Candlelight Processional 2014 information

[Imalismom]

Celebrity Narrators

• Jodi Benson November 28 and 29, 2014

• Neil Patrick Harris November 30 to December 2, 2014

• Jonathan Groff (Kristoff in Frozen) December 3 and 4, 2014

• Whoopi Goldberg December 5 and 6, 2014

• LeVar Burton December 7 to December 9, 2014
Note: No 5pm show on the 7th of December

• Edward James Olmos December 10 to December 11, 2014

• Joe Morton December 12 to December 14, 2014

• Chita Rivera December 15 to December 17, 2014

• Ana Gasteyer (NEW!) December 18 to December 20, 2014

• Marlee Matlin December 21 to December 23, 2014

• Isabella Rossellini December 24 and 25, 2014

• Blair Underwood December 26 and 27, 2014

• Steven Curtis Chapman December 28 to December 30, 2014



I will update as more information is given

[Imalismom]

Taken directly from the WDW website:


•Seating at the Candlelight Processional is first-come, first-served unless you've reserved a Candlelight Processional Dining Packages.

•Dining packages are paid for at the individual restaurant, where you’ll receive your Candlelight Seating badges for seating at the America Gardens Theatre for the booked showtime.

•Advance reservations are highly recommended for the Candlelight Processional Dining Packages and can be made up to 180 days prior to your visit.

•Park admission is required and is not included in the price of the dining package.

[Imalismom]

Taken directly from the WDW website:

Dining packages feature a 3-course meal or full buffet and are available for lunch and/or dinner, depending on the location. Simply choose your restaurant, enjoy a sumptuous feast and delight in the sights and sounds of this mesmerizing show!

Biergarten Restaurant
Chefs de France
Coral Reef Restaurant
The Garden Grill
La Hacienda de San Angel
Nine Dragons Restaurant
Restaurant Marrakesh
Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room
San Angel Inn Restaurante
Teppan Edo
Tokyo Dining
Tutto Italia Ristorante
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria

[Checkers]

Thanks for the info. I have made my dining package reservations but wonder why the cost is such a mystery. We are having lunch at R&C but originally had LeChefs reserved but then found out that the lunch & dinner package were the same price. There are a few participating restaurants that are like this, too. It was perplexing to me that the cost is not given at the time of reservations.

[forever a child]

So bummed to see that we will miss Steven Curtis Chapman this year.

[Belle of the Ball 051411]

Where can I find the menus and pricing for the candlelight processional dining packages? Thanks in advance!

[Imalismom]

Where can I find the menus and pricing for the candlelight processional dining packages? Thanks in advance!

Participating Restaurants

Bavaria-themed dining area in Biergarten Restaurant featuring long communal tables, street lamps and a stage
Biergarten Restaurant
Table Service


Grilled tenderloin of beef on a plate with green beans and gratin dauphinois potatoes
Chefs de France
Table Service


Rows of tables at Coral Reef Restaurant alongside a bank of aquarium windows
Coral Reef Restaurant
Table Service


Plate of char-grilled filet of beef, sustainable fish of the day and slices of turkey breast
The Garden Grill
Table Service


La Hacienda de San Angel dining room with large windows and beamed ceiling, lit up at night
La Hacienda de San Angel
Table Service


Sign for Nine Dragons restaurant
Nine Dragons Restaurant
Table Service


North African-themed dining room with a richly patterned carpet, white tablecloths, dark wood furniture and mosaic accents
Restaurant Marrakesh
Table Service


Dining area with wood furnishings and a fireplace
Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room
Table Service


This Mayan-themed restaurant features a Mayan pyramid amongst a village in the dining room
San Angel Inn Restaurante
Table Service


Rosewood tables, rice-paper light fixtures and an image of Mt. Fuji embellish this restaurant’s interior
Teppan Edo
Table Service


Tables and chairs in the elegant Japanese-themed dining room at Tokyo Dining
Tokyo Dining
Table Service


Large carpeted dining room with tables set for 6, crystal chandeliers and murals of Italy on the walls
Tutto Italia Ristorante
Table Service


Building façade with a sign that reads ‘Pizzeria Ristorante’ for the Via Napoli restaurant
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Table Service

[Imalismom]

Where can I find the menus and pricing for the candlelight processional dining packages? Thanks in advance!

Adult prices start at $35 for lunch and $50 for dinner

Each person purchasing the package receives one meal and a guaranteed seating at the Candlelight Processional.

Each meal includes:
1 appetizer
1 entree
1 non-alcoholic beverage
1 dessert
OR

1 full buffet (where buffets are offered)

[Belle of the Ball 051411]

Thank you so much!

[Imalismom]

Narrators have just been updated - all slots are now filled!

[ransam]

if we have dining reservations, when do we need to get in line?
also, if we don't have dining reservations, when do we get in line?

[Imalismom]

If you have dining reservations, you will have a seat no matter what time you get in the line. If you want to make sure you are under the covered area, we have always gotten on line about 2 hours ahead of time (to get the best seating). We usually end up being the 10th or so person in line - we trade off with our family, and trade stories with the people in line with us.

I have always had dining reservations, but I would get in line as soon as you see a line forming on the non dining reservations line. Again, you can trade off with your family so not one person is there the whole time.

Hope this helps!

[joonyer]

Anyone ever attended CP when Isabella Rossellini was narrator? She will be doing the show on Christmas Eve this year when we will be attending CP for the first time. I don't know much about her, but some of her movies I have seen have been . . . well, "different". Just wondering how she does the CP show. DW is a real traditionalist when it comes to Christmas, so I'm hoping for nothing too radical.

[Imalismom]

If you go to you tube and search on her name AND candlelight processional, you will be able to see several videos of her performing the candlelight processional, and maybe alleviate your worries.

[joonyer]

Thanks for the tip! I'll do that.