Jamie,
Obviously the more expensive the tier, the closer you are to the action at the
Hoop Dee Doo Review. So tier 1 will get you closer to the stage, more likely to get picked to participate, etc. than tiers 2 or 3. The last time we went we were in tier 1 and our table was in the second row from the stage. I even got picked to go on stage.
Broadway, you have nothing to worry about based on my performance.
But budgets can be an issue. If it were me, I would go with tier 1. But tier 2 would be OK too. I do think that if you can avoid tier 3, you might do so. I feel that while the view is great in the balcony, you feel a bit detached from the action.
If you have any follow-up questions, please feel free to write me back and I can see to helping you further!
Have a magical (and delicious) vacation!