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When it comes to dining at Disney World, you’ve got a TON of options. Want something quick and easy? You’ve got it. Something middle-of-the-road and comforting? Yep, that too. And if you’re looking for something upscale and luxurious, you can find that as well.
Hoop Dee Doo
We recently stopped by Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness to see if this dinner show still holds up, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here!
Giddy-up, pardner, and get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time! The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue dinner show made its debut on June 30th, 1974, and has been delivering wonderful vacation memories to Walt Disney World guests ever since. Disney’s Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is an extravaganza of food and entertainment that the whole family will love. Seriously, it’s hard not to have a good time here.
Pioneer Hall
Located in Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, the setting is a huge barn complete with a stage and musical numbers, hilarious hijinks, and a good time for the whole family.
Pioneer Hall Players
But enough about the restaurant — what’s on the menu here?!
There are buckets of food for the table to share, serving up an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal of fried chicken, ribs, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, cowboy beans, and a WHOLE lot more. Beer, wine, and sangria are also included, as well as soft drinks, coffee, and tea, and specialty cocktails are available for an additional fee.
Hoop Dee Doo menu
Important Info:
Lots of seating!
And now, onto the main event — the food!
Soft drinks are included, along with unlimited draft beer, wine, and sangria. This time around, I opted for the sangria! It was not the best sangria we’ve ever had, to say the least. It was easy to tell that it wasn’t homemade and likely came from a bottle, in addition to being poured long before I had actually ever ordered it. There was ice in the glass that had started to melt, which gave it a watered-down taste.
Red Sangria
It honestly tasted more along the lines of grape juice rather than sangria, which isn’t that surprising considering it’s unlimited — Disney doesn’t want anyone getting TOO into the show, you know?!
When you’re seated, you’ll find that there is already food on your table — talk about service! I kicked things off with the House-Made Cornbread.
House-Made Cornbread
This had good flavor, but it was definitely on the dry side. The whipped butter was a nice addition because it helped keep things moist. It tasted like your standard Jiffy cornbread — slightly sweet, lots of corn flavor. Would have loved some actual pieces of corn or even jalapeño in it to give it a bit more depth. But overall, it was a good start to the meal.
Cornbread and butter
Up next, I sampled the Hoop Salad, which was a pretty basic house salad served with a vinaigrette. This was…fine. It was a pretty standard house salad with a vinaigrette dressing. LOTS of shredded cheese, which I appreciated. The cherry tomatoes and cucumbers tasted fresh, along with the lettuce. I think a berry salad or something a little more elevated would have worked really well here. The vinaigrette was slightly sweet, but still plenty acidic from the vinegar.
Hoop Salad
The Creamy Coleslaw was your basic, mayo-based slaw. I’d compare it to the coleslaw at KFC, just not chopped. The cabbage was incredibly fresh and stayed crunchy despite the amount of dressing on it. The dressing itself was slightly sweet and creamy, but overall, this was just boring.
Creamy Coleslaw
After a brief break in the entertainment, the main course and sides were served, and I couldn’t help but dig into the Macaroni and Cheese.
Macaroni and Cheese
This was a solid mac and cheese — it was creamy, but it was a bit lacking in flavor. Would have loved a hint of spice or even pepper, but it was a bit on the bland side. No super cheesy flavor — a sharp cheese would have been great. It reminded me of Stouffer’s mac and cheese, which is a super familiar flavor for a lot of people. Kids and picky eaters would probably love this!
Creamy and cheesy
The Cowboy Beans weren’t my favorite, but they weren’t offensive in any way. These tasted straight-up like Bush’s Baked Beans from a can with some bacon pieces added in for pizzazz. A bit on the tomato-y, acidic side with a hint of sweetness. They could have used more salt and pepper, and I would have loved a smokier flavor, too. They tasted great when paired with the mac and cheese, though!
Cowboy Beans
I LOVED the Mashed Potatoes, though. These were my favorite out of all the sides. They were skin-on red potatoes, so if you’re averse to skin-on potatoes, keep that in mind. They had a really great flavor — super buttery and perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper. They were definitely on the soupy side, though, as opposed to a chunky mashed potato. I’d say they were closer to whipped potatoes than mashed, but they had great flavor, and you could tell they were made with real potatoes and not instant.
Mashed Potatoes
The Smoked Barbecue Pork Ribs were surprisingly not dry for being mass-produced. The meat was juicy, had a great smoky flavor, and the rub was both salty and sweet, with just a hint of spice. I added a bit of the barbecue sauce to the ribs, but the sauce was overly sweet, like KC Masterpiece store-bought sauce, which is not personally my favorite. Folks who do like sweet, brown-sugary barbecue sauce will definitely like it, though!
