The food is different from the World Showcase. When we were there it was all kinds of stuff (fish, meat, veggies, pasta, etc). I absolutely fell in love w/the sweet potato gnocci (sp?). Yum-my!!
Honestly, we aren't crazy foodies, so part of it probably went unappriciated by us. Evidently they get some big name chefs in, but we don't watch Food Network or read the magazines to know any of them from Adam.
The year we were there they had a band, and some jugglers & different entertainers. Nothing exciting, but we weren't there for the show. There is, as someone mentioned, a reserved table seating area (extra $$ of course). There are stand up tables all around and we never had any problems. Got a sample & found a table with room for 2 and asked to join. Most people were very friendly about comparing who was sampling what & how they liked various things. Just wear comfy shoes since you will be on your feet for a few hours.
I think the year we went it was around $100 per person? But I could be remembering wrong. I imagine if you checked All Ears or some similar place you could find last year's prices, then just assume a slight increase for this year since Disney always seems to increase tix prices every year.
About 8:30p they started announcing the time, so about 8:55 DH & I got our final drinks (which they put in plastic cups for us so we could take them out) and strolled out to watch Illuminaitons. They put our nice glasses in boxes & then in a bag for us to take home. I seem to remember they had a photopass guy there at a spot too (we didn't do that but I remember seeing him).
I believe PFTS gets you a reserved seat to the Eat To The Beat concert that same night. We skipped it since we didn't care for who ever was playing (I don't even remember).
We had been told to arrive early to queue up, but I don't know that I'd worry about that next time. We ended up standing around like cattle in a pen waiting for the doors to open at which point everyone stampeeded into the party. I think next time we will show up just about on time or 10/15 after. They had plenty of everything all night long, so it isn't like if you are 10 minutes late you'll miss anything. And the venue is large enough that the crowd quickly spread out & you had plenty of elbow room.
The venue is over near Candada, so you'll need an Epcot admission for that day (on top of the PFTS tix). There is a wall there that we never realized is actually doors going back to a big building... Think conference center or like a hotel ballroom type setup.
Sorry for such a long, rambling post. Just trying to remember & pass along what I can to help you decide. Personally, I would say if you can swing the $$ it is worth trying at least once.
We have until October to located the stack rubberbanded together. The AP is replaceable but the TIW card is not! I really wish that I held on to those kinds of things!
I dunno. I guess you can ask. You might get it free if it is a male CM. Motion to him to pour more on top of the drink and then just put on a big smile and bat your eyelashes a little and hope that works 
