Originally Posted By DlandJB I called Disney Dining to see if they were taking reservations yet for Candlelight. She asked if I was an Annual Passholder and then said that beginning November 5th they will be taking reservations online at the AP web site. Credit card purchase in advance. They do not yet have information as to how much it will cost or if there are any restrictions on the number of tickets (past experience says probably). That's it!
Originally Posted By ImNotAllThereMyself remind us again what the Candlelight is? I seem to remember it ia a dining experience but i can't remember when or why?
Originally Posted By DlandJB The Candlelight Ceremony is a music event including live orchestral music. Also choral singing provided by the cast members and a few special guests and usually a famous narrator (last year it was Dick Van Dyke). It heralds the beginning of the Holiday season at Disneyland and is usually the first weekend in December. In the last few years the event has been tied to some of the dining venues. You would make reservations at one of the restaurants at the resort (for instance, Storytellers) and you paid a minimm for dinner in return for dinner and a seat at the candlelight ceremony. You don't necessarily need a ticket to see it, but you will be standing on the outer fringes rather than sitting. Through some wonderful stroke of luck/timing, we ended up sitting in the first row last year (my first) about 6 feet from Dick Van Dyke. It was magical.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan im am totally making reservations for this year! last year was my first year seeing the candlelight procession, even if it was at disney world, but it was truly amazing and just to see it at Disneyland would be awesome! i hope they get dick van dyke or julie andrews to do the narration this year, man, seeing those two in person would be a dream come true!!!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 It is awesone, we went 2 years ago and were in similar seats to DlandJB and could practically look up Marie Osmonds nose It is a magical night, unfortunately this year we'll miss it (again). We do get to come the following weekend though I just wanted to say thank you to JB for keeping us informed even if it's in our imagination Ah, Christmas season
Originally Posted By Darkbeer ^Just two days, December 2nd and 3rd, two shows a day...... The show is just over an hour.....
Originally Posted By SDmom Great thanks, sorry one more question...Does the dinner package include a meal before or after the CP? I guess it might be different depending upon the time of the CP that one attends. Any recommendations from last year? I'm planning for my DD (6) and me.
Originally Posted By retlawfan Dave, I think you mean the meal is always before the CP. That way they know you've paid for your dinner before giving you the tickets. Who knows about this year, though, since they are doing it a bit different.
Originally Posted By Hound If they expect us to pay in advance for Candlelight, I would hope that they tell us who the narrator(s) is(are) before then. Any rumors out there yet?
Originally Posted By DlandJB Haven't heard any rumors yet, but the whole event -- all of the music and singing and performances -- are worth it...the narrator, for me anyway, was just the icing on an already lovely cake.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 **** Online booking for Candlelight You'll want to get your typing fingers warmed up this year to book a Candlelight Processional dining package. The two-day special Christmas event at Disneyland will once again offer guaranteed seating to people who buy a dining package for one of the participating resort restaurants. The prices and exact terms for when you need to eat in relation to each of the four performances (two on December 2 and another two on December 3) are not yet known. What is known, though, is that this year Disney is relieving the Disney Dining phone operators from the burden of handling the onslaught by making it a requirement that the reservations be placed online. So, on Sunday November 5, 2006, the floodgates will be open at both the main Disneyland Web site and the Annual Passholder Web site. We're not entirely sure why they are offering it in both places so it may be that AP holders will get a price discount or priority in some way. The initial word on this was that it would only be available on November 5 on the AP Web site, but several operators have assured us that will not be the case and everybody will be able to sign up beginning beginning November 5. *** Just read that over on mouseplanet.com
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Yes I am. I'm very excited to do this! I'll need my tissue brings tears to my eyes to see.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I'm so glad we stood in the crowds last year. You'll have a great time, especially having seats!
Originally Posted By Darkbeer The prices have been released at <a href="http://www.disneyland.com/ap" target="_blank">http://www.disneyland.com/ap</a> (and log in) Check under special offers >>This year, Annual Passholders can experience the Disneyland® Resort's Candlelight Ceremony in a whole new light. The Resort is offering the opportunity to enjoy a special dinner at one of six restaurants at the Resort, followed by premium seating of this year's Candlelight Ceremony in Disneyland® Park, Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3, 2006. There will be two shows per night, 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM. The ceremony, which has been a Disneyland® Park tradition for over 45 years, will feature a 600-member choir accompanied by the Disneyland® Orchestra, along with a celebrity Guest Narrator who will retell the story of "The First Christmas" in a powerful tapestry of narrative and music. Napa Rose Annual Passholder Exclusive Napa Rose is the Resort's crown jewel of fine dining, serving dishes inspired by legendary Napa Valley cuisine. Delight in fine dining at its finest, plus breathtaking views into Disney's California Adventure® Park. Guests will enjoy our four-course Vintner's Menu, a seasonal selection of the best Chef Andrew Sutton and our Napa Rose Culinary Team have to offer. Non-alcoholic beverages are included. There will be two seatings, 3:30 p.m. (for the 5:30 p.m. show) and 5:30 p.m. (for the 8:00 p.m. show). Price per person is $125. This package is an Annual Passholder exclusive. Granville's Steak House, Yamabuki, or The Vineyard Room Select among Granville's, which combines the traditions of the great American Steak House with elegant fine-dining, The Vineyard Room, featuring gourmet California cuisine, or the newly redesigned Yamabuki, where California style meets Japanese tradition. Your Candlelight Dinner package will feature a menu of specially selected items from which to choose! Participating restaurants will embrace the spirit of the evening like never before, exclusively offering some of their most popular dishes — served up with an unprecedented touch of Candlelight magic! Guests will enjoy a three-course meal. Non-alcoholic beverages are included. Price per person is $75. Hook's Pointe or Storytellers Café Choose between Hook's Pointe, famous for mesquite-grilled favorites and a comfortable setting overlooking the lush grounds of the Disneyland® Hotel, or the cozy environment of Storytellers Café, serving fresh and delicious American cuisine. Guests will enjoy a three-course meal. Non-alcoholic beverages are included. Price per person is $50. To register, please visit this page on November 5, 2006. <<
Originally Posted By FerretAfros So...does that mean that you can't just watch the Candellight? Is there going to be an option without dinner? It seems nice, but I don't really want to go for dinner too. I guess I'll just take the Hook's Pointe/Storytellers route.
