Howdy, Danielle! As a huge fan of the
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, I'm so glad you brought your question to planDisney today! You're in for a root-tootin' grand time at Pioneer Hall! Bring your appetite for feasting and for fun, because the antics of the Pioneer Players and the all-you-care-to-enjoy barbecue feast will leave your belly and your spirits full of magical memories! Don't forget that guests 21 and older can also enjoy unlimited beer, wine, and sangria (my favorite!) with your meal!
Danielle, the Hoop-Dee-Doo is one of many Walt Disney World Resort dining locations that is eligible for a
Disney Visa Cardmember 10% discount, however, in my own experience, and in speaking with a Cast Member to confirm, the discount will not automatically apply when you book the experience. Hakuna Matata, though - no worries - when you arrive for your dining reservation, you can let the Cast Member at the podium know and they will be able to refund your discount back to your Disney Visa card.
I always encourage guests to arrive at
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort at least 30 minutes before their reservation time so there's enough time to check in before the dinner bell rings, but there's a lot to explore at this resort if you have some extra time. My girls always enjoy visiting
Tri-Circle-D Ranch, which is home to over 90 Disney horses; you can even explore the resort on horseback or reserve a
carriage ride! On our most recent visit to the Hoop-Dee-Doo this past February, we arrived early enough to watch the
Happily Ever After fireworks show from the beach area at Fort Wilderness; it was an unexpected and unplanned magical moment, but it's become one of my favorite tips to share in case the timing works out during your visit as well!
Danielle, one of my favorite perks as a Disney Visa Cardmember is the exclusive character meet and greets at both
EPCOT and
Disney's Hollywood Studios. In EPCOT, you can meet two surprise characters (in my experience, it has been a combination of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, and/or Goofy) and in Hollywood Studios, it is a Star Wars character (most recently we visited with Darth Vader, who told me I was not suited for the dark side!). These meet and greets generally have a pretty short wait time and the
PhotoPass downloads are complimentary, so you can let the Disney photographers capture the magic of the moment for you!
I hope this helps you to get the most out of your
cardmember perks and I'm wishing you a magical vacation that raises the roof on fun! Enjoy a glass of sangria for me, and be sure to save room for dessert at the Hoop-Dee-Doo!
See you real soon,
Alison