It's practically a rite of passage to get a yard drink at Fat Tuesday. What do you mean you don't want to hold a giant drink down The Strip? By the end of the day, you will. If you're a 4 foot tall little Asian girl, maybe you shouldn't get the whole yard one.
The line is insane. Be prepared to wait and wait and wait and wait. I'm not really sure why it takes so long to dispense pre-made slush from a machine or to shove in a few shots of alcohol. You have the customers, you don't need to make yourself seem more popular.
The staff is friendly and personable, but I think I would trade that for faster service in a heartbeat. The drinks are reasonably strong and with an extra shot, perfect. If you're planning on nursing just one drink a day, this is it. Save your cup for a discount.