Ok here are my thoughts:
Dessert party location: we really liked it, even though it's outside you feel more private since you have the exterior of the Chinese theater to cover you. I'm not sure if this party was sold out but there were a lot of empty tables around us, we choose a high table close to the main entrance of gmr, it never felt like it was crowded
No lines for food or drinks other than hot chocolate
Check in was easy, we were let in 15 minutes before start time
Nice touch having drinks ready for guests to grab as they walked in, total of 3 gingerbread drinks, no regerts...wait regrets
Santa Goofy: cute touch but it all seemed pretty rushed, I completely understand why, the cm did walk around several times asking if everyone had taken a pic with him
Savory items: tried and loved everything but the kale salad, I have a hate/hate relationship with the leaf
Sweet items: all were good, but had to eat a piece of flat bread after the chocolate cake thing, man that was sweet
Surprise item: the antipasto, LOOOOVED
Viewing location: great, we hung back as people tried to jam toward the front and there was plenty of empty space, again not sure if this party sold out
The show: second viewing for me, still think it's cute, still think that the love part is a bit slow and that Oogie shouldn't have a whole section but I understand why, cause of the story. I seriously think they added more fireworks to the end and will have to go and watch both videos to be sure .
My daughter loved it, it was her first time watching, she agree about the slower parts but didn't mind that it wad light ob the fireworks. Skews already planning on Wlwatching the show again
Got some pictures, and will post them tomorrow
Good night everyone