Yep, it's funny that way!
Perhaps expectations have something to do with it as well. For example - I know that Blue Bayou will be a wait once you check in so I arrive looking to grab a seat on a settee. Often it's nice to just cool off and relax a bit before being seated. They have packed the tables in without a doubt and I think everyone asks for the water. My first experience there they were walking me towards the water side table I had requested. As I watched a couple got up from their table and moved over to where we were headed. I was asked to wait and the person seating me went over to ask if that was their table and they just said they preferred to sit there. So I waited while they figured out what to do with me and guess what - back by the kitchen I went. I think they broke me in on that one but the waiter was attentive.
Funny, and I don't know why, but I never was looking for Cajun or Creole there. That's for the Jazz Kitchen!
I almost always have gotten the filet - definitely always beef. Then it's the decisions to stick with the Gouda Mac n cheese or switch to Au gratin potatoes. Decisions, decisions. Getting a seat cushion and being able to walk up to Fantasmic 30 minutes or less before hand and still get a good viewing spot while sitting down? Now that's priceless for me.
Jazz Kitchen is good but it may be awhile until I brave going back again. In November we had a table where I was in the stage spotlight and the band and singer should have just dined off my plate.
Things change too with the restaurants but I'm still not sold back on Wine Country. I did notice that you are now highly recommending AP again for example after being down on it for awhile. Consistency would be soooo nice at these places.