Dining CM just told me that Candlelight Processional will be 2 dining credits

[NOLA_Tink]

Has anyone else heard this? I'm not completely surprised about the Tier 3 dinner packages being 2 credits due to the price ($54). However, he stated that all packages would be 2 credits (including the $28 Tier 1 lunch packages- I'm not completely convinced about that yet). I'm curiously waiting until the first day of booking to get more info, but I thought all other "planners" (like me) may want a semi-heads-up.

 

[IMACM]

Yes, that is correct

 

[ScottishMickeyFan]

Yes, that is correct

As far as booking, can this be done online or do i need to call DINE,, the only night i can do is the 1st night, 11/27/09 i think it is,, going for the 8:15 (last) performance to get the meal before and then Holiday Illuminations after at 21:30,,

As im on the dining plan i was not sure about leaving card details,, is this just to reserve the booking?

Come on Monday, 90 day mark for me, woo woo,,

Also can i book with the 90 + 10 or will i have to sweat it out for the proper 90 mark,, hope i get it, eekkk,,

 

[NOLA_Tink]

As far as booking, can this be done online or do i need to call DINE,, the only night i can do is the 1st night, 11/27/09 i think it is,, going for the 8:15 (last) performance to get the meal before and then Holiday Illuminations after at 21:30,,

As im on the dining plan i was not sure about leaving card details,, is this just to reserve the booking?

Come on Monday, 90 day mark for me, woo woo,,

Also can i book with the 90 + 10 or will i have to sweat it out for the proper 90 mark,, hope i get it, eekkk,,

You need to give a credit card to guarantee your package, but it won't be charged if you show up for your reservation. I was told that they will allow the 90+10 for this event and they will offer you a dining time around 2.5 - 3 hours before the show. As for online reservations, the CM said that they should be available, but be prepared to call (just in case). Good luck & best wishes!

 

[ScottishMickeyFan]

You need to give a credit card to guarantee your package, but it won't be charged if you show up for your reservation. I was told that they will allow the 90+10 for this event and they will offer you a dining time around 2.5 - 3 hours before the show. As for online reservations, the CM said that they should be available, but be prepared to call (just in case). Good luck & best wishes!

Thanks for that,, my brain is mush just now,, is Morrocco far from the theater,, i was hoping a dining time of 6pm which would give plenty of time i thought as its Black Friday i will be out shopping most of the day in the malls and the like,,

thanks

 

[TDC Nala]

If true, that is a change. CP packages have always been one credit because they are one-credit restaurants. Wonder how many will pay two credits for a one-credit restaurant just to get the preferred seating for the show. I sure wouldn't.

 

[Mickey country]

They must have changed this from last year. We were only charged 1 credit for dinner with the CP. I can't remember if we ate at France or Italy that night. Personally, we liked the show, but I could have stood outide the theatre and watched at my leisure, I would not use 2 TS credits for it.

 

[catne]

seriously...wow. That is totally unjustified for one table service restaurants...to get tickets to a "free" show. I suspect that will free up some seats.

Hmm....sign of the times? Suppose Fantasmic Dinner package will go the same way.

 

[Pumbaa_]

Unless and until this is officially released, it is a rumor

IF it is official, discussion on the restaurant DDP board will be welcome

 

[skier_pete]

First off, just because a Dining CM says this, doesn't mean its going to be true. However, is it a realistic rumor?

2008 Pricing
Lunch
Tier 1 $27.99 adult, $12.99 child 3-9
Tier 2 $37.99 adult, $12.99 child 3-9
Tier 3 $44.99 adult, $12.99 child 3-9

DINNER
Tier 1 $33.99 adult, $14.99 child 3-9
Tier 2 $44.99 adult, $14.99 child 3-9
Tier 3 $53.99 adult, $14.99 child 3-9

It really wouldn't surprise me too much. With prices in excess of $50, they probably should be charging for 2 credits. Name a 1 TS restaurant that you will get $54 worth of food for your 1 credit - and CRT costs $31.99 for breakfast and costs you 2 TS credits. In fact generally, 2 TS restaurants do NOT give you twice the value as a 1 TS restaurant. (The exception being the dinner shows.)

However, I agree it would turn some people off to have to use two credits at a restaurant that is normally 1 credit. Perhaps they feel the high demand for the packages, combined with all the free dining people this year, make sense to do it.

What they might do is leave the Tier 1 price the same, and leave it at 1 TS credit. Then, raise the Tier 2 and 3 prices by $2-3, and call those 2 TS.

This will be the first year we would do the CP package...we will be there with free dining...if they did do something like this, I would probably stay with a Tier 1 if it was only 1 TS credit, if they all charged 2 credits, I would have to seriously consider how we would handle it. I would prefer not to try to see the show in the standby line.

