Mardi Gras 2021

[Zimmy]

If is cooked correctly it is quite good, however most places over cook it and deep fry. It gets tough and dry. I've had it in sausage at Disney, in a chili in South Carolina, and one one tasty grilled tail stake down in Hilton Head. I compare more to the texture of lobster. It can have a fishy gameyness to it. But I do still like it. You're right it is nothing like chicken.

I had is in the form of fried bites in New Orleans and in the form of grilled meat eat on a stick in South Carolina.

 

[ludmarco]

I had is in the form of fried bites in New Orleans and in the form of grilled meat eat on a stick in South Carolina.

And how was it?

 

[Zimmy]

And how was it?

not good

 

[metalman]

I had some alligator appetizers at Pat O’Brien’s in the French Quarter (home of the Hurricane!). I liked ‘me.
Bignè and coffee at Cafe Du Monde, some Po Boys, drinks at one of the oldest bars in the country. I checked a lot of boxes while I was there many years ago. I am excited to see how BG recreates the French Quarter vibe.

 

[tursiops]

Session times have been posted and I think they are actually better for a winter event. Much more weather and family friendly. I know winter weekends needed later times for the lights, but I think these could work better with the weather.

 

[Mr. Mastodon Farm]

I had gator bites at Knoebels last year. I thought they were like a cross between fish and chicken, in terms of both texture and flavor. Not bad, but not something I would go out of my way to have again.

 

[snowman6996]

Do they still sell hot chocolate for these winter events?

 

[Ghost of Pretzel Kaiser]

 

[horsesboy]

Do they still sell hot chocolate for these winter events?

yes

 

[Zachary]

I just want to say that this event is good. The amount of decorations FAR exceeded my expectations. The scale of the entertainment presence shocked me too. Pair those aspects with a really robust culinary selection and I really think this looks like one of the stronger events so far. Weather is gonna be a challenge, but I had a good time tonight. Expectations exceeded for sure.

 

[Ghost of Pretzel Kaiser]

I was pleasantly surprised by the event. The park put in real effort into making the event look nice and lots of entertainment. New food was good as well. I’ll probably be making another visit for the event.

 

[boston191]

 

[horsesboy]

oh uh guess we broke Oscar's wiggly worm last night.

 

[snowman6996]

Everything open but roller coasters. I actually really like this event.

 

[Mwe BGW]

These are the same! Could fools court go away for HoS?

 

[Memles]

We have our first casualty of the Year-Round operations:

 

[Zachary]

I’d love to hear from people who were at the park on Saturday: Which session did you go to and how were crowds? Friday felt really light to me. Sorta hoping Saturday went a little better for the park?

 

[Memles]

I’d love to hear from people who were at the park on Saturday: Which session did you go to and how were crowds? Friday felt really light to me. Sorta hoping Saturday went a little better for the park?

Seems unlikely given the cold: just bad luck with the timing of this cold front. We’re a ways out, but next weekend looks better, so I figure this was a chance for them to get the gears moving at the very least.

 

[ludmarco]

Thanks for all the details everyone!

 

[snowman6996]

Saturday morning session was real light. Even with all the coasters closed none of the flat rides had any line. The cold weather is probably to blame. It's a shame cause I really liked the event.