DLRP Review

Reviews

1. Well my friends, if you’d seen the show last Friday or Saturday you’d be raving about it! The cast was tight (including the characters, who, despite my original trepidations turn out to be a blast to work with), the animals in fine form, and the atmosphere electric. The room was packed with folks of all ages, all shouting and cheering for their ranch. It’s incredibly gratifying galloping off stage after my final farewell to a loud roar from the audience, knowing I’ve been a key part of creating an experience for my guests that will last the rest of their lives. I have the best job in the world. You simply must come see the show.

   By BuffaloBillTrent on 3rd July 2009

2. My post below needs updating. It’s true I’m frustrated that some of our performers have behaved on stage in a way that would warrant descriptions like “tedious, boring, going through the motions, no sense of excitement” and so on. It’s unacceptable.

   I stand by my guarantee that my performances will be consistently of the highest caliber but I add that I CAN vouch for a whole lot of the other performers as well, many of whom are excellent and put their heart into their performances. I won’t name them here, but they are in their own right worth coming to see our show.

   I just can’t vouch for ALL of the performers all of the time. Check out my blog for more from me: http://www.thecasualreporter.com

   By BuffaloBillTrent on 25th June 2009

3. I am one of the actors who plays Buffalo Bill in the show (that’s an older photo of me to your right). I thought you might want to hear my thoughts.

   It pains me to read the negative reviews, especially knowing that they are honest and accurate. And it thrills me to read the positive ones, which I also know are honest and accurate. The truth is some performances are better than others.

   I can guarantee when I’m playing that Buffalo Bill will be energetic, dynamic, and fun, and the show will probably be outstanding. I can’t vouch for the other performers. The food and service I have no control over.

   Your best bet, honestly, is to email me from my blog, http://www.thecasualreporter.com and find out when I’m working. Feel free to do so. (There’s a link from there to “Buffalo Bill’s Blog” my other blog, although the content is nearly identical.) Come when I’m playing if you have a choice. You’ll be glad you did.

   By BuffaloBillTrent on 22nd June 2009

4. Have seen this show about 5 times over the years and have to say that this visit was the most disappointing one of all. There were a lot of empty seats whereas previously each show has been packed.

   The food seems to have deteriorated, the potatoes were soggy and soft and the meat very fatty.

   The addition of Mickey and friends is completely pointless and spoils the show as the whole thing is disjointed, there were only 2 races which were over in the blink of an eye so not much chance to get into the spirit of backing your team. Certainly not the enjoyable dinner spectacle it once was.

   If you are going to go don’t bother paying for the ‘premium’ seats as you have a clear view from wherever you sit as they have only introduced the 2 different prices in the last couple of years.

   By hollyx on 16th May 2009

5. To be honest, this is the kind of show you should only do once. Done it twice now and wish I saved the money the second time round.

   The atmosphere is nice, such as waving your free hat around and shouting ‘YEEHA!’ and some of the food is ok, but it can get a bit tedious at times. Nobody really knows what’s going on and it can get quite boring. The animal parts are quite exciting though.

   Good for a Disney change, but its a one-time thrill. And definitely not recommended if you have small children with you.

   By Jodie_Disneyland on 27th April 2009

6. Ok, so here’s my review of the new show. The good part is that we saved some money by using our premium dining plan vouchers. We paid an extra 12 euros for premium seats. The bad part is…

   To start,I know that the characters involvement is controversial, but the experience as a whole was lacking.

   There was a character meet n greet set up in the bar, but we didn’t linger so I have no clue who was there or for how long. The preshow was much much shorter than I previously remember it. Three audience members were dragged on stage to mime to a short burst of the Blues Brothers. This was a huge downgrade from some of the genuinely talented acts who’ve filled this slot before. We were then taught “Y’all Come” (or whatever it’s called) by the band who were accompanied on stage by Goofy, who seemed to serve no other purpose than to remind us that characters would be present.

   It was then time to enter the arena. We were seated in Red River Colorado (we were originally assigned to Green, but Mum asked to swap as we’d been Green before). We were seated on the front row about half way along the arena on a table of 4. It was a perfect view, but not the perfect place to sit as it turned out for reasons I’ll explain later.

   As a premium ticket holder we were treated to a non-alcoholic cocktail at our table. If by non-alcoholic cocktail they mean half a glass of Five Alive then they certainly delivered.

   As people took their seats it was genuinely sad to see whole rows left completely empty. I’d say it played to less than half capacity in the end (this was a 9:30 show). There was a very vocal group of teens who were celebrating a birthday in the Greens and without them the wait for the show to start would have been very boring.

   The show started in the usual way, but very quickly Auguste(sp?) introduced us to Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Chip n Dale. I can’t remember the context, but it was along the lines of them presenting it I think. Anyway, they went away and the show continued as normal.

   Meanwhile on the service front, as we were at the very end of a section on our own we were often overlooked for drinks etc. as the jugs were empty before they got to us and the didn’t come back. Through the whole show my Dad on the very end got one refill of Coke and that was because we called a server over. Likewise with the food everyone else would be half way through theirs while we were still waiting. Whilst we’re talking about the food it was mediocre at best. I’ve never considered the food part of the draw at BB’s, but with the show so bad now it’s got to step up to the plate and sadly it didn’t. The potatoes were horrible (none of us ate them) and the meat was merely ok.