SkierPete

 

[NOLA_Tink]

What they might do is leave the Tier 1 price the same, and leave it at 1 TS credit. Then, raise the Tier 2 and 3 prices by $2-3, and call those 2 TS.

I was thinking the same thing. He looked up the info & stated that all packages would be 2 credits, but I really can't see anyone doing a Tier 1 for 2 credits- especially a Tier 1 lunch! I also asked him if TIW would be accepted, but he couldn't find any info on that. (They prob won't give a TIW discount, but I like to consider all of our options.)

 

[TDC Nala]

No TIW discounts on the packages.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) Like we couldn't see this coming?
2) Anything that can have its price jacked, is.

 

[n2mm]

Thanks, I'll be watching this. This will make a difference whether I buy the DDP or not for our December trip.

 

[patsal]

First off, just because a Dining CM says this, doesn't mean its going to be true. However, is it a realistic rumor?

2008 Pricing
Lunch
Tier 1 $27.99 adult, $12.99 child 3-9
Tier 2 $37.99 adult, $12.99 child 3-9
Tier 3 $44.99 adult, $12.99 child 3-9

DINNER
Tier 1 $33.99 adult, $14.99 child 3-9
Tier 2 $44.99 adult, $14.99 child 3-9
Tier 3 $53.99 adult, $14.99 child 3-9

It really wouldn't surprise me too much. With prices in excess of $50, they probably should be charging for 2 credits. Name a 1 TS restaurant that you will get $54 worth of food for your 1 credit - and CRT costs $31.99 for breakfast and costs you 2 TS credits. In fact generally, 2 TS restaurants do NOT give you twice the value as a 1 TS restaurant. (The exception being the dinner shows.)

However, I agree it would turn some people off to have to use two credits at a restaurant that is normally 1 credit. Perhaps they feel the high demand for the packages, combined with all the free dining people this year, make sense to do it.

What they might do is leave the Tier 1 price the same, and leave it at 1 TS credit. Then, raise the Tier 2 and 3 prices by $2-3, and call those 2 TS.

This will be the first year we would do the CP package...we will be there with free dining...if they did do something like this, I would probably stay with a Tier 1 if it was only 1 TS credit, if they all charged 2 credits, I would have to seriously consider how we would handle it. I would prefer not to try to see the show in the standby line.

SkierPete

Only you are not getting $54.00 worth of food, you are getting the same food that costs one credit without the CP package so you are essentially paying 1 credit for the meal and 1 credit for the seating.

 

[skier_pete]

Only you are not getting $54.00 worth of food, you are getting the same food that costs one credit without the CP package so you are essentially paying 1 credit for the meal and 1 credit for the seating.

That is exactly right. But you would otherwise be paying say $40 for the dinner, and then $14 (plus tax) for the seat.

I am not saying it makes sense to use 2 TS credit on the dinner, I'm saying it makes some sense for Disney to decide to charge to 2 TS credits as compared to the value of other TS meals.

You must admit that a CP package at Le Cellier (or any Tier 3) is currently probably the very best value for a TS meal credit, right?

Skierpete

 

[patsal]

I'm guessing percieved value versus real value though, since my CP seat is free with admission therefore having no real value and even with the CP package there is still no guarantee that you will get a seat.
In addition, the mark up of menu prices to give the percieved value of the DDP plays a role as well, but that is another issue altogether.

 

[Merryweather7]

I just got off the phone with Disney Dining. The CM told me that the change was for all Tiers and that it was 2 TS. I wonder when they'll post confirmation of this? It makes one wonder if you should just get the reservation you want and stand in the general admission line, especially early in the "season". Do the earliest performances fill up every time? We are going Dec 1 - 7 and I'm wondering if a weekday performance that early would be completely packed? Any opinions?

 

[skier_pete]

I'm guessing percieved value versus real value though, since my CP seat is free with admission therefore having no real value and even with the CP package there is still no guarantee that you will get a seat.
In addition, the mark up of menu prices to give the percieved value of the DDP plays a role as well, but that is another issue altogether.

You are wrong there - if you show up at the time stated, you are guaranteed to get a seat with the CP package...the CP package people are seated first, and they limit the # of tables available at each restaurant so as not to fill up the ampitheater. The only way you are not guaranteed a seat is if you show up late, which would just be your own fault.

(This is similar to Fantasmic DP...you are guaranteed a seat if you arrive by a certain time...after that...SOL.)

SkierPete

PS I am also curious...if we were to go mid-week to an early (5 PM) show, how far in advance would we need to line up to guarantee a seat. (I am thinking since we are on free dining of just using the 2 TS credits, though...as long as I can get into one of the nicer restaurants.)

 

[baybear14]

What are the dates for the Candlelight Processional?