Reviews for Polynesian Cultural Center
2874 reviews
Interesting place to learn and shop a little
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The night show was the best we have ever seen. Beats any luau, get the full package so buffet and show booth are included. Definitely worth every 💲
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Love the ambiance and the staffs are really friendly. Great shows too.
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Great place with friendly staff. Enjoyed the performances.
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Product: Polynesian Cultural Center
Visit from Texas with my family. Myself, Husband, 15 yr old daughter, and 2 of my husband's aunties. We only did the dinner buffet and show. Totally worth every penny. Dinner is from 4:30pm - 7pm. They have 2 dinner times, 4:30 & 5pm to manage the crowd. We went at 5:30pm which was perfect. They ask how many in your group and sit you accordingly. This process went quickly. Lots of food to choose from. I'm from Hawaii but live in Texas. I ate mostly Poke, Poi, Lomi Salmon and Kalua pork. My family went food crazy and everyone got their fill. The Macadamia nut Ice cream, Ube ice cream and Raspberry Parfait were yummy. My aunty loves the pineapple sherbert. Dinner show, "Frinking Amazing!!!!!" I've been to several Polynesian reviews and this is by far the best. They do a story telling while traveling the various islands. The show, lighting, special effects were fabulous!!! This was the best part of our vacation. Seating was perfect from any location. They do not allow cameras, videos during the show and they enforce it. Don't be that person because they will call you out. Go have fun and enjoy.
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This place has six villages to visit and see things in their culture. The buffet and Breath of Life show is Awesome!
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First it seems touristy but it is much more!
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Very good staff the people were very nice and had a lot of interactions with the customers the culture was very nice and all the workers looked very happy
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Such a great way to learn about the islands of Polynesia! Our tour guide was the sweetest and made sure that we got to see shows, learn about the islands of Polynesia and experience games and fun! Our group of 117 was taken care of and enjoyed the experience!
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We were here last 28 years ago. It was awesome then and was even better now. The islands were fun and informative with our guide. The food was delicious and plentiful. The show was amazing!! A must do.
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My girlfriend and I decided to visit the Polynesian Cultural Center after spotting it in a brochure we saw in almost every convenience store and tourist stop across the island. At first glance, it seemed like a great opportunity to learn about Polynesian culture and history, especially since we're visiting from outside the country and were genuinely interested in the people, traditions, and stories of the Pacific Islands. However, from the moment we arrived, something felt off. The atmosphere was unnerving. Staff were overly friendly in a rehearsed, robotic kind of way, almost as if they were being watched or monitored at every turn. It didn’t feel genuine — it felt performative. As we walked through the different “islands” and exhibits, we began to question the authenticity of what we were seeing. Everything felt manufactured — like a theme park version of Polynesia rather than an honest representation of its diverse cultures. On the canoe ride, our unease deepened. The guide made a joke about women that was wildly inappropriate and unprofessional, and frankly, offensive. It didn’t just miss the mark — it revealed a deeper problem with how culture and respect were being treated throughout the park. Much of the information we were given during our visit felt watered-down, inaccurate, or infused with subtle religious undertones. It took us just about 30 minutes to walk through the entire park — and that’s being generous. This was incredibly disappointing, especially considering we spent over $450 dollars of our currency for the experience. As we were leaving, we were approached by two women offering a “tour” — we assumed it would be a ride to a neighboring town or scenic area. Instead, we quickly realized they were trying to guide us through a tour of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We politely declined, confused and frankly a bit unsettled by how aggressive and out-of-place this pitch felt. While having lunch nearby, we decided to look up reviews of the Polynesian Cultural Center, curious if others had similar experiences. That’s when we discovered the entire center is owned and operated by the LDS Church — the Mormon Church. The moment I read that, I felt sick to my stomach. My appetite vanished, and I genuinely felt lightheaded and weak. I was horrified that we had just handed over so much of our hard-earned money to an organization known for its discriminatory and exclusionary beliefs. The fact that the Mormon Church profits off of what is being sold as a “cultural center” is disgraceful. If we had known any of this beforehand, we would never have stepped foot inside. The most disturbing part is how this place exploits Polynesian culture under the guise of education and entertainment, all while weaving in conservative Christian values that distort the cultural narratives they claim to celebrate. It is a clear case of cultural appropriation and white saviorism — a sanitized, controlled version of Polynesian life curated by an organization with a deeply problematic past and present. The true voices of Polynesian people are lost behind a religious and corporate machine profiting off their identity. To top it all off, the food at the restaurant there was well below average. For a center that charges so much and claims to offer a “cultural” experience, the food was bland, uninspired, and felt like an afterthought. It’s laughable — and insulting — that this is what they offer while presenting themselves as experts on Polynesian traditions. Let this be a warning to other visitors: do your research. This place is not what it claims to be. It's a polished tourist trap designed to funnel money and attention into an institution that has no business being the gatekeeper of anyone’s culture — especially not the vibrant, diverse, and sacred cultures of Polynesia.
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Super recomendable para aprender y conocer de las culturas polinesias
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Product: Polynesian Cultural Center