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    Pirates Dinner Adventure

    3.3 (638 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndPerforming Arts, Dinner Theater
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Touristy
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Janet D.

    Had so much fun on our last day in Orlando. Max was our server and he was very nice and accommodating. Please note your price for tickets, parking, and all the rest of the shenanigans do not include the tip for your servers bringing you your meals and refilling your drinks. Please tip them! The food was good , shockingly so, since it seems to come out from a school cafeteria in bulk order lol. The filet upgrade was with the price (thick and cooked to medium) the brownie was fine (dessert option) and the standard grilled chicken was good. All main courses came with a side of steamed veggies and mashed potatoes. The show was cheesy but thoroughly entertaining. If you have kids who love to participate and interact with the cast, the upgraded tickets to VIP (first two rows) is or treasure seating (guaranteed 3rd or 4th rows) allowed adults and kids to volunteer and participate in the show. Would recommend if you or your kids love that kind of stuff (mine did and had an amazing time)! They also do the same show in California (Buena Park) per the website so make sure you book the right one!

    The giant chicken dinner with mediocre sides
    Michelle L.

    I've done this experiences about 10 years ago, and then again recently about a week ago. The participation parts are interesting, but more apt for the young audience members. It's great for kids. Some of the other parts are a little chaotic and even the volunteers from our group were a little confused on their parts when it came to their turn to participate. The included food was about what you'd expect. We got salad served to us from large mixed salads. The chicken was variable in size, but they were all quite large. The vegetables were pretty much nuked from frozen and were unseasoned. The mashed potatoes were piped on and probably came from a bag mix. Then you get a nice little brownie at the end as a treat. You can also choose from soda or water and they'll bring you a pitcher with your stated option. If you're looking for more options, they have appetizers you can pay for or upgrades for dinner in the price you pay beforehand. You can order drinks at the bars before and after the event as well as during the dinner service. The show was a bit chaotic, but cheesy and goofy. There are some acrobatics: trampolines, a swinging ladder, and some rope work. My favorite was the mermaid's routine, very talented work! Overall, it's a fun night out and if you find a deal (which you usually can on a website or online somewhere), then it'd worth seeing once.

    Mike D.

    If you like dinner shows, just come and check the box off! Fun show with audience participation! The pirate theme is well done, and everyone stays in pirate character really well. All the drinks have pirate names. They have a pirate stuffie display to make your own pirate stuffie toys, a gold-mining area, a display of pirate weapons, and a bunch of other stuff to look at and play with. The show floor is smaller than other themed shows. So audiences are smaller, and character interaction is more frequent. Some of the lighting was a bit dated, but it works perfectly fine. (just an a/v guy in me being critical of stuff no one notices.) Lol At the start, they took some volunteers to help with the show. This is a great time to volunteer random people and pretend you know them. Like saying "pick my aunt, pick my aunt!" I didn't know that lady, however, she will always remember the good-looking guy who volunteered her on stage to make family photos and memories. The actors all did a good job. They all seemed to be having fun. Which is a great thing for this type of show! They did a good job trying to keep the kids involved. The storyline, well, it's not Disney they serve alcohol. So, I'm not really sure what the story was. I can tell you there was a mermaid, sword fighting, rope swing, and overall talent that makes me wonder how i failed at life. However, these poor souls are out at sea 7 days a week. Let's cut them a break and say awesome job, matey! The food, Can't complain. Didn't come here for a 5-star food experience. As a matter of fact, 20 minutes after sitting, the food wasn't even a priority anymore. Haha. I got the chicken. It was half an entire chicken. Like a Walmart hot rotisserie chicken. The bones pulled right out. The smashed potatoes were made in front of me by a 7ft tall pirate built like a Greek god who made eye contact while smashing these potatoes with his fist.... is how good they tasted. Would I come here again? Well, probably not, but as a group, yeah! All these dinner shows are fun stuff. Like, this shouldn't have been this fun. Go! Have a good time! Don't second-guess it. Most of the 1-star reviews are from people who wanted a hologram show that smells like Disney World, while being served by Jack Sparrow himself. Great experience! Trust me, we all wasted more on less.

    Me and my wife
    Al P.

    My wife and I really enjoyed the very entertaining show and overall experience. Our server Jesús, was very kind and professional, a very fun night, we appreciate the 25 percent discount for America's 250th birthday.

    Alisha B.

