We had QUITE the experience at BBB! I have to tell ya, if you have girls you HAVE to do this! It was well worth EVERY penny we spent and will be taking them back in Feb 2012
I wish us old ppl. could do it too lol.
Anyhow, after their photo session (and me strolling back the 8 princess dolls Vi decided to stick in the stroller with her!) we checked into CRT. The young lady at the podium was quite a snot IMHO. But whatever, I'm known for this too from time to time
it was like 8 to 2 and our ADR was 2:05 and she informed me that I could NOT check in until 10 minutes prior to our ADR time. Okaaaay...but w/e right. So we waited our extra 3 minutes and then proceeded to check in. We were immediately handed our ticket and then taken inside the castle.
My girls were excited but really, not any more than they were to be inside Akershus. With all of the complaints that came last visit from them not being able to eat in the castle I was expecting many more Ohhhhs and Ahhhhs from them. Brats. Anyway...We stood in a fairly short line to meet Cinderella (5 min maybe?) and get our pictures taken with her, etc. She didn't seem rushed to me and took her time to greet and talk with all of the children. We ended up getting 2 photo packages, one with the girls and one with PJ and me. I like how they are included with your meal.
After they meet with Cinderella you are told to wait until your name is called to be seated to your table. We waited about 10 minutes for this and had a good time talking with the other couples around us. I forgot to mention PJ got all dressed up for this event as well
I thought he looked pretty dang sexy if I do say so myself lol. Our name was called and we were taken up the stairs to our table. It really is a beautiful setting. Our server was a bit odd but nice enough. He took our orders, brought out the wands for all 3 kids (I asked for a wand for PJ since we didn't want a sword) and the wishing stars for the girls as well. Since PJ was so starving we had a plate of noodles brought out right away for him which was nice. He really went to town with these!
Soon thereafter our appetizers were brought out as well. It was a plate to share that had mozzarella, prosciutto I believe, grape tomatoes and little pieces of toast. It also had some sort of spread...it was salty. Not really sure what it was though lol. The dish was much to be desired IMO.
The kids meals all came out together. IDK why they didn't separate the appetizers from the meals here. This meant that we were eating before the kids were which didn't fly well with my kids. Anyway, I'm pretty sure everything is pre plated here and is hardly made to order because our Entrees were out within no time DH ordered the Domo's Pie and I had the braised Cobia over angel hair.
While good enough, DH complained that is was excessively salty and after i tried it I had to agree. The salt level was waaaay too much. He ate his dish and it did have a comfort feel to it but they just killed it with that sodium
He said he would not get this again. I don't blame him lol.
Mine, on the other hand, was surprisingly good! It was cooked nicely, the fish was not smelly or fishy tasting, it flaked apart,the flavors worked and guess what? PJ ate pretty much my entire fish portion! I'm assuming he approved too. I liked the black olives in this dish too, the sauce was not heavy or overwhelming either. I would order this again.
Lily ordered the kids steak, potatoes, corn and salad. Vi had the chicken nugs, corn and grapes and cheese cubes. The salad and cheese/grapes were supposed to be appetizers...
Her "steak" was more like a roast cut, though she didn't complain. Everything was edible. Not much more to say about their food at this point. They were hungry and they ate.
They made their wishes with their wands and wishing star. The princesses came around and made their rounds during our meal as well.
the wishing ceremony
Our desserts were brought out some time in between our Entrees being literally ripped away from our tables and the princesses. I when I say ripped away I literally mean, taken away without even asking if you would like to finish the other half of the food that was left on your plate. Vis meal was taken away without even asking her if she was finished! I was asked while this dude was grabbing my plate with his arm in my face ... Surrrre, go ahead and take it if you need it that bad! I was pretty perturbed about that part to tell you the truth. It didn't ruin our experience or anything but the way they turn tables there is ridiculous IMO.
To be honest I can't even remember the dessert. It was not good..just blah and I didn't even eat it. I was hoping to eat light this afternoon because I was anticipating Ohanas later and I got my wish with CRTs food! DH ordered some sort of cheesecake that tasted better than mine but resembled jello out of the box cheesecake to me. I'm pretty sure he didn't finish his. The kids desserts were better here. Vi had the make your own cupcake and Lily had the make your own sundae. The cupcake was VERY good when I tasted it. The frosting was fresh and the cake was moist.
Overall we had a good meal here...when I return we will try Breakfast or Dinner next time. Lunch just can't compare to some of the other 1 TS meals out there, let alone touch the 2 TS signatures! No, you don't go for the food and this I understand. I just didn't think the character interaction was that great here either. I hate to say it but eating in the castle seemed more important to me than my girls. And PJ, well...he only came for the foodz hehe. Food, service = 5 on the pain scale. A BTDT situation. Of course the place itself is a 1 since its THE CASTLE. Just not in a hurry to get back, though I'm sure we will be going come February since we plan on doing the DxDP again.
I cannot WAIT to try them in July and August!!!! That red velvet one is calling my name!!! 
The potatoes were perfect as well, creamy but not filled with a bunch of junk or other flavors...I don't remember much about the sauce because I was totally in heaven with that filet that day lol. It really was cooked to perfection and it was the second best filet I had during my visit in the World this time. Just perfect! 
It was good though and wouldn't disappoint but can't come close to some of the other desserts I ate while on vacation there. 
I love the Brown Derby review. I never thought of going there, but seeing your review and pics I'm definitely reconsidering!
