Really bad meal times for Candlelight Processional

[mickeysaver]

The Candlelight Processional Dinning Packages will begin to book on August 15, 2006.

One of the most beloved Epcot holiday traditions is the Candlelight Processional – a joyous retelling of the (Biblical) Christmas story by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a glorious mass choir.

Although there is no additional admission charge for the performance, Guests can purchase a Candlelight Dining Package and be assured of reserved seating for the show along with an enjoyable dinner at one of Epcot's renowned restaurants before the performance.

This is a credit card guaranteed event and a credit card is required at time of booking. The Guest will pay for the meal in full at the Restaurant where they will receive their seating name badges. Guest will NO LONGER need to pick up their package voucher/badge in advance, they just go to their restaurant and enjoy their meal before the show. Note, the show takes place rain or shine and less than one-sixth of theater seats are under cover so not all Dining Show Package seats will be under cover.
2006 Narrators:

Nov 24, 25, 26 David Robinson
Nov 27, 28, 29 John O'Hurley
Nov 30; Dec 01, 02 Rita Moreno
Dec 03, 04, 05 TBD
Dec 06, 07, 08 TBD
Dec 09, 10, 11 Steven Curtis Chapman
Dec 12, 13, 14 Maureen McGovern
Dec 15, 16, 17 Kirk Cameron
Dec 18, 19, 20 Lou Diamond Phillips
Dec 21, 22, 23 Cuba Gooding Jr.
Dec 24, 25, 26 Gary Sinise
Dec 27, 28, 29, 30 Marlee Matlin
Please note that narrators are subject to change without notice.
Dining Packages will not be available on Sunday, December 3rd, at 5:00 pm

This year all dining will now be prior to the Guest's preferred Candlelight Processional show time. This will allow Guest to go directly to the restaurant at their meal time, and get their show seating badge during their meal.
5:00 pm Performance - the dining seating will take place during select lunch hours between 1:45 - 2:45.
6:45 pm Performance - the dining seating will take place during select dinner hours between 3:30 - 4:30.
8:30 pm Performances - the dining seating will take place during select dinner hours between 5:00 – 6:00.

Tier 1
Biergarten - Germany Pavilion
The Garden Grill Restaurant - The Land
(includes full buffet, dessert & non-alcoholic beverage)

5:00pm Candlelight Processional
Adult (age 10+) 27.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 11.99 plus tax and gratuity

6:45pm & 8:15pm Candlelight Processional
Adult (age 10+) 29.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 12.99 plus tax and gratuity

Tier 2
Nine Dragons - China Pavilion
Rose & Crown - United Kingdom Pavilion
Restaurant Marrakesh - Morocco Pavilion
San Angel Inn - Mexico Pavilion
(includes appetizer, entrée, dessert & non-alcoholic beverage)

5:00pm Candlelight Processional
Adult (age 10+) 34.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 11.99 plus tax and gratuity

6:45pm & 8:15pm Candlelight Processional
Adult (age 10+) 39.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 12.99 plus tax and gratuity

Tier 3
Chefs de France - France Pavilion
Coral Reef - The Living Seas
L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante - Italy Pavilion
Le Cellier Steakhouse - Canada Pavilion
Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki Dining Room - Japan Pavilion
(includes appetizer, entrée, dessert & non-alcoholic beverage)
(Lobster Entrees excluded)

5:00pm Candlelight Processional
Adult (age 10+) 39.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 11.99 plus tax and gratuity

6:45pm & 8:15pm Candlelight Processional
Adult (age 10+) 45.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 12.99 plus tax and gratuity

 

[notnothin]

Yup .. thank JPVonDrake for that info.

 

[AladdinsPrincess]

I am so bummed about this! What a huge change! We used to go to the middle CP and then eat at R&C at 8:15 pm so we could stay and watch Illuminations. It always worked perfectly and we look forward to this amazing holiday combo all year long.

I wonder if now the later dining options will sell out fast this year?

 

[notnothin]

I am so bummed about this! What a huge change! We used to go to the middle CP and then eat at R&C at 8:15 pm so we could stay and watch Illuminations. It always worked perfectly and we look forward to this amazing holiday combo all year long.

I wonder if now the later dining options will sell out fast this year?

I'm guessing that most will be trying to book the latest dining option possible (i.e., the 5:00-6:00 window).

 

[CharityLynn]

I'm not going to this but maybe you could look at the first eating time as a late lunch andmaybe have a light dinner later on...

 

[denecarter]

I'm not going to this but maybe you could look at the first eating time as a late lunch andmaybe have a light dinner later on...

That's what I was thinking. A little flexibility goes a long way (and helps lower the blood pressure). Like they tell teachers "modify and adjust".

 

[Boardwalk Tigger]

Has anyone asked why the crazy change in times? Sounds like they want to keep their regular dining open during the holidays.

 

[Boardwalk Tigger]

When you add gratituty this doesn't sound like such a great deal anymore. I may just wait in the regular line.....

 

[dvcgirl]

Has anyone asked why the crazy change in times? Sounds like they want to keep their regular dining open during the holidays.

I think that the 180 day window and the dining plan are the reason for this. And CP is very popular and so they'll try to fill up all of those lunch slots.

 

[Boardwalk Tigger]

The price for the shows are so much more expensive.....when you NOW ADD add tax and gratituty( especially the tier three restaurants for the later performances) ...WOW!!!!!

 

[KCMiller]

My big question is, with the extremely limited meal times, are they going to have a 'Candlelight Processional' meal? I mean, a limited menu of what you can get in that time?

It just seems odd to me. Ah, well.

KC

 

[kev97rach]

I agree that it is too expensive now and will just wait in the regular line. We did it for Fantasmic and got awesome seats! (Went in line about 1 hour before show and kids did fine). Already have our ADR at 5:30 at Garden Grill on 12/17 and that will give us plenty of time to walk over and stand in line for the 8:15 CP with Kirk Cameron!!

 

[theostwalts]

We have reservations already for Le Celler for 7:15. I am thinking about just keeping that adr and going to the 5:00 show without the package. We would be going on 11/28/06.

 

[Boardwalk Tigger]

They really ruined a good thing. I am really shocked that you now have to pay the tax and gratuity. This will cost SO MUCH MORE than last year