This place was amazing. The activities before got us in the mood for the luau to follow. The food…read morewas great! The entire staff was welcoming and showed the aloha spirit. Saying a prayer before dinner and honoring our servicemen and women were icing on the cake.

One of the highlights of our trip! Very organized and so much to do and see before the program…read morebegan. The food is abundant and tasty, and the performers were just excellent. Major props to this team, you can tell they care about what they are doing. Well worth the cost of admission. Like others said, such a heartfelt prayer before eating and honoring veterans and anniversaries in such special ways really sold me and my husband. Definitely the luau we'd recommend to anyone looking.

Absolutely amazing!! Chief and his staff put on an amazing show and it was a great learning…read moreexperience for our family. Amazing food. They went above and beyond to make it a special night. We will definitely be returning the next time we visit Hawaii!! We got to meet Chief and his warriors afterwards and absolutely amazing people!!

What an amazing experience. Definitely a must if you are on Oahu. The food was great and the…read moreexperience was like nothing else I've ever seen. The food was delicious and the performance was mystical. Learning and seeing the culture was definitely something everyone must do.

This was honestly the best Luau experience I have had! To start, the food was amazing. It was…read morebuffet style and was so tasty. The desserts were also very delicious! We also appreciated the kids meal box that came with food that kids love and desserts with moana on it. There was also welcome dranks and an open bar, thank youuuuu! Before the Luau started, they had different stations with educational activities. They had lei making, poi making, temporary tattoos, and ukulele lessons. All were super enjoyable for both kids and adults! The luau was so educational and personable. They shared history, customs, and heritage stories. I really enjoyed all of the education that went into it. I would rate this experience a 100/10. Food was great, service was great, activities were great, and the luau itself was great. Mickey and Minnie also joined the dancing portion of the luau which was so fun for the kiddos. Everything was so great and also magical outside.

What an absolutely breathtaking experience. From start to finish, I was beyond blown away…read more I was staying at Aulani to celebrate my 40th birthday. The luau is offered a few times a week and was luckily being offered on my actual birthday so of course we booked it for that day. Tickets go on sale about 5 months in advance of the dinner date, which may seem daunting to a casual planner but makes perfect sense to an avid Disney-er. Seating for the luau is available in standard seating and premium seating. We picked premium. It came at a higher price tag and, in my opinion, was not necessary. Standard seating was 199 a person and premium seating was 229 a person. All luau guests are treated to activities like lei making, (temporary) tattoos and ukulele lessons before heading over to enjoy the buffet and open bar dinner before the show. Premium diners got the luxury of an extra half hour to peruse the activities. Premium diners also got seating closer to the main stage. (After the show was over, I sat in standard seating to see the difference and it wasn't all that much). Premium diners also got a free digital download of the picture taken with the luau performers. For a larger party, it may have been less expensive to simply pay for the digital download. One big concern I had about the luau was that it would be overly Disney-fied. I love me some Mickey Mouse and Aulani as a resort has several Disney touches, but I wanted my luau experience to be as authentic as possible. My concerns were quickly quelled. Mickey and Minnie were present for about 15 minutes of the 2-hour show. The rest of the luau had beautiful vocals, graceful dancing, and fearless firebreathers. It is my absolute hope to get back to Aulani as quickly as humanly possible, but I think I would skip the luau. At 229 (or even 199) a person, there are much better ways to spend my Disney dollars. That being said, if Aulani is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you, you should do it.

My daughter didn't know it yet, but she is a performer. She loves to sing, to dance and to act…read moresilly. Unfortunately, my Mini me thought she wouldn't like PACKHawaii because she knew nobody there. That all changed from the first day. In fact, she had such a blast! The staff, and volunteers were welcoming and knew all to well the feeling of not knowing anyone. They made it a fun and safe place for all the kids. Ms. Mini me decided to get up early everyday excited to go and practice. For summer, it was a whole day affair and she was ready to get out the door before I was up. Why couldn't she be like this going to school?! Anyway, performance day came and she was excited about her the whole show. The family came to cheer her on and we were amazed how great the show was! The stage looked amazing. In 2 weeks all the kids memorized their lines, learned choreography, stage presence, and memorized songs. It was impressive to see how much these kids learned in only 2 weeks. They even help make the stage, props, and programs. AMAZING! PACK has different programs. There is the summer programs, different shows to tryout, they have dance classes and offer various workshops for kids. It is such a great program and it is on the Westside!! Overall, It was priceless to see my mini me's confidence and excitement grow with each day. Thank you PACK for having this wonderful program available in the Westside. My daughter's new found love of performing came out because of PACK. She has gained so much and learned a lot about herself in just a few weeks. I can't wait to see what next summer will bring.

