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

[Merryweather7]

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.)

I see we are thinking with the same budget-brain. I kind of hate to give up 2 TS (free or not) if I can just stand in a relatively short line. Does anyone out there have an opinion on that first week of the CP? How long were the lines for general/reserved seating? I'll give up the 2 TS if it looks as though I won't get a seat. (at least we started this a couple weeks early so we can sort through all of the info)

 

[steve76]

I see we are thinking with the same budget-brain. I kind of hate to give up 2 TS (free or not) if I can just stand in a relatively short line. Does anyone out there have an opinion on that first week of the CP? How long were the lines for general/reserved seating? I'll give up the 2 TS if it looks as though I won't get a seat. (at least we started this a couple weeks early so we can sort through all of the info)

If this rumour is true, then I guess the Dinner Package will be much less popular (since at present, it costs the same for those on the DDP whether they book the Dinner Package or not, so many just do it anyway). Therefore I would imagine getting into the show using the Standby line will be easier than in previous years.

 

[Luv2Roam]

If this is true I cannot say I am surprised due to the popularity of CP. The lines are ridiculously long. The only time the lines seem reasonable is when it rains and that clears a few people out.
I would not pay 2 credits for it either. However I can see guests uprading to the Deluxe Dine and using 2 credits. Esp during the holidays.
I think many will still use it. However probably not as many. Although it will still be crowded.

 

[ShellyLynn3630]

 

[DRCDIVA]

what I have heard (from other dine cm's) is that it will also include appetizer, entree(sp?), dessert and something with the fireworks. Personally, I would not use the ddp for CP. I would pay out of pocket, free dine or none.

 

[skier_pete]

what I have heard (from other dine cm's) is that it will also include appetizer, entree(sp?), dessert and something with the fireworks. Personally, I would not use the ddp for CP. I would pay out of pocket, free dine or none.

I was assuming it would be back to the full package (previously DDP folks didn't get the appetizer). But, if they include the full package, preferred seats for CP and preferred seats for Illuminations...I have no problem with signing up for using 2 credits! That extra dining credit would be worth (1) an appetizer, (2) avoiding 90 minutes in line for CP, (3) avoiding 45 minutes waiting for Illuminations. I'll take that! I'll be waiting with baited breath for when the first ADRs become available to see what people really get. We should be hearing an official announcement within the next two weeks!

SkierPete

 

[ScottishMickeyFan]

We should be hearing an official announcement within the next two weeks!

SkierPete

Can the +10 onsite guests book this on the say 18th for the 1st night (27th nov) 100 nights out?

 

[skier_pete]

Can the +10 onsite guests book this on the say 18th for the 1st night (27th nov) 100 nights out?

I don't know, but a PP has claimed the Dining Reservation staff is saying this is the case...if you try, please let us know what happened.

SkierPete

 

[ScottishMickeyFan]

I don't know, but a PP has claimed the Dining Reservation staff is saying this is the case...if you try, please let us know what happened.

SkierPete

I will do, starting to make my reservations this coming week.

 

[Merryweather7]

How are the lines for CP in early December? If anyone has been there that early, can you give me an idea of how long you waited for general admission? I'm still mentally struggling (el cheapo here) with using 2 TS for this and I was hoping for an opinion on the chances of a decent seat without the package that early in the season. Thanks!

 

[919Florida]

I was also told that you are going to get more then just seating at the CP show. You are going to get an appetizer and preferred viewing for Illuminations. So while it is costing more you are getting more.

 

[Bete]

Can the +10 onsite guests book this on the say 18th for the 1st night (27th nov) 100 nights out?

You get the 90 day mark and you can book 10 days worth of ADRs on the first day of that 90 day mark. It's not 90 days plus 10 earlier days for 100 days out; it doesn't work that way, not even for Disney resort guests. In essence, you make 10 ADRs on that first day you can make reservations.

I've talked with three CMs today and none of them will confirm the rumor. They are saying the info has not been released yet. One CM did say the decision to make it 1 or 2 credits has not been decided yet.

Based on the 90 day mark from the first performance of CP we will be able to know definitively on August 29 what credits will be necessary.

Even if they add a preferred view for Illuminations it's not worth it for 2 TS credits even with free credits. If you think about three shows and everyone getting that so called preferred viewing for fireworks; unless, you show up very early for it I would say other areas will have better views for Illuminations.

Personally, I will pay for it out of pocket at the lowest tier pricing for the CP dinner package if it goes to two credits. I like Biergarten's anyway.

 

[Bete]

and I was told there will be more info about the Candlelight Processional dinner package this week. It may not be the info about needing 2 credits like the signature restaurants, but hopefully we will know more this week. She said to try on Tuesday; so, I will check at that time.

 

[5DisneyNuts]

You get the 90 day mark and you can book 10 days worth of ADRs on the first day of that 90 day mark. It's not 90 days plus 10 earlier days for 100 days out; it doesn't work that way, not even for Disney resort guests. In essence, you make 10 ADRs on that first day you can make reservations.
Based on the 90 day mark from the first performance of CP we will be able to know definitively on August 29 what credits will be necessary.

Actually, I think we will know by 8/19/09. That is the 90 day mark for folks arriving on 11/17/09. With the 90 +10 they will be able to book for the first CP Pkg on 11/27 IF that is the way WDW will do things.

 

[DebbieB]

I wonder if it has to do with free dining? With free dining available most of December (arrivals up to 12/17), the packages would get snapped up pretty quick for only 1 credit. Alot of locals like to come to Epcot for CP, they could lose alot of income if the packages sellout early.

 

[MissBritt]

I also called WDW about the CP package and last year's lack of apps even with the DDP. I was informed (both times I called) that the package would include apps, entree, bev, and dessert, and would be 2 TS per person.

 

[Bete]

for the dining CMs and they will be discussing the CP package at that time. I would say by 3pm we should know what's what officially.

 

[Bete]

I hope this is right. Per a CM at 2:50pm today, Monday, Aug 17 the CP package will be 2 credits. She stated it would be two credits no matter what tier. I found that one hard to swallow. She could not tell me pricing on it if you were paying out of pocket. Also, she wasn't able to confirm any extra perks like preferred viewing at Illuminations.

Well, at least some info is here; so, we will know the scoop shortly I'm sure.

 

[Merryweather7]

Thanks Bete for the update! Wow, 2 TS for lunch at a Tier 1? That seems a bit pricey to me. I am wondering if anyone else has heard anything. Its looking more and more like an OOP package. Anybody with "connections" have an opinion or update?

 

[disneygrandma]

I was so upset when I read about this, so I called Disney Dining. The CM I spoke with looked it up and told me that they don't have all the info yet. What they do know is that everything will be 2 TS credits, and the CM's should have all the info on Tuesday, and they start booking them on Weds, 8/19. She suggested that I call back tomorrow so I can get the info.

We're going late Nov/early Dec for the 1st time. We've planned this trip for several years and were looking forward to seeing the CP. Since we're DVC, we're paying for our DDP, and now to find out that it's been raised to 2 TS credits!!! We probably won't get the CP Dining Pkg.

We're also doing MVMCP, and I've read that one of the shows won't be going on this year. I feel like we're paying more and more, and getting less. WDW is taking some of the holiday sparkle out of this trip that we've planned for so long! I wish they would release the info for all of the holiday events, not to mention the Dec hours. Our 90 days is fast approaching, and since our group has 11 people, we need to know what's going on.