We won a two-for-one at the orientation at the Pono Kai. The paid one was $60.42 (including tax). We were promised good seats next to the stage, and we got them. The bar was open throughout the night, serving free beer, wine, and Polynesian drinks.
After we got our seating assignments, we went outside and rode in the horse-drawn wagon around the plantation, with the driver providing narration. There were various artists making things and performing around the grounds. We were photographed with one of the costumed staff when we entered the site and the pictures were available for purchase at the end of the evening ($17 each). We opted not to buy, but my daughter bought hers.
Just before dark, we watched the IMU Ceremony where the Kalua Pork is unearthed from the underground oven, where it had roasted all day. The all-you-can-eat buffet consisted of roasted Kalua pig, mahi mahi, teriyaki beef, pineapple chicken, fried rice, fresh vegetables, and IMU baked sweet potatoes, along with salads, fresh fruits, and delicious deserts. It was fantastic.
The Polynesian Review featured the "Reflections of Paradise" show which encompasses dances of all of Polynesian, Hawaiian, Tahitian, Maori, and the Samoan Fire Knife Dance. There was even some audience participation. Small gifts were presented to people celebrating birthdays, couples celebrating anniversaries, etc. We received a nice Gaylord's Poster (it was our second anniversary). This was the only luau any of had attended and we thought it was first class.