Reservations for Epcot Candlelight Processional Dining Packages begin 10/14

[zmdisneyworld]

After a lot of stress trying to figure out what backups might work for a bunch of picky eaters with frequently contradictory food preferences, I was able to get our first choice (Garden Grill Breakfast for all 8 of us) with literally no issue for Dec. 19th! Even got a time that I think should work for both our rope droppers and our sleep maximizers !

Good to know… seems like you were 60+1 or 2 like we will be. We book this coming Monday for Dec 20 or 21. Hope we get something we like as well.

 

[Eastern]

The 3 restaurants I still see coming up most often are Biergarten, Coral Reef, and Garden Grill. They must have a lot of capacity.

 

[keishashadow]

FYI, since there's been some conflicting discussion here re the ability to modify CP packages, thought I'd share my experience.

1st tried chatting with DVC MS, they indicated that they couldn't directly access the dining packages & suggested I call WDW dining, direct

i had no problem doing so!

a 12 min wait time & CM was able to change our le cellier CP package, adjusting it from 4 to 2 pp & keeping the same show time.

I did receive a new conf # that is appearing in my MDE.

I definitely suggest to call in & modify vs showing up @ the restaurant

good luck to all!

 

[CarolynFH]

FYI, since there's been some conflicting discussion here re the ability to modify CP packages, thought I'd share my experience.

1st tried chatting with DVC MS, they indicated that they couldn't directly access the dining packages & suggested I call WDW dining, direct

i had no problem doing so!

a 12 min wait time & CM was able to change our le cellier CP package, adjusting it from 4 to 2 pp & keeping the same show time.

I did receive a new conf # that is appearing in my MDE.

I definitely suggest to call in & modify vs showing up @ the restaurant

good luck to all!

Hmm, I wonder whether it depends on which restaurant or on which night or performance, or they’ve changed the policy. I called Dining the other day and was told most definitely that in order to change from 3 guests to 2, I’d have to cancel and rebook, and I’d lose our desired date and performance time. When did you call? Today?

 

[Debbie Jean]

Hmm, I wonder whether it depends on which restaurant or on which night or performance, or they’ve changed the policy. I called Dining the other day and was told most definitely that in order to change from 3 guests to 2, I’d have to cancel and rebook, and I’d lose our desired date and performance time. When did you call? Today?

Exactly that happened to me in a previous year. Seems like it depends on the CM. I have also heard of people who showed up with fewer people and were charged… full price not the $10 penalty… for the fewer diners. Feels like there really is no policy. Dumb luck… or not.

 

[tgropp]

Hmm, I wonder whether it depends on which restaurant or on which night or performance, or they’ve changed the policy. I called Dining the other day and was told most definitely that in order to change from 3 guests to 2, I’d have to cancel and rebook, and I’d lose our desired date and performance time. When did you call? Today?

I phoned DVC and talked with a cast member named River. She fixed me up from 6 to 5 people immediately. I’m wondering if some CM’s are more knowledgeable than others. If I got a no answer, I would phone again and try a different person at MS

 

[Tinkerbell58]

I was unable to get a reservation for 2 people, so I had to select 3 in hopes that I could modify it. Unfortunately, I could not. I called Disney Dining to change it from 3 people to 2. The cast member was also unable to modify it, but put a notation that my reservation is for 2 and would not be charged for 3.