Candlelight Processional

[DisneyBrat]

Just wondering where you sit according to the "tiers" with the candlelight processional and is it worth paying for the higher tiers? We love Garden Grill but if it means eating at Le Cellier for better seating then that will work too

 

[Swimnoid]

Nope, you just get in line and go where ever they tell you to sit.

 

[SandrA9810]

The earlier you show up, the better choices of seating you have. I booked an early dinner, like 4:30-5pm and then went to the 8pm show. And we got in like like an hour or so before hand. That was our christmas day, and that was the only thing we were there for. So it didn't bother me waiting for a while.

Last year we had an amazing time at Garden Grill. It was THE BEST character experience ever. Dale just made it completely worth it. And the fact that if you book the package dinner, it's not much more than regular dinner price.

Just remember if you want the 5pm show, you have to have lunch. The later two shows allow for dinner seating. Just remember the 8 oclock show lets out about 15-20 minutes prior to the fireworks, so you might have a harder time finding prime seating for that.

What are your dates for this?? The closer to christmas the harder it gets for getting reservations, restaurant you want, finding a spot for the fireworks. The earlier in Dec you are, the easier it is and less time you have to wait.

 

[RachelTori]

The earlier you show up, the better choices of seating you have. I booked an early dinner, like 4:30-5pm and then went to the 8pm show. And we got in like like an hour or so before hand. That was our christmas day, and that was the only thing we were there for. So it didn't bother me waiting for a while.

Last year we had an amazing time at Garden Grill. It was THE BEST character experience ever. Dale just made it completely worth it. And the fact that if you book the package dinner, it's not much more than regular dinner price.

Just remember if you want the 5pm show, you have to have lunch. The later two shows allow for dinner seating. Just remember the 8 oclock show lets out about 15-20 minutes prior to the fireworks, so you might have a harder time finding prime seating for that.

What are your dates for this?? The closer to christmas the harder it gets for getting reservations, restaurant you want, finding a spot for the fireworks. The earlier in Dec you are, the easier it is and less time you have to wait.

Unfortunately, that is no longer true. Disney finally figured out most of us will pay a premium for this. They've re-classified it as "Signature Dining" so it requires 2 TS Credits on the DDP and the cost for the least expensive tier (Garden Grill and Biergarten) is now $44.99/adult and $22.99/ages 3-10. Price does not include tax or gratuity.

Not nearly the "deal" it used to be, but like many others, we're still planning to do it!

 

[aka-mad4themouse]

I had read on another website that this year's CP dining package will also include a reserved area for Illuminations as well. There are no detaills as to where this reserved area might be.

 

[wdwfan16]

I had read on another website that this year's CP dining package will also include a reserved area for Illuminations as well. There are no detaills as to where this reserved area might be.

I had not heard that. I would really love this! Need to check this out.

 

[DisneyBrat]

I called WDW-Dine and confirmed the 2 TS. I also read that with the meal you get app,entree,desert and non alch drink in addition the resereved illuminations seating.

 

[MyMuse]

I had read on another website that this year's CP dining package will also include a reserved area for Illuminations as well. There are no detaills as to where this reserved area might be.

They just released the info yesterday, I think.

I bet the reserved area for Illuminations will be based on which Tier you have eaten at. But who knows with Disney, these days.