Smoked Barbecue Pork Ribs
The Crispy Fried Chicken had excellent flavor and was SUPER juicy, but was just on the cusp of being too salty. Still, I’d rather be almost too salty than underseasoned, and this had plenty of seasoning. It was slightly peppery with a hint of garlic, and just had some really savory flavors going on. The breading was SUPER crispy and crunchy, which was very satisfying. It paired well with the barbecue sauce and had a sweet and savory thing going on with it.
Crispy Fried Chicken
And for dessert, you’ll be treated to an entire skillet of Strawberry Shortcake!
Strawberry Shortcake
I really enjoyed this — it wasn’t anything spectacular or knock-your-socks-off, but I think strawberry shortcake is best when it’s kept simple. There was a mix of fresh and macerated strawberries, which were the perfect combination of sweet and a little tart. The shortcake itself reminded me of a regular yellow cake, but it was perfectly moist and sweet, with a hint of buttery flavor. The whipped cream was pretty standard, but when each element is added together, it is a great dessert. The fruitiness from the strawberries, creaminess from the whipped cream, and butteriness from the shortcake all worked well together.
SO much food
So, is Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue worth a stop on your next trip to Disney World?
This Disney World restaurant is a must-visit if…
You should skip this Disney World spot if…
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue has been around for decades for a reason — it’s such a fun dinner show, and the food isn’t half bad either. The fried chicken and mashed potatoes were my favorite, and you can’t beat a classic dessert like strawberry shortcake. If you’re looking for something a little bit different and outside of the parks to do on your next Disney World trip, consider booking this show! Kiddos and adults alike will enjoy the shenanigans.
A whole lot of food
In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more restaurant updates from Disney World and beyond. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!
Have you eaten at this Disney World restaurant before? Tell us in the comments!
Hoop Dee Doo
We recently stopped by Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness to see if this dinner show still holds up, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here!
Atmosphere
Giddy-up, pardner, and get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time! The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue dinner show made its debut on June 30th, 1974, and has been delivering wonderful vacation memories to Walt Disney World guests ever since. Disney’s Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is an extravaganza of food and entertainment that the whole family will love. Seriously, it’s hard not to have a good time here.
Pioneer Hall
Located in Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, the setting is a huge barn complete with a stage and musical numbers, hilarious hijinks, and a good time for the whole family.
Pioneer Hall Players
But enough about the restaurant — what’s on the menu here?!
Menu
There are buckets of food for the table to share, serving up an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal of fried chicken, ribs, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, cowboy beans, and a WHOLE lot more. Beer, wine, and sangria are also included, as well as soft drinks, coffee, and tea, and specialty cocktails are available for an additional fee.
Hoop Dee Doo menu
Important Info:
- There are typically three showtimes per evening for Hoop-Dee-Doo: 4PM, 6:15PM, and 8:30PM
- Fort Wilderness can take a while to get to. Take a gander at the bus and boat systems to be sure you have plenty of time to get to Fort Wilderness for your reservation. (And note that Disney recommends you arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled showtime.) If you arrive by car or Disney bus from another park to the entrance of Fort Wilderness, you will need to take an additional bus ride to Pioneer Hall, where Hoop-Dee-Doo is presented. Disney recommends allowing 30 additional minutes for this transfer.
- There are three seating categories that guests may choose from. Categories 1 and 2 offer wheelchair-accessible seating. Every seat in the house offers a great view, but note that Category 3 tables have turnstools where you must swivel to view the show, facing a different direction from your table. The show takes several intermissions, though, for food service… and more eatin’! That said, we recommend seating in Category 1 or 2 to best enjoy the show.
- Pricing is as follows:
- Category 1: $78 for adults/$45 for Children ages 3 to 9
- Category 2: $74 for adults/$41 for Children ages 3 to 9
- Category 2: $70 for adults/$40 for Children ages 3 to 9
- Pre-payment in full is required.
Lots of seating!
And now, onto the main event — the food!
Drinks
Soft drinks are included, along with unlimited draft beer, wine, and sangria. This time around, I opted for the sangria! It was not the best sangria we’ve ever had, to say the least. It was easy to tell that it wasn’t homemade and likely came from a bottle, in addition to being poured long before I had actually ever ordered it. There was ice in the glass that had started to melt, which gave it a watered-down taste.
Red Sangria
It honestly tasted more along the lines of grape juice rather than sangria, which isn’t that surprising considering it’s unlimited — Disney doesn’t want anyone getting TOO into the show, you know?!
Eats
When you’re seated, you’ll find that there is already food on your table — talk about service! I kicked things off with the House-Made Cornbread.
House-Made Cornbread
This had good flavor, but it was definitely on the dry side. The whipped butter was a nice addition because it helped keep things moist. It tasted like your standard Jiffy cornbread — slightly sweet, lots of corn flavor. Would have loved some actual pieces of corn or even jalapeño in it to give it a bit more depth. But overall, it was a good start to the meal.
