I’ve been visiting Walt Disney World Resort for over a decade with my family and I’ve done just about everything there is to do at the most magical place on Earth. While I love the hustle and bustle of Walt Disney World’s theme parks, I’ve learned some of the most memorable Disney experiences take place outside the parks at Disney World’s resort hotels. Case in point, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, a dinner show where guests play washboards and chow down on ribs and strawberry shortcake, all while being entertained by lively performers.
What Is Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue?
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Review takes place at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort in Pioneer Hall, a dining and performance venue located near the campsites on the property. The experience is two hours long and includes a high-spirited, hilarious show and all-you-can-eat barbecue. On the menu at Hoop are delights like fried chicken, barbecue ribs, cornbread, salad, and macaroni and cheese. And, while the meal is so good you’ll want to keep eating, it’s important to save room for the best part: dessert. The strawberry shortcake at Hoop-Dee-Doo is incredible and it’s always a highlight of my meal when I visit.
Terri Peters
Also included in the cost of this experience are unlimited drinks, including beer, wine, and sangria for the 21-and-older crowd. There are few experiences on Disney World property that include alcohol in the cost, so if you’re a fan of sipping adult beverages, this perk only adds to the value of Hoop-Dee-Doo.
How To Make A Reservation
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue typically takes place three times a day at Fort Wilderness, with showtimes at 4:00, 6:15, and 8:30 p.m. There are lots of ways to get to Fort Wilderness, from taking Disney World bus transportation to driving your own car to using ferries or Minnie Vans—Lyft-powered rideshares available for Disney guests. You’ll need to arrive at Pioneer Hall 30 minutes prior to showtime for check-in, so be sure to allow for enough travel time.
Terri Peters
This Disney World dinner show is in high demand, so it’s essential to make reservations in advance online, in the My Disney Experience app, or by phone. Pre-payment is required to hold your spot, and if you’re using a Disney Dining Plan, two table service meals will be deduced from each person dining (not just one like normal Disney table service restaurants).
There are three tiers of pricing and seating for Hoop-Dee-Doo. Category one seats on the main floor closest to the stage cost $78 for guests ages 10 and older and $45 for kids ages 3 to 9. Category two seats, toward the back of Pioneer Hall and in the back balcony, cost $74 and $41 respectively, and category three seats, along the sides of the balcony cost $70 and $40.
There are no bad seats at Pioneer Hall, as the performers come into the crowd and interact throughout the show and all views of the stage are clear. Kids 2 and under do not require a ticket.
Terri Peters
What To Expect
When your party gets checked in and seated at Pioneer Hall, your server will begin by taking drink orders. Cornbread and salad are served up family-style, and the show begins shortly after.
Throughout the show, menu items are brought out family-style, and you’ll be able to dine on all-you-care-to-enjoy cowboy beans, fried chicken, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, and ribs. When you’ve had your fill, you’ll be served strawberry shortcake for dessert.
In addition to the standard Hoop-Dee-Doo menu, there are kids menu items, like chicken tenders, and a plant-based menu that includes items like barbecue jackfruit, plant-based sausage, green beans, and roasted potatoes. In addition to beer, wine, and red and white sangria, Hoop serves drinks like soda, iced tea, lemonade, and coffee.
Terri Peters
The actual dinner show is one of the most fun performances I’ve seen at Walt Disney World, even though there’s not a Disney character in sight. The Pioneer Hall Players put on a rousing two-hour performance complete with jokes, songs, audience interaction, and skits. And watch out, they’re known to pull some audience members onto the stage to help with the show!
Terri Peters
Is Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue worth it?
For the amount (and quality) of food you get and the funny, hand-clapping, foot-stomping performance of the Pioneer Hall Players, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is something I always suggest to friends from out-of-state who are planning a vacation at Disney. It’s a great addition to a Disney vacation, as it gives families a break from the grind of the theme parks and allows for an old-timey dinner show where they can unwind and relax together.
Afterwards, there’s lots more to see and do at Fort Wilderness Resort, from a general store full of souvenirs to horse-drawn carriage rides to a nightly bonfire with Chip and Dale. You can (and should) truly make a night out of visiting Fort Wilderness Resort, especially if you’re already visiting for Hoop.
Terri Peters
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is one of the greatest dining values at Walt Disney World. I’d go for the strawberry shortcake alone, but the zany antics of the Pioneer Hall Players and the opportunity to get immersed in the campground-style atmosphere of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort make Hoop a foot-stomping good time you simply have to experience while visiting Disney World.
