Drums of the Pacific Luau, Hyatt Regency, Maui

Hyatt Maui Drums of the Pacific Luau
Check-in Starts – 5:15 pm
Luau Grounds: The Napili Gardens on Ka’anapali Beach

Drums of the Pacific Luau
They Hyatt Maui Luau will meet all expectations ranging from the best night you will spend with your family on Maui as well as if you are looking for a romantic evening for two with an extraordinary show and mouth water feast plus much much more. Who wouldn’t enjoy the night with the open bar as the evening’s entertainment goes through hula lessons, coconut tree climbing, poi ball lessons, just to name a few. The sound of the conch, the beating of the drums, and the echoes of the Hawaiian chant signal the start of Hawaii’s most exciting Lu’au. Experience Hawaiian culture first-hand at an amazing location. Premium buffet features Kalua Pig prepared in their own authentic Imu Pit along with a dazzling spread of island favorites. To top it all off with an eye opening Polynesian fashion show followed by a exotic and energetic cultural explosion of music and dance.
Drums of the Pacific Luau is heald at the Hyatt Regency Maui located on exquisite Ka’anapali Beach! Begin the night with a mai tai or fruit punch as your guided to your seat anticipating the sound of the conch shell to blow, signaling the audience gaze across the open ocean towards another fabulous Hawaiian sunset. Make sure not to miss uncovering of the traditional roast “kalua” pig from the underground “imu” oven. Be greeted warmly by the master of ceremonies and a formal start to the evening with a traditional Hawaiian prayer blessing all in tune with the ocean waves crashing on the nearby shore. All in time for the succulent all-you-can-eat-and-drink buffet featuring traditional local favorites, island specialties finished with delicious desserts. Enjoy the food and drinks in preparation of the energized and entertaining “Drums of the Pacific” (a Tihati Production) Polynesian Spectacular extravaganza. The talented cast are captivating in their tale of the the first migration to the Hawaiian islands from other ares in the Pacific. Then journey on through the island of Polynesia with old Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand, Tahiti, Tonga, and Rarotonga. Sit back, relax and relish in the cool trade winds rustling the trees overhead as the evening comes to a close with the extraordinary fire-knife dance by Chief Fa’a, one of Hawaii’s most dramatic, entertaining, and crowd-pleasing masters of this traditional art. A crown pleasing and memorable Hawaiian luau.
Drums of the Pacific Luau includes:
Greeting with a shell lei and fresh mai tais or fruit punch for each guest
A delightful performance of Hawaiian music
Traditional arts and crafts demonstrations
Impressive torch lighting ceremony
Authentic imu ceremony – the unveiling of the main dish, Kalua Pua’a.
Friendly greetings by Royal Polynesians, followed by a Polynesian fashion show featuring the
islands most exotic pareaus (sarong) in creative styles.
An all-you-can-eat generous buffet including Kalua Pork, Huli Huli Chicken, Mahi Mahi,
Polynesian Rice, Vegetables Makamaka, Tropical Fruits Anuenue, Soba Noodles, Lomi Lomi
Salmon, Pacific Ahi Poke, Tossed Green Salad, and Poi (taro).
Lavish dessert bar featuring Macadamia Nut Lu’au Cream Pie, Haupia with Toasted Coconut,
Pineapple Cake and Bread Pudding. It’s a great Hawaiian Lu’au Feast served throughout the first half of the show.
Open bar featuring beer, wine, mixed cocktails, mai tais, soft drinks and fruit punch.
An unforgettable experience on your Hawaiian Isle vacation.

Preferred Seating is located at the center tables in the room, two rows from the stage. Preferred Seating guests enter through the VIP entrance and will be seated before the General line opens. You will also be escorted to the buffet before the General Seating guests.

VIP Seating
For guaranteed front table seats—definite the best in the house–and first choice at the buffet, request VIP seating when you make your reservation.

Menu of the Generous All-You-Can-Eat Buffet (subject to change)
Kalua Pork Huli Huli Chicken Mahi Mahi Ulupalakua Beef Polynesian Rice Baked Kula Potatoes Baked Hawaiian Sweet Potatoes Vegetables Makamaka Tropical Island Fruits Anuenue Soba Noodles Roasted Wedges of Maui Onions Lomi Lomi Salmon Pacific Ahi Poke Tossed Green Salad Kim Chee and Poi (taro) Macadamia Nut Lu’au Cream Pie Haupia with Toasted Coconut Pineapple Cake Bread Pudding

Please Note: Vegetarian meals can be requested at the luau and Tofu Stir-Fry with Veggies and White Rice is available on a nightly basis. Kosher, Gluten-free or other allergy type meals will need to be requested at the time of your advanced booking.

PROGRAM OF EVENTS (times are approximate) Summer schedule below. Off season is 1 hr earlier.

