scooterdoug Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Responses to TR>TR>actual exhibit. While the exhibit indeed looks like a waste of money ($20!?! Ha, you fools!!!), I was strangely entertained by your TR of said underwhelming exhibit. Or, perhaps I'm simply amused by your's and Bryan's self-inflicted suffering. Yeah, it's probably the second option... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thanks for doing this. So I never have to. Â dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moinab Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 ^Same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhythm and Method Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 west Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not For Sale Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 west QFT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printersdevil78 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Apparently not only can you view items from this exhibit; soon, you may be able to own some of them: Â http://news.yahoo.com/titanic-artifacts-auction-ny-april-163655594.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmetal Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thanks for doing this. So I never have to. dt   I will have to agree. Thanks to Bryan I was spared this oddventure. I guess I owe him one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I was saddened to learn that the ship sank and Bryan died. Well, that the ship sank, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 We've been wanting to do SeaWorld Orlando's Makahiki Luau for a couple of years. And now we have. The price? $46 per adult. We don't have children. Good luck with that. But, hey, there's free alcohol. It's sort of a Polynesian blend, rather than being specifically Hawaiian. I'm just happy to be leied. Â Oh, come on--like you *wouldn't* have made a "leied" joke. Salads are already on the table. I always expect dinner shows to be more...cohesive. That is to say, I want there to be a connection between the food and the show. But there never is. Like, the performers should kill a pig on stage and then bring it to your table. Something like that. Instead, it's always just, you eat standard food and then watch a show. While I'm complaining...how about some--oh, I don't know--pineapple, maybe? The show was cool, though. And, if anything, almost too long. Again, it was definitely a mix of different cultures--which, from an educational perspective, was both good and bad. Dessert! And fire! All is forgiven! They surrounded the stage with a mesh curtain before he started doing the really crazy stuff. "Yeah, I'm awesome. I know it." This is how far behind I am on updates. (Actually, it's even worse than that.) Â So, would I recommend it? I'm not sure. So there you go. I'm no help at all. Â Ta-da! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmetal Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I've been to one other luau (which was in Hawaii) this one was okay. In my opinion I wanted the food to be more themed but it was nice. Nothing special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 At least they didn't serve you poi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Where are the wisecracking birds, chanting tiki idols, and singing flowers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I did the Sea World luau Christmas edition many years ago. I thought it was pretty good. I remember one big guy performer used to call gusts by what city they were from, like "Cleveland," "Tampa," "New York," etc. Â Now let's do the luau at the Royal Pacific Resort and compare notes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Something about this being indoors seems really off for a 'luau'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouscactus Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) Something about this being indoors seems really off for a 'luau'. Â Pretty much what I was thinking Edited March 28, 2012 by anonymouscactus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synshine Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I've been and tasted the real thing before, and all I can say is thank god for you the show was still good. The dining however is a big part of the experience, unfortunately. Â Something about this being indoors seems really off for a 'luau'. Â Even the luau I went to at the Disney Polynesian resort many years ago was held outside. Â Â At least they didn't serve you poi. Â No poi!? Then it's definitely not a luau, just a Hawaiian-themed dinner show. Â Poi is really not that bad, not after you realize taro is in a lot of the cuisine anyway, and you should try to eat poi with a salty meat and not on it's own. (The latter was a the advice of my golf cart chauffeur on my wedding night.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj snow Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Where do they host this? Is it in a venue that's used for anything else? Â The description on the website says that you don't need park admission to attend, so I'm guessing it's somewhere near the front of the park and accessible by one of the alternate entrances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I was actually really surprised to see the Mahiki Luau being held in the Seafire Inn. The offering has been around for many years, and I believe it predates the Waterfront expansion, meaning it wasn't always held at this venue. Now I'm curious to find out where exactly it was hosted before! Â Thank you for giving me one more thing to research... