/13
Activity Date: 2023/07/08

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Great Experience!

Reviewed by: Grace

My family and I had a wonderful time! This was a great experience for everyone and provided a true family memory. Thank you Cheif's Luau, I really enjoyed the show you put on.

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Packages: Aloha Experience Package w/ Pick-up: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/07/05
Activity Date: 2023/07/03

Aloha Kai Luau at Sea Life Park - Oahu Dinner Buffet, Cultural Activities & Polynesian Fire Dance

Long Night and Day

Reviewed by: Dr Phoenix

Food was ok, but dessert was outstanding
Employee were hepful, but not enough
Show was nice

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/07/02
Activity Date: 2023/06/30

All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Dinner & Evening Show Ticket - Polynesian Cultural Center

Sooooooo incredibly helpful!

Reviewed by: Francina

In a bid to book a quickly selling show, we booked tickets online for the PCC, not realising that this booking didn't include the luau/food. I reached out to the team at Veltra both by email and phone, and was exceptionally served by your team. So very blessed by the experience at PCC and the way the Veltra team made it easy to swap our tickets! Thank you so very much Veltra!

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Packages: Dinner Buffet & "HĀ: Breath of Life" Polynesian Evening Show Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/07/02
Activity Date: 2023/06/10

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Great Service! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Reviewed by: Leonardo Trotta

It was certainly my best moment on the island this Luau from Paradise Cove!!!
I highly recommend the services of Veltra, very easy scheduling and all kinds of doubts very well clarified, thank you for your attention in my stay here in Hawaii, I will definitely use the services again.

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Packages: Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/06/29
Activity Date: 2023/06/27

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Cheif's is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!

Reviewed by: Natalie Gutierrez

Cheif's Luau is a MUST DO!!! This was our favorite thing we did on our entire trip to Hawaii. If possible, pay for transportation included. The ride to the luau was fun and informative - it was like a mini tour because the guide taught us some Hawaiian words, fun facts, gavw us cultural insights, and even made jokes! This was literally the best thing ever! This is perfect for everyone! Kid friendly, but also perfect for couples and families alike. In fact, the Luau was so great that I think mostly adults would appreciate all the effort made by Cheif and Tamatoa! Best fire show also!! 10/10

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Packages: Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/06/21
Activity Date: 2023/06/19

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Beautiful Experiences

Reviewed by: Dennise

Such a great experience! A great way to end your Hawaii trip with lots of family friendly activities, good food, and great performances.

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Packages: Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/06/13
Activity Date: 2023/06/12
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