Post #17484 by Kailuageoff on Sun, Dec 29, 2002 11:12 AM

So, after drinking a Mai-Tai with Muck, we decided to head go down the street to the Hawaiian Inn and catch the luau show -- which turned out to be the Christmas luau show -- which we had never seen.
Since the last time we visited in early 2002, Wayne and Frank have added a huge volcano to the showroom which now rumbles and smokes over in a corner. It's a really great touch. I think they also suspended more of their vintage tiki lamps from the ceiling because I didn't remember so many the last time. The bar is looking better as well, with more decorations, and a stock of Orchids Hawaii lookalike volcano bowls they bought from Myriah's Polynesian Bazaar. Wayne also told me they now have a private party room that is decked out with other tiki stuff from his collection (I didn't ask to see it, however.)
For those of you in Florida that have not been to this show, I really encourage you to do so. It isn't a slicked up Disney spectacular, and it's not the mind-blowing trip you get at the Mai-Kai, but it is the authentic polynesian dinner and show that must have been common when tiki culture was in its heyday. Plus, Frank makes all your favorite tiki drinks for cheap and the place is completely decked out in Witco! Vat more you could you vant dan Vitco and vahines at the Havaiian Inn.