Candlelight Processional News!!

[Debs5angels]

Just read on Deb's Unofficial site that the the CP package will start booking on Sept. 2nd. Just thought I would let everyone know!!!

 

[Princess Michelle]

Thanks for the info!

 

[Scratch42]

Now I'll have something else to obscess about!LOL

Scratch

 

[toystorymom]

Thanks for the update. Now I just have to decide when and where!

 

[DooDahDay]

Thanks

 

[Tigger&Tink]

HI,,do you know if you leave a CC on file for this? And when you call do they tell you the hours or do you have to KNOW when you want to go before you call.....I want to do the EARLY CP..(if it will be dark) and then eat right after....also do you know what time we can start calling on the 2nd?


Thanks so much

Tink

 

[2MuchOhana]

Received this from Sue Ellen my DU agent. Hope it helps everyone! I did edit this a little bit for those that plan to book it themselves. Note that it is not in the system to book as of yet.*****

These require payment at the time of booking and will need your credit card.

These are subject to change but are the tentative Candlelight Processional Narrators (please excuse any spelling errors):

November:

26-28 Rita Moreno

29-12/1 Heather Headley

December:

2-4 Kirk Franklin

5-7 Jim Chevel

8-10 Marlee Matlin

11-14 Joshua Morrow

14-16 Hal Holbrook

17-19 Steven Curtis Chapman

20-22 Edward James Olmos

23-28 Gary Sinease

29-20 Lavar Burton

The prices have increased since last year.


Tier 1:

$28.99 adult

11.99 child



Tier 2

37.99 adult

11.99 child



Tier 3

44.99 adult

11.99 child



Candlelight showtimes are 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. with there only being ONE performance on December 5th


Tier 1:

Biergarten – Germany
Garden Grill - The Land
Restaurant Akershus – Norway
Cost for dinner is only $28.99 plus 6.5% tax per adult $11.99 plus 6.5% tax per child age 3 - 11. Meals consist of the full buffet, including dessert and non-alcoholic beverage. Prices include gratuity but not 6.5% sales tax.

Tier 2:

San Angel Inn – Mexico
Nine Dragons Restaurant - China
Rose and Crown - UK
Restaurant Marrakesh – Morocco
Cost for Dinner is only $37.99 per adult $11.99 per child age 3 - 11. Meals consist of soup, salad or appetizer, entree, and dessert and non-alcoholic beverage Prices include gratuity but not 6% sales tax.

Tier 3: You can choose dinner from one of the following:

Le Cellier Steakhouse - Canada
Les Chefs de France - France
Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki - Japan
L’Orignale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante - Italy
Coral Reef- The Living Seas
(Dinner choices DO NOT include Lobster Entree at Le Cellier Steakhouse or Coral Reef) Cost for Dinner is $44.99 per adult $11.99 per child age 3 -11. Meals consist of soup, salad or appetizer, entree, and dessert and non-alcoholic beverage.

The Dinner Packages must be paid for at the time of booking. Reservations can be made by calling 407-WDW-DINE, or visiting the Candlelight Office at the main entrance to Epcot.

Packages may be picked up at Candlelight Dinner Package Pick Up at the Main Entrance of Epcot. Please arrive at least 30 - 60 minutes before your scheduled seating time to pick up package. Dinner packages DO NOT include park admission.

***Note: I think we will still be able to pick up our packages at the resorts guest services desk. It just didn't say that in the email I received from my DU agent.

 

[k_k_100]

Thanks for the info! Why only 1 show on Dec. 5? Is something going on that night?

 

[llij]

aargh! We are going to be on a plane across country on the 2nd! Oh well, I guess I'll be making reservations for the CP from the airport.

What is the chance of them booking up for the 6th?

 

[danny1649]

Thank you for sharing

 

[DebbieB]

Originally posted by k_k_100
Thanks for the info! Why only 1 show on Dec. 5? Is something going on that night?

They always reserve that night for church groups. I think they still have the 3 performances but they do not offer packages for all 3.

Prices are up, tier 3 was $41.99 last year.

 

[zulaya]

Originally posted by llij
What is the chance of them booking up for the 6th?

Slim to none.

 

[Bella2000]

Originally posted by Soltwisch Family
Packages may be picked up at Candlelight Dinner Package Pick Up at the Main Entrance of Epcot. Please arrive at least 30 - 60 minutes before your scheduled seating time to pick up package. Dinner packages DO NOT include park admission.

I think I picked our cards/tickets up at GF's guest services last year. Is this the case for all other locations. We'll be at BCV this trip.

 

[sarahsmom73]

I am putting this in my notbook as a rough guide for next year (2005)to help with budgeting etc... Thanks!

 

[erikthewise]

Of course these numbers are not official yet, but if they're for real, let's compare them to the 2003 prices.

For adults, the Tier 1 prices are unchanged and Tiers 2 and 3 are raised $3 each. Children's prices are raised $1 across the board.

This means an adult couple will pay 8.6% more for Tier 2 and 7.1% more for Tier 3. A family of four will pay 2.5% more for Tier 1, 8.7% more for Tier 2, and 7.5% more for Tier 3.

The increases in Tiers 2 and 3 are not "very slight" but very substantial, especially in view of past increases. The prices for the Candlelight Processional Dinner are increasing faster than the prices at the restaurants, and it's becoming less of a good deal. In fact if you compare these prices with what you would realistically eat at these restaurants, you may well be paying $30-$40 more for CP. (Many people don't ordinarily eat appetizer, entree and dessert!) And that doesn't even include AP or DVC discounts available at some of these restaurants.

 

[2MuchOhana]

I was trying to be helpful by passing on the information that was sent to me by my DU agent. While the narrator list has been posted previously on the boards the information regarding the price structure, show times (not that they changed) and this years participating restraurants had not.

Bella2000:

I am sure you can still pick up your tickets at the guest services desk at your resort just as in years past. This was just the information that my DU agent had and sent on to me.

erikthewise:

I edited out my DU agent's comments about the price increases being slight or in her opinion very slight. I replaced it with the fact that the prices have increased over last year.

 

[Debs Hill]

How easy is it to get a seat/see the show without paying for a package? How early would we need to get there? Would it hold the attention of a 4 year old in your opinion?
Many thanks

 

[erikthewise]

Soltwisch Family,

I hope nobody will ever feel they need to edit their opinion just because I disagree with it! Your opinion is just as good as mine. But perhaps you're just disavowing what your travel agent said.

Debs Hill,

Depending on which performance you attend, you should be there 30-60 minutes before the performance begins.

I love this show, but would say there's a good chance a 4yo will not be entertained. The format is that of a choral performance with orchestra and narrator. Our DS was NOT happy at being forced to watch this a couple years ago when he was 5. You'll just have to use your own judgement. If s/he will sit through a movie in the theatre without too much squirming, it will probably be OK.

 

[erikthewise]

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[erikthewise]

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