Mickey's Backyard BBQ Questions

[thomascaldwell1]

Hello out there!
Gearing up for our Labor Day 2009 trip. There's always lots of planning, and reservations will need to be made in March, so I need to begin gathering information and PLENTY of it! For this, I need your help... We have not done this event. I am hoping someone out there can explain to me the event, and tell me if it's worth the money (We will NOT be using our dining credits towards it, but will instead pay separately). It will be me, DH, DD4, and my father-in-law. Only DD4 is picky, the rest of us enjoy BBQ as we're from the south- it's in our blood! Thanks very much for any thoughts/concerns/opinions you have!!

P.S. Where can I find out the schedule for this- it's only on certain days, AND I want to make sure it's offered on those days during our stay for Labor Day 2009. Thanks very much!

 

[melimel2100]

This is from the WDW website:

Come join Mickey, Minnie and the gang along with your merrymakin' hosts, Sarsaparilla Sal and Tumbleweed, for a hearty country picnic. With a full line-up of line-dancin', western-singin', rope-trickin' and kid-friendly entertainment, there's gonna' be some foot-stompin' in the outdoor pavilion on BBQ night. Enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat buffet featuring BBQ pork ribs, Smoked BBQ Chicken and hot dogs with all the trimmings. It's a knee-slappin' good time!

Cuisine: American (D)
Facility Type: Dinner Show Facility
Dining Experience: Dinner Show (D)
Location: Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Meals Served:
Dinner: Buffet, $$$ ($36-$59.99 per person)
Disney Dining Plan Restaurant

Additional Information

* Guests may pick up Dinner Show tickets up to 7 days prior to show date at any Walt Disney World® Resort Guest Services Desk. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to show time. If you chose to pick up your tickets at the show box office, please arrive 40 minutes prior to show time.


* This experience takes place in a non-smoking environment.


* Specialty celebration cakes are available for an additional charge and should be ordered 48 hours in advance.


* This location can accommodate most special dietary requests. Advance notice may be required and cancellation fees may apply. Please indicate any special dietary request at time of reservation booking.


* Pre-payment is required. A cancellation policy applies and may result in charges if you cancel with insufficient notice. Specific policies related to this facility will be detailed at time of reservation booking.


* A cancellation policy applies and may result in charges if you cancel with insufficient notice. Specific policies related to this facility will be detailed at time of reservation booking.


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Due to the popularity of our Disney table service restaurants, dining availability may be limited or not available without advance reservations. Please call 407-WDW-DINE to make reservations up to 180 days prior to your visit.


* Mickey's Backyard BBQ is a seasonal show that is offered on Thursdays and Saturdays from March through December. Additional shows are scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, Tuesday, September 2, Tuesday, September 9 and Tuesday, September 16. There will be no shows on Saturday, May 17 and Saturday, September 20.

 

[melimel2100]

By the way, children will LOVE LOVE LOVE MBYB. The food was pretty decent too! I went with 2 other adults and a 10 year old boy (he was a little too old for it), we were bored, but if you have young ones, you will have a good time!

 

[thomascaldwell1]

Great! Thanks very much- I was looking for some opinions. I reviewed it on the WDW site and through Birnbaum's, just looking for first-hand experiences. Thank You!!