New here- but not a fan either- maybe it was just the time we went. I'd say to try it and make your own opinion of it- some don't like it- some LOVE it.
My beefs:
*BATHROOMS- is that where your cook and server is washing his/her hands??? OMG they were terrible, all the toilets were clogged, bathroom tiny,dirty, upstairs and had a terribly long line- ewwwwww!!! I expect much better from WDW!!!
*FOOD- mediocre at best (we went for dinner) dry, bland, tasted like it had been under heat lamps for a loooong time.
Good things:
CHARACTER INTERACTION: great for the kids, that's their whole reason for sitting through a meal

RIGHT BY PARADE: we were able to see the parade from the front porch after dinner- excellent viewing area!!! Too bad the windows are "colonial style" (ie can't see through them) we sat and ate by a window, but couldn't see out- it would be one of the best seats at WDW for the nightly parade if you could see out.
Try, you might like it......