Mickey's Backyard BBQ

[cantoine]

Looking for information on Mickey's Backyard BBQ. I made us a reservation for our arrival night, and I would like to know what to expect. Food types, entertainment, the dancing. Do the characters go table to table? Sign autographs? Any info is appreciated

 

[Barbydoll8]

I'm doing this the first time next month. Everything I have read from other posters claim that the characters DO NO go table to table but hang out in the front of the stage for dancing.
Food is standard BBQ (ribs, chicken, burgers etc) and I've also read that it's hit or miss. Some people love it and some hate it.

I'll be watching this post myself for input from others.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Our Ratings of Mickey's BBQ: (*rev 1/10/13*)
. . . food price value: D
. . . food quality: C
. . . food quantity per serving: A
. . . food prep speed: B
. . . food selection: C
. . . seating quantity: C
. . . seating comfort: D
. . . eatery atmosphere: C
. . . eatery convenience: D
. . . staff friendliness: B
. . . staff attentiveness: B
. . . character interaction: B

NOTE1: Tables are long picnic tables of about 40 people per table, so you sit with
others. No reserved seating, so the "mad dash" for seats can be interesting. There is
no "front row", just the end of the picnic tables. Folks start lining up about 1-hr prior
to the 5:30pm seating. Also, the characters are there for dancing and front interaction,
and usually do not go thru tables, so sometimes there is a long line trying to get to the
characters. Also noted the sides are open to the weather. They put up plastic diverters
for winter and simple fans for summer, but it does get VERY hot/humid or cold. This is
not a well heated or air conditioned pavilion. "Dancing" characters interact well with
kids in front of the stage, and younger kids love it.

NOTE2: Mickey BBQ was always about one-half the price of the Hoop Dee Do Review.
With the popularity of DDP, they jumped the price double, including 2-TS coupons.
WITH NO CHANGE IN MENUS; NO CHANGE IN CHARACTERS; NO CHANGES AT ALL. Cost
was barely justified at lower prices, and not worth the current price. At least just
not for ribs-chicken-burgers.