I guess part of the answer depends on the time of year you are going & what your normal eating habits are. We have never used the package because for us the meals are not good value as we tend to eat a large b/fast & then have snacks. Also, we are happy to get to the amphitheatre early, grab seats & then one of us get hot dogs etc. from the stand at the back. The atmosphere & people you talk to mean the early arrival flies by quickly. It also means we can seat in the centre of the amphitheatre (I think the reserved seating is off to one side) which with children for uswas quite important. What ever you do, have a great time!