Has anyone done the VIP?We would like to do the Luau when we go. Is the V.I.P. ticket price worth it? Can anyone tell me what really is the difference in the general vs. VIP experience? We are a group of 4 adults, an 8yr old and a 5yr old. Opinions??
I had been in the fence about VIP because I like to have designated seating and wanted to be close to the stage. I would have picked it on those alone. So excited to be there in March!We don't drink and we hate lines. I am thinking VIP still worth it?
I guess it depends on how much you hate lines. We had very, very brief wait to get in the door with VIP and were one of the first tables to go get food. After the initial trip through the buffet everyone was pretty much together and there really did not seem to big any long lines for food. The longest line was at the bar I was happy to have VIP, but next time I will likely just do regular. Also depends how much you value being the absolute closest you can be to the stage.We don't drink and we hate lines. I am thinking VIP still worth it?
I guess it depends on how much you hate lines. We had very, very brief wait to get in the door with VIP and were one of the first tables to go get food. After the initial trip through the buffet everyone was pretty much together and there really did not seem to big any long lines for food. The longest line was at the bar I was happy to have VIP, but next time I will likely just do regular. Also depends how much you value being the absolute closest you can be to the stage.
I had been in the fence about VIP because I like to have designated seating and wanted to be close to the stage. I would have picked it on those alone. So excited to be there in March!
I've been tracking this, and I think the website says booking opens 60 days in advance. Interested to hear if anyone has different experience about when it opens and needs to be booked.Thanks! How far in advance did u book?
I've been tracking this, and I think the website says booking opens 60 days in advance. Interested to hear if anyone has different experience about when it opens and needs to be booked.
I don't know where I read that it was bookable 60 days in advance. I know I tried a few weeks ago for our march trip and couldn't book it. But today I could and did, and it is more than 60 days away. I'm not sure what the booking window is, but clearly the 60 days I suggested is wrong.
Thank you for letting me know more about it. I decided to book VIP for our March trip and I am SO EXCITED!!We just did the VIP Lu'au. We got to enter a half-hour earlier than others. That line is quite a bit shorter so you don't need to stand in line as long or get there as early in advance as those in the regular line. Got a shell lei (none of the non-VIP guests had any leis at all; the men got a different one that was part shell and part something else). Free alcohol. Got a seat right at the stage. Got to go to the buffet ahead of all non-VIP guests. We definitely felt it was worth it. By no means is it terrible if you don't do it - the seats still give you a good view and you can buy alcoholic drinks if you want (or not) but we're glad we did it.
thank you -- I booked it for us too!We just did the VIP Lu'au. We got to enter a half-hour earlier than others. That line is quite a bit shorter so you don't need to stand in line as long or get there as early in advance as those in the regular line. Got a shell lei (none of the non-VIP guests had any leis at all; the men got a different one that was part shell and part something else). Free alcohol. Got a seat right at the stage. Got to go to the buffet ahead of all non-VIP guests. We definitely felt it was worth it. By no means is it terrible if you don't do it - the seats still give you a good view and you can buy alcoholic drinks if you want (or not) but we're glad we did it.
We just did the VIP Lu'au. We got to enter a half-hour earlier than others. That line is quite a bit shorter so you don't need to stand in line as long or get there as early in advance as those in the regular line. Got a shell lei (none of the non-VIP guests had any leis at all; the men got a different one that was part shell and part something else). Free alcohol. Got a seat right at the stage. Got to go to the buffet ahead of all non-VIP guests. We definitely felt it was worth it. By no means is it terrible if you don't do it - the seats still give you a good view and you can buy alcoholic drinks if you want (or not) but we're glad we did it.
THanks for this. Perfect analysis. I am booking for July. Do you know how far out you booked yours?