My grandkids, a boy age 4 and two girls, ages 5 1/2, went to the Pixar Play Zone two nights ago. Their parents and my husband dropped them off around 5:00 (at least one person dropping off must be the same as picking up). They said the process was easy. The parents were eating at California Grill and then walking over to the HEA Dessert Party so the Pixar location was handy.
The kids had a long day so initially the parents wanted Papa to pick them up at 7:30. But the Pixar personnel suggested making it a bit later since the characters arrived at 7:45. So he went at 8:15 and the kids did not want to leave. Having Jessie and Woody come by had been a highlight but they loved everything...pizza dinner, crafts, games, etc.
The kids had been at Lilo’s Playhouse a few nights earlier just for a couple hours. It was super convenient since we are at Poly and the kids liked it but nothing like the enthusiasm they showed for Pixar.
The Pixar people explained that the purpose of both places are different. Lilo’s is child care, while Pixar is designed to provide an experience. Soon Lilo’s will not be an option but hopefully Disney will add more places like Pixar. The kids begged to go back again!