candlelight Processional

[jockey]

HAs anyone been to candlelight processional if so what's it like? We are hoping either Cuba Gooding Jr or Gary Sinese are there during our trip. What restaurants are offered with the package? Thanks

 

[Goofyish]

We went last December and it's a very nice event Christmassy event. I enjoyed it and I'm not the least bit religious.
We booked a CP Package which guaranteed a seat in the theatre (otherwise you need to queue for at least an hours before!). We still had to queue, but only about 1/2 hour before - depends how close to the front you want to get

Most restaurants in Epcot are included:

Last years prices:
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Tier 1
Adults - $30.99 / Child (3-9) - $12.99 (plus tax)
[/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Garden Grill Restaurant - The Land
Biergarten - Germany
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[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Tier 2
Adults - $38.99 / Child (3-9) - $12.99 (plus tax)
San Angel Inn - Mexico
Restaurant Marrakesh - Morocco
Nine Dragons - China
Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room - United Kingdom[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Tier 3
Adults - $45.99 / Child (3-91) - $12.99 (plus tax)
Chefs de France - France
Coral Reef - Living Seas
L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante - Italy
Le Cellier Steakhouse - Canada
Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki Dining Room - Japan[/font]

Show times are: [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. Each show lasts about 40 mins.

We went to the 6:45pm show and then ate at the Rose and Crown.

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[catherine]

We went a couple of years ago. We also booked the package and queued for around an hour. However we didn't enjoy it that much and I normally love things like that. We found boring, but we didn't have a good narrator, it was Miss USA! In our opinion the choir wasn't all that impressive, every song was virtually the same. Mind you, I'm glad that we did it, but we wouldn't do it again.

 

[WaT05]

We went last year and then had dinner at the Rose and Crown after it. My mum and I thought it was fab, the choir was amazing, we had a great seat and our narrator was Eartha Kitt who did a wonderful job at reading the christmas story. I would highly recommend it.

 

[jockey]

Thanks Guys

 

[Cass]

We went 2 years ago, Ertha Kitt was the narrator. We had the CP Package with dinner before at Alfredos, it was great.

 

[jockey]

We are thinking of eating either at Le Cellier or Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki - any recommendations? We will have DS (14months) with us too!

 

[Miffy2003]

We did Le Cellier on the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package Jill and really loved the experience!

Here's the part of my trip report that covers it:

We catch the boat to Germany and walk round toward the theatre In America. I cannot believe the size of the standby queue! I am even more surprised when we walk round the other side to see the size of the queue for people with reserved tickets – bearing in mind you are guaranteed a seat with the pre-paid dining (up to 15 mins before the start of the show) I can’t understand why people would be in line 45 minutes early. And the queue is a long one – all the way down to Morocco. Did I say Morocco? It must be time for a daiquiri then, so we sit down with these and enjoy the atmosphere for half an hour until the line starts to move. There is a CM marking the end of the line with a fluorescent baton so we join it in a slightly smug “I’ve been drinking daiquiris not standing in a line for thirty minutes” way.

We make our way into the America Gardens Theatre and it is much bigger inside than I had realised. The set is very simple with a lovely Christmas tree to the side. Practically the entire theatre is filled with Dining Package guests before a mere handful of guests are allowed in from the standby queue. I totally recommend the dining package unless you are prepared to get in the queue very early on.

Soon the entire choir make their way onto the stage and although the costumes are very simple, the sheer number of them and the careful positioning of colours make this very effective. The effect is of a Christmas tree with an angel on top when everyone is assembled. Soon the stirring voice of Edward James Olmos (our narrator for the show) starts proceedings off. This is a very impressive display, with the lighting, costumes and uplifting music all coming together to make a very festive and memorable experience. It’s so uplifting Erin falls asleep! Seriously though, if you are here over the festive season, do make time to see this. I had shivers down my spine with the narration and the music and singing was superb. I was a bit confused at one point as gradually the audience stood up – I didn’t recognise the words as being the American National Anthem but clearly the song had some significance so please, if you are reading this and know the answer, let me know!

After the show we had a nice stroll through the World Showcase to Canada, where we are booked to have tea at Le Cellier. I’m glad we decided to do this after the show, as I would have hated to have had to rush to get to the theatre on time.

First impressions of Le Cellier? I see why it’s called this. Le Cellier being French for cellar. It is very dark but cosy with candlelight effects. The décor is nothing outstanding and for some reason I am left with the overall impression of the nineteen eighties. Our server, who is called Lisa and is the best of the entire trip, gives us an extremely friendly welcome! She explains we are seated in the Ontario section, which I think is pretty cool as this is where my mum was born. The food here is absolutely fantastic. The presentation is superb and the tastes and textures amazing. We will return here without a doubt.

King Prawns

Mushroom Filet Mignon

Strip Steak

Cheesecake

'Smores

Chocolate Moose

As we finish our meal in record time we decide to get out of Epcot as quickly as possible and beat the mass exodus before Illuminations ends, so we leave the park with the fireworks as our backdrop. A fantastic end to a fantastic day!

 

[Revtel]

We went a couple of years ago. Meal package at Germany.

Wonderful evening, highly recommended.

 

[jockey]

Thanks Karen Your trip report has convinced me!! The pics of the food are great too, especially the desserts! Can't book until August though!