    Decided to check out the Pirates dinner while we were in the area, and it was super convenient since we could literally see it from our hotel. I had been to the Anaheim one as a kid and this was my guy's first time. We both love pirates, so of course we showed up in full character. Ambiance: 10/10 This place absolutely nails the vibe. There's a giant pirate ship outside, and once you walk in it really feels like you stepped into a pirate world. Ships, cannons, anchors, even little village style details. I loved everything about it. Service: 8/10 The staff were friendly, in costume, and a lot of them stayed in character which made it more fun. My only issue was with our server. She brought the wrong dessert and I could not get her attention to save my life. I get that it's busy, but she just wasn't very attentive overall. Food: 6/10 Food was fine. Nothing bad, just nothing memorable. We stuck with the basic meal, chicken, mashed potatoes, veggies, and ended up with a brownie instead of the cheesecake. It did the job while we watched the show. Show: 5/10 When I went to the Anaheim one as a kid I thought it was amazing. Coming back as an adult, this one made me realize it's very much geared toward kids. Which makes sense, but it definitely changes the experience. Also, I am not a fan of shows that make you clap constantly. This is one of those. Like please, let me enjoy the performance and I will clap when it feels right. Not after every single thing. That said, the acrobatics were really cool and probably my favorite part. I wish there was more of that. But being so close to all the theme parks, I get why they lean into entertaining kids. Overall, if you love pirates it's worth checking out at least once. And if you have kids who like interactive shows, they will absolutely love it. Definitely one of those places that can create core memories.

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    Nicholas M.

    This is a fun place to enjoy a nice entertaining show and dinner. It was exciting and fun to cheer on the team of the area you sit in and the entertainers were good at getting everyone involved. I got the standard chicken meal and it was very tender and pretty good. Unfortunately, our dessert was forgotten and we had to ask after our check was already delivered. It wasn't that busy so I think it was just an oversight, but it was not a great end to a fun night. My only real complaint is that it felt like there was way too many extra charge add-ons with the pre-show shopping area that didn't have any listed prices, the numerous food options, the picture options for both the preshow pics and post show pics with some of the cast and other items. It felt like I was constantly being asked to spend more and more money for something that was prepaid.

    Evelisse C.

    I didn't expect to enjoy the show AND dinner as much as I did. With dinner shows the food can always be a big hit or miss. I ordered the chicken (standard item) and it was surprisingly juicy and tasty. The potatoes weren't bad either. The drinks were a bit strong- no complaints here! Haha. The show is super engaging and fun for a family or even a group of friends just trying to mark this off their Orlando bucket list. I'd say check Groupon before booking and don't forget to tip for the service!

    Tiffany A.

    I went with my family, we were a group of 6 celebrating a birthday. For the pricing, I didn't feel it was a good value. The food was dry and bland, the show was nothing special and the place wasn't even half full of people. It felt empty. The place also feels outdated. My 4 year old son wasn't entertained, he looked bored. Your ticket includes a salad, chicken and a brownie. The salad was the only thing I enjoyed. My kid didn't even eat the brownie, that's how subpar it was. For every little thing they wanted to up-charge. For instance on the kids meal it comes with chicken nuggets and a spoon full of Mac and cheese, I asked if we could switch the Mac for fries, they said no we needed to purchase an appetizer of fries. Ok we did. Also you have to pay for parking. If you think you're getting a cheaper rate on Groupon, think again. When you go, they make you pay taxes and fees which result in the same price you would've paid on their website. The picture they take of you, they charge $35 for 1 picture, 2 pictures for $40 or all pictures for $50. That pricing makes no sense to me. Overall, I wouldn't come back. I just really wasn't impressed. We're in Orlando, the capital of tourist attractions, there's too many entertaining places to waste this kind of money and not have a good time. Save your money and go elsewhere. The only reason why I'm giving two stars is because all of the staff were extremely friendly and I don't feel like my experience reflects their service. I'm not sure how they're keeping their doors open because of how empty it was-but up charging every little thing isn't the solution.

    Pirate boat outside
    Joanna C.

    There is a parking lot attendant that welcomes you at the point of arrival to guide you where to park. It seemed like there are some outdoor additions being made. The check-in process for your reservation is pretty quick. The photo section I didn't understand why they asked to break up our group. Once you head into the bar section and gift shop area everything is decorated in the pirate theme. Some of the performers walk around to mingle with the guest which I think adds an extra touch of engagement that I liked. The bar attendants kept ignoring us, and we saw multiple groups being taken care of that arrived after we did which didn't seem fair. The seating was also a bit confusing because the numbers were available but not the letters on the tables. The show was superb! Really took me by surprise. I barely took pictures because I really wanted to immerse myself in the experience. The chicken dinner comes with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies and had great flavor and not overcooked. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to experience a unique dinner and show.

    Treasure's Chicken
    Madison L.

