Mickey's Backyard BBQ - question

Goodegirl2007 · 04-11-2008

We are booked for the Hoop De Doo Review for our upcoming trip. We love this show, and have been to it almost every trip. We were going to skip it this time, but since we are doing the DDP, we decided to go for it again....

Should we consider doing the Mickey's Backyard BBQ for a change.

Which do you like better?

Tell me a little about the BBQ experience if you can.

Thanks in advance!!!

karliebug · 04-12-2008

How old are your kids? I have never been to the BBQ but I do know that it is outside under a pavillion so it may be hot, cold, damp, or buggy. That was enough to turn me off. There are characters that dance with the kids (hokey pokey,for example) and I understand that there is a guy that does rope twirling that is good. The food , I think , is basically the same as HDDR. I believe you sit at long picnic type tables. I have considered it myself when my kids were younger but we really love HDDR and I didn't want to sit and eat outside.

Goodegirl2007 · 04-12-2008

Thanks for the info. My DS is 4yrs old. I think we may try this when he is a bit older. I think he is still a little too shy to get out there and dance. I didn't realize it was guest participation...so thanks again for letting me know.

HDDR it IS!!!!

Monique · 04-12-2008

We've done this and had a really good time. It is outside in a covered pavillion so depending on the time of year it can be hot. The food was very good: hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken, macaroni, salad, cornbread, baked beans, watermelon, sheet cake, lemonade, beer, wine. The characters come out dressed in western wear (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Chip and Dale) and sign autographs and dance with the children. We celebrated my daughter's 5th birthday there. The entertainment was good.

**Dana** · 04-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Goodegirl2007

Should we consider doing the Mickey's Backyard BBQ for a change.

Which do you like better?

Tell me a little about the BBQ experience if you can.

Thanks in advance!!!

I was acutally booked to do this many years ago and cancelled. I kinda wish I didn't now because I only hear really positive feedback about this meal. My DD who is now 14 has ZERO interest in it..lol

**DisneyTeacher** · 04-12-2008

We went to the BBQ in 2003 and had a good time but it ws too hot (July) to truly enjoy it. Since then we've been doing the Hoop Dee Doo so the weather isn't a factor.

Goofy3230 · 04-12-2008

We went in Aug. of 2005. It was sooooo hot and humid. The food was ok, the show was cute and the kids really enjoyed it. I think we're shooting for Hoop Dee Doo this year.

dixie · 04-12-2008

WE have done BBQ several times and always really enjoyed the evening there.

ssn · 04-12-2008

We've done both and hands-down we like Hoop de Doo better. I guess the BBQ is good to "try" at least once, but the food is def better at HDD.

My lack of excitement could be that DD was 4 when we went and she was VERY excited to get up and dance with the characters with all the other kids. The problem was, it was pretty chaotic and it was hard to keep track of her. They kept going in circles and doing parades. Being outside and the fact that she was only 4, it was pretty nervewracking when we would "lose" her for a few minutes. That and she wouldn't ever sit down to eat!

We took her to HDD when she was 3 and 7 and well all loved it each time!

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Goodegirl2007 Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey AND BWV Posts: 554	Mickey's Backyard BBQ - question We are booked for the Hoop De Doo Review for our upcoming trip. We love this show, and have been to it almost every trip. We were going to skip it this time, but since we are doing the DDP, we decided to go for it again.... Should we consider doing the Mickey's Backyard BBQ for a change. Which do you like better? Tell me a little about the BBQ experience if you can. Thanks in advance!!! __________________ Christina - DVC Member since October 2000 Next trip: Bay Lake Towers!!!!- May 13 - May 23 - 2010 (and a side trip to see Harry Potter)!! *Avatar:* My DS at Tusker House May 2008!!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Sping trip to WDW - Bay Lake Towers!!!! 172 days 6 hours 50 minutes

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	Re: Mickey's Backyard BBQ - question How old are your kids? I have never been to the BBQ but I do know that it is outside under a pavillion so it may be hot, cold, damp, or buggy. That was enough to turn me off. There are characters that dance with the kids (hokey pokey,for example) and I understand that there is a guy that does rope twirling that is good. The food , I think , is basically the same as HDDR. I believe you sit at long picnic type tables. I have considered it myself when my kids were younger but we really love HDDR and I didn't want to sit and eat outside.

