Thanks Lurkyloo! Your pictures look amazing! I was concerned with the tree's and the overhang, but it looks like it didn't affect you AT ALL! What fabulous pictures! It definitely seems to be our only and best option for 2 people. I'm actually surprised by how little the price went up from when you did it to now!
Can I ask, did it feel private since it seems like there are tables very closely nearby? I'm wondering if I should have Disney do some sort of draping to make it a little more private or if it is fine as is!
I'm also trying to think if I should do some sort of private dinner before this, which would include some private character interaction. This would be pricey. On the alternative end, Hubs has always wanted to try Yachtsmen Steakhouse, which is one of the only restaurants we have yet to dine at, which would definitely be the MUCH less expensive option (to eat there, then go to EP for UK Pubside dessert party vs having them plan this grand private dinner and then going to the dessert party). I have to say the planner Disney put me in touch with is FABULOUS and offering a ton of suggestions. I'm impressed

I think it also may be because I told him what a horrible experience we had last year when we booked the Grand 1. They cancelled on us hours before we were supposed to depart and wouldn't help me book something else, leaving me high and dry.
Lastly, I think this may be the best place to ask this, aside from the characters, is there a list somewhere of "other" characters (although that may be the wrong word)
other entertainment Disney offers? I know they do the barbershop quartet, characterists, what else?