Candlelight Processional 2024

[pks_domer]

We've never done Candlelight, but we have a dining package for Jodi for the early show on the 29th. Is a dining package for an early show that late in the season usually necessary? With her closing things out, maybe that changes the calculus? Though, seems like there are still plenty of packages still available for that show, so maybe that answers my question.

 

[Geomom]

We've never done Candlelight, but we have a dining package for Jodi for the early show on the 29th. Is a dining package for an early show that late in the season usually necessary? With her closing things out, maybe that changes the calculus? Though, seems like there are still plenty of packages still available for that show, so maybe that answers my question.

With Christmas to New Year's being the busiest week in the parks, I'd keep the package as it'll guarantee you a seat for it.

 

[MinnieMSue]

We've never done Candlelight, but we have a dining package for Jodi for the early show on the 29th. Is a dining package for an early show that late in the season usually necessary? With her closing things out, maybe that changes the calculus? Though, seems like there are still plenty of packages still available for that show, so maybe that answers my question.

With it being the busiest week of the year and Jodi narrating? It is going to be packed.

 

[Artygal90]

I have a couple Biergarten dining packages reserved and need help deciding which one to keep for Saturday 12/7. We are starting the day in Hollywood Studios for early entry around 8 am and plan to watch the Epcot fireworks at 9:30 pm.

Options are:
- 12:55 pm meal, 6:45 pm show
- 3:30 pm meal, 8:15 pm show

Other priorities in Epcot that day will be Futureworld rides, and Festival of the Holidays entertainment. We will have spent the previous morning/early afternoon in Epcot as well focusing on World Showcase. I’m hoping we can take a midday break at our offsite hotel but I’m not sure we’d have time if we do a 12:55 pm meal. Thoughts?

 

[scrappinginontario]

I have a couple Biergarten dining packages reserved and need help deciding which one to keep for Saturday 12/7. We are starting the day in Hollywood Studios for early entry around 8 am and plan to watch the Epcot fireworks at 9:30 pm.

Options are:
- 12:55 pm meal, 6:45 pm show
- 3:30 pm meal, 8:15 pm show

Other priorities in Epcot that day will be Futureworld rides, and Festival of the Holidays entertainment. We will have spent the previous morning/early afternoon in Epcot as well focusing on World Showcase. I’m hoping we can take a midday break at our offsite hotel but I’m not sure we’d have time if we do a 12:55 pm meal. Thoughts?

I would keep the earlier one as once the 8:15 show is over it might be more challenging to find a good viewing location.

 

[Artygal90]

I would keep the earlier one as once the 8:15 show is over it might be more challenging to find a good viewing location.

Oh, good thinking!

 

[pwdebbie]

I'm thinking about canceling my dining / ticket reservation. Teppan Edo was the only thing available and it is the most expensive meal. As a solo traveler, I'm also not keen on sitting with folks I don't know. What are my chances of not getting in to see the CP as a walk-up? Would I need to stand in line for hours? (I guess they don't offer a single rider line for this, right?)

 

[Joanna71985]

I'm thinking about canceling my dining / ticket reservation. Teppan Edo was the only thing available and it is the most expensive meal. As a solo traveler, I'm also not keen on sitting with folks I don't know. What are my chances of not getting in to see the CP as a walk-up? Would I need to stand in line for hours? (I guess they don't offer a single rider line for this, right?)

depending on the narrator, plus the time of season, you easily could wait hours in line. And if it's later in the day, you potentially could not get in

 

[georgina]

I'm thinking about canceling my dining / ticket reservation. Teppan Edo was the only thing available and it is the most expensive meal. As a solo traveler, I'm also not keen on sitting with folks I don't know. What are my chances of not getting in to see the CP as a walk-up? Would I need to stand in line for hours? (I guess they don't offer a single rider line for this, right?)

You can see and hear it from outside the theater. Not the same as sitting inside, but lots of people stand around in the back or sit across (in front of the US Epcot bldg).

 

[pwdebbie]

The French restaurant (La Creperie) came open for breakfast. That works better for me.

 

[CrystalClear82]

Long story short, we're in the process of moving from Ohio to Florida. I begged my DH to take a detour to the Candlelight Processional, but now I feel bad for asking him to do so, knowing we'll have the opportunity for many shows in the future.

For those who have attended previously, will I regret canceling, or should I just stick with the plan to attend? (We'll already be in FL looking at houses.)

 

[elaine amj]

Has anyone noticed any oddities with what reservations show up? I am booking the CP Dining Package for Dec 29. Most of the time when I search (for 2 people) on the app, the mobile website, and on my laptop, no reservations are available. But in the past few days there's been a couple of rare times I have managed to do the search in such a way (no clue how) that a whole bunch of times pop up across 4-5 restaurants available. Sometimes only the 5pm show pops up, and sometimes I have the choice between the 6:45pm and 8:15pm shows (with all the same restaurant times).

