Reviewed by: Tina
It says it starts at five but the activity start maybe an hour earlier but still give yourself some time to go to the waterfall for about three hours and an hour to get ready there
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/07 |
Reviewed by: CAYMAN ISLANDS MAN
A LOT OF ACTIVS PICKUP AND DROPOFF TO CENTER . THE BUFFET WAS VERY GOOD,
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/05 |
Reviewed by: JV
Just an overall fun experience. From learning about the different cultures to the games and activities to the amazing food! Everything was planned and every worker was helpful and polite. I highly recommend doing the full day event and using it as one of your full vacation days. It was a very long day, but it was well worth it and the food buffet was like nothing I had ever seen before. The best part was the luau completely captivating and well done.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/06 |
Reviewed by: カワマサ
I took my grandchild to Hawaii, and it was our first visit! It surprisingly took less than an hour and a half from Waikiki. My first grader was amazed to experience the cultures of various countries. It was a fantastic experience for both of us adults and the child! The evening show was quite impressive. I would recommend it to everyone going to Oahu. Mahalo!
孫1人を連れてハワイに行くので
初めて訪れました!ワイキキから意外と1時間半弱。いろんな国の文化に触れて小1の孫は目を輝かせていました。すごい良い体験できたし、大人の私たちも素晴らしい経験ができました!
夜のショーはなかなか圧巻。オアフに行く人にはみんなに勧めたいです。マハロ
I found out that it said we'd be back in Waikiki by 6:30 PM, but when I asked, they said the bus would gather at 9 PM! I was surprised and ended up adding a night show and bought tickets. But this sho
調べたら18時半ワイキキに戻ると書いてあったけど、聞いたら21時にバス集合だよ!と。
驚いて夜のショーを追加してチケット買いました。が、このショーが最高やから良かったけど!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Kees
We had a great time. All the performances at the islands were perfect. The food was good, but next time we will try to get there earlier so that the line isn’t as long. Ha was stunningly beautiful!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Ankita
My friends and I had a great time during this luau! There were a lot of activities to learn traditional manners of cooking, delicious food to eat, and an outstanding show with dance from all the Polynesian islands. I would truly recommend this experience to everyone! Everyone that worked there was very personable as well. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to actually explore the valley but I heard great things about that. I would definitely leave time before to go to the waterfall.
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/12/15 |
Reviewed by: ハジメ、うーちゃん
After getting off the bus, I wasn't sure what to do, but when I showed the voucher on my smartphone at the ticket center, they issued me a paper ticket✋. This took away half of my anxiety, and the other half was about finding the Japanese guide. I managed to find where the guide was, and I met a wonderful volunteer guide (NENE), and it was amazing!!
Her service and hospitality were top-notch (laughs)👍. I want to come back and see her again!
Thank you, Nene-chan. See you again soon! 🤗👍
バスを降りてからとりあえずどうすれば良いか分からず、スマホのバウチャーをチケットセンターに見せると、紙のチケットを発行してくれました✋
これで不安は半分無くなりまして、あと半分は日本語ガイドさんを探すこと。何とかガイドさんが居る場所を見つけて、素晴らしボランティアガイドさん(NENEさん)に巡りあって、最高でしたー!!
気付いも、接客も営業も(笑)最高👍
また会いに着たくなりました!
ありがとう、ねねちゃん。またねー🤗👍
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Chipps
Everything about the day and evening was terrific ☺️
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Tim H
We went to the Polynesian show at WDW years ago and this one blew it out of the water. Fantastic family atmosphere.
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] VIP Package: Front Row Seating + Three Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/12 |
Reviewed by: YOU
I wanted my grandchildren to experience various activities at the Polynesian Cultural Center, so we went as a family of nine, including my four grandchildren (ages 0, 2, 10, and 11). Children aged 0 and 2 are free, and those aged 10 and 11 get half price. Other tours don’t offer such benefits, so we were able to participate at a reasonable cost. We had a great time exploring the six villages and experiencing Polynesian culture, as well as enjoying a canoe tour.
