Candlelight Processional

[Keacc]

Here is a real shocker. This was posted in the DIS Restaurant Forum I called today to make dining reservations for my trip at the end of November/beginning of December. The CM I spoke to said the the tickets will go on sale on Tuesday August 15th, they are having alot of people coming in to handle the calls...but there are some major changes in the dining. If you book for the early show, your dining time will be 1:45-2:45, if you book the 6:45 show your dining time will be 3:30 to 4:30 and if you book the 8:15 show your dining time will be 5:00 to 6:00. I did not think to ask if the price will be different for the 1:45-2:45 dining since this is lunch time not dinner.
I know each of us speak to a CM and get different info, so I am just passing this along with a grain of salt.
I certainly hope that this is not true.

 

[notnothin]

Here is a real shocker. This was posted in the DIS Restaurant Forum I called today to make dining reservations for my trip at the end of November/beginning of December. The CM I spoke to said the the tickets will go on sale on Tuesday August 15th, they are having alot of people coming in to handle the calls...but there are some major changes in the dining. If you book for the early show, your dining time will be 1:45-2:45, if you book the 6:45 show your dining time will be 3:30 to 4:30 and if you book the 8:15 show your dining time will be 5:00 to 6:00. I did not think to ask if the price will be different for the 1:45-2:45 dining since this is lunch time not dinner.
I know each of us speak to a CM and get different info, so I am just passing this along with a grain of salt.
I certainly hope that this is not true.

I really hope they don't force these times on you, as those are a little ridiculous. We are getting married at the Sea Breeze Point at 2pm and then planning to attend the CP, so none of these times would really work for us. Hopefully this CM was incorrect.

 

[EEyorelover22]

Here is a real shocker. This was posted in the DIS Restaurant Forum I called today to make dining reservations for my trip at the end of November/beginning of December. The CM I spoke to said the the tickets will go on sale on Tuesday August 15th, they are having alot of people coming in to handle the calls...but there are some major changes in the dining. If you book for the early show, your dining time will be 1:45-2:45, if you book the 6:45 show your dining time will be 3:30 to 4:30 and if you book the 8:15 show your dining time will be 5:00 to 6:00. I did not think to ask if the price will be different for the 1:45-2:45 dining since this is lunch time not dinner.
I know each of us speak to a CM and get different info, so I am just passing this along with a grain of salt.
I certainly hope that this is not true.

I just called again and the CM I talked to had no specific date and no other information. This is so specific so I'm not sure what to think about it. How can a dinner package be during the day?

 

[MickeyMaz]

I was told by a CM to make my dinner reservation now and then call for the CP package when it is announced. There is a better chance you will get the package if you have the dinner reservation already.

She did not mention those out of control times though. And this was just one CM who could have been saying anything, but if I can't get my package deal, I can still try the old fasioned way of waiting in line and then going to dinner afterwards. Would have liked to go to the 5:00 show and dinner at 6:30 at the Coral Reef. We'll see.

Maz

 

[01Sweetpea]

Here is a real shocker. This was posted in the DIS Restaurant Forum I called today to make dining reservations for my trip at the end of November/beginning of December. The CM I spoke to said the the tickets will go on sale on Tuesday August 15th, they are having alot of people coming in to handle the calls...but there are some major changes in the dining. If you book for the early show, your dining time will be 1:45-2:45, if you book the 6:45 show your dining time will be 3:30 to 4:30 and if you book the 8:15 show your dining time will be 5:00 to 6:00. I did not think to ask if the price will be different for the 1:45-2:45 dining since this is lunch time not dinner.
I know each of us speak to a CM and get different info, so I am just passing this along with a grain of salt.
I certainly hope that this is not true.

I hope this isn't true. I would like a 4pm dining time at Le Cellier and then the 8:15 show. I'm trying to squeeze in the Tree Lighting Ceremony between the two.

 

[EEyorelover22]

I was told by a CM to make my dinner reservation now and then call for the CP package when it is announced. There is a better chance you will get the package if you have the dinner reservation already.

Maz

Regular ADRs are not suppose to be allowed to be converted.

 

[zalansky]

Regular ADRs are not suppose to be allowed to be converted.

You are right. If they allowed people to do this, it would not be fair. I do not see them allowing this.

 

[FanofG00fy]

I got so excitd when I saw the narrator's list was out. I was at work this morning, and scarred my other co-worker to death cause I started to dance

So....then, I look at my dates....and guess who is speaking when I'm there?!?!?!?!?!!? TO BE ANNOUNCED!!!!! Woo HOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Now I've never heard of To Be, but I'm hoping that Mr. Announced is good. Has anyone listened to Mr. To Be Announced? Or is it Miss To Be Annouced?!!?!?!

Anyway, I'm looking forward to it!!!!!!!!

 

[EEyorelover22]

You are right. If they allowed people to do this, it would not be fair. I do not see them allowing this.

For the most part until that post, it was confirmed by other CMs and I called Guest Relations that regular ADRs could not be converted.

 

[DisneyParkFan]

He is one of the most celebrated Contemporary Christian Singer out today. He sings soft rock type of music. Or what we would call easy listening.

Thanks mom2t&e!
I'm off of work on the 15th so that means I can get up early and start calling.

 

[KristineN]

I received the same information....the early showing required you to eat at those early times...and she quoted lunch prices & dinner prices. But who know...every day seems to be a different answer

I just called again and the CM I talked to had no specific date and no other information. This is so specific so I'm not sure what to think about it. How can a dinner package be during the day?

