Free this October
Your full day in Polynesia. Dinner’s on us.
Six island villages, a live-music buffet dinner, and the HĀ: Breath of Life show—one ticket, one unforgettable day. This October, dinner is free with every Gateway Buffet Package.
This October only · Oct 1–31
Dinner’s on us at the Polynesian Cultural Center
Book the Gateway Buffet Package this October and dinner for your whole ʻohana is free.
- AfternoonExplore 6 island villages
Canoe rides, demonstrations, hands-on culture - SunsetLive-music buffet dinner
Free with the package - EveningHĀ: Breath of Life
Our evening show, included
- Book the package online
- Save automatically
- Enjoy the full day
“This was a great experience and our family of four loved it. The food is very good and the show is fantastic. You won’t regret going!”
— The Grizwulds, Detroit, MI
One ticket. A full day. Dinner included.
Six island villages, a live-music buffet dinner, and the HĀ: Breath of Life show—one ticket, one unforgettable day. This October, dinner is free with every Gateway Buffet Package.
Islands of Polynesia
12:00 – 5:30 pm
Explore 6 island villages—Hawaiʻi, Aotearoa, Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga and Samoa—with hands-on activities, canoe rides and live demonstrations.
Gateway Buffet
4:30 – 7:00 pm · Free this October
Feast on Polynesian-inspired, Asian and American cuisine with live music, beneath a larger-than-life 360° mural.
HĀ: Breath of Life
7:30 – 8:45 pm
Silver-level seating for our spectacular evening show of Polynesian song, dance and fire.
Everything included in your package
- All-day admission to 6 island villages
- Hands-on activities: games of skill, canoe paddling, fire starting, cooking and more
- Hawaiian Journey film (12 minutes)
- Leisurely canoe tour across the lagoon
- “Huki” canoe pageant at 12:40 pm
- Lāʻie & Temple Visitors Center tour
- Gateway Buffet dinner with live music—free this October
- Free 3-day return pass to the island villages
Adults $138.95 · Kids 4–11 $110.96 · Free Dinner included
Free Dinner Offer: Your Questions, Answered
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How do I get the free dinner?
Book the Gateway Buffet Package online. This October, the package price is discounted to include a Free Dinner—the discount is applied automatically:
- Adults:
$157.95$138.95 - Children ages 4–11:
$126.96$110.96
Your package also includes the six island villages and silver-level seating for HĀ: Breath of Life. Available October 1–31.
- Adults:
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How long is the free-dinner offer available?
The free-dinner offer is available October 1–31, 2026. Book your date while it lasts.
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What’s included in the Gateway Buffet Package?
- All-day admission to our 6 island villages: Hawaiʻi, Aotearoa, Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga and Samoa
- Hands-on activities, the Hawaiian Journey film, a lagoon canoe tour and the Huki canoe pageant
- Gateway Buffet dinner with live music
- Silver-level seating at HĀ: Breath of Life
- Lāʻie & Temple Visitors Center tour
- Free 3-day pass to the island villages after your initial visit
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What does the day look like?
- 12:00 – 5:30 pm: Islands of Polynesia — six island villages with hands-on activities, the Hawaiian Journey film, a lagoon canoe tour and the Huki canoe pageant at 12:40 pm
- 4:30 – 7:00 pm: Gateway Buffet dinner with live music — dine at 4:30 or 6:00 pm for no wait
- 7:30 – 8:45 pm: HĀ: Breath of Life evening show (silver-level seating)
Plan to arrive early to make the most of your time in the villages.
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Who qualifies for child pricing?
Children ages 4–11 qualify for child pricing. This October, the Gateway Buffet Package for children is
$126.96$110.96—with Free Dinner included. -
Can we come back another day?
Yes. Your package includes a free 3-day pass to our island villages, valid after your initial visit.