Cornbread and butter
Up next, I sampled the Hoop Salad, which was a pretty basic house salad served with a vinaigrette. This was…fine. It was a pretty standard house salad with a vinaigrette dressing. LOTS of shredded cheese, which I appreciated. The cherry tomatoes and cucumbers tasted fresh, along with the lettuce. I think a berry salad or something a little more elevated would have worked really well here. The vinaigrette was slightly sweet, but still plenty acidic from the vinegar.
Hoop Salad
The Creamy Coleslaw was your basic, mayo-based slaw. I’d compare it to the coleslaw at KFC, just not chopped. The cabbage was incredibly fresh and stayed crunchy despite the amount of dressing on it. The dressing itself was slightly sweet and creamy, but overall, this was just boring.
Creamy Coleslaw
After a brief break in the entertainment, the main course and sides were served, and I couldn’t help but dig into the Macaroni and Cheese.
Macaroni and Cheese
This was a solid mac and cheese — it was creamy, but it was a bit lacking in flavor. Would have loved a hint of spice or even pepper, but it was a bit on the bland side. No super cheesy flavor — a sharp cheese would have been great. It reminded me of Stouffer’s mac and cheese, which is a super familiar flavor for a lot of people. Kids and picky eaters would probably love this!
Creamy and cheesy
The Cowboy Beans weren’t my favorite, but they weren’t offensive in any way. These tasted straight-up like Bush’s Baked Beans from a can with some bacon pieces added in for pizzazz. A bit on the tomato-y, acidic side with a hint of sweetness. They could have used more salt and pepper, and I would have loved a smokier flavor, too. They tasted great when paired with the mac and cheese, though!
Cowboy Beans
I LOVED the Mashed Potatoes, though. These were my favorite out of all the sides. They were skin-on red potatoes, so if you’re averse to skin-on potatoes, keep that in mind. They had a really great flavor — super buttery and perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper. They were definitely on the soupy side, though, as opposed to a chunky mashed potato. I’d say they were closer to whipped potatoes than mashed, but they had great flavor, and you could tell they were made with real potatoes and not instant.
Mashed Potatoes
The Smoked Barbecue Pork Ribs were surprisingly not dry for being mass-produced. The meat was juicy, had a great smoky flavor, and the rub was both salty and sweet, with just a hint of spice. I added a bit of the barbecue sauce to the ribs, but the sauce was overly sweet, like KC Masterpiece store-bought sauce, which is not personally my favorite. Folks who do like sweet, brown-sugary barbecue sauce will definitely like it, though!
Smoked Barbecue Pork Ribs
The Crispy Fried Chicken had excellent flavor and was SUPER juicy, but was just on the cusp of being too salty. Still, I’d rather be almost too salty than underseasoned, and this had plenty of seasoning. It was slightly peppery with a hint of garlic, and just had some really savory flavors going on. The breading was SUPER crispy and crunchy, which was very satisfying. It paired well with the barbecue sauce and had a sweet and savory thing going on with it.
Crispy Fried Chicken
And for dessert, you’ll be treated to an entire skillet of Strawberry Shortcake!
Strawberry Shortcake
I really enjoyed this — it wasn’t anything spectacular or knock-your-socks-off, but I think strawberry shortcake is best when it’s kept simple. There was a mix of fresh and macerated strawberries, which were the perfect combination of sweet and a little tart. The shortcake itself reminded me of a regular yellow cake, but it was perfectly moist and sweet, with a hint of buttery flavor. The whipped cream was pretty standard, but when each element is added together, it is a great dessert. The fruitiness from the strawberries, creaminess from the whipped cream, and butteriness from the shortcake all worked well together.
SO much food
So, is Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue worth a stop on your next trip to Disney World?
Nosh or Not
This Disney World restaurant is a must-visit if…
- You’re looking for something a bit different that you maybe haven’t experienced at Disney World before.
- You’re staying at Fort Wilderness and want to experience a classic Disney attraction.
- You want to be entertained while you enjoy some solid Southern American eats.
You should skip this Disney World spot if…
- You’re not a fan of dinner shows. That’s most of the draw here, so consider dining somewhere else if that’s not your thing.
- You don’t love Southern American food. There is an allergy-friendly option along with a plant-based option, but overall, the hearty eats are part of the experience.
- You don’t want to plan a separate trek to Fort Wilderness. While it’s close to Magic Kingdom and easy to get to by boat, Fort Wilderness is a massive, spread-out resort.
Overall
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue has been around for decades for a reason — it’s such a fun dinner show, and the food isn’t half bad either. The fried chicken and mashed potatoes were my favorite, and you can’t beat a classic dessert like strawberry shortcake. If you’re looking for something a little bit different and outside of the parks to do on your next Disney World trip, consider booking this show! Kiddos and adults alike will enjoy the shenanigans.
A whole lot of food
In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more restaurant updates from Disney World and beyond. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!
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