EPCOT Candlelight Proc/Illuminations ???

[NonnaT]

Hi, We are planning trip in early December and want to book dining package for CP. In a few places I read that if you did dining for CP you also had a "reserved" spot for Illuminations. Does anyone know if this is correct? Or would I be better off doing a FP+ for Illuminations, or the dessert party to secure viewing??? Thanking y'all in advance. NonnaT

 

[kparn]

During our trip last December, we had the Candlelight Processional Dining Package. It did "not" give us reserved seating for Illuminations. That's entirely separate.

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

Does anyone know if this is correct?

Unless something has changed - its wrong.

The CP Dining Package gives you entry into the theatre where the seats are. There are no reserved seats. Illuminations ROE is a completely separate event and only a FP will get you into a reserved area in which to stand

 

[Nemo14]

The CP package did include a reserved viewing point for Illuminations a few years ago, but I think that now with the FP reservation system they've done away with that.

(I could be wrong though)

 

[wannabeBelle]

Nemo you are correct, it was included a few years back as I did it that year. I haven't gotten any official word on the inclusions for this year as of yet though. Marie

 

[NonnaT]

During our trip last December, we had the Candlelight Processional Dining Package. It did "not" give us reserved seating for Illuminations. That's entirely separate.

Sorry, I should have been clearer... I meant a reserved viewing spot.

 

[NonnaT]

Has anyone done the Dessert party for Illuminations? How is viewing for that? We did the party at MK one year for Wishes for MNSSHP and while my DH adored the desserts (he is a bit of a chocoholic) the view wasn't any more fabulous than we could have done on our own.

 

[mouse_luv]

Has anyone done the Dessert party for Illuminations? How is viewing for that? We did the party at MK one year for Wishes for MNSSHP and while my DH adored the desserts (he is a bit of a chocoholic) the view wasn't any more fabulous than we could have done on our own.

First of all, the Candlelight Processional no longer includes the preferred viewing spot for Illuminations. Secondly, if it was me, I'd just stake out a place around the lagoon early and not worry about getting a FP+ for the designated FP Illuminations viewing area. It's not better than other places I have found around the lagoon, and those places I don't need to reserve and waste a FP for, plus as I've heard, the food offerings are lame.

 

[kparn]

Yes, the designated viewing area for Illuminations FP+ last December was an area roped off at Port of Entry. It was nothing spectacular. I was glad I didn't waste a FP+ on it.

 

[NonnaT]

Thank you all!!!