How does candlelight processional meals work?

[daisylove]

I just got Le Cellier for lunch and 5:00 show. Is there a set menu or do we order what we want?

Does lunch also included illuminations seating and where is the seating?
Thanks. This is the 1st time doing the CP and I have no idea.

 

[TDC Nala]

There will be a roped-off area for those who want to watch Illuminations. There won't be any seating except for any benches already in the area.

 

[*Pixiedust1438*]

Where is the roped off area to watch illuminations? Just trying to decide if we should watch it from there or elsewhere.

 

[TDC Nala]

Last year it was on the Future World plaza between the two stores.

 

[daisylove]

I like the idea of the seating area. Any info on how the actual meal works? fixed menu?

 

[goofy4tink]

No special menu to order from. You order off the regular menu. The only thing that isn't included are any lobster offerings. With the CP you get an appetizer, entree, non-alcoholic beverage and a dessert.
There isn't a seating area for IllumiNations. It is a viewing area...everyone just stands and watches. It is set on a small incline, so those in the back aren't badly impacted by those further to the front. It did get crowded there though.

Even the seating for the actual CP show is first come, first served. Those with the ID for the show, having bought the pkg, will line up on the left side of the theater..facing the theater from the sidewalk. Those without the pkg line up on the right side.
About 15 or so mins before the show starts, those with the pkg will be allowed in to find seats. They are pretty much directed to particular areas by CMs. Then, about 5 mins before the show starts, those in the standby line are allowed in to find leftover seating.
Even with the pkg you should still head for the line about 45 mins before show start time. We get to the line about 40 mins before the start and we are waaaaay back in the line, back to Japan!!! But, the line moves quickly.

 

[TDC Nala]

The only thing that isn't included are any lobster offerings.

And there are no longer any restaurants in Epcot that serve lobster entrees, so this rule is somewhat obsolete. (I doubt it means Chefs de France will deny you a lobster bisque.)

 

[goofy4tink]

And there are no longer any restaurants in Epcot that serve lobster entrees, so this rule is somewhat obsolete.

True...I did have to chuckle when the CM mentioned that to me. I was going to ask her where in Epcot could I still get lobster??? And people say dining hasn't changed.