Daytona Beach: Polynesian Fire Dinner Show Ticket & Buffet

Summary

Polynesian flavors, fire dancing and laughter in Daytona Beach

You’ll feel instantly welcomed at Daytona Beach’s Polynesian Fire Dinner Show — from your first lei greeting to sharing laughs over buffet plates and watching world-champion Samoan fire knife dancers light up the night. Expect live music, stories from your hosts, and that rare feeling of being swept into another culture without leaving your seat.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the weight of the lei they slipped over my head — not heavy, just cool and soft, like someone welcoming you to a family party instead of a show. The room was humming already, a low buzz of chatter and the sort of music that makes you want to sway even if you’re holding a plate. We found our table (I almost tripped on the way — those leis are distracting) and I caught this sweet, smoky scent drifting from the buffet line. Kalua pork, I think. Or maybe it was the chicken? Hard to tell with so many things piled up on my plate.

Our guide for the night — well, more like our host — kept cracking jokes about how he could never get used to Florida’s air conditioning after growing up in Samoa. He pointed out each dance as it started, sharing little bits about what they meant or where they came from. At one point he asked if anyone knew how to say “thank you” in Hawaiian. Someone behind me shouted “mahalo!” and everyone clapped. I tried saying it too but probably butchered it; nobody seemed to mind.

I didn’t expect to laugh as much as I did during dinner (the macaroni salad was weirdly good), but then when the lights dropped for the fire knife team… everything went quiet except for this sharp whoosh every time they spun those flaming blades. You could smell the oil burning and see beads of sweat flying off their arms, even from across the room. It felt kind of electric, honestly — like everyone forgot about their phones for five minutes straight.

Afterwards people hung around talking with some of the dancers, asking about their families back home or just taking photos together. I left with my hair smelling faintly of coconut and smoke, and this odd sense that I’d been somewhere far away for a couple hours. Still think about that part sometimes when I hear ukulele music on the radio.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Polynesian Fire Luau Dinner Show

• Arrive at Polynesian Fire Luau
• Receive lei greeting from dancers
• Enjoy live Polynesian band music
• Dine at buffet with Polynesian dishes
• Watch Samoan fire knife team show
• Conclude evening around 8:00pm

Top questions

What time does the Polynesian Fire Dinner Show start?

The bar opens at 5:30pm; showroom doors open at 6:00pm. Arrive no later than your starting time.

Where is the Polynesian Fire Show located in Daytona Beach?

The show is at 180 N Beach St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114.

Is dinner included with my Polynesian Fire Show ticket?

Yes, a buffet dinner is included with your ticket.

Are vegetarian options available at the buffet?

No vegetarian options beyond what’s offered on the buffet (salads, vegetables).

How long does the show last?

The evening concludes around 8:00pm; plan for about two hours total.

Is parking available at Polynesian Fire?

Limited free parking is available; Uber or taxi is recommended.

Can children attend? Is there an age limit?

Children are welcome; kids 2 and under are free if seated on an adult’s lap.

Is alcohol served during the show?

A cash bar is available; tea and water are included with dinner.

What’s included

Your evening includes entry to Polynesian Fire in Daytona Beach with a traditional lei greeting on arrival, access to a full buffet dinner (with tea and water), live performances by musicians and dancers throughout dinner, plus a finale by world champion Samoan fire knife performers before heading out into the Florida night again.