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wolfy999 · 05-10-2009, 08:46 AM

Spending Mother's Day at the Park. Going to try the new BBQ at Big Thunder Ranch.

innerSpaceman · 05-10-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfy999

Spending Mother's Day at the Park. Going to try the new BBQ at Big Thunder Ranch.

I was pre-shocked at the prices which have led to a general FAIL of the new Big Thunder BBQ (i.e., $29 for adults) ... but newly-shocked yesterday to discover it's the only Disneyland eatery that doesn't post the prices anywhere.

Lame and Shame.

On the other end of the beautiful spectrum of light ...

The new night-lighting on Mickey's Fun Wheel is a giant WIN, and easily DCA's most successful Walt-style Weenie EVER.

lashbear · 05-10-2009, 04:38 PM

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The new night-lighting on Mickey's Fun Wheel is a giant WIN, and easily DCA's most successful Walt-style Weenie EVER.

we got video footage from our Hojo's verandah of them testing the Fun Wheel lighting late at night. Awesome. I'll see if I can capture and upload it in the next week.

Moonliner · 05-11-2009, 12:40 PM

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Spending Mother's Day at the Park. Going to try the new BBQ at Big Thunder Ranch.

Did you try the BBQ or did the price send you fleeing for your life?

wolfy999 · 05-13-2009, 07:34 PM

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Did you try the BBQ or did the price send you fleeing for your life?

The total cost for 3 adults was $89.00 (including a CM discount). We did not tip any additional over the 15% tacked on tip since the service was so bad. The CM that seated us even admitted that they had no clue what they were doing with a full house (Mother's Day). The food was so-so and I don't see us returning. We are glad we went only because we have to try anything new at the Park.

DisneyDaniel · 05-13-2009, 08:26 PM

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The total cost for 3 adults was $89.00 (including a CM discount). We did not tip any additional over the 15% tacked on tip since the service was so bad. The CM that seated us even admitted that they had no clue what they were doing with a full house (Mother's Day). The food was so-so and I don't see us returning. We are glad we went only because we have to try anything new at the Park.

Like you said, the CMs at Celebration Ranch and Barbecue probably did not know how to handle big crowds, let alone an overflow of guests.

I have dined there twice already and greatly enjoyed the entire experience, pretty good food, fun character interactions, continuous stage entertainment, and the talented singers/musicians each time. Because the place was practically empty on both visits, we also had great service and full attention from the servers.

The only complaint was the shifting sun, so we sat on one side of the partially-shaded benches for the first half of the meal, and then moved across to the other side of the benches for shade when the afternoon sun shifted and the direct heat become unbearable.

Otherwise, I think Celebration Ranch and Barbecue is a good value for character/entertainment dining for special occasions or a different experience.

Of course, I would prefer if the price was lower, but think it's priced fairly with other character-dining spots.

05-10-2009, 08:46 AM	#1
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