DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 We've never done the BBQ. Have done the HDDR a few times, but I didn't book it for our upcoming trip as the cost was just too darn high. I've always been a bit interested in the BBQ, especially while still having little ones. But I just priced it out on the Disney Dining site and it came to over $300 for my family! For those of you that have done this, is it worth that kind of money? I know there are character interactions, but I'm thinking I could buy $300 worth of hotdogs and beer, announce a party at my site on FF.net, and I'd get ALL KINDS of characters right at my campsite! Thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Joyce and I went to Mickey's Backyard BBQ last October. It's definitely for families as there were TONS of kids. The food was served buffet style, all you can eat, and pretty good. The band, singers, and MC-type folks were good. There were lots of opportunities for character interaction. Seems like it was mostly the younger kids who were participating - maybe 7th grade and younger. I have a feeling once the kids reach a certain age they feel like they have outgrown this type of activity. Joyce and I will not do it again - too many kids on sugar and caffeine running amuck. I think your kids would have a good time; but, would have just as good a time roasting weenies over the fire at the outdoor movies and then dancing a bit with Chip and Dale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 I've looked into this one too. Frankly, we could do MNSSHP or MVMCP for the same cost.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 I've looked into this one too. Frankly, we could do MNSSHP or MVMCP for the same cost....If it were a toss up between a character meal and one of the parties - where there are TONS of character experiences, including with some of the ones you don't see often (not to mention dance parties, lower crowds, special parades...) - I'd go with a party.I believe the BBQ food is the same as Trails End, so I vote GAG on the beach then head to MK for a party. Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
photogal06...Sommer 10 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 We've done the BBQ twice, once when dd was 12 and once when she was younger. The first time, we all had a blast. She danced, the characters were great (both before and during the show), the trick roper was amazing, and the show was a lot of fun. The second time we went, when she was 12, we only stayed long enough to eat, and then we left. It was boring, because she was too old for it, and we'd seen it all before. So if you've never been, and your kids are young, I'd say give it a try. The food is nothing fantastic, but it's a fun experience to have once. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 If it were a toss up between a character meal and one of the parties - where there are TONS of character experiences, including with some of the ones you don't see often (not to mention dance parties, lower crowds, special parades...) - I'd go with a party.I believe the BBQ food is the same as Trails End, so I vote GAG on the beach then head to MK for a party. totally hijacking but...what are the ride time like at MNSSHP? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 totally hijacking but...what are the ride time like at MNSSHP?You're hijacking my thread?!!!How dare you!! That NEVER happens around here! :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 totally hijacking but...what are the ride time like at MNSSHP?All Ears has a thread dedicated to MNSSHP. Sounds liked depends on what day you go. Some folks are saying the lines weren't bad the day they went... Others are saying OMG it was horrible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 You're hijacking my thread? !!! How dare you!!I dare because, as the founding member of APNA, the Anna Thread has not been updated. :beathorse: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 All Ears has a thread dedicated to MNSSHP. Sounds liked depends on what day you go. Some folks are saying the lines weren't bad the day they went... Others are saying OMG it was horrible.I am sure it pays to avoid it on Oct 31st. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 totally hijacking but...what are the ride time like at MNSSHP?We went to the very last party on Nov 1st last year. Ride times got shorter as the night went on but weren't ever more than about 30 minutes for the "big" rides. Later in the night they were more like 5 or just straight up walk ons. It's one of the few times we've ever actually ridden Dumbo because the line was so short. If you go during the parade they are usually really short too but... the MNSSHP parade is (IMO) the best WDW parade EVAH. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 If you go during the parade they are usually really short too but... the MNSSHP parade is (IMO) the best WDW parade EVAH. If I pay that much to go to it.. I am going to see the parade. I keep trying to justify the expense....cause I really want to go but don't want to push luck with DH. AFter all I squeezed a christmas trip in too this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 We haven't done BYBBQ since Starla was little. It might even have been all the way back to DS34's childhood. DH reminded me that we did it once upon a time when I was looking at it last fall. My feeling about it has always been that it's a lot of $$ to eat hot dogs & hamburgers outside so that's why we don't have a more recent experience to base an opinion on.I like the TE dinner - it offers more selection than the BBQ and was the least expensive dinner buffet on property when I compared them all last month - I'd hate to put out $260+ to eat burgers and have my girls say it was only okay afterwards... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Didn't KFK get sick at the BBQ a few years back? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 If I pay that much to go to it.. I am going to see the parade. I keep trying to justify the expense....cause I really want to go but don't want to push luck with DH. AFter all I squeezed a christmas trip in too this year.Yeah that's a tough one. Christmas trip vs party? I think the trip wins. FWIW I had to strong arm DH into going to MNSSHP this year - he was not keen at all. He loved it and said he'd definitely do it again.He's also not a parade fan (at all) and really enjoyed the parade too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired & Tired (Judy) 90 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 We do the Back Yard Bar B Que every time we go and sometimes twice. The food is good as we all love barbecue. It is expensive, especially when you have to pay for a child who can not eat anything (we bring her strained foods). The last few trips we have had to cut down on the spending so going to that was our real expenditure. It is always worth it to see Kimberly enjoying the music so much and Shawnee being able to eat all the baked beans and bread he wants.....ha! This year we will probably only do it once and HHDR once. I am just hoping we don't have to cut our planned trip short due to finances. That is our one big special vacation every year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 We did it last April and had a blast. I took pictures and did a review here if you want to scroll back and see it. If you do, you will see a really dorky pic of me. I will say it has the best character interaction of any character meal I've done. I think it depends on the age of your kids. DS3 was in heaven, and DD16 enjoyed it because she was dancing with him. I can't speak to the burgers, but the ribs were good. If you factor in a few adult beverages and they keep bringing them around, it's roughly the price of other character dinners. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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