Polynesian Cultural Center

This is a great place to come learn the history of the Polynesian Islands. Man we had a blast with the entertainment from the dancers. The show was probably the coolest with the fire dance.

Do NOT waste your money. Advertised as a very authentic luau, but is SO far from that. The food selection is minimal, and the quality is mediocre at best. No cocktails are served because it is a Mormon-run operation. As for authenticity, it is so far from being authentic, that it's actually somewhat insulting. It's run by all the BYU students, and essentially exists just as a place to employ students while they are at BYU. The Haa show was ok, and the fire dancing was awesome, but overall, what a waste of time and money. We were staying close by so at least we didn't have to drive far, but I would have been seriously pissed off if I had traveled all the way from Honolulu.

Fabulous Experience, particularly with the Ambassador Package & getting a group tour of the facility with THE BEST tour guide @ PCC, Amanda. She was great with the kids as well (Be sure to grab the passports for the kids @ the Entrance!!!) as she took our girls fishing, took time to show them how to weave their fishes out of palm tree leaves, stamp their passports, etc...

Folks, if this is your first time to the island/first time @ PCC, the Ambassador package with the tour is the way to go. This sheer size of this place alone is overwhelming & you're guaranteed to miss shows, excursions, etc... had you attempted to do a self-walkthrough without any type of guidance. (Not to mention if you consider yourself shy as you'll end up doing things you normally wouldn't volunteer for or subject yourself too like making a fire in Samoan village or Underhanded Spear Throwing in the Tahitian village, etc...) This is the GOOD STUFF that you would've otherwise missed out on.  

Additionally, Kap Tafiti, the performer in the Samoan Village was F'ING Hilarious... Dude was awesome & his show is an absolute MUST SEE (we're still talking about him & quoting his lines).

Icing on the cake was watching 'Ha Breath of Life' to close out the evening which was OUTSTANDING...

Only con for the entire visit (which literally flew by) was the horrendous food @ the Ali'i Luau which was (for lack of a better word), putrid... Do yourself & your family a huge favor & opt for one of the other options, i.e. Prime Dining cuz the quality of food compared to the entrance fee is an absolute joke. I've had better quality food/selections @ a shitty Hometown buffet. Suggestion, visit the Hukilau Cafe just a mile or so from the PCC BEFORE you enter the gates & grab some killer CHEAP Grinds to hold you off until dinner. Trust me, you'll thank me later...

Regardless, again... HUGE shot-out to our Tour Guide Amanda & if you happen to hit the lotto on your visit & get her, you will have a most memorable experience...

10 stars overall for the experience & -6 for the rip-off horrendous buffet (though the evening show more than made up for the food) so we're still @ a solid 4/4-1/2.