Candlelight Processional Question

[njdisneyfreak]

We have LeCellier for the CP dining. If we use our dining plan, with LeCellier under the 3rd tier, does anyone know how many table services that equates to?

 

[DisneyJimbo]

I believe I read somewhere that it is only one table service credit regardless of which tier you choose.

You could probably call Disney Dining to confirm.

 

[njdisneyfreak]

I believe I read somewhere that it is only one table service credit regardless of which tier you choose.

You could probably call Disney Dining to confirm.

Yes, that's what the CM said when I called for confirmation. Thanks.

 

[grannyminnie]

njdisneyfreak, do you have any idea what the price for the meal there includes? For example, do you know that for that price you can order an appetizer, entree, dessert and drink (non-alcoholic)?
I've not been there and don't know how they set the prices on three tiers of restaurants offered.
Thank you.

 

[njdisneyfreak]

njdisneyfreak, do you have any idea what the price for the meal there includes? For example, do you know that for that price you can order an appetizer, entree, dessert and drink (non-alcoholic)?
I've not been there and don't know how they set the prices on three tiers of restaurants offered.
Thank you.

It includes whatever you want to eat. The price for the Candlelight Processional is basically the cost of whatever your entire meal totals or the table service if using the DDP. Getting a CP ressie simply means you are guaranteed a reservation at the participating restaurant and will get in early at the CP itself. The only difference between a CP ressie and simply making your own plans for a meal and then just going to the CP, is that you know you'll have a good seat and won't have to wait on the long line for the show.

I hope that makes sense.

 

[grannyminnie]

njdisneyfreak, my first thought was that the prices were too "rich" for us, but now that I read your comment, it seems like we're getting a "twofer"...preferred seating AND all you want to eat!
Anybody else understand this any differently?

 

[Muushka]

The only difference between a CP ressie and simply making your own plans for a meal and then just going to the CP, is that you know you'll have a good seat and won't have to wait on the long line for the show.

This statement is true if the parks are not busy. But from all that I have seen with the CP, even the line for those with the package is very long (I know, I have waited it in year after year and each year it gets longer). I would say that if you want to do the CP (w/o the package) and the parks are busy, there is a chance you may not get into the CP at all. But you can always stand/sit in front of the area and catch most of it.

 

[nenner1]

We also have Candlelight processional ADR's at LeCellier.

This is my first time going, so I could be wrong...but I understood it is NOT all you can eat. It is one appetizer, one entree, one dessert, and your choice of beverage (non-specialty) for $47.99/adult. Plus guaranteed seating at CP.

I swear the DD guy told me that. Am I mistaken??

 

[bradk]

actually, what it all means is that if someone has the DDP and they're planning on eating in Epcot, they're wasting it by NOT getting the CPP.

which means, yes, that CPP line is long, even not in busy seasons. I did it first week of December and people were lining up more than 45 minutes before showtime. The line had made it at least to France before they started letting people in.

 

[Muushka]

We also have Candlelight processional ADR's at LeCellier.

This is my first time going, so I could be wrong...but I understood it is NOT all you can eat. It is one appetizer, one entree, one dessert, and your choice of beverage (non-specialty) for $47.99/adult. Plus guaranteed seating at CP.

I swear the DD guy told me that. Am I mistaken??

No, you are not mistaken. Unless you dine at one of the buffet restaurants at Epcot, it is not all you can eat.

 

[njdisneyfreak]

njdisneyfreak, my first thought was that the prices were too "rich" for us, but now that I read your comment, it seems like we're getting a "twofer"...preferred seating AND all you want to eat!
Anybody else understand this any differently?

Like the other posters have said, it's not all you can eat. I am sorry if that's what you thought I meant. I meant that it's all that your DDP or your own cash pays for, just like any other time you might eat at that restaurant.

I think it's worth it, only because you know you'll get a seat for the CP.

 

[grannyminnie]

nenner1, that makes more sense, and is probably a fair deal at Le Cellier considering you might order a steak!
I have also read about the long lines to get in (and experienced same one time when we waited without the dinner package). It is suggested that even those with the package and guaranteed seating be in line 30 to 45 minutes early!

 

[Muushka]

It is suggested that even those with the package and guaranteed seating be in line 30 to 45 minutes early!

This is too true. Makes absolutely no sense to me why we start lining up 1 hour prior to show time. I remember when we first started going the people weren't lined up that early. Maybe 30 minutes prior, but not an hour.

 

[njdisneyfreak]

So people with the package wait about 30-45 minutes, and people without the package wait an hour or longer?

Does anyone know if you have buy the CP package, if there is a section designated for them, or does getting the package just get you in before others?

 

[nenner1]

Yes, I asked that!

The DD rep I spoke with said that the line determines where you sit in the theater. The earlier you are in the line, the better your seat. Apparently the entire" theater" is the "section" for CP package people. So I am assuming the theater is empty and then they file in the CP package line beginning in the front row. When all of the CP package folks are seated, they will let the standby line fill in the remaining seats, if any are still empty.

I'm sure they tell you to arrive early just to make sure you are in the line and seated comfortably before the show begins. I don't know what would happen if a CPpkg. group arrives late after standby people have been seated...? Has anyone out there encountered this situation before?

I heard discussion on this on the DIS unplugged podcast too, and they said the only way to guarantee a seat is to buy the package, and that sometimes waiting in the standby line, you have to wait *through* a couple of shows to get in. Although I have also heard that the show can be viewed just by standing in the back.

I found the package pricey, but this is the first time so I thought we coupld splurge. I have heard great things about Lecellier too, so...this sounded like a good opportunity to give it a try.

And oh yeah, I will most certainly be having steak!

 

[njdisneyfreak]

Yes, I asked that!

The DD rep I spoke with said that the line determines where you sit in the theater. The earlier you are in the line, the better your seat. Apparently the entire" theater" is the "section" for CP package people. So I am assuming the theater is empty and then they file in the CP package line beginning in the front row. When all of the CP package folks are seated, they will let the standby line fill in the remaining seats, if any are still empty.

I'm sure they tell you to arrive early just to make sure you are in the line and seated comfortably before the show begins. I don't know what would happen if a CPpkg. group arrives late after standby people have been seated...? Has anyone out there encountered this situation before?

I heard discussion on this on the DIS unplugged podcast too, and they said the only way to guarantee a seat is to buy the package, and that sometimes waiting in the standby line, you have to wait *through* a couple of shows to get in. Although I have also heard that the show can be viewed just by standing in the back.

I found the package pricey, but this is the first time so I thought we coupld splurge. I have heard great things about Lecellier too, so...this sounded like a good opportunity to give it a try.

And oh yeah, I will most certainly be having steak!

Thanks for the info. This helps me know what to expect, and most definitely, I'll be having steak, too!

 

[auntsue]

We also were fortunate enough to get Le Celiier for this package this year. When we went last year, I was shocked at how long the package line was. I think we arrived about 30 minutes early, and the line was so long, I wondered if we would even get in. (We did, but we weren't in the front.) This year I guess we will have to get in line a little earlier. It really is a highlight of our trip.