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Goodegirl2007 Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey AND BWV Posts: 554	Re: Mickey's Backyard BBQ - question Thanks for the info. My DS is 4yrs old. I think we may try this when he is a bit older. I think he is still a little too shy to get out there and dance. I didn't realize it was guest participation...so thanks again for letting me know. HDDR it IS!!!! __________________ Christina - DVC Member since October 2000 Next trip: Bay Lake Towers!!!!- May 13 - May 23 - 2010 (and a side trip to see Harry Potter)!! *Avatar:* My DS at Tusker House May 2008!!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Sping trip to WDW - Bay Lake Towers!!!! 172 days 6 hours 50 minutes

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Monique Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,374	Re: Mickey's Backyard BBQ - question We've done this and had a really good time. It is outside in a covered pavillion so depending on the time of year it can be hot. The food was very good: hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken, macaroni, salad, cornbread, baked beans, watermelon, sheet cake, lemonade, beer, wine. The characters come out dressed in western wear (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Chip and Dale) and sign autographs and dance with the children. We celebrated my daughter's 5th birthday there. The entertainment was good. __________________ 06/79 Contemporary Resort, 06/91 Carribbean Beach, 08/97 Doubletree Guest Suites, 06/03 Coronado Springs, 09/03 All Star Movies, 02/04 POP Century, 07/05 POP Century, 02/06 POP Century, 08/07 POP Century, 03/08 POP Century 11/08 POP Century Birthday Trip June 8-17, 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thank Goodness For Buy 4, Get 3 Free!! Having A Blast At WDW!!!

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: Mickey's Backyard BBQ - question We went to the BBQ in 2003 and had a good time but it ws too hot (July) to truly enjoy it. Since then we've been doing the Hoop Dee Doo so the weather isn't a factor. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 241 days 18 hours 50 minutes

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Goofy3230 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NY Posts: 919	Re: Mickey's Backyard BBQ - question We went in Aug. of 2005. It was sooooo hot and humid. The food was ok, the show was cute and the kids really enjoyed it. I think we're shooting for Hoop Dee Doo this year. __________________ Goofy3230 '77 Off site, '90 Off site, '91 Off site, '92 Disneyland, '94 Contemporary, '98 CBR, '99 ASM, Feb. 2000 CBR, Nov. 2000 POF & Dolphin, '02 AKL & WL, '03 ASMo and Contemporary, 'O4 POR, WL '05, POP and Poly Concierge '06, Poly '07, POP Aug. '08, SSR Dec. '08, POP March '09, POP July '09 Finally took "the plunge" and are proud DVC members at AKV and we just added BLT, TOO!!! WOO HOO!! POP 2/13 - 2/20/2010 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Presidents Week with Mickey 83 days 5 hours 50 minutes

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dixie MB'S BRITISH AMBASSADOR Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 2,272	Re: Mickey's Backyard BBQ - question WE have done BBQ several times and always really enjoyed the evening there. __________________ STRASBOURG- AUG/SEPT O9 MED CRUISE- NOV 09 NEXT DISNEY?? WHO KNOWS My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POR VACATION AT WDW GONE TO ENJOY THE MAGIC

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ssn Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,222	Re: Mickey's Backyard BBQ - question We've done both and hands-down we like Hoop de Doo better. I guess the BBQ is good to "try" at least once, but the food is def better at HDD. My lack of excitement could be that DD was 4 when we went and she was VERY excited to get up and dance with the characters with all the other kids. The problem was, it was pretty chaotic and it was hard to keep track of her. They kept going in circles and doing parades. Being outside and the fact that she was only 4, it was pretty nervewracking when we would "lose" her for a few minutes. That and she wouldn't ever sit down to eat! We took her to HDD when she was 3 and 7 and well all loved it each time! __________________ 2010 1st Disneyland Trip 2009 Boardwalk Inn 2008 POP/Polynesian August 2007 AS Movies & Cinderella's Castle Suite!! April 2007 Contemporary/Beach Club 2005 Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder Cruise 2004 Port Orleans FQ/Vero Beach (10th Anniver.) 2003 Polynesian (DH's 40th bday)(DD's 1st WDW trip) 2001 Port Orleans Riverside 1999 Caribbean Beach 1994 Grand Floridian (honeymoon) 1981 Polynesian 1973 1st WDW trip - off property My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st Disneyland trip! 138 days 16 hours 51 minutes

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