BRAVO!! BRAVO!! BRAVO!! PACK's latest production of Westside Story was phenomenally great!! Like…read morereally, really good! Westside Story is one of my all-time favorite "classic" movie & musical play and I must say, PACKids did this production justice! Who can resist singing along to "When you're a Jet," or "I Wanna Live in America," or even belt out, "take my hand and I'll take you there..." or "I Feel Pretty, oh so pretty!" PACKids really outdid themselves by singing, dancing and acting their hearts out on stage - it was truly believable and something they can be proud to have been a part of. I know I was proud to have witnessed such a beautiful musical. It's no secret, i embrace local entrepreneurial endeavors and that affinity does not end with just my purchases. I support local talent when I can. Here in west Oahu there is not a shortage of talents and skills. PACK is a local, non-profit, after school musical theatre group that puts on 4-5 musical productions in a year. Children audition for parts and should be able to sing, dance, recite and act. It's the real deal at PACK! Since moving to west Oahu I have seen School House Rock Jr., their Christmas Holiday production, Little Mermaid and now, Westside Story. These kids are amazing!! I've seen them grow with each performance and their sets get better and better. No need to drive into town anymore to catch a play at Diamond Head, Manoa Valley or Hawaii Theatre...PACKids ROCK!!

A nice museum that provides insight into the history of Hawaii and people who helped it become what…read moreit is today. Museum is free but you need to pay an entrance fee to tour the grounds outside. Very peaceful and a nice escape from the hustle and bustle outside

This is an absolutely hidden gem. Out your guide was phenomenal, as he explained each location we…read moresaw in such great detail and to where the story was told. Many tours are just names and facts, but this was totally different. Being able to walk from location to location was very insightful. The check in staff was incredibly polite. What a great way to break up vacation with local history and also to another part of the island.

My family and I brought my boyfriend here for the first time since he was visiting from San Diego…read moreand never been to a luau before. We got the deluxe package and had a blast experiencing all of the cultural activities. I was hoping there would be some chicken long rice or lau lau but that was not the case for the dinner. The staff made up for the food though. Chasey-boi was our server for the night and he made sure our table was taken care of ! So sad this place will closing its doors but it will always have a special place in our hearts

I thought this was a really good luau and value for your money. It was a super organized and fun…read morefilled night -They had a lot of different activities to do: jewelry stores, so many beautiful scenic sunset photo opportunities, taking pictures with the birds, henna art, spear throwing, and hula performance. -the dinner was surprisingly really good and we enjoyed the meal. While you're eating dinner, they put on a really good show of dancing and performances.

This review is in regards to the Zumba class I recently took at Studio 808…read more Studio 808 is located in the heart of Waipahu next to the iconic Leeward Drive-Inn. I've heard of Studio 808's dance programs but have never taken a class until I heard about the Zumba class being offered there. You can take the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor and reach the studio on the Leeward Drive-Inn side. Once arriving, there is a front desk area set up in front of the studio where people were manning. You can pay in cash or Venmo (I did the mobile pay option because I didn't have cash). Fortunately, Studio 808 has also catered the Zumba class as a remote class so you can actually sign up for the class and dance from home by watching the instructor. Upon arriving to the class, the room was overall clean and spacious. Because the class is also done virtually, there wasn't many people in the room. The Zumba instructor was Erin and I have nothing but great things to say about him. As someone who isn't a dancer, Erin was kind enough to teach the lessons via virtual cam and in-person. The overall class was a lot of fun and I enjoyed the music better at Studio 808 compared to the Zumba classes I take at 24 Hour Fitness. I would definitely recommend to go with Erin because he's exudes positive energy, always smiles while breaking a sweat and definitely knows what he's doing. I was even watching the participants online (who were older folks) and they seemed to thoroughly enjoy the class at home as they would in studio. If you're up for doing a Zumba class in Waipahu (or simply at your own home), I would definitely recommend this class to take. Admission is about $7 per class but the first class is free! Classes are every Tuesday from 6-7pm.

So far my two girls in love with this studio. My oldest is extremely extrovert and shy but I can…read moresee her slowly, very very, slowly coming out of her shell. My youngest in

5+ stars! Everything was excellent from start to finish- location, service, food & show... all…read morewonderful.

This was easily one of the most authentic luau experiences I've had. The setting right on the beach…read moremakes a huge difference because your feet are literally in the sand while watching the show. The sunset here is unreal. It has that soft, golden Hawaiian glow you always imagine but rarely actually see in real life. The performances feel heartfelt rather than overly commercial, and the whole evening flows in a really relaxed way. It's the kind of experience that feels both entertaining and culturally grounded at the same time.

Mermaid Kariel is the real deal! If you want to show your kid a real life mermaid, look no further…read more She also makes custom mermaid tails and tops. AND she has a childrens book "the Brave little mermaid" You'd child and you will be blown away by this experience!!

Mermaid Harmony, who is part of Mermaid Kariel's team, made my granddaughter's (Mermaid themed) 3rd…read morebirthday party extra special. She came early, engaged the children with water and land games, story time, and even encouraged the kids to listen to their parents and to take care of the ocean. We paid extra for the face/scale painting and inflatable shell which were worth while additions. Even some of the Moms participated and had fun! It would have been good to know ahead of time that we would need two people ready to carry Mermaid Harmony in/out of the pool and out of the party. Thankfully we did have capable people available to do so. Other than that note, we had an exceptional experience with Mermaid Harmony and highly recommend her.