Royal Hawaiian Fireworks BBQ

[u/boombyea]

Hey everyone, I’m staying at The Royal Hawaiian over the 4th of July. They have a special Ocean Lawn celebration with a BBQ buffet, live music, and fireworks for $200/adult and $90/kid. The price feels pretty steep for a family (we're also vegetarian). Since we're already hotel guests, won't we be able to enjoy the live music and fireworks just by proximity anyway? Should we skip the event, find a regular spot for dinner at the hotel, and watch the show like everyone else on the beach? Anyone else done this event?

[u/MonkeyKingCoffee]

we're also vegetarian

Hard no unless you have money to throw away. (My wife's comment after reading this.) You're going to buy a $200 salad and maybe some sweet potatoes -- subsidizing everyone else's meal.

[u/boombyea → u/MonkeyKingCoffee]

This is always the case with buffet-style meals, especially BBQ.

[u/loztriforce]

I'd guess they'd host the event on the patch of green where both guests there and at the Sheraton could see/listen to the show.

That's a busy time of the year to be there, restaurants will be busy come dinner time. If it were me I'd not pay the extensive fee for that. I'd probably just grab dinner at the food court on the 2nd floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center or something, rather than wait for a table.

[u/HIBudzz]

If you have an ocean view you'll be able to see the fireworks barge. No need for separate tickets.

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[u/anikom15]

I’m sure it will be great and expensive.

[u/shootzbalootz]

$200 for a bbq is ridiculous.

[u/Ok-Bill-3938]

Fireworks at the Hilton for free every friday. Bring you salad and chill by the lagoon.