Epcot Candlelight Processional?

[WaltD4Me]

I didn't realize the Processional was done more than once a night, but I just read something that said there are 3 performances a night -- 5pm, 6:45pm and 8:15pm.

So how long does the whole thing last and is it better to go to the early show or the late one or the one in the middle? Which is the most/least crowded and where is the best place to view it?
We are not doing a dinner package for this and I don't even think everyone will go see it, but I know my mom would enjoy it so I want to get the info.

Thanks!
Lisa

 

[danny1649]

The CP is better if you see a performance after dark.So I would go to a 6:45 or 8:15 show.Depending on what night you go and date as well who guest narrator is will effect the crowd attending.As a general rule of thumb you will need to que up 90 minutes befor show to get a seat.You can just stand outside and see it if you want.All this said if you know for sure how many are going I strongly suggest getting dinner package.If you are going to eat a sit down dinner anyway this will give you a great meal and seat to CP and short wait to get your seat. The CP is a inspiring show and not to be missed.

 

[hirschberger]

Show is about one half hour and we usually hit the late show so we then can see illuminations. It is crowded but you have only to walk out of the theatre and go along the rail to watch the fireworks

Karen and Jamie

 

[DebbieB]

The show is about 45 minutes, the last ends at about 9:00, Illuminations is at 9:30. On weeknights early in the month, it's only necessary to get in line 30 to 45 min before. Last year we walked up about 10 or 15 minutes before and got seats (Thursday night).