We, like others, don't want to spend limited party time in a sit down restaurant so we do counter service at Columbia Harbour House or Cosmic Rays.

We haven't been to MNSSHP but have been to the Christmas Party and, even though it starts at 7, you're allowed to enter at 4, so doublecheck and get your extra time/money's worth if you're not already going to be at that park.

I'm hoping to get there this fall - It looks like so much fun...with or without kids!