Ok, ok, I know thats a really random duo to be comparing against each other so for some explanation:
I've wanted to try 'Ohana for several trips in a row but given our propensity to always be changing our plans throughout the months leading up to our arrival, and being a relatively large group (5 or 6 depending on who comes - me, my wife, son (8), daughter (2), MIL and my wife's girlfriend who is a local and often stops by during our trips), it had never worked out. Last year, we finally got there and had a very good experience. Friendly server, food was all good, drink service was a bit slow as we never actually got refills on our first rounds (but probably didn't need a second Lapu Lapu). It was a very good experience overall and glad we got to do it, plus it was nice to explore the Poly a bit and its on our list to try one of these years.
So this year, for our final night (which is an MK night), I again booked 'Ohana at the 180 day mark and was content to go again. HOWEVER, one of our (me + wife) favorite things to do is trying new things and going to new resorts where we haven't been before. So all of a sudden I realized we didn't really have a "new" location on this trip (we're trying to Boathouse one night which is a new restaurant, but obviously not a new place). One thing I always try to consider is ensuring the kids have a good time so meals w/ entertainment of some sort, or a schtick (WCC is also a fave) is welcome (albeit, character meals are not their fave - princess meals are a bigger hit with the little one).
Long story short, HDDR came up as something "new" (I stayed at FW as a kid but don't remember much; nobody else in our party has been) - never done a dinner show, thinking the area around Pioneer Hall could be a nice entertaining spot on top of the dinner itself with the horses, etc., and would get to explore a new area of the World this trip.
Now, my only concern is is this silly? 'Ohana is obviously a coveted ADR (there's literally no dinner ressies available for our entire trip for our party right now and we're still over 90 days out, so its not like I can do both and change 'Ohana to a different night) and we had a very good experience last year! Is this my own insatiable need to change things taking over, or is HDDR worth it to give up 'Ohana and "try" especially given my group (and the need to incorporate something fun for the kids)? Would just love to hear opinions on maybe anyone who would've ever had to consider either/or.
Thanks!
I've wanted to try 'Ohana for several trips in a row but given our propensity to always be changing our plans throughout the months leading up to our arrival, and being a relatively large group (5 or 6 depending on who comes - me, my wife, son (8), daughter (2), MIL and my wife's girlfriend who is a local and often stops by during our trips), it had never worked out. Last year, we finally got there and had a very good experience. Friendly server, food was all good, drink service was a bit slow as we never actually got refills on our first rounds (but probably didn't need a second Lapu Lapu). It was a very good experience overall and glad we got to do it, plus it was nice to explore the Poly a bit and its on our list to try one of these years.
So this year, for our final night (which is an MK night), I again booked 'Ohana at the 180 day mark and was content to go again. HOWEVER, one of our (me + wife) favorite things to do is trying new things and going to new resorts where we haven't been before. So all of a sudden I realized we didn't really have a "new" location on this trip (we're trying to Boathouse one night which is a new restaurant, but obviously not a new place). One thing I always try to consider is ensuring the kids have a good time so meals w/ entertainment of some sort, or a schtick (WCC is also a fave) is welcome (albeit, character meals are not their fave - princess meals are a bigger hit with the little one).
Long story short, HDDR came up as something "new" (I stayed at FW as a kid but don't remember much; nobody else in our party has been) - never done a dinner show, thinking the area around Pioneer Hall could be a nice entertaining spot on top of the dinner itself with the horses, etc., and would get to explore a new area of the World this trip.
Now, my only concern is is this silly? 'Ohana is obviously a coveted ADR (there's literally no dinner ressies available for our entire trip for our party right now and we're still over 90 days out, so its not like I can do both and change 'Ohana to a different night) and we had a very good experience last year! Is this my own insatiable need to change things taking over, or is HDDR worth it to give up 'Ohana and "try" especially given my group (and the need to incorporate something fun for the kids)? Would just love to hear opinions on maybe anyone who would've ever had to consider either/or.
Thanks!