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

I am not surpirised Phil Donahue is not on the list this year - hope he is not one of the "to be announced"...saw him last year and wished I had picked a different speaker.... I did thoroughly enjoy he sign language interpreter thoug - he was AWESOME!!!!!!!

 

[Cinderumbrella]

I called again today and the only info the CM had was a "tentative" booking date of August 15th.

Looks like we'll all be up really early that morning!! I just hope the show times aren't true as we were hoping to go to the 6:45 CP and have dinner at Le Cellier afterwards so we aren't rushed through dinner. But I guess if we have to we can have the 5-6pm dinner and do CP at 8:15...

 

[kath1210]

Maybe they'll bring John Stamos back. He was really good last year - my DD12 is a big Full House fan, so we had to go. (He did not say "Haaave mercy" even once!)

 

[MickeyMaz]

For the most part until that post, it was confirmed by other CMs and I called Guest Relations that regular ADRs could not be converted.

Your kidding, a CM give me wrong information. Say it is not so. Well I can cancel it if I get my Package. After thinking about the times mentioned above, we could handle a lunch and then go to the 5:00. I am also looking to see the To Be announced narrator.

 

[EEyorelover22]

Your kidding, a CM give me wrong information. Say it is not so. Well I can cancel it if I get my Package. After thinking about the times mentioned above, we could handle a lunch and then go to the 5:00. I am also looking to see the To Be announced narrator.

I have a back up booked too

 

[01Sweetpea]

I have a back up booked too

I havd 8:15pm ADRs for Le Cellier for 11/24. If I can get a better time with the CP I'll give up the ADRs. But for right now...I am holding onto them tightly! I had a hard enough time getting them.

 

[DebbieB]

Here is a real shocker. This was posted in the DIS Restaurant Forum I called today to make dining reservations for my trip at the end of November/beginning of December. The CM I spoke to said the the tickets will go on sale on Tuesday August 15th, they are having alot of people coming in to handle the calls...but there are some major changes in the dining. If you book for the early show, your dining time will be 1:45-2:45, if you book the 6:45 show your dining time will be 3:30 to 4:30 and if you book the 8:15 show your dining time will be 5:00 to 6:00. I did not think to ask if the price will be different for the 1:45-2:45 dining since this is lunch time not dinner.
I know each of us speak to a CM and get different info, so I am just passing this along with a grain of salt.
I certainly hope that this is not true.

That doesn't make much sense. I'm sure many locals come in to have dinner & see the show, they aren't going to want to eat in the middle of the afternoon, especially during the week.

 

[mickeysaver]

Multiple layers of fun for you December guests.......

First off, I too found this posted on another board earlier today.....

The CM I spoke to said the the tickets will go on sale on Tuesday August 15th, they are having alot of people coming in to handle the calls...but there are some major changes in the dining.
If you book for the early show, your dining time will be 1:45-2:45, if you book the 6:45 show your dining time will be 3:30 to 4:30 and if you book the 8:15 show your dining time will be 5:00 to 6:00.

Now, I have found something that appears to be official and it makes the above seem very likely. I hope the new packages don't throw too many monkey wrenches into your plans!

The following is taken from the Cast Portal and is the official information on the Candlelight Packages.

Note this year payment is to be made at the restaurant! All dining is to be prior to the show! The badge will be issued at the restaurant.

Credit Card Guarantee is required. If DDP is used, all meals are only one TS.

Packages are offered in three different price tiers

Prices include non-alcoholic beverage

Prices do not include Tax, Gratuity, or Lobster Entrées

Tier 1
Lunch Pricing (5:00 pm Show) - Adults - $27.99 / Child (3-9) - $11.99

Dinner Pricing (6:45 pm & 8:15 pm Shows)- Adults - $29.99 / Child (3-9) - $12.99
Tier 1 Locations:
Biergarten - Germany Pavilion
The Garden Grill Restaurant - The Land


Tier 2

Lunch Pricing (5:00 pm Show)- Adults - $34.99 / Child (3-9) - $11.99

Dinner Pricing (6:45 pm & 8:15 pm Shows) - Adults - $39.99 / Child (3-9) - $12.99
Tier 2 Locations:

Nine Dragons - China Pavilion
Rose & Crown - United Kingdom Pavilion
Restaurant Marrakesh - Morocco Pavilion
San Angel Inn - Mexico Pavilion

Tier 3
Lunch Pricing (5:00 pm Show) - Adults - $39.99 / Child (3-9) - $11.99

Dinner Pricing (6:45 pm & 8:15 pm Shows)- Adults - $45.99 / Child (3-9) - $12.99
Tier 3 Locations:

Chefs de France - France Pavilion
Coral Reef - The Living Seas
L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante - Italy Pavilion
Le Cellier Steakhouse - Canada Pavilion
Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki Dining Room - Japan Pavilion



Important Notes:

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your seating time to check–in at the restaurant to insure you are seating on-time.
· Non-alcoholic beverages are included
· Dining Packages DO NOT include park admissions
· Restaurant Akershus in Norway is not included in packages

If I hear more news, I will gladly share it with you all. Maggie

 

[maleficent_man]

I hope this isn't true. I would like a 4pm dining time at Le Cellier and then the 8:15 show. I'm trying to squeeze in the Tree Lighting Ceremony between the two.

That's exactly what I had planned - 4pm Le Cellier, Tree Lighting Ceremony, CP....I guess it's back to the drawing board.....