I'm getting a bit out of order here, so I will try to get back to it. So you go to the pre show. This takes place in a large Carriage room. There is a small stage right in the middle of room so everyone has good seats. We sat right next to the stage and that really got interesting! The pre show entertainment varies from time to time. Ours was a fantastic juggler/comedian. His act was really incredible and was almost worth the price of admission alone. Now, unless you have money to blow, I don't recommend buying drinks like coke at the preshow. For two cokes in a take home plastic mug, it cost 11.00. Refills are not free either. After the preshow you head to the main arena to be seated. It really doesn't matter too much where you are seated as the "stage" is right in the middle and the seats are all the way around in a horseshoe shape. This picture can give you an idea of what I mean.
You set pretty much elbow to elbow with the people next to you, but I am a large person and was plenty comfortable. The audience is split into two sides..the north and the south. If you are picky about which side you want on, you have to tell them when you buy tickets. I was a bit annoyed at the whole north vs. south thing as it glamorized and the war was anything but glamorous. Looking past that part, it was a great experience. The lights dim and the show begins. Waiters and waitresses come around with drinks, tea or coke. (These you don't pay extra for and free refills). Then they come around with soup. You drink it from a handled bowl as there are NO utensils here. You eat with your hands! The soup was a creamed vegetable soup which sounded kinda gross to me, but it was so out of this world good I wanted to lick the bowl! (They sell it in their gift shop too) After that they come around with your main course. It may change throughout the year, but ours was roasted pork tenderloin, a whole chicken, a half potato baked and seasoned, and an ear of corn on the cob. Let me tell you something...there was nothing but bones on my plate when I got through. It was super good food. And there is no way you leave hungry. My husband has bad teeth and was really worried if he could eat the food, but it was all so well done that he had no trouble at all. Desert comes around last and was an apple turnover. It was also very good but after all the other food, there just wasn't room for all of it. While your eating the show is going on in the arena. The acts vary throughout the year. There are stunt riders, comedians, dancers, and even audience participation acts. You cheer, stomp, and clap your head off. It really gets you into the show. Though at times it was really hard to clap when you had your hands full of food, but you manage! Overall, I highly recommend this as a stop on your next Branson vacation.
(Please note, I did not take the above photo, but found it on the web. I do not own it in any way.)
You can also chose from boneless buffalo wings, original chicken crispers, loaded potato skins 
and spinach artichoke dip. Another favorite of my family is the chips and salsa.
They are really cheap as appetizers go at around 3.50 and they are endless. They have many other appetizers that are equally good as a snack, appetizer or meal! Try the new table side guacamole sometime. It is really good and they come out and make it fresh at your table! Dinner and mini show. The kids don't eat it, but they beg us to get it so they get to watch.
On a budget? Try the 2 for 20.00 special. You choose an appetizer to share and each choose an entrée. We got this the last time in. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip (It's to die for) and both got fajitas. Seriously, where can you get fajitas for two and an appetizer for twenty bucks? They don't skimp on the meat either. Mine was loaded with chicken and he got the beef. I don't usually like pork, but tasted his and it was delicious. They come with several toppings.
My only complaint that night was that they had ran out of bell peppers and fixed mine without them. (Husband ordered his without anyway) I was a bit upset as they are one of my favorite parts. Not only did they offer to let me order something else, but took 20% off our ticket for the error. I chose to go ahead and keep them because they looked way to good to send back. I was not disappointed! For a dollar more you can get rice and black beans too. We don't take the kids in a lot because we use it for our date night a lot, but when we do, they are always treated great and have many items that kids love. They even get a coloring mat and crayons to keep them busy while the food is being prepared. Even on busy nights the food is served pretty quickly. 
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There are of course many other choices. If your one of those people that never have room for desert then stop by sometime and order one for lunch! (Don't worry, I won't tell on you.)