SeventyOne
Platinum Member
I've been a couple of times so far, and I think it really depends on when you go that will make or break your experience.
I completely agree. If you go in at opening after there's been a line, of course everyone is going to order one of the "effects" drinks. Keep in mind, most videos online were bloggers/fanbois trying to be the first to document. By the end of the night, as things slow down, the effects aren't as rapid-paced. Also, some bartenders/servers get more excited than others. You can tell the frustrated Jungle Cruise skippers from the ones who are looking more to make drinks and get tips.
As for slow table service, I've found that to be an issue in most WDW bars that offer it, unless you know your server.