...last year, we HAD reserved seats due to the dinner package, but our show got cancelled due to weather. So, we ate and came back for a later showing. It was packed, so we had to stand outside, and truly, it's the music and the story that give the "goosebumpy" feeling, you don't necessarily have to be right up close to hear it.
BUT--if you are asking whether you'll be able to get in and get a seat w/o the package--it seems that people line up to wait to get in, often an hour or more ahead of time. So it depends what is important to you and how much time you're willing to wait in line.
PS...HollyJoy, your girls are beautiful!!!