Polynesian Cultural Center: Gateway Buffet Package
Description
Located on O‘ahu’s North Shore, the Polynesian Cultural Center is a one-of-a-kind attraction showcasing the people, culture, arts, and crafts of Polynesia. Since 1963, it has welcomed millions of visitors and remains a favorite for both locals and tourists. As a non-profit, 100% of its revenue supports daily operations and the education of its student employees from nearby Brigham Young University-Hawaii. The Gateway Buffet Package offers a full day of immersive experiences, including hands-on activities and cultural presentations across six Polynesian Island Villages. Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat feast at the Gateway Buffet, featuring island-inspired dishes, a salad bar, and desserts, all served in the spirit of ohana (family). End your evening with the spectacular HĀ: Breath of Life show, a breathtaking performance by over 100 talented Pacific Island performers in our open-air theater. Join us today for an unforgettable experience!
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Itinerary
Islands of Polynesia villages admission is open from 12:15pm-5:30 pm. Each of the 6 island villages provides hands-on activities, demonstrations, and performances which bring these unique cultures to life. All-day admission to explore the authentic cultures of the islands staffed by friendly villagers ready to share information. Take a leisurely canoe tour across our magnificent lagoon. The Gateway Buffet is our most popular dinner package and is offered as an alternative to our lūʻau. It includes live music in a relaxed atmosphere with an expansive buffet of island inspired dishes in our dining hall that features a 360° mural. Doors open at 4:30pm - 7pm at our Gateway Restaurant. From 7:30pm-8:45pm, the stunning “HĀ: Breath of Life” evening show features over 100 Pacific Islander performers, special effects, animation, fire knives and surround sound. It is a saga of birth and death, love and family, tragedy and triumph.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Strollers are convenient for exploring the area, but please note that during certain shows, strollers will need to be left outside, and parents may need to hold their babies on their laps.
- A tour guide is not included in the Gateway Buffet package, but group or private tours can be arranged for an additional fee. You can pay for a guide at the center on the day of your visit.
Reviews(912)
It was very good. If I were to go again, I would not do the buffet. I didn't realize we could do the show without the buffet and just eat from one of the food trucks or other food places. The buffet was too much food. The overall experience was great
We’re glad you enjoyed the overall experience! We appreciate your feedback about the buffet and hope you’ll have the chance to explore more of the dining options on a future visit.
We had a terrific time with our entire family, three generations. The buffet dinner was excellent and Kent who took care of our two tables of eight spectacular!
We’re so happy that your three generations had such a wonderful time together! We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Kent. Mahalo nui loa!
Food and service was incredible, our server Kent was great!
We’re glad you enjoyed the food and service! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Kent.
Kent was great! The food was amazing.
We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the food and Kent’s service! We hope to welcome you back again.
Loved it omg, no improvement needed
We’re so glad you had such a wonderful experience! We hope to welcome you back again.
We loved our time at the gateway! The food and the service were amazing and I will recommend both tourist and Kamakeeaina to come and enjoy the experience. Our server Dumo is an excellent waiter, he was kind and attentive to our table. There are also a lot of vegetarian options which shocked me. Mahalo Gateway ‘Ohana
We’re so glad you enjoyed the Gateway Buffet, especially the variety of vegetarian options! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Dumo. We hope to welcome you back again!
Everyone is so kind and I really feel comfortable asking anyone for help!
We’re glad you felt welcomed and comfortable throughout your visit! We hope to see you again.
The experience is excellent for family
We’re glad your family had such an excellent experience! We hope to welcome you all back again.
Food was great! Love the ice cream bar! Poke was very fresh.
We’re glad your visit turned into a fun treat! It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the food, fresh poke, and ice cream bar. Mahalo!
Everything was delicious the staff Dindin was so very nice and funny he helps out and very fast cleaning we were a groups of friends and dindin was there to serve us the way he watch our body language he noticed that we are so much need a help ASAP. Thank you for everything dindin. The food was so delicious and so fresh omg was giving friendly. Mahalo
We’re delighted that you enjoyed the fresh food and Dindin’s attentive service! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him.
