The event was a big success. There were 〇 people waiting for the reservation cancelation.
The event was a big success. As many as 〇 people were on the waiting list.
It was such a successful event. There were 〇 people on the waiting list.
キャンセル待ちは
on the waiting list (待ちリストに名前を載せる)
waiting for the reservation cancelation (予約キャンセルを待っている)
と回答しました。
The event was a big success. は
イベントは大成功でした。という意味です。
It was such a successful event. も同じです。