Question about Candlelight Processional cost

[skiingwife]

I have 3 children: 6, 10 and 12. I'd love to eat at Le Cellier for the CP, but at $46 for 4 of us and $13 for 1, that's $197. It seems like I can eat there without the package or for lunch for a lot less (we don't usually order appetizers or desserts). I know that with appetizers, entrees, desserts and drinks it's not a bad deal, but I'm having a hard time justifying this. Yet the tier 1 restaurants aren't really appealing to me either. A tier 2 restaurant would cost me $169. Rose and Crown looks the best to me at that level.

Does anyone feel the same? My 10 and 12 year olds just don't eat that much that I want to pay $46 each. What would you do?

Thanks

 

[DebbieB]

What dates are you going?

 

[skiingwife]

We are going from December 16 - 25. I was thinking about doing the CP on December 22 or 23, but we're pretty flexible. Could do it any of those days really.

 

[laceemouse]

skiingwife, I totally agree with you! We have 4 kids, ages 14, 12, 10, and 8. My dh wanted to book Le Cellier for the CP dinner and I said "NO WAY." We never eat all of those courses in a meal, even I would have a hard time feeling like I was getting my money's worth. However, we do want the reserved seats thing, so I want to book Beirgarten and just let the kids eat what they want off the buffet. I think it will be fun and Christmas-like. We can eat at Le Cellier for lunch some other time. My oldest dd is a size 2 vegetarian, my youngest eats like a bird, and even my other 2 good eaters are often filled up by an appetizer alone. We usually get ONE dessert for the 6 of us to share!!!! We have done the CP in the past without the reserved seats and it was very crowded, we had to arrive early to get seats. I think the package at a level 1 is the way to go!

 

[wilderness01]

We did do the package for CP last year and indeed we were so full that it was a little uncomfortable to sit through the show to be honest. If I had to do it again I would not do the package. Ok, ok I know some people will flame me for this but this is my honest opinion. I would have rather not been as close to the stage as we were with the trumpets blaring in our ears. We have gone and will go again to LeCellier for dinner but I just wouldn't go there just for the package and to get reserved seats. Actually because the music was so loud I would have preferred to be all the way in the back towards the sidewalk. Good luck with your decision.

 

[skiingwife]

I think someone posted that the Biergarten did seem pretty festive and Christmasy when they went there for the CP dinner package. I think that is what we will do. I'm not sure what all the German foods are though?(sauerbraten, schnitzel, spaetzel, wein kraut????) Can anyone explain these things? At least we can get a good beer, I heard.

 

[Martha7]

You can check out the Biergarten menu here.

 

[CoolDisneyCat]

In your situation, I don't think I would do one of the high priced tiers either. But, that close to Christmas, I would do the package. We were there last year on 12-17 and it was packed... they were turning people away. Also, people with the package who were arriving late were seated way in the back .. and they were NOT happy.

We have found we like eating after the show. What workd for us is the 6:45 show and 8 dinner.

 

[JERSEYDISFAN]

Hi skiingwife,

German food is often described as a bit heavy - gravies, sauces, etc. It can be a bit tangy since there is a lot of use of wine, vineger, etc. in the preparation. However, there is much to enjoy that is not too heavy. Biergarten offers an excellent roast chicken and roast pork entree.

In response to your question, here is a quick description of each of the items you listed:

Sauerbrauten - a rump roast of beef that has been marinated several days in red wine, onions and spices. It's then roasted and the marinade is made into a brown gravy, thickened with ginger snaps.

Schnitzel - a beef or veal cutlet, breaded, fried and served with a cream gravy.

Spaetzel - small flour or potato dumplings that are first boiled and then finished by sauteing in butter and topped with breadcrumbs.

Wein kraut - a sauerkraut dish that is cooked in wine, usually with diced apples, onions and sometimes caraway seeds.

If you like foods that fall into the savory category, you'll probably like german cuisine.

Hope you try it and enjoy it!

N J

 

[Hugpug]

If want to do a package I would do Tier 1 and I belive Garden Grill is in Tier 1

 

[kath1210]

Which is better? Garden Grill or Biergarten?

 

[bizeemom4]

I have 3 children: 6, 10 and 12.
Does anyone feel the same? My 10 and 12 year olds just don't eat that much that I want to pay $46 each. What would you do?
Thanks

I feel exactly the same. On our trip, our 4 children will be 6, 10, 12 and 14! We are going to do Garden Grille. When I first looked at how expensive it would be, I thought there is no way. But we went to Rainforest Cafe at a mall yesterday & spent $100 for lunch. That made me think ok, $200+ for dinner for a special, one-time-only event won't be so extravagent. I can't look at it as getting our money's worth because for us getting our money's worth out of the money would be $200+ in groceries to feed these growing kids who eat me out of house & home.

 

[webray]

Which is better? Garden Grill or Biergarten?

Biergarten if definately the best. The food is outstanding. Think homestyle cooking, comfort food. And, you get the show for free (show at biergarten) while you are eating.

 

[poohangel]

Which is better? Garden Grill or Biergarten?

I have read some pretty bad reviews of the Garden Grill now that they have changed the menu. I have never eaten at either.