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Where do they host this? Is it in a venue that's used for anything else? The description on the website says that you don't need park admission to attend, so I'm guessing it's somewhere near the front of the park and accessible by one of the alternate entrances.  As Adam mentioned, it's at Seafire Inn. That is the nearest restaurant to the front entrance, but not near enough. Guests who are only attending the luau still go through the front gate. As near as I can tell, those guests are simply released back into the park with everyone else when the show is over, so...yeah....  I can't swear to that, though. Maybe there's more to it that I haven't observed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sspaz1000 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Just re-read this, because I got really behind in reding this. Great Oddventures! Â I remember in HS our senior trip to Florida we went to the luau at sea world. I think it was OK but I just remember wanting to get a couple more rides on Kraken. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyondthepalace Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Where do they host this? Is it in a venue that's used for anything else? The description on the website says that you don't need park admission to attend, so I'm guessing it's somewhere near the front of the park and accessible by one of the alternate entrances.  As Adam mentioned, it's at Seafire Inn. That is the nearest restaurant to the front entrance, but not near enough. Guests who are only attending the luau still go through the front gate. As near as I can tell, those guests are simply released back into the park with everyone else when the show is over, so...yeah....  I can't swear to that, though. Maybe there's more to it that I haven't observed.  Well I can possibly be wrong but the I think the Luau starts just before park closing so by time the Luau is done, the park is closed so they can only go out the front gate (no rides) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 There's just no getting around it: We're nerds. Â MegaCon 2012 Yes, we're off to the Orlando Convention Center for three days of dork debauchery and trying to figure out who the hell those Asian girls are supposed to be dressed up as! Before this sign was erected, the Convention Center got up to 10 calls per day asking about what that silver and blue thing was. Yes! Gymnastics! "Well, this sucks." That's a lot of nerds. "Welcome to MegaCon! Want to have nerd sex?" "With the Wonder Twins?" Well, that about sums things up out here. 2012 was definitely the year of Who. My point. These are just a few of the many Doctors and companions that were running around this year. This guy even built a TARDIS. I'm not sure if anyone was actually dressed up like one of these guys or not. Â (And yes, that half-joke *is* the nerdiest thing I have ever posted on TPR.) Quick, who's this?? Â (Hint: It's not from Doctor Who. But it is English.) As it happens, I collect insurance. (Read the sign again. Okay, cool.) In fact, I have an All State policy right here, mint-in-envelope. If you think you've seen a ghost, it's important to remember that no, you haven't. Â (And with that, I am now ripping off my own Twitter feed.) Ran into my friend, Sean. He's a cool guy. This photo is actually from last year, but after that display of homosexuality, I felt I owed you. (Unless you're gay, then I guess I still owe you.) I bet that'll seem like a really good idea a few years from now! Â (Also from last year, coincidentally enough.) This is Smisty's favorite artist, Echo Chernik. She mostly draws naked women eating desserts while surrounded by tentacles. In other news, I love Smisty. This on the other hand, is my favorite artist. He mostly draws naked Harry Potter characters and their wands. Â (And with that, my debt is settled.) I guess you can also meet celebrities and get their autographs. We're not really into it. After all, they're just actors. *These* are the real heroes. The people that spend all year making costumes... ...building Lego sets for Tyler... ...and doing whatever that is. This chick won the costume contest in my pants. She was so hot that even Robin wanted his picture with her. Â Even better, she wasn't a model or being paid to be there or anything. And she made the costume herself. If you can name every one of the things referenced in our swag...then you probably spent last weekend at MegaCon, too. Good for you! Â (Hey, did you get any more pictures of the Scarlet Witch?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sspaz1000 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 ^I think I just geeked out at the Doctor Who stuff. Never been to MegaCon, but I've been to SDCC, and NYCC before. This year I'm heading to Philly Comic con and NYCC. Â *Yes, I'm admitting my own geekyness here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STR8FXXXINEDGE Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Oh my, I think I'm in love! (with the girl) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 ^Yeah, she definitely win's the costume contest in my pants as well. But who is she? And more importantly, why are we not friends on Facebook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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