[Allyson]

It was a tough choice for me between HDD and WC. I went with WC because we do this EVERY trip. We've done HDD twice (and will do it again in October with my parents). If you can squeeze both in -- that's my vote!

WC is good food, lots of fun -- and it's never too much for DH and I, but we're not easily embarrassed. My MIL (on our last trip) did not appreciate the humor so it definitely depends on your crowd. As for HDD - we've NEVER been blown away by the food...but the show SO makes up for it. We're going with a party of 10 in October and I can't wait!!

[gopherit]

Well, my 2 cents...(which, when combined with 73 more might get you a soda and that's about it, LOL!)

Do you have other "adult" fare planned during the trip? ANd how does His Highness feel about "adult" dining? If he's ok with it, and the rest of the trip is seemingly built around him anyway, and g'parents would enjoy it, then it would be good. If your son would not like AP - would he like the Cub's Den? Maybe he'd like a chance to play with peers while you and the GPs have a nice totally adult dinner at AP. My kids LOVE the kids' clubs, and WL has a very good one. Just a thought.

If it's fun you're looking for, between the two options (HDDR or WCC), I would do HDDR. We love WCC - HOWEVER - you simply cannot predict whether your server will be spontaneous and fun, or simply mellow, or really rowdy, or rather tame... our first trip there we had a "rowdy", then the next two times, very VERY tame. The kids were bummed - they wanted the "rowdy" again, LOL, and couldn't figure out why their waiter/waitress wasn't as "fun". SPent their time watching other tables get razzed up, kinda like feeling left out on the playground at recess. :( Yes HDDR is pricey - but at least your kid is 5. Once he's 9, they will charge him adult fare! YIKES! My dd was 4 and her cousin was 5 when we went - they both LOVED it. The food is simple but hot and good. And the show has a broad appeal for the span of ages in your party. If you time it right, you might just be leaving FW when the fireworks start to explode from MK. Or stick around and do a campfire there.

Now frankly - given the choice between the AP or HDDR -- my vote would be HDDR. I'm all about the "together" experience, especially if the GPs are treating and are doing it for the benefit of my wee one. But that's just this gopher's opinion... good luck!

[karliebug]

Hdd!!! Love It!!!

[Dana]

For a five year old,. I would head to HDDR. It's a blast!