Review: Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

Location: Pioneer Hall, at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campgrounds

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About the Dinner Show:

Disney’s Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is a hand-clapping, foot-stompin’ good time! It’s a dinner show that’s fun for all ages – you’re sure to leave with a full stomach and sore cheeks from all the laughing you’ll do here.

At the Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue, you’re in for a real treat when the Pioneer Hall Players hit the stage. Claire de Lune, Johnny Ringo, Dolly Drew, Six Bits Slocum, Flora Long and Jim Handy will keep you laughing through their songs and vaudeville skits – and, if you’re lucky, you may be picked to be a part of the show! Even if you’re not, the evening entails lots of audience participation as you would expect from a Disney show. Whether it’s swinging your napkin above your head or singing along at the top of your lungs, this is not a “sit back and relax” kind of show 😉

Enjoy a delicious, all-you-can eat dinner full of buckets of fried chicken, smoked BBQ pork ribs, salad, baked beans, and yummy cornbread. Top the night off with dessert featuring mom’s homemade strawberry shortcake. This is by far one of our family’s favorite meals at Disney, and we have some picky eaters in our group.

One of the best meals at Disney World!!

Why we love it:

We’ve been going to this show for over 20 years and have never been disappointed! It’s a Disney Must Do for us because everybody has a good time when we’re there – it’s ALWAYS a trip highlight for us!! The jokes are family-friendly, but with some subtle adult humor mixed in. The evening flies by with the delicious food and fun entertainment. I guarantee you’ll leave humming their catchy tunes for the rest of your trip!

In addition to all-you-can-eat food, there’s unlimited draft beer, wine and sangria included for guests 21 years of age and up (soft drinks are also included).

Things to Note:

The show is 2 hours long and runs at three different times daily:

  • 4pm, 6:15pm and 8:30pm

Seating Chart and Pricing Tiers:

Getting Here:

There is NO direct route from your resort to get to the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. Even if you take a Minnie van/Uber/Lyft, they can only drop you at a certain point. Then you will have to take the provided shuttle bus to Pioneer Hall.

I always recommend leaving ample amount of time to get here – and if you’re early, there’s a little spot next door where you can grab a drink!

Depending on what resort you’re staying at will determine the best route to get there. Have a question about this? I always help my clients determine the most efficient way to get here, and we’ve been a million times to this spot 😊

Send me an email at wdwparkplanners@gmail.com and I’d be happy to help!!

Restaurant Review: Nomad Lounge

Location: Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Calling all world wanderers! Come relax from your day of travels with an exotic cocktail or bite to eat at Animal Kingdom’s Nomad Lounge, a peaceful oasis on the water.

What we like:

Nomad Lounge is a hidden gem at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and I was thrilled when we discovered it on our last trip. It connects to Tiffins restaurant, which is located before the bridge crossing into Pandora. This spot does not accept reservations, so we walked in just expecting to take a quick look around. Lucky for us, there were plenty of seats open, so we took two chairs at the bar.

Our new favorite place!!

Aside from the bar seating, there are sitting areas with comfy lounge chairs and couches, along with outdoor seating on a wrap-around porch facing the water. The menu is small plates along with specialty drinks, inspired by cuisines and flavors from around the globe. We shared three menu items and each tried a different cocktail, and everything was delicious! You can’t go wrong here. This was one of the most relaxing places I’ve ever experienced in all of Disney World – we had the best time.

Things to note:

No reservations means Nomad Lounge could be a hit or miss! We sat through all of lunch and there was always some seating available, but I imagine it could get busier. This spot might be hard for bigger groups – definitely worth a shot regardless of your group size, though, as I’m convinced this is a hidden spot at Animal Kingdom still!

WDW Park Planners Tip:

If it’s not steamy and humid, ask to sit outside. The views are beautiful and unlike anything else at Animal Kingdom!

Restaurant Review: Narcoossee’s

Location: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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What better way to enjoy dinner than with panoramic views of the Seven Seas lagoon, Cinderella Castle and Space Mountain? That’s what you’ll get when you dine at the Grand Floridian’s Narcoossee’s restaurant, a steak and seafood spot located on the water.

What we like:

Narcoossee’s is a small restaurant on the water, but that’s what keeps it so intimate and cozy. This spot is perfect for a special occasion or date night; it’s on the pricier side but worth the splurge. Everything about this restaurant is exceptional – the food, the service, the waterfront views – you can’t beat it. Their wine list includes some Disney-owned brands, which were really neat to try. If you’re looking for a white tablecloth, upscale spot in Disney World, this is it!

Disney dates are the best dates!

Things to note:

As mentioned, this spot is on the pricier side, so there are not as many young kids and families dining here. Most places in Disney World are kid-friendly, so this is no exception, but it was mostly adult couples while we had dinner. We were seated at a table next to a family with one baby, but we also ate on the earlier side so we could head to Magic Kingdom afterwards.

WDW Park Planners Tip:

There are two tiers to the restaurant, so if you want to sit at the window, don’t be afraid to request it. Both tiers have breathtaking views (we were not on the window directly, and we still had great views), but if this is important to you, make sure you ask upon arrival 🙂

Also, if you dine on the later side, you may get to see the Magic Kingdom fireworks and Electrical Water Pageant!