When our family schedules dining at Disney, we either choose quality first (like Artist Point or Chefs De France) or we choose theme and/or activity first (like Ohana or Hoop Dee Doo Revue). We usually get a little of both, but are never disappointed as long as we get one of the two.
For WCC, we had researched the menu and saw that while there were some highlights, we would really be going for the theme and the audience participation. As big fans of the napkin dance, the clap-alongs and washboards of the HDDR, we had hoped for something similar. Unfortunately, it was not to be.
While our server was very engaging, the atmosphere relies more on the participation of the guests than the HDDR does. On our night, it seemed as if most tables of guests were waiting for things to happen to them, with very few offering to participate for others. No matter how energetic all the servers were, they were playing to a largely dead room.
On top of that, while we saw a Pony Express ride just end as we entered the restaurant, another was not started up to the time we left 90 minutes later. Figuring that WCC would look to turn tables in a 60-90 minute time frame, I was a bit surprised that my DKs would not get a chance to participate. By contrast, Ohana usually schedules a new coconut/broom race about every hour.
Having noted all of the above, I found the food to be OK, but it could not carry the whole value of the cost of the meal. I'm glad to say we tried it, but I would not be likely to schedule it again.
It was the ribs. So no, we won't be going back...