   Anyway, on the show front everything was going along nicely (atmospheric Red Indians etc.) until Annie Oakley came out. Her part has always been a bit hokey, but the inclusion of Mickey and Minnie to hand over the medal for the best shot was completely unecessary and just slowed things down. It also gave me my first clue that the characters would be around more than I’d hoped.

   As expected the characters came out during the campfire singsong and led us in a few choruses of “If You’re Happy and You Know It” amongst others. Needless to say this went over real well with the 9:30pm crowd of mostly adults. This section went on far too long. Obviously they have to give us time to eat, but it was boring ultimately.

   When the games began the characters stuck around and kind of acted as unofficial mascots for the different ranches, but their purpose on stage was never really explained. During this part the Rodeo Clowns did their best to keep the half-empty arena enthuised and they did a good job, but I don’t remember them being so mean-spirited before. The Green Clown took my Dad’s hat and stomped on it. I was not impressed. I noticed the Blue Clown doing similar as well.

   As it turned out our ranch won, but they really struggled to find volunteers to go on stage.

   Back on the food/drink front they took our cold drinks away half-drunk to bring round the coffee (which the server knew we wouldn’t be drinking) so we were drinkless for the rest of the night. They did this in stealth mode whilst we were watching the show so it was done before we could say anything.

   The show then carries on with the heist with Mickey et al getting in on the act at the end.

   I’m a bit patchy on the ending as if I’m honest I’d started to lose interest. The moving finale is still intact, but I do remember Mickey and pals coming out at least once more before the end.

   Ultimately, the show was lacklustre. The best bits were the atmospheric moments with the Red Indians and the finale (read: the bits they left alone), but ultimately the characters killed any kind of atmosphere that could have been present. This was only made worse by two things; first, the shows small audience and second, the fact that some of the performers seemed like they were going through the motions. There was no sense of excitement like there had been before. I could barely care if our medicine ball made it to the stage let alone into the basket. What enthuisiasm there was seemed forced and unnatural.

   This coupled with the mediocre food and poor service made this show the lowlight of our trip. I really feel like we wasted the chance of a good meal elsewhere.

   The whole of my party felt the same.

   I spoke to a couple of retail CM’s in the Village after the show and they all agreed that the show was better before.

   As an epilogue, I had a customer satisfaction survey waiting for me when I got back (I hadn’t been in the park 10 minutes on my first day before I was asked if I would give them my email address) and I certainly made sure they knew what I thought.

   I would rather they ripped it out and replaced it than let it mosey off into the sunset like this.

   By ukfan on 16th April 2009

7. Definitely my favourite attraction, absolutely loved it! The horses were superb, well trained. You really got the feel for western life. Crowd participation was required, everyone cheering for their team and booing the others. Food was okay, although I didn’t manage to eat all mine before they came to take the plates away. Too busy watching the show.

   Well worth the money. If you take a package, get this as an extra and you get a discount. Yeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!

   By dogmad1 on 11th March 2009

8. I have seen this show so many times that I know have a coloured hat for every team. This show is great and a perfect night out for any family (as long as they are at least 3 and not allergic to dust particles or horses). The show is high energy and entertaining. This is what you pay for as the food is OK but not great portions.

   WARNING:
   Don’t go to the show thinking that it really is unlimited free drinks. This is a lie! The server comes round twice, maybe three times to fill up drinks. As the glasses are probably half pint glasses then you get around a pint and a half of drink. My tip. Buy a drink at the bar when you first go in. Take your glass in with you and get them to fill up your glass that came with dinner and the glass you took in with you. You at least get a lot more for your money that way!

   10/10 in my opinion

   By disneybrit on 11th November 2008

9. YEEEEEEEEEHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

   This is worth going to see and worth every penny, I took my wife and daughter to see it last year 2007 and my wife can`t stand anything to do with Westerns, but to my astonishment she loved every minute of it..

   I was sat beside her and watching her from the corner of my eye and I could see just how much she was enjoying the feeling of being part of the Wild Wild West….

   The atmosphere was ELECTRIC you could see just how much everyone was getting involved in the show, and the Rodeo Clowns what can I say FANTASSSSTIC….

   And what made it all worth while my wife made a comment saying that even though we were having our food they didn`t stop the show, but hey the stars of the show The Horses, Buffallos how well trained they were..

   This show I would deffinately agree for everyone to see and we will be going again this year 2008 providing its open as last year it was only open for two nights before closing down for some time, so we timed it right at going at that time of year to get the show in….

   I would say the highlight was when the Rodeo Clowns got you roped in to boo and hiss your rivals (As there are 4 sections) Taking your hats off and waving them in the air when your team in the arena wanted support, it was a total laugh and very enjoyable…..

   A CREDIT TO ALL STAFF INVOLVED IN THE SHOW AND THE ANIMAL TRAINERS…….

