Post #328012 by rupe33 on Fri, Aug 24, 2007 12:22 PM

We were visiting there on August 10, 2007 - and can offer this info up: when you come in, the area to the right of the front door (is it a gift shop?) is completely closed, under renovation. This was our first visit, so we could not compare to what it normally would be like. Our server gave us some info when she saw how into it we were. Did not see the alligator.

The dining area to the back right where the buffet section seems to be all redone, and was only finished just recently. There's an interesting ceiling treatment in there that is a gigantic improvement from the room in which the show is held. There are bamboo-framed booths back there.

Essentially they're doing a renovation of the whole place. Nothing seems to have been done to the big room where the show is held yet. I must say that the drop-in ceiling in there does take one out of the feeling of being lost in paradise to some extent. The bar area does have some classic lamp fixtures, although it was going to be used for karaoke later that night.

There's a Dynasty mug you can keep for ordering the namesake cocktail - and it comes with the words HU KE LAU molded right into the mug. Drinks were okay.

We had a good time, although I'm hoping to go back once it's all done. The unusual thing about the show is that it's quite long - nearly an hour. By the time it was over, we'd even thanked the servers three times! The other thing about it is that it clears out as soon as the show is over, almost. So we arrived at 7pm and were well on our way by 9:30. It doesn't seem like folks hang about in the atmosphere, drinking and talking like say at the Mai Kai.

Overall, though, I'd recommend it as worth trying along the 90-minute principle outlined above. Also, there are several hotels nearby should you need a place to stay.

Cheers,
Rupe