5:30 PM: LUAU TICKET WINDOW OPENS (Luau Registration) & 5:00pm October-March
Pictures taken available for purchase after the show.
6:00pm: DOORS OPEN, GENERAL ADMISSION, 5:45pm Preferred Admission
Shell lei greeting upon arrival with welcome Mai Tai or Tropical Fruit Punch.
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM: OPEN BAR & HAWAIIAN ARTS DISPLAY
6:15 PM: HAWAIIAN WELCOME, TORCHLIGHTING & IMU CEREMONY
(unearthing of freshly roasted pig)
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: DINNER BUFFET
7:00 PM: TRADITIONAL “LAVA LAVA” WEAR FASHION SHOW & HULA LESSON
W/AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: POLYNESIAN REVUE with FIRE KNIFE DANCE FINALE
(Photo opportunities with dancers and entertainers, following the show.)
Restriction(s)
Wheel Chair Accessibility: All facilities at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa and Drums of the Pacific Luau are ADA compliant.
Required Items to Bring & Attire
A valid government issued photo I.D. is required to consume any alcoholic beverages.
It is an open bar with unlimited drinks. Beer Wine and Mixed Drinks are included.
The Show Extravaganza Polynesian Spectacular
The Drums of the Pacific Luau at the Maui Hyatt Regency is a cultural journey around the islands of Hawaii, Tonga, Fiji, New Zealand, Tahiti, and Rarotonga. The cast of Polynesian dancers in traditional and ceremonial attire tell histories of the South Pacific through music and dance. The hula dancers can shake the hips as fast as ever and the dances are sensual but still family friendly and enjoyed by all ages. The lovely female dancers along with the scantily clad males all exhibit strength and physical fitness in their performance. The best part of the show maybe the fire dancer as he holds the burning knife on his mouth, mingling the fire between his legs and round his head several before throwing it high into the air—and all without dropping it.
A hula lesson will be taught to all who want to jump to the stage to participate. This is an excellent time for photo ops that will be fun to share for years to come. This luau is a magical experience for all set up with one of the best views Maui has to offer.
The fire knife dancer finale is one of the best in Hawaii with over ten years experience.
Hyatt Maui Luau Location
The Maui Drums of the Pacific luau is held at the Hyatt Regency at the south end of Kaanapali Beach Resort Area.
• If you are staying at Kaanpali, you can just walk down the oceanside walkway to the luau.
• If you drive to Kaanapali, you can take advantage of their cheap valet and free self parking at the Hyatt.
If you are going to Kaanapali earlier in the day to hang out and site see before the luau, the paid parking lot just to the north of Whaler’s Village is a good option.
Or try for a free parking space in the few free parking spaces in the hidden lot just to the south of Whaler’s Village, then walk the short distance south to the Hyatt on the Kaanapali oceanside walkway.
Right off the Kaanapali beach walkway, so you can just stop by and check out the facilities anytime you are at Kaanapali Beach, the Hyatt Maui luau Drums of the Pacific show is held at a well designed permanent stage and grounds all for the purpose of making everyone’s luau experience a night to remember.
Long rows of tables close to the stage give you the opportunity to meet other luau guests, while individual tables at the back of the audience allow you to have a more private experience. The audience may have up to 700 people. For better seats try to arrive early and wait in line or pay more for the premium or VIP seating. But don’t worry, the buffet line moves quickly considering the number of guests. They keep the buffet line open during the first half of the show in case you need seconds or even thirds.
Maui Luau Food
No Maui luau—or any luau– is complete without traditional local luau favorites and the sharing of the “gift of food” is an inherent part of every Hawaiian luau. Some of the foods may not be your traditional good eats, but they are must haves here in the islands. Trying new food is part of the fun at any luau. Much food will look familiar to you but certainly make sure to taste everything on the buffet.
The feature dish at any Maui luaus is the “Kalua Pork” or pig and it is prepared in the underground oven or pit called an “imu”.
Preparations for the cooking of the pig begin early in the morning the day of your Maui luau. A large pit is dug in the ground and lined with rocks, and this is what is referred to as the “imu”.
Dry, Kiawe or Mesquite wood is put into the pit with many rocks assembled on top. The wood is fired and after it burns down in a few hours it is turned hot coals and incredibly hot rocks that maintain their heat for the hours it takes to cook the full pig or any other foods.
After evening out the rocks on the bottom of the pit, fresh cut banana stalks are placed on top followed by banana leaves to provide steam and a bed to place the uncooked foods.
The pig is covered with more banana leaves and or ti leaves and present days a canvas bag that is damp is placed on top to keep the heat in by covering it with sand or dirt..
The rocks heat the vegetation causing a steam not unlike a pressure cooker in the imu. 6 to 8 hours later the pig is unveiled. The meat cooked so well that it just falls away from the bone and the moisture from the banana stalks guarantees a moist delicious entrée for your Maui luau later that evening.
Other local favorites usually provided at Maui luaus are:
teryaki beef or chicken, lomi lomi salmon, haupia (coconut), poi (pounded taro), veggies, salad, fresh tropical fruits, steaks, roasted chicken, fresh fish, rice, lots of specialty items, deserts and much more.
An open bar is also the standard on most Maui luaus which includes Mai Tai’s, blue Hawaiias, other mixed tropical drinks and adult beverages. The children are provided with several options to drink as well.