SO many things have returned to Disney World over the past several months, like entertainment, dining options, and traditional character meet and greets.
Hoop-dee-Doo Musical Revue
A lot of restaurants have reopened, like Flying Fish, Jiko, ‘Ohana, and more. But, we have still been waiting on a select few dining options that remain closed. We found out a while back that a very popular dining option would be returning this summer, and now, it’s finally open again!
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is BACK in Disney World! We were invited to check out the restaurant today for its official reopening.
It’s back!
If you don’t know, Hoop-Dee-Doo is dinner and a show, complete with a stage and some musical numbers over at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds.
It’s HAPPENING 🤠🤠🤠 pic.twitter.com/BS0wyMxFqS
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We checked in and waited for our showtime to start at 4PM!
Check-in area
We were welcomed back by Tom, a creative director at Disney World!
YEEEEHAW from Tom, a Hoop-Dee-Doo creative director! 👏🤠 pic.twitter.com/Wq1PD9doaz
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Outside of the Musical Revue is a new outdoor drink station that is open for guests before the show begins and during intermission.
Get a nice refreshing drink
Here’s a look at the drinks they have available.
Drink menu
Then, it was time to head on inside!
We’re ready!!
We got inside a little early because we’re just so excited!
Here a little early…do you think we’re excited? 👀
📍: Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue pic.twitter.com/tUq816SoAb
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) June 23, 2022
The Pioneer Hall Players are welcoming everyone back!
Hoop-Dee, Hoop-Dee, Hoop-Dee 🎶 pic.twitter.com/F83V4T8QxY
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They’re singing and dancing and putting on a show!
Woohoo!
Seriously, this place is so much fun!
Ta-da!
Throughout the meal, the performers will create a very immersive show experience!
Clap along, y’all! 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/lPi9rQXfaV
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They come out into the middle of the dining room to sing…
Dinner and a show!
…and then they make the whole dining room spin their napkins in the air!
We missed this!
They come out on stage a couple times to perform throughout the meal.
Pioneer Hall Players
We’re not just here for the awesome performances though, we’re also super excited about the FOOD! We already knew that there were going to be some enhancements to the menu, as Disney released the full menu ahead of time. We found out that these enhancements were based on guest feedback, so they added creamy coleslaw and house made macaroni and cheese to the menu! To start the meal, we got some house-made corn bread and honey butter!
YUM!
Here’s a look at that coleslaw…
Creamy coleslaw
…and the Hoop Salad, which has the signature “hoop” vinaigrette topped with sharp white cheddar, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
The Hoop Salad
Then, it was time for the main event! The main meal comes with Pecan-smoked BBQ Pork Ribs with BBQ sauce and the Legendary Fried Chicken! As for sides, there is the Cornbread-crusted Macaroni and Cheese, the Home-style Mashed Potatoes, and Cowboy Beans.
Of course…you know we’re stoked about the FOOOOOD 😋
Pecan-smoked BBQ Pork Ribs with BBQ sauce and Legendary Fried Chicken ‼️ with sides of Cornbread-crusted Macaroni and Cheese, the Home-style Mashed Potatoes, and Cowboy Beans.
Which do you wanna try the most?? pic.twitter.com/Fpv0gIOJaf
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Uh, YUM!! Let’s take a closer look at some of these options. We’ve got the Pecan-smoked BBQ Pork Ribs and the Legendary Fried Chicken…
Chicken and ribs!
…and the Cornbread-crusted Macaroni and Cheese, the Home-style Mashed Potatoes, Cowboy Beans, and the with BBQ sauce for the ribs.
Sides are where it’s AT!
Hoop-Dee-Doo is also accommodating to dietary restrictions, so you can get a vegan or vegetarian meal option instead. Just let the chef know when you check-in and they’ll get you an alternative dish.
Vegan meal option
After our main meal, it was time for dessert, which was brought out with the help of some singing from the Cast Members!
The best part of the show…STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE 🍰🎶 pic.twitter.com/ISmsfe7Sr4
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Dessert is Hoop-Dee-Doo’s famous Strawberry Shortcake!
We’re so excited!
There is also a vegan option of the Strawberry Shortcake available.
Vegan Strawberry Shortcake
After dessert, don’t be surprised if you get pulled up on stage!
Got some extra performers in the show now 🤠 pic.twitter.com/7zlTyvPEoi
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) June 23, 2022
We’re so excited that this dining option is back in action! It’s a great way to make your dinner more of an overall experience than just eating. It’s super fun to do with your family or with a group as well.
You can make a reservation for Hoop-Dee-Doo right now, and make sure to stay tuned to DFB, because we’ll be bringing you a FULL review of our meal here soon!
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Was the corn bread as good as before? At trails end they are serving it in a skillet.
I have a solo trip planned in July and will be enjoying my first time at Hoop Dee Doo on July 10. Will I need to sit with strangers at one of those larger tables or do they have tables for 2 that I maybe could sit at by myself? And if I do need to share a larger table with strangers, how does that work with the food? Sharing food with strangers is not something I am too excited about.