First, a little indoor picture:
I'm amazed I even have pictures from here. I took some, and my DH, who thinks I'm silly for taking pictures, took the rest for me.

I was busy keeping our baby from getting restless, in between bites of food. FYI, we were allowed to bring in our stroller for her to lie in (too little for highchair then).
And now the FOOD:
Corn and Crab Soup with sour cream and chives
BLT Salad - a mixture of frisee, iceberg lettuce, baby spinach, with applewood bacon, tomato, eggs, red onion and roasted shallot vinaigrette
(Not as good as in 2006, but still tasty)
Pretzel Rolls
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with orzo cheese casserole, cremini mushrooms and a port wine reduction
This wasn't as good as last trip.

I'm not sure what was different. Maybe it was me. DH ordered this. He didn't think it was anything special. I ordered it last trip.
Roast Prime Rib of Beef with gratin potatoes and a cabernet sauce
I was trying to be brave and try something new. I didn't like it. I'm not sure how prime rib normally tastes. Maybe this was good.

DH said it was just okay.
Chocolate Cream Cheese Buckle with choclate ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce
Raspberry Sorbet
Mini Hot Dogs with potato tots, green beans and carrots
Chicken Strips with mashed potatoes, green beans and carrots
Royal Crown Sundae - vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, and coronated with a chocolate crown
Birthday cupcake
I tasted dd's cupcake. It was actually quite good. In 2006, we also had a b-day, and it was dry.
In 2006, I thought CRT was just WONDERFUL! In 2008, I wasn't as impressed. I thought some of that was b/c I had been there before. The first trip, you are really impressed with your surroundings. However, I really do think the food wasn't as good the second time. I still think everyone should go at least once. And if you want to go back again, good for you!

As far as character interaction, I think it's fine. Cinderella's in the lobby (a little rushed both times) and FGM and at least one mouse was upstairs (two first trip). They walk amongst you quickly and sometimes stop to pat and hug kids (no guarantee).
Hope you like the pics!