It is not a tradition for our family as this is our first trip but it has been in our plans from the beginning. Not only is it a character experience for our little ones but one for me as well. Growing up WDW to me was a one day trip to the MK while visiting my Grandparents who spent the winter in a RV park near Orlando. I remember on my first trip riding the Monorail through the Contemporary and looking down at people eating and thinking that was the coolest thing ever and always had a dream of someday staying in that hotel. Alas, when it came time to plan this trip, staying at the Contemporary just wasn't in our budget so when I found out about Chef Mickey I put it on our "must do" list. I'm going in with virtually no expectations of the food, just looking forward to the experience, and the time and location work well with our plans for that day.