    This was my first time visiting Pirates Dinner Adventure and I was pleasantly surprised by how fun it was! Parking is spacious. When you enter the building, you check in, take your group photos, and then a guide takes you into the gift shop/bar area where you wait until it's time to get seated. The theming was detailed and fun. Just the right kind of tacky. We had fun looking at the trinkets and souvenirs. Seating is divided by color and each section has a pirate in the show to cheer for. Our waitress was great. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the show. While the dialogue was cheesy and some of the singing was pitchy, the acrobatics and water effects were really cool. The food was good. It was well paced. We got a Caesar salad, roast chicken with mashed potatoes and broccoli, and a brownie. The chicken was very good. The brownie was hilariously tiny. They took volunteers from the audience and everything was very interactive. I could see this being very fun for young kids. Overall, this place was a hoot and we had so much fun. We had discounted tickets and I felt like the experience was a good value for what we paid. I probably wouldn't do full price and would wait till I found a deal to make this worth the value, but it's a really fun Orlando hidden gem.

    Appetizer menu
    Jessica W.

    The good: The stunts and performers. The different acrobatics are really cool to see and the liveliness of the Pirates really kept the crowd entertained. We were on team purple and our pirate seemed to be more of the jokester of the room. The ok: The food was good. Minus the dessert but I'll get to that. The salad has an abundance of cheese on it, so if you like parmesan cheese you will love it. The veggies were pretty inconsistent among the plates. Some people got more broccoli. Other people got no broccoli and more carrots or cauliflower. I do like the audience participation, however I feel like perhaps when the audience is involved they shouldn't rig the games. Maybe have a separate game that at the end you can rig to allow the blue guy to win. However, it kind of kills the mood when you're trying your best and your pirate is throwing the game. The bad: the beginning gift shop has no prices on any of the merchandise. You end up having employees who follow you around to tell you the prices of everything but I don't purchase anything that doesn't have a price on it. Our server didn't bring us refills when we asked and then brought us the tip plate before bringing us the dessert. I had to ask if we were going to be getting dessert tonight as she placed her tip plate in front of us and she looked surprised and then ran back to get the brownies for all of us and apologized.( I understand mistakes happen but wanted to make sure I noted that in this review.) After buying the photo package we were told that for $15 we can take as many photos as we would like with the cast. Most of the Pirates were not included in those photos and you only got two photos. So we were misinformed. We probably wouldn't have spent the additional money for the pictures because they were very whitewashed and bad quality. Overall, I think if you're just looking to have a night out and don't mind the cost go have some fun. The performers are incredible and it's a good show to see once. Since the show doesn't seem to change, I don't think I would recommend seeing it more than once though, but you can be the judge of that.

    Pirate Scene
    Kara P.

    I actually had an incredible time here with a large group for a conference social outing. As soon as I knew this was the event I started following them on Instagram and they are very entertaining on that platform so I knew I was in for a treat but wasn't sure exactly what the evening would entail. We were first greeted in a reception space as we waited for the main event. I will say the reception space was somewhat small and it definitely needs more lighting as there were a couple of people who tripped because they couldn't see the various tiered flooring. The bartenders and the reception space were great and we were provided really fun light up mugs to enjoy. There were some aerial performers that entertained us while we waited for the big show. They were interesting to say the least. The song choices were all over the place as was the costuming. I think the presentation could be a little bit more streamlined overall but the athleticism was impressive. Now onto the main event. The pirate show was engaging and so much fun. I love how the kids were able to have a moment and the adults could enjoy too. The wait staff was very friendly. We were given our choice of soft drinks inside and the steak and chicken dinner was filling and delicious. A lot of food, but well prepared when you consider the cooks are preparing en masse. We also could've ordered adult beverages with the wait staff but I did not personally do so. I did have the "Benjamin the Brave" cocktail during the reception and it was tasty. There is also a massive gift shop Where you can meet and greet The characters after the show. I would not hesitate to return and take the entire family next time!

    Stacie G.

    From a show / entertainment / interactivity perspective, I would give 5 stars. For the food, 2 stars. For the service, 2 stars. The greeter didn't seem happy to be there. The cameraman was great and got the kids excited. The show was great especially if you have kids as the pirates interact with them and make it a night to remember. The food was disappointingly mediocre at best. The bar menu was confusing even for the bartender. Our server was miserable which put a dampen on our night (and her tip). Service with a smile goes a long way! If everyone there acted as happy as the performers.... they would have gotten 4 starts. Andre of the Orange Crew and Benjamin Blue were the best.

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    Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant

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    Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue - Great harmonies, great entertainment for the whole family.

    Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

    4.4(309 reviews)
    6.6 miDisney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
    $$$$

    I've had the chance to experience the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue twice--once for my birthday and…read moreanother time with a group of colleagues--and both visits were an absolute blast! The energy from the performers is contagious, and they do a fantastic job getting the audience involved, making the show feel interactive and unique. The food was delicious, and you definitely won't leave hungry since it's all-you-care-to-enjoy. Everything was served family-style, and there was plenty to go around, making it a great value on top of the entertainment. My biggest piece of advice? Save room for the strawberry shortcake! It's the perfect sweet ending to an already fantastic meal. If you're looking for a classic Disney experience that's filled with laughs, music, and great food, Hoop-Dee-Doo is absolutely worth adding to your itinerary. While it's probably a one-and-done experience for me personally, I'm so glad I've done it--not just once, but twice. It's one of those iconic Disney experiences that everyone should try at least once!

    Not sure what the big Hoop-Dee-Doo is... Unfortunately, the…read moreshow was more of a Hoop-Dee-Doo-Doo for me. Arriving in Fort Wilderness, the check-in process is very drawn out and poorly executed. It's amazing how simple every other restaurant in Disney can be. If you want your Annual Pass discount, you'll have to deal with a second long line. We were originally excited for a second floor seat, but the layout is just annoying. Swivel chairs line the railing, so you turn out toward the wall to eat and spin back around in a tight area to watch the show. The food could've saved the day being all you can eat and comfort foods. But the servers brought it out in the middle of the acts.. when it's pitch black and we are swiveled around... so it was cold by the time you were ready to eat. The all you can eat was accommodated by the server bringing out a full tray of each item and plopping down one or two items on each of their tables. The cast makes a huge deal with a musical number about the dessert... Strawberry Shortcake.. but it was honestly not the best dessert option. The show was definitely cute and old timey - with the whole place joining in a chorus of This Land Is Your Land and corny jokes, but I would highly suggest you leave as soon as you finish dessert. They hand out washboards and serving spoons to every table... which turns into a nightmare of banging and unnecessary showboating to gain attention from the characters. Was it worth marking off the experience? Yes. Would I suggest anyone venture to do it? No.

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    Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue.

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    Caribe Royale Orlando - Lobby Center Caribe Royale Orlando

    Caribe Royale Orlando

    3.1(719 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$$

    We had a wonderful stay at Caribe Royale Orlando and really enjoyed our villa! Overall, the resort…read morewas beautiful, the villa pool was lovely, and we had a great experience dining at both The Venetian Chop House and Calypso's. There was so much to enjoy, and our stay was definitely a positive one. There were a few things that kept it from being a perfect five-star experience. Our villa had a strong cleaner smell when we arrived, and the noise was a bit disruptive. We could hear guests opening and closing the patio door above us, and our villa was located right next to a staff cleaning closet, which created quite a bit of noise throughout the day. I also wish there had been beverage service at the villa pool, similar to what's offered at the main pool. That would have been a great added convenience! Other than those minor issues, everything was fantastic, and we really enjoyed our time at the resort. We would definitely consider staying again and look forward to coming back!

    It has taken me about a month to write this review because I really wanted to love Caribe Royale…read moreOrlando. We were celebrating my granddaughter's fifth birthday, my grandchildren enjoyed the resort, and we were grateful to be in Florida making family memories. Those happy moments deserve acknowledgment--but so do the problems. The property is beautiful, the family amenities are thoughtfully planned, and the pool is the heart of the fun. The hot tub and convenient location were highlights, too. However, there were real cracks beneath the beautiful aesthetics. We initially stayed in a two-bedroom villa in Building 7. It felt dated, the carpet was visibly dirty, the garbage disposal did not work, and the space smelled very damp. We went out and purchased Lysol and a moisture-absorbing product to try to make it more comfortable. That should not be on a guest's vacation shopping list. There was also excrement left in the primary bathroom toilet when we arrived. It took more than two hours and a second phone call before someone came to clean it. Later, while I was showering, my mother saw an unidentified animal inside her bedroom. We ended up relocating after the first night from the two-bedroom villa to a smaller suite. Given these issues and the change in accommodations, we expected a price adjustment or some gesture acknowledging the inconvenience. No compensation was offered--not even covering parking. Checkout brought more frustration. We had questions about the room-price difference and the balance we expected back after incidental charges. The front desk gave an explanation involving our third-party booking, but it was not clear to us and did not resolve our concerns. No manager was brought over to help. We left feeling unheard. The food and drinks we tried were not a highlight, either. My apple martini was nothing to write home about. I can appreciate the wonderful time my grandchildren had and still be honest about where the resort fell short. A beautiful pool does not replace a clean, well-maintained room or attentive service when things go wrong. Auntie D's rating: Three out of five forks. Beautiful family memories--but the guest experience needs to match the scenery.

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    Waterfall Pool at Caribe Royale Orlando

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