   100/10

   By grahame913 on 7th July 2008

10. I have seen this show many times before now, and i know the plot off by heart (and in fact some of the words) but i still keep going back for more on each of my visits!

    The show is breathtaking! Some of the stunts that they perform are incredible! The food is average, they dont give you long to eat! The audience participation makes the show really exciting, parents be warned you may be sent down into the ring!!!

    So grab those cowboy hats and give a big “YEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAA”

    By Tinkerbell on 4th June 2008

11. A must see show. The main attraction is not the food but the show. The food is a bit of a distraction really. It is good quality if somewhat lacking on the portion size. Unlimited beer? Only if you can grab a waiter to top you up. The show is outstanding. The audience is involved from start to finish and the storyline keeps you entertained the whole time. As I said at the beginning, a must see show.

    By pmdavies33 on 11th April 2008

12. Ok it seems expensive when all the in park fun is free and although we had been recommended this event by friends we paid our money and crossed our fingers. No need to worry once inside we donned our free cowboy hats (gold team) took place in the front row and waited for the show to begin. The format is a three course meal served cowboy style whilst all the entertainment unfold. The meal is simple – chilli starter – mixed grill main course and ice cream fruit cobbler desert with regular refills of beer or coke (wine optional extra) and all decent.

    The food is not the attraction though – that is provided by the skilled actors, horses, buffalo, cows and special effects. Very much the emphasis is on audience participation hence the fact you are divided into four teams around the arena – this is where you make the show as enjoyable as you want, we got involved with all the Yiha’s, booing and hat waving and thoroughly enjoyed the whole event. Young children may be slightly wary of the guns as they can see quite loud bu otherwise an excellent two hours and fully worth every euro spent. 10/10

    By Northerngod on 18th December 2007

13. Great show, entertaining throughout and enough for all ages to get a kick out of. It’s probably best that you eat in the dark as I’m not sure exactly what we ate, apparently the vegetarian option is lovely but the meat option is nothing special. But then you’re not here for the food, its a wonderful show, kids will love it and its good value for money.

    By kevinaiden on 14th December 2007

14. I really like this show. I like the fact that you sit in a certain section and you get a free hat with the colour of your section on it! The cowboy and indian scenes are really good. You must see this show!

    By disneybabygirl92 on 25th October 2007

15. I love this show. The atmosphere is great from when you enter the hall at the start – with the ‘Y’all Come’ song played by the band. You get free cowboy hats and are seated in rows around a huge auditorium in your ‘teams’. The show is a sort of run through of a cowboy vs indians scene. During the show, there is crowd participation and food is served. You get a basket of authentic breads when you arrive and the food is also themed appropriately – ie. chicken legs, sausages, ribs, potatoes, chili con carne and apple cobbler for dessert with ice cream. There are unlimited refils – the waiters come round enough times for you to make use of this – unless you guzzle your drink quicker than they can refil it. Then after, there is tea or coffee and a free chocolate. The show is very entertaining with real animals, great actors and good food. Definitely do it!

    By Martha86 on 20th September 2007

16. marvellous show, have seen it 7 times and would go again tomorrow!

    The food is mediocre, but the service is great fun. As always, bought a beer at the bar, took the glass in and doubled up on the unlimited beer, left the show slightly drunk, but happy.

    Last time we went there was a technical hitch and the show was 45mins late, to ensure the food was served they started the food before the show, as a result the timing was out, still never mind. It was still good.

    By ford prefect on 13th September 2007

17. In my opinion an absolute MUST DO for any first time visitor… The show is brilliant, and the food is great as well (fits the western theme perfectly!!!)

    I often hear people complain it’s too expensive, but please keep in mind that for 50-something EUR you are getting a two hour show with fantastic live actors and horses, you have an entire night worth of entertainment, andyou get a complete meal, including drinks as much as you want/need.

    This is well worth the money, and in my opinion a great deal!!!

    Don’t hesitate – especially if you are with a group – to go and have a great night of fun!!! Just remember, the seats do close when you jump in all your excitement, so don’t just go sit after your jump, as you will look as silly as a friend of mine did when she was completely going mad over the performance ;)

    By speedpacket on 10th September 2007

18. Brilliant show and really nice food, a great night out. The only downside we found was that where it says unlimited beer or softdrink, you don’t actually get that much. The waiters and waitresses only come round and do re-fills a few times, it’s not like you can just go somewhere and ask for a top-up!

    Still I would recommend it to anyone!

    By bestbunnygirl on 10th September 2007

19. The show is top notch the only problem comes with the food and drink if your like me and have been to dinner shows in the states you will be slightly disapointed as servers do not regularly keep check if you have enougth or if you would like some more they seem to hide come out quick for next course and then scarper with no way to sumon their attention again complain and they will just say theres no more drink or shove a choclate cake in your face and a glass of champaign.

    By Magic24 on 9th September 2007

20. 10 out of 10 rating. Its the best western show ive ever seen. Great food, Great atmosphere and best of all Great show. Its worth the money !.

    By Owain on 9th September 2007