[timkelmom]

OK, here's what happened. We arrived to the BBQ area. It is set up with rows of picnic tables, which were all full. We could not find even a small space for 4 people. There were people saving spaces and there were reserved tables, for whom I don't know.

We had plates of food in our hands and began getting frustrated right away. Secondly the music was ridiculously loud and we were literally yelling at each other to be heard. DH and DS immediately knew they could not stay. This was not at all what I expected.

DS has Aspergers and has sensory issues. Although they do not usually affect him that much anymore, this was way too much and he was immediately in sensory overload. DH put his plate down and left the area saying that he could not dine in this atmosphere.

I'm glad that I don't have little kids because face time with the characters was insane. Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and I think I saw Pluto were in a sea of little face and hands grabbing, tugging, whining, and some just dancing.

I was not at all impressed with the way this dinner/show was organized or should I say unorganized.

On the plus side, the food was all you care to eat and the beverages including wine and beer were free flowing.

We left the area right away and went back to the ticket window. The CM knew why we were there as it had only been about 5-10 mins. since we bought our tix.

She actually just voided the transaction and was very pleasant about the whole thing.

So we went to Trails End, where we also had a less than magical experience. More on that later, I need to hit the hay. I'll be back in the a.m.