I have to say that we used to love lunch at CRT. We were there last Friday and were terribly disappointed. They are trying so hard now to get people in an out quickly, it's nothing but an assembly line. They were annoyed because it took a bit of time to get my handicapped parents seated. I finally had to say to the woman hostess who kept telling us to hurry and sit down that "My parents are handicapped and it takes a bit longer for them . . . please leave us alone".
Once seated, the princesses came out and made one quick circuit of the room. At other meals, the characters circulate 2-3 times (we had a good point of comparison because we also did Chef Mickey's and Liberty Tree Tavern dinner).
As I told the restaurant manager when I complained, "If Snow White spent 20 seconds with my 4-year-old niece, I'd be surprised". The princesses seemed like they were on a clock and had to run to make it through in the time indicated.
There was a quick something about making a wish and the meal was over and we were expected to vacate. I got a cup of coffee and lingered out of spite.
We did this lunch a couple of years ago and even though it was an assembly line then, it was not nearly as much so as last week. I think they are trying to get one more group into and out of the restaurant for lunch than they used to do.
The food was okay, but the character interaction was totally disappointing. I told the manager I was on
free dining so didn't really care, but that I would never pay for this meal the way they are running it now.
And, I'd never waste two dining credits on it again -- even if they're free.