Hi Karen,
Even though
'Ohana &
Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show (SOA) are both at the Polynesian Resort & feature Polynesian influenced food, they are very different experiences.
The SOA is a show featuring an all you can, family-style luau. Between courses, you'll be treated to a show featuring authentic music, dances & a fire dance. The show tells the tale of a native girl returning to her people & traditions & takes place in an open air-pavilion. The dinner is served in courses. Click
here for info on the food served.
'Ohana is a restaurant at the Polynesian. The food is served family style & is also all you can eat. The food at 'Ohana offers a much wider selection. They will bring side dishes including stir-fried vegetables, fried dumplings (my favorite), lo mein noodles, salad & bread to your table. They will also come around with different meat & shrimp (chicken, beef, shrimp, etc.) selections on skewers that were cooked on an open oak fire. Don't forget to save room for dessert - it is so incredibly yummy!
There is entertainment at 'Ohana at times during your meal including kids coconut races, learning the hula & the limbo. It isn't constant & depending on the activity & where you are seated, you may have to get up from your table to see or participate.
The food at 'Ohana gets my vote & the entertainment at SOA a gets that vote. If you've never done either & can fit them in during your trip, I'd do both. Wishing you minnie magical memories :-) Allison