Candlelight Processional narrators /dates 2009 announced

[RMulieri]

Dining pkgs still have not yet been released though.
Here's the schedule, subject to change of course. It's July!

Isabella Rossellini -- Nov. 27-29

John O' Hurley -- Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2

Steven Curtis Chapman -- Dec. 3-5

TBA --* Dec. 6-8

Andy Garcia -- Dec. 9-11

Vanessa Williams -- Dec. 12-14

Abigail Breslin -- Dec. 15-17

Whoopi Goldberg -- Dec. 18-20

Brian Dennehy -- Dec. 21-23

Edward James Olmos -- Dec. 24-26

Angela Bassett & Courtney B. Vance -- Dec. 27-30.

 

[NaplesRI]

We went a few years back and heard Andy Garcia- loved him!

 

[emilyann415]

Anyone have any ideas why the 6-8 is not announced? That is when we plan to go...would just like to know who it is.... I'm sure the obvious answer is they don't have anyone yet, but thought I'd check and see.

 

[RMulieri]

They haven't confirmed who the TBA narrator is .Also dates and narrators can and DO change.Last year there were quite a few changes

 

[emilyann415]

Are there only specific restaurants that participate in Epcot for this? I called and they told me I could reserve at the 90+ point at any restaurant and get the CP package. I thought last year they had a select few. Am I wrong?

 

[Hugpug]

That is correct only a select few offer the dining package and they are seperated into tiers. Tier 3 being the most expensive.

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

I am leaving before Whoopi gets there. I love that gal! She has more common sense than most and I love her delivery.

Maybe another year.

SG

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

We have NEVER been and I am so excited to go!! (DH is not but )

Which of these narrators would you recommend:


Andy Garcia -- Dec. 9-11

Vanessa Williams -- Dec. 12-14

Abigail Breslin -- Dec. 15-17


So sad we'll leave right before Whoopi, she would have been my hands down choice. TIA!

 

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Why do I always get TBA when the list comes out?!?!

 

[zalansky]

YES! We'll have Steven Curtis Chapman this year! WOOT! The past two years we have had John O'Hurley and he's great but I wanted someone different this year. I can't wait!

Do you think they will stick to the 90 day thing with the CP package? The past few years they always take the ressies months out. Heck, last year they started in June if I remember correctly.

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

I have John O'Hurley, Steven Curtis Chapman and TBA, Andy Garcia as well as Vanessa Williams. If I were not going to be so tired on check in day I could have whoever is on the 29th as well.

Still want Whoopi.

SG

 

[chocovrdmicears]

I had no plans to do the Candlelight Procession during our stay...until NOW.

Andy Garcia.

 

[Dramamama]

Can you use DDP? Is there tier restriction like HDD and Luau? Is there a fixed menu or restrictions on menu? I think this would be an incredible experience. DH is a music teacher and DS is in boy's choir.

 

[zalansky]

Can you use DDP? Is there tier restriction like HDD and Luau? Is there a fixed menu or restrictions on menu? I think this would be an incredible experience. DH is a music teacher and DS is in boy's choir.

Yes you can use a TS credit for this package. Unless they change it this year, but we always have in the past. It works the same, one beverage, one entree and one dessert. This is my favorite thing to do at Disney all year. Your family will LOVE this!

 

[Dramamama]

Thanks Zalansky. It sounds wonderful. But I need to have seats, DS is 8, and DD is 6. They could not stand up for this. They both love music concerts, vocal and instrumental, but standing would be hard. I will need to do the package.

 

[gemologygal]

We're gonna try for Andy Garcia. I wish we could book the dinner packages now.

 

[clanmcculloch]

Vanessa Williams -- Dec. 12-14
Abigail Breslin -- Dec. 15-17
Whoopi Goldberg -- Dec. 18-20
Brian Dennehy -- Dec. 21-23
Edward James Olmos -- Dec. 24-26
Angela Bassett & Courtney B. Vance -- Dec. 27-30.

Wow, I have lots of great choices. I bet my kids would love hearing a kid (who doesn't love Abigail Breslin?). They don't seem to enjoy men's voices as much as women so I'll likely go for an earlier showing.

How exactly does the processional work with the dinner package? What restaurants are included and is it certain times?

 

[RMulieri]

YES! We'll have Steven Curtis Chapman this year! WOOT! The past two years we have had John O'Hurley and he's great but I wanted someone different this year. I can't wait!

Do you think they will stick to the 90 day thing with the CP package? The past few years they always take the ressies months out. Heck, last year they started in June if I remember correctly.

As of now it is subject to the 90 day rule. Remember that in the past all adrs were 180 days out.That is no longer the case. It may mean that all pkgs will be available to book at the 90 day mark, or that it is subject to each persons 90 day mark.No one knows for sure. Stay tuned

 

[emilyann415]

Anyone know the restaurants to choose from? Does the Tier system get you closer to the stage? Can DDP pick any Tier?

 

[gemologygal]

I have a similar question to the one posted above:

With the Deluxe Dining Plan, how many meal points are used for Tier 2 and Tier 3 (is it just one meal point, or two)?

TIA