No it's not necessary. But in the summer more than likely there will be a wait but it's well worth it !

No, sorry. The atmosphere is fun, though. I advise you to go before 10:30, it gets really crowded and there's a line after that.

I think they close every year around the holidays and open up again sometime late January or early February.

Have seen some contractor-type trucks in parking lot; maybe renovations/ deep cleaning are almost done?

Closed to 2019

No buffet

Yes

Went today and they were closed at 12:30....