ºoº "Epcot's Candlelight Processional 2005 F.A.Q. & Information,let's share our info.

[Stitches]

I'm only going to be at WDW for 5 nights. I was planning to see the Candlelight Processional on the last night, 12/22, with dinner at the Biergarten. Should I plan to also do the tree lighting and Illuminations that night or would it be better to spread this over 2 nights? It is just DD11 and I. Also, I wasn't sure which CP show to attend, the 6:45 or the 8:15. (If doing the 6:45, I imagine we'd have to schedule this on a different night than the tree lighting.) Is one of the shows likely to be less crowded? Any advice? Thanks.

 

[DebbieB]

What replacement? I've not heard anything about Gary Sinise not being there for the CP? Where did you hear that? Can anyone else confirm this?

Thanks!

See the current schedule:

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wd...daysAroundTheWorldCandlelightSpecialEventPage

2005 Schedule of Narrators:

Rita Moreno Nov 25-27
Phil Donahue Nov 28-30
Haley Joel Osment Dec 1-3
Cicely Tyson Dec 4-6
Jim Caviezel Dec 7-9
Eartha Kitt Dec 10-12
Lou Diamond Phillips Dec 13-15
Harry Hamlin Dec 16-18
Marlee Matlin Dec 19-21
OPEN Dec 22-27
Steven Curtis Chapman Dec 28-30

 

[ccgegg]

I'm only going to be at WDW for 5 nights. I was planning to see the Candlelight Processional on the last night, 12/22, with dinner at the Biergarten. Should I plan to also do the tree lighting and Illuminations that night or would it be better to spread this over 2 nights? It is just DD11 and I. Also, I wasn't sure which CP show to attend, the 6:45 or the 8:15. (If doing the 6:45, I imagine we'd have to schedule this on a different night than the tree lighting.) Is one of the shows likely to be less crowded? Any advice? Thanks.

You could do the tree lighting at 6pm, CP at 8:15 (or try to hoof it and make the 6:45) and then Illuminations at 9:30. RaySharpton had some good advice somewhere in this thread about taking the boat launch from the tree lighting to Germany in hopes of catching the 6:45 show.

 

[ccgegg]

This has been a most helpful thread. Best of luck tomorrow to all my fellow CP-goers! May all your Christmas wishes come true.

 

[amee]

Hi,

i live in Seattle, so it looks like i will be getting up way before the sun to make ressies for the CP. I do have one question:

If you buy a package, is it necessary to get there early at all?

Does this event usually sell out? Just in case i am not up at 3:45 am!

thanks,

Amee

 

[ccgegg]

Hi,

i live in Seattle, so it looks like i will be getting up way before the sun to make ressies for the CP. I do have one question:

If you buy a package, is it necessary to get there early at all?

Does this event usually sell out? Just in case i am not up at 3:45 am!

thanks,

Amee

I don't think the CP dinner pkgs will sell out tomorrow, but if you have a specific dinner time you really really need, then call early. Otherwise, enjoy your sleep.

 

[amee]

Just needed to here one person's opinion.....i think i will sleep in a little.

thanks!

 

[momsgoofy]

DebbieB....thanks! I should have just checked there myself. Does anyone know why Gary Sinise isn't going to do the CP? I checked allearsnet.com and he's been listed as a narrator for about the past 5 years. Any idea who might be doing CP for those dates, Dec. 22 - 27?

Thanks again!

 

[RachelTori]

Surprised myself! Called in @ 6:59 and got right through to a CM! Booked our CP pkg for 12/19 8:15 pm with Biergarten dinner @ 5:45 pm. Something I found interesting -- when the CM was reading the rules (non-smoking, rain or shine.....) he said "you may pick up your package at your resort guest services". Yippee!!!!

 

[KIRSTIN'S MOMMY]

I'm still on hold...I called at 6:59 as well, you were so lucky! I'm trying for Dec. 10 for LeCellier...wish me luck! been on hold for about 10 mins. now.

 

[momsgoofy]

Surprised myself! Called in @ 6:59 and got right through to a CM! Booked our CP pkg for 12/19 8:15 pm with Biergarten dinner @ 5:45 pm. Something I found interesting -- when the CM was reading the rules (non-smoking, rain or shine.....) he said "you may pick up your package at your resort guest services". Yippee!!!!

Congrats for you! I'm still on hold...dialed in at 5:59am CST...got through and 12 minutes later I'm still waiting....at least I will only have to make one ADR package since we don't know who will be replacing Gary Sinise...I'll just wait on that date.

 

[Pete W.]

Yep, I got the same message (pick-up tix 7 days in advance at resort Guest Services) when I reserved 12/24 5:00 pm show. Got Alfredo's at 7:30 which was the earliest seating available. Was hoping for something a little earlier but maybe will work out better since we might squeeze in the tree lighting.

 

[disfanRN]

Wow- that is fast! Got in at 0700 and still on hold at 7:14!!!

 

[Tinkaroo]

Me, too! 5:59 a.m. here (had just flipped over) and they picked up first thing!

Was my CM's first CP package to book - took some time because she entered it as 12/11 first instead of 12/1, but we're all set now. 12/1 for the 8:15 show, dining at Alfredo's at 5:00 p.m. for 5 adults.

Things I learned:
-48-hour cancellation policy
-5:00 is the earliest dining seating they will allow for the 8:15 show
-And yes, you can pick-up your CP package documents from either your resort guest services, or the Epcot CP pick-up station to the right of Epcot's main entrance (towards the bus depot) up to 7 days in advance

HTH as everyone's planning/calling!

 

[liltoot]

Still on hold. Sixteen minutes and counting.

 

[PigletsPal]

I also dialed in @ 6:59 and by 7:04 had my AR for 12/9 dinner @ LeCelier @ 5:30pm Party of 6 for the 8:15 show...........YAHOO!!!! Now I'm hoping it's that easy for the rest of AR's coming up next month. Good Luck everyone on getting your times, dates and dinners.

 

[liltoot]

They just came on and said Cinderella's meal is most likely sold out.

 

[disfanRN]

I got the Cinderella message too- I hate waiting!!

 

[Kenswing]

I got right through at 3:59 (PST). Made ressies for 12/7 for the 8:15 show, eating at LeCellier. My problem is, the latest time that they had for a party of 2 was 4:10. Hopefully they will open up later times as the event get's closer.

Ken

 

[BBGirl]

Holding at 21 minutes. Also called at 6:59.
Tina