Let's see if I can answer your questions in the order you asked them.....
I would think that it would be worth doing solo. The show is corny, cute and entertaining.
I really liked the food.....fried chicken, ribs, cornbread, baked beans, salad and strawberry shortcake.
We've been twice and the service was always excellent. Never had to ask for refills. They just magically appeared.
When you get off the boat, you walk down a path and veer to your right. I am not good with mileage but I didn't think it was too far to walk.
I have never done the 5:00 p.m. show but have done the 7:00 something and the 9:00 something shows. The 7:00 was pretty packed but the 9:00 was half empty.
Don't know about the crowds on a
MVMCP day.
There are some small tables and I have actually seen just one person at a table both times we were there. You won't be seated with strangers.
Category 2 seating is not bad at all. We've sat in Category 2 and Category 3 and were able to see everything.
Hope this helps.