Since very little Japanese was spoken, it was difficult to understand how to use the voucher for entry and the announcements regarding pickup times and locations. Japanese brochures are available at the entrance.
ポリネシアンカルチャーセンターで子どもたちに色々と体験させたいと思い、孫4人(0歳2歳10歳11歳)を含め一家9人で行きました。0歳2歳は無料、10歳11歳は半額。他のツアーではこのような特典がないので、リーズナブルに参加することができました。6つ村を巡ってポリネシア文化体験、カヌーツアーと楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
日本語がほとんど通じなかったので、バウチャーを使っての入園の仕方や迎えの時間と場所のアナウンスが分かりにくかったです。
日本語版のリーフレットは、入口でもらえます。
I think it would be effective to research in advance what kind of activities you can do while experiencing Polynesian culture through the six villages, as well as the order in which you will visit the
6つ村を巡ってポリネシア文化体験は、どのようなことをするのか、またどのような順番で回るのかなど、事前にいろいろと調べておくと有効に時間を過ごすことができると思います。
日本語をほとんど通じません。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/22 |
Reviewed by: Ocha
You can see the culture and dances of the region in each section. It was fun just being there! I accidentally forgot to book the evening luau, so next time I want to see it with the luau included.
セクションごとにその地域の文化や踊りを見ることができる。
いるだけで楽しかった!
間違えて夜のルアウを予約し忘れてしまったので次回はルアウ付きで見たい
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Claudia Araceli Arias
We did several activities in Hawaii but if I had to choose one as my favorite, it would be this one. You get to do a little bit of everything, it’s like the whole Hawaii experience. This is great family tour. I loved it so much! Plus the buffet dinner is included which was amazing! The night show for me was the best part. I can’t describe how much I loved it!
Wear comfy shoes, wear a light sweater and take some sunglasses!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Loved visiting each village and getting to learn about the unique traditions they hold! Fabulous put on.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Great!
I was surprised by the aesthetics, the professionalism and friendliness of the staff, the quality of the performances, the abundance and taste of the food!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Kara
An amazing full-day experience - the island villages were interactive and educational, dinner at the Gateway Buffet was solid
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Parks Family
Tonight we went to an immersive and interactive luau -it was simply the best and I would highly recommend!
We all had such a great time - we were welcomed like family! We loved learning to drum, spin fire “knives”, wrap fish for cooking, bury the fish to cook on the hot rocks, have a traditional kava ceremony, and weave tea leaves to make bracelets, leis, etc. We then had a catered kalua pork dinner and got to eat the fish we wrapped and cooked. This was so much better than the commercialized luaus we have attended before! If you want a true family experience this is for you. If you want the commercialized cocktail filled experience this isn’t it!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Lilan
We only bought the entrance tickets and drove ourselves to the Polynesian Center. The journey there was also a wonderful experience—we really enjoyed the views and the local residents. The center was very beautiful, and there were also lovely stalls where you could buy souvenirs. The staff was very hospitable. We enjoyed the many presentations from different islands. We enjoyed the welcome show. The final show was amazing, as was the buffet. Our compliments!
Let me know if you’d like any adjustments!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Rivers family
Coming from Alaska, It was an awesome experience to see different cultures.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/12 |
Reviewed by: David A
My son and I learned so much about the polynesian people and their culture and pride in their ancestry and the spokes person for each island was both funny and informative. I would definitely do this again and the life of breath show was amazing, sat on the front row and a few performers shook our hands after the show!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Cox Clan
The hospitality was amazing and the food was great! Worth every penny!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Kara
What a top-tier luau in a beautiful setting at Waimea Valley! Highly recommended
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] VIP Package: Front Row Seating + Three Drinks |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/23 |
Reviewed by: Klaage
Fantastisk oplevelse. Vi prøvede også for 18 år siden. Grunden til kun 4 stjerner er, at der er for kort tid til at opleve det hele. Vi kom sent derop pga vejarbejde (men havde en fantastisk chauffør), så show på vandet er godt igang og alle pladser optaget.
