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[PhillyPooh]

In all the trips we have taken to WDW we have never seen the HDD show. Is it possible to make PS for this show once we get there or do you definitely have to book way, way in advance? Is it worth the $$$?

[tinksmom]

HDDR is wonderful. In my humble opinion it is one of the most entertaining shows (for all ages) at WDW. You should be able to get seats, they maybe upstairs but they'll still be good. You may luck out and catch a cancellation up front. It's definately worth the cost!

[rescuesk]

Oh, we would never laugh!! (kidding! I'm kidding!)

Seriously, we love Hoop Dee Doo and have done it 3 times, and are doing it again in October! It is better to book in advance, as this show sells out. easily. When are you going? It may be easier to get the later show, but I don't know if you should wait.

It seems like alot of $$$, but in reality, you get all you can eat, salad, fried chicken, baked beans, ribs, corn, bread and dessert. Plus you get all you can drink soda, iced tea, beer and wine. Plus a really great show!

You will not be disappointed! :grin

[CRCrazy]

With 56 days to go, I think you will be fine to go - give Disney Dining a call, and make the reservation! If there are only the 2 of you, chances may be that you will be upstairs, but the view is great from there as well, and the performers do go up to involve the people upstairs as well.

We've seen this show 3 times - 1 time we reserved about a year in advance (party of 2), but were about 1/2 way back on the floor. The second time, in 2002, we only called about a month in advance - with a party of 5, and we were seated 3rd row back from the stage. Last time - with a party of 7 - we only called about 50 days in advance - and we got an AWESOME table, right in front of the stage. When I called - we couldn't get a table for seven for any other night that week, except the late show, which wouldn't have worked for my little one. We really wanted the 7:30 showing. I think that the tables for large parties are limited, so if you are able to reserve one, chances are it will be a good one.

As a party of 2, you will have much more leeway in your choice of shows, but your seats may be further from the stage. That said - this is still far enough away you should get great seats!

This show is a blast!! Have a great time.

[PhillyPooh]

Thanks for the help. I called WDW Dining this morning and talked to the nicest CM ever. His name was Ashton. He started singing the "Hoop Dee Doo" song to me. I made reservations for Monday, August 16th at 7:15pm. He said I won't know what table I have until I pick up the tickets. I also had to give a credit card to hold the tickets and he said if I didn't cancel 48 hours before, I would be charged. I thanked him and told him how nice and helpful he was. There are still nice CM's out there. My faith has been restored.

[RocklandRVers]

We have also been twice before and loved it. Both times we booked at least 6 months ahead and got a table right up front each time

For our upcoming June trip, we had it booked for us again this time we are including my MIL. We just had to cancel that because we are also adding my wife's aunt and there were no tables of 5 available. The CM did find us an alternate night (WHEW!)

Now I am wondering. Will we be upstairs? It might be tough for my MIL to climb stairs. I never thought to ask. Should I worry?

[CRCrazy]

Not to worry - since you are a party of five - you will definitely be downstairs. The upstairs tables only seat parties of 4 or less.

That is why it is harder to get a table for the larger sized parties - there are fewer of them!

Have fun!!