I did snag a Biergarten for the 6:45pm show during one of these rare times but still hoping for La Creperie to save some money. My daughter and I are super excited to see Jodi Benson!

 

[Rustysmom]

I wanted to do spice road but my wife basically said it would be much easier to feed the kids Italian, haha

Yeah, I don't know if my daughter is going to like Spice Road because she's picky, but my son likes to try new things and he wanted it.

 

[pwdebbie]

Has anyone noticed any oddities with what reservations show up? I am booking the CP Dining Package for Dec 29. Most of the time when I search (for 2 people) on the app, the mobile website, and on my laptop, no reservations are available. But in the past few days there's been a couple of rare times I have managed to do the search in such a way (no clue how) that a whole bunch of times pop up across 4-5 restaurants available. Sometimes only the 5pm show pops up, and sometimes I have the choice between the 6:45pm and 8:15pm shows (with all the same restaurant times).

I did snag a Biergarten for the 6:45pm show during one of these rare times but still hoping for La Creperie to save some money. My daughter and I are super excited to see Jodi Benson!

I just kept trying multiple times a day. I wasn't happy with my first one (Teppan Edo, the most expensive, and I'm solo so didn't really want to be at a table with folks I don't know). I kept looking and finally had La Creperie pop up for 9:10 in the morning. Took it and canceled Teppan Edo.

 

[Artygal90]

First Candlelight Processional tomorrow! If you have a dining package for Biergarten, can you please post here and let us know what the options are for included adult beverages? Sounds silly but I need to pick my drinks at Epcot carefully and want to know if the Biergarten options are appealing enough to give up one of the delicious-sounding beers from the festival booths.

 

[Disneyhanna]

Had a lovely lunch at Le Creperie de Paris! You get the prix fixe option which includes a soup or salad, galette, dessert crepe, and hard cider or soft drink. Service was very friendly and well paced, though way too much food!









We got in line at 3:45 for the 5:00. Due to the light sprinkling everyone was pretty spread out due to umbrellas. We were initially directly across from the red gate in Japan but eventually scooted forward to across from the pagoda.

Scooters and wheelchairs started going in at 4:20 and dining packages started going in at 4:23. We were maybe 100 people back? There were plenty of spots in the covered section still. The entire right side of the theater that is covered was roped off (VIP tours?) but plenty of seating on the left side, a bit obstructed for the narrator.

We decided on front row by the percussion! May not have the best view of Josh once the orchestra is seated but didn’t want to risk sitting further back in the uncovered section. We could have sat very centered if we were okay with being uncovered. No umbrellas allowed!



I’m not sure what time standby started filling in but before 4:40 for sure.

 

[elaine amj]

First Candlelight Processional tomorrow! If you have a dining package for Biergarten, can you please post here and let us know what the options are for included adult beverages? Sounds silly but I need to pick my drinks at Epcot carefully and want to know if the Biergarten options are appealing enough to give up one of the delicious-sounding beers from the festival booths.

What did you choose? And did you feel Biergarten was worth it?

I’m planning on a grapefruit beer as that is my favourite even though i know it’s easy to get everywhere now.

Had a lovely lunch at Le Creperie de Paris! You get the prix fixe option which includes a soup or salad, galette, dessert crepe, and hard cider or soft drink. Service was very friendly and well paced, though way too much food!

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We got in line at 3:45 for the 5:00. Due to the light sprinkling everyone was pretty spread out due to umbrellas. We were initially directly across from the red gate in Japan but eventually scooted forward to across from the pagoda.

Scooters and wheelchairs started going in at 4:20 and dining packages started going in at 4:23. We were maybe 100 people back? There were plenty of spots in the covered section still. The entire right side of the theater that is covered was roped off (VIP tours?) but plenty of seating on the left side, a bit obstructed for the narrator.

We decided on front row by the percussion! May not have the best view of Josh once the orchestra is seated but didn’t want to risk sitting further back in the uncovered section. We could have sat very centered if we were okay with being uncovered. No umbrellas allowed!

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I’m not sure what time standby started filling in but before 4:40 for sure.

How did you like your front row seats?

 

[Disneyhanna]

What did you choose? And did you feel Biergarten was worth it?

I’m planning on a grapefruit beer as that is my favourite even though i know it’s easy to get everywhere now.


How did you like your front row seats?

Personally I love being close. I sat second or third row last year. You can’t see everything but I used to play in band/orchestra and I love watching the musicians up close. Front row is great as there’s so much leg room and a ledge for your drinks if you bring one in

 

[Artygal90]

What did you choose? And did you feel Biergarten was worth it?

I’m planning on a grapefruit beer as that is my favourite even though i know it’s easy to get everywhere now.


How did you like your front row seats?

Sorry, I’m not going until next week! I just like planning ahead.

 

[elaine amj]

Personally I love being close. I sat second or third row last year. You can’t see everything but I used to play in band/orchestra and I love watching the musicians up close. Front row is great as there’s so much leg room and a ledge for your drinks if you bring one in

I love being close too so I will aim for something similar