Help me find the Best Luau in Orlando, FL

I am planning a trip to the Orlando area in January. It as been a while (4+ years) since I have been to Hawaii and my last Luau. I will be staying at Orange Lake Country Club and last time I stayed there they had their own luau, but I called today and they have really scaled back. They don't have any Hula or Fire Dancers. Sure sounds like a Polynesian buffet instead of a luau.

The two options I know about are the luaus at Disney's Polynesian Resort and the Luau at Sea World. Any TCers out there have experience with either? You opinions are greatly appreciated.

-Tiki Goon

[ Edited by: TikiGoon on 2003-12-12 07:54 ]

In late Sept of this year I attended the luau at Disney's Polynesian Resort, and I enjoyed it very much. The food was very good, as was the show, and there were tikis all over the place. I highly recommend it. Please see my post under the topic heading "My Tiki-centric trip to central Florida." This is in the main forums section. I describe the show in great detail there.

In late Sept of this year I attended the luau at Disney's Polynesian Resort, and I enjoyed it very much. The food was very good, as was the show, and there were tikis all over the place. I highly recommend it. Please see my post under the topic heading "My Tiki-centric trip to central Florida." This is in the main forums section. I describe the show in great detail there.

I've been to the Disney Luau (back in 1995) We had a great time. Be sure to book your reservation as early as possible: If I remember correctly, you can book up to 60 days in advance. We booked the first day we could and received seats up front & center. If you arrive early, the Polynesian Resort is also worth a walk around... we did and felt like chumps for not booking our room there.

-Z