EnchantedSurprise 2 Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 We have never been to HDDR but we are going to try it this trip. Checking out reviews and categories and looking for advice - which category? Is Cat 1 worth the extra $? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Cat 1 was a lot of fun when we went over the summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Category 1 is nice, but I've also had great seats for Category 2. Especially for the late show, when it always doesn't fill up, so they just move everybody up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 We've always done cat 2. We've always been downstairs and had great seats and a great time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 I have actually done all three and enjoyed them all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 We have done 1 and 2. When we did 1, we were practically sitting in the piano players lap, it was way too close for me. Then DH and I did cat 2 we were the last table on the floor (so first ones as soon as you walked in the doors) they were raised so we could see everything and they do a fair amount of moving around so we never felt like we missed out. I liked them better than being way up front. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fugarwe(MN John(Juanito)) 23 Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 If you pick a slow night, and a less popular showing time, I'm told you can pay for Cat 3 and you get moved up to Cat 2 or even 1 if it's really slow. Ticket window ladies won't mention this and will still push the expensive ones at you, but if you are going to be around on a Tuesday or something like that it's something to think about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Depends on your family size I think. With only 3 of us, it's not THAT much more to do 1. With a big family, I'd probably do 2. Also know that they do send performers up to the top deck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EnchantedSurprise 2 Posted April 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 If you pick a slow night, and a less popular showing time, I'm told you can pay for Cat 3 and you get moved up to Cat 2 or even 1 if it's really slow. Ticket window ladies won't mention this and will still push the expensive ones at you, but if you are going to be around on a Tuesday or something like that it's something to think about.I am guessing Monday would be a slow night, a surprise upgrade would be nice indeed. Depends on your family size I think. With only 3 of us, it's not THAT much more to do 1. With a big family, I'd probably do 2. Also know that they do send performers up to the top deck.There are six of us. Are there any bad seats in 2? I read a couple reviews about being behind a pole and cannot remember if they were cat 3 or cat 2. Thanks for the input everyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 We were cat 2 and were next to a pole Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 If you pick a slow night, How does one know ahead of time if it's going to be slow? I am guessing Monday would be a slow night How come? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EnchantedSurprise 2 Posted April 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Because her example was Tuesday? LOL I just figured if Tuesday was good maybe Monday was? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I've been visiting the Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue since before there were these dumb categories. They used to charge everyone the same price, and seats were assigned in the order of when you made your reservations. Since this wasn't something we ever planned far in advance, we never had what would now be known as Category 1 seats. Since the implementation of the categories, I've never paid the extra for Category 1. I see no reason to. The only benefit is you're closer to the stage. So what? Pioneer Hall is small. When the actors come out into the audience, they circulate around the whole room- even the balconies. The food and service is exactly the same no matter where you sit. Category 1 is nice, but definitely not worth the extra you have to pay for it. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fortpartyof4 108 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 The only time we have been we sat in the balcony. We could hear and see well and enjoyed the show. The cast did make it up there, but only once. However, that wasn't very important to us, so we didn't mind. It seemed like there was more space between tables up top and not as cramped. It was completely full, and Christmas time and we were not offered an upgrade. We did the early show. Ate a late breakfast, no lunch, then pigged out at the HDDR at 4 pm, looped for a bit afterward, then hit the movie and had popcorn and s'mores. It was just right, and kind of justified the cost since we essentially made it 2 meals. Which is kind of is! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 The only benefit is you're closer to the stage. So what? Pioneer Hall is small. When the actors come out into the audience, they circulate around the whole room- even the balconies. The food and service is exactly the same no matter where you sit. Yup, agreed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 i just booked Cat 2 for the saturday we are arriving the 6:15 show... we've never been so I'm sooooooooooooooo excited :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 i just booked Cat 2 for the saturday we are arriving the 6:15 show... we've never been so I'm sooooooooooooooo excited :banana: You're going to love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EnchantedSurprise 2 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Thank you so much for all the explanations. I think I am going to go Cat 3. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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