My wife and I went last year and didn't know anyone in the "scene" or anyone otherwise and I enjoyed it. Helps get one into the mood of the whole experience. Can't say I would call it "can't miss" but I'm glad we went. We were able to get tickets within the last month, I think, so I gotta think the sold out is for 2017 not 2018 dinner. The food itself was fine. About what one might expect for a huge dinner.