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We signed up for Le Cellier Candlelight Processional deal for Dec 20th. After yesterday we are strongly looking at all things money related and how we can save. How hard is the processional to see without doing the package? Thanks
Honesty? From what I've seen in the past, I'd say nigh on impossible, unless you plan on being one of the first in line - and last time we were at Disney, we did the Candlelight Processional, ironically enough, on 20 December, and the lines for the 5:15 show were there before 2:00! That's why we always do the dining package, as the dining package line is pretty long too, and all those people are seated before anyone in the regular line. We've seen the regular line stretch all the way back to Germany before now.
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Yes, I agree with Cheryl. It's funny, I think we also saw it on December 20th. Even with the dining package, we waited on line for about an hour to get in, and the standby line started queuing up significantly before the shows started. I definitely saw people in line before 3:00 for the 5:30 show.
So, if it's important to you to have a seat in the theater for this, then I would try my best to cut costs elsewhere and hang on to the dinner package.
Le Cellier I believe is one of the more expensive ones. What about switching to another restaurant and doing lunch? 12/20 is Trace Adkins narrating, and I think he's pretty popular, so standby line should be on the long side. Well, he is popular with me *rawr* .
Le Cellier I believe is one of the more expensive ones. What about switching to another restaurant and doing lunch? 12/20 is Trace Adkins narrating, and I think he's pretty popular, so standby line should be on the long side. Well, he is popular with me *rawr* .
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Honesty? From what I've seen in the past, I'd say nigh on impossible, unless you plan on being one of the first in line - and last time we were at Disney, we did the Candlelight Processional, ironically enough, on 20 December, and the lines for the 5:15 show were there before 2:00! That's why we always do the dining package, as the dining package line is pretty long too, and all those people are seated before anyone in the regular line. We've seen the regular line stretch all the way back to Germany before now.
See??? Thats why I ask here first so I dont do anything stupid!! LOL
OK, Keeping it. Will keep Le Cellier , or maybe change to the Tutto Italy/Via Napoli ? Le Cellier is a lunch time so it will be a bit cheaper right?
Might have to cancel Cape May Dinner..... I wanted to ensure I see Boardwalk on my birthday!!! I ADORE BW and DH is like its ok..... LOL
I can only speak from my own experience, which was earlier in December than you are going. Apparently the narrator--Rita Moreno, who we went specially to see--was not as popular as some of the others, because we walked up about 20 minutes before showtime and were seated immediately--no dinner package. Were we close up front? Nope, but we still had an excellent view and of course, could hear everything. But I do agree with those who say if it is important to you to get a seat, a package might be the best choice. Even Biergarten participates, I think. Otherwise, if you just want to listen, you can take a seat on a nearby wall or hang over the fence.
From my experience last year, I would say it is almost impossible to see it without the dining package. We were booked for the second showing, and got in line pretty much as soon as the first showing started. And we were FARRRR back in line... it was the same for the third showing. I remember when we got out, we walked and walked and walked past people in line for the third showing. I wouldn't chance it if you really have your heart set on going. We were lucky to go on a night that Graygables (Dawn) was performing. It was breathtaking. I wouldn't miss it!
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That's why we always do the dining package, as the dining package line is pretty long too, and all those people are seated before anyone in the regular line. We've seen the regular line stretch all the way back to Germany before now. 
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