text: Update August nUgh It is all over The Luau Buffet is no longer held poolside with fire dancers and other entertainment Now the Luau Buffet is a very sorry standard buffet at heightened prices There are free mai tai drinks provided but even those cannot put back the party atmosphere I experienced at the poolside Luau two years ago If anyone suggests it you are better off finding something less expensive it was per on a Saturday as putting a sweet sauce on chicken breasts does not a luau make Sorry Imperial Palace we know the economy is bad but this was once of the worst cuts we have seen over the past yearnnNot the best buffet I have ever been to but the combination of the food and the show made for a wonderful evening The Luau Buffet and Show only runs through the summer months so if you are thinking about going be sure to make plans early Also spend the extra and get the VIP package special giveaways better table service better view Do not plan to get too loose on the freeflowing maitais and pina coladas advertised as endless We needed to drink quite a few before we finally found one with some alcohol But fun none the less Reminiscent of what I envision as a typical Las Vegas dinner show from bygone days