Der var flere rækker tomme sæder ved det store aftenshow. Hvorfor ikke lade andre sidde der, så de ser bedre?
Brug skemaet over hvad der sker, så du opnår så meget som muligt.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Steve
We'll scheduled. Both drivers were really nice and friendly.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/24 |
Reviewed by: Kilaun
Enjoyed the fact that we were able to learn about the different cultures and languages.
Dress comfortablily
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/10 |
Reviewed by: Mayra
We enjoyed learning about the different cultures. The best one was Samoa. The chief had us laughing the entire time. We even bought his paintings afterwards and he signed them. The buffet dinner was amazing. I recommend getting a tour guide as they can give you more information and take you through all the villages quicker.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Emi
I'm glad I went!
Once you buy a ticket, you can enter for three days!
Indeed, with such a wealth of experiences, it seems like it would take three days to fully enjoy everything.
Understanding the schedules for experiences and shows can be overwhelming for first-timers, so I recommend paying the additional fee for a guide; otherwise, it would be hard to enjoy efficiently and you might feel lost! I definitely recommend getting a guide!
The staff is mostly university students from the adjacent campus, creating a lively and pleasant atmosphere.
The guide who assisted us was great at explaining in Japanese, and thanks to them, we had a fantastic time! ✨
All the shows and experiences were fun!
With a ticket, you can enjoy everything for free except for meals and the fire show.
If you have kids, I think it's an incredibly fun place.
It was such a great place that I would want to visit for three days!
行ってよかった!
1回チケットを買ったら3日入れるらしい!
たしかに豊富な体験数なので、全制覇は3日かかりそう。
体験やショーのプログラム時間の把握は、豊富すぎて初めての人には厳しいのでガイド追加料金を払って、案内してもらわないと効率よく楽しめないし、わけがわからないと思う!絶対ガイドをつけることをおすすめ!
スタッフは隣接の大学生が8割とのことで、活気があって良い雰囲気だった。
ガイドをしてくれた方も日本語での説明が上手で、彼らのおかげで相当楽しめた✨
ショーも、体験も全部楽しかった!
チケットがあれば、食事とファイヤーショー意外無料で楽しめます。
子供がいたら、楽しすぎる場所だと思う。
3日間通いたいくらい良い場所でした。
Since the access is farther from Waikiki, it's better to schedule your plans according to the shuttle bus times from the cultural center (only one round trip). Taxis and Uber were hard to catch and be
アクセスがワイキキより遠いので、カルチャーセンターのシャトルバスの時間(往復1便のみ)に合わせてスケジュールを組んだ方が良い。
タクシー、ウーバーは地方ということもあり、つかまらなかったし高額になる。
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| Packages: | 現地集合/解散プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Serge
Activité à ne pas manquer! Chaque site était extraordinaire, beaucoup d’informations , très culturel! Le spectacle en fin de soirée à lui seul vaut le prix du billet, à couper le souffle
Je le recommande a tous
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Dd
Authentic and warm. Food was also excellent. Location was great
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Oregon Lynn
This venue Is jam packed with things to do and see! Each village area representing an island of Polynesian was so informative and filled with fun activities. The students that perform are absolutely wonderful.
We were so impressed by the grand buffet, so much incredibly wonderful food.
The HA Breath of life performance was amazing! The driver of our bus that we went on told us that this show was one of the most authentic depictions of Polynesian culture on the whole island! I concur 100%
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/08 |
Reviewed by: GJR
This was my first luau and I really didn't know what to expect. I was greatly impressed with the quality of the program, the enthusiasm of the performers and the outstanding cuisine we enjoyed for the meal. The evening with the Toa Luau group was an unforgettable highlight to our visit to Hawaii. In addition to the luau, we had the opportunity to hike to the waterfall while enjoying the beauty of the botanical garden. As I said, the whole experience was unforgettable.
Greg & Janet R
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/01/29 |
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