EPCOT Candlelight Dining Packages Reportedly Delayed
Published October 14, 2026
Candlelight Processional dining packages for EPCOT reportedly failed to open on Walt Disney World booking platforms on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, according to reports of widespread system outages. While standard dining reservations became bookable at participating EPCOT restaurants after an early-morning crash, the dedicated Candlelight Processional dining package reservations remained unavailable as of Wednesday, October 14.
Guests attempting to secure reservations through both the My Disney Experience app and the Walt Disney World website encountered widespread errors starting early in the morning. Outages included blank loading screens and technical error pages.
The reservation systems began slowly recovering after 7:30 AM Eastern. However, search results only returned regular Advance Dining Reservations for participating restaurants rather than the package option tied to guaranteed show seating.
What we know
- Candlelight Processional Dining Packages (EPCOT) — scheduled to open for booking on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, but remained unavailable to reserve.
- My Disney Experience app and website — suffered widespread morning technical errors and blank screens.
- Reservation system recovery — began slowly coming back online shortly after 7:30 AM Eastern.
- Standard dining reservations — opened at participating restaurants, but booking a standard table does not grant package benefits.
Disney has not officially confirmed the outage or addressed whether the dining package launch will be rescheduled.
What it means for your trip
- Do not book a standard table at an EPCOT restaurant assuming it includes show access; you must hold an official Candlelight Processional Dining Package reservation to receive reserved seating at the America Gardens Theatre.
- If you booked a regular dining reservation as a placeholder, prepare to cancel it once packages open to prevent holding redundant table-service bookings.
- Setting a dining Drop Watch alerts you the moment package inventory opens so you can reserve immediately in My Disney Experience.
- Guests planning to rely on the free standby queue instead of a package should budget 60 to 90 minutes of standing wait time before their chosen performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a regular EPCOT dining reservation include Candlelight Processional seating?
No. A standard table-service reservation does not include guaranteed show seating, even if booked at a participating restaurant; guests must book an official Candlelight Processional Dining Package.
Are Candlelight Processional dining packages available to book?
As of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, packages remain unavailable to book due to technical issues, and Disney has not confirmed when booking will open.
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