Chief’s Luau at Wet’n’Wild Waterpark

Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with a lei and are given an opportunity to take photos with the performers if they’d like. Before the start of dinner service and the main show, there is about an hour or so dedicated to cultural activities. Guests can enjoy some cocktails, try out a weaving or hula lesson, and watch the coconut husking and fire-starting demonstrations. (Tip: Past luau guests rave about the tropical cocktails served in real pineapples. Yes, they’re a bit pricey and touristy – but oh so much fun!)

After a short imu ceremony dedicated to the traditional luau practice of slowly roasting a pig in an in-ground oven, it is time to eat. The buffet features many traditional luau foods such as roasted Kalua pork, lomi lomi, and poi, as well as other Hawaiian regional favorites. This is an all-you-care-to-eat buffet, so feel free to help yourself to a second trip through the buffet line – this is a feast after all!

After dinner, it is finally time for the main event. Chief’s talented cast of dancers, performers, and musicians will take you on an exciting journey through the Pacific Islands. Enjoy Hawaiian hula, Tahitian and Tongan dancing, Māori haka, and more. All of these acts are of course building up to the show-stopping Samoan Siva Afi, or fire-knife dancing as it is more commonly known. Chief’s Luau is renowned for their spectacular fire-knife performance, which can feature as many as twelve dancers at once!

Finally, as the night winds down, couples celebrating special occasions are invited on stage to enjoy a sweet, slow dance as the Chief himself serenades them.

Chief’s Luau offers two seating packages. The upgraded package – the Royal Experience – allows guests to sit closest to the stage, be first in line for the buffet, plus they will receive an extra drink ticket, a welcome Mai Tai, a flower lei, and a souvenir gift.

Chief’s luau is held on a flat, grassy surface. Seating is at large banquet-style tables, so you will be seated next to other guests. Although Chief’s is generally considered a mid-sized luau venue, like all luaus in Hawaii, it can grow exponentially during peak travel periods (holidays, spring break, and during the summer months). If attending during peak season you may want to consider the upgraded package for this reason alone.

Also, please keep in mind that this is an outdoor, uncovered venue. Fortunately, the west side of the island is known as the ‘dry side’, but occasionally luaus are canceled due to weather. In the rare instances when this happens, the reservation staff work with guests to either reschedule or refund.