Why is the Hoop Dee Doo so special?

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    Originally Posted By juicer

    I really like going to the Hoop Dee Doo Musical Review. Its always the first night of a WDW vacation.
    To me its pure, old fashioned Disney. From the corny show - to the down home comfort food - and lets not forget that delicious sangria! :)

    Why is the Hoop Dee Doo special to you?
    (if you hate the Hoop Dee Doo - thats fine too)
     
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    Originally Posted By GOB

    It's overpriced like everything else on property, but it's one of the last bastions of olde-time WDW. The show is entertaining at the very least, and the endless amounts of good-quality food helps its case.

    I haven't gone since 2007, but I remember my family and I thoroughly enoying it then.
     
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    Originally Posted By HokieSkipper

    I've only been once, somewhere around 10 years ago, but I don't remember it being all that great.

    The show was definitely fun, but I don't remember the food being great.
     
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    Originally Posted By Manfried

    It was written by Wally Boag, I believe.
     
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    Originally Posted By RoadTrip

    I've seen the Hoop twice and that is probably enough for me. While it is fairly entertaining, I enjoyed the luau at the Poly more.
     
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    Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA

    <-- occasionally subbed in as Jim Handy in 1988. (true story!)

    My first night in the role was one of the most thrilling performances ever. Very exciting.

    So, the "Hoop-dee-doo Musical Revue" will always have a special place in my heart. :)
     
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    Originally Posted By TP2000

    The Hoop De Doo is like TV's Hee-Haw; you like watching it occasionally for the nostalgia and old-fashioned feel, but you don't talk about it in the office or at a dinner party.
     
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    Originally Posted By juicer

    Thats great that you (Jim) subbed as Jim Handy :)
    It sure seems like a well oiled machine.
    I know the price is expensive...But what isnt expensive now at Disneyworld.
    Love those Sangrias! :)
     
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    Originally Posted By The Goofy One

    I've done the Luau twice but never the HDDR. Maybe next time.
     
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    Originally Posted By utahjosh

    I missed it on my trip to WDW...and I didn't see it when I worked there on the college program.

    Wish I would have seen it. :(

    My friend Ralynne is Claire DeLune in the current cast.
     
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    Originally Posted By juicer

    There is something about the whole experience of the Hoop Dee Doo. From venturing out to the Magic Kingdom then hopping on one the boats to Fort Wilderness and enjoying the beauty of being on the water at dusk. To getting off the boat and getting a drink at the bar near the Hoop and watching the sun go down on the nearby beach. Then enjoying the food and fun show of the Hoop Dee Doo Musical Review. It always starts my Walt Disney World vacation just right! :)
     
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    Originally Posted By Manfried

    I agree with you juicer.
     

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