My DD has done the Tea Party three times and LOVES it there!!! She is very shy, and I didn't think she'd stay that first time. The CM's are great with the kids - Allison never even turned back to say goodbye! We usually go have a drink by the pool or have lunch at the GF Cafe. Right before its over, the parents will usually start peeking in the door (its french doors that you can kind of see through the sheer curtains) - and the kids would yell "No Peeking"!
Allison has such a great time at the Tea Party - you get to decorate your own cupcake! The first time she went, when I picked her up, she very excitedly told me all about the party and then asked - Do you know that your finger is the knife - you can spread the icing with your finger and you get to lick your fingers after!
Its really a lot of fun for the kids - we'll be trying it again this October! When dropping off and picking up my DD, I've never seen any of the kids crying or anything. They all seemed to have had a great time!