Fantasmic! Scary??? dinner first??

charlene · 02-05-2003

I have yet to see Fantasmic. Now I have read it could be scary for younger children. Although My children dont scare too easily BUT they are not fearless. Would it be too Frieghtening for them?
They are 8, 5 and a very brute 3 year old boy.

Also My husband Is very impatient when It comes to long lines and rude people. Would it be worth for me to do the reservation at the melrose thingie, so we can get preffered seating?

I also heard that although they seat you with out waiting the seats stink. Any truth to that???

mmouse67l · 02-05-2003

My 4 year old liked Fantasmic and he was a little afraid of some of the more intense rides.

We were there in October and it was not too much trouble to get a seat. They do tell you where to sit and we were off to the far left but did not think the seats were too bad.

Hope this helps.

jbtoursejg · 02-05-2003

My now 9 year old (8 when we last went to the Greatest Place On Earth) said "I like it(Fantastic) even though they have a scary dragon- it's cool!" My now 6 year old says "It was cool!!" Hope this helps.
We do the dinner and get to use the reserved seats from the Fantasmic dinner package. Last time we ate at Prime time 50's I believe. It was ok. Next time I want to try Mama Somethings.

**mickey** · 02-05-2003

We have always taken our little kids, and they have always enjoyed it. I would suggest against the fantasmic dinner package unless you are going during a busy time. With the package, you still have to be in the theater at least 30 minutes prior to show time or they give your seats away. We always just show up about a half an hour before and have no problem getting good seats.

The Muse · 03-06-2003

My husband and I did the dinner and a show at MGM. That was definately worth it.

Word to the wise if you want to videotape it... DONT sit in the front. It's a splash zone.
When the wind picked up, water from the show drenched us and our videocamera, making it a miserable learning experience.

brumcg · 03-06-2003

Charlene,

A couple of thoughts...

My 2 year old was terrified of Fantasmic last year, but it was pretty easy to predict. She reacted poorly to other dark and loud shows/attractions.

We did the Fantasmic Dinner package, and I would recommend it for the really busy times. The seats - to the far right - weren't great, but I certainly wouldn't say they stink.

Bruce

lisajl · 03-06-2003

:) Just my .02 worth.
We were at WDW in Dec. We decided at the last minute to go see Fantasmic. We did not have to wait in line, we got great seats ( a little farther away from the heat of the fire, but close enough to feel it). So, we did not do the dinner package.
I got wonderful video from where we were sitting.
So, I don't think you need the dinner seating.

By the way, my boys were 8 and 5 when we went.
They loved it!!!
So did I! You can hear me on the video...OOOOHHHH, AAAHhhh...wow look at the fireworks!

Have a great time.
Lisa

JOANN · 03-06-2003

Hi,
Did Fantasmic in Nov., and yes we did do the dinner package at MAMA Melrose. Dinner was good , but quite pricey. I guess if your DH doesn't like standing in line, a dinner package is a good idea. Just remember that when the show is over you leave with the rest of the crowd. Although, it's not that bad!!!
As far as the show being scarey, I really don't think it's that bad. You could give it a try, and if you see the children are frightened , you would always be able to leave.
It is a good show, but when it first started we stood in line, and then waited almost 90 minutes for the show to actually begin. I remember they had a pre show to keep the audience from going crazy, and also someone always starts that famous "WAVE"!!! I think if you've never seen it you should at least see it once. Have fun and enjoy!!!!!!!!
:) JOANN

mattomouseman · 03-22-2003

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Originally posted by charlene
I have yet to see Fantasmic. Now I have read it could be scary for younger children. Although My children dont scare too easily BUT they are not fearless. Would it be too Frieghtening for them?
They are 8, 5 and a very brute 3 year old boy.

Also My husband Is very impatient when It comes to long lines and rude people. Would it be worth for me to do the reservation at the melrose thingie, so we can get preffered seating?

I also heard that although they seat you with out waiting the seats stink. Any truth to that???

My kids love it. They have seen it twice. The first time they were 3 and 5! They had a blast!:)

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charlene Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: suburban Philadelphia, on the Jersey Side Posts: 220	Fantasmic! Scary??? dinner first?? I have yet to see Fantasmic. Now I have read it could be scary for younger children. Although My children dont scare too easily BUT they are not fearless. Would it be too Frieghtening for them? They are 8, 5 and a very brute 3 year old boy. Also My husband Is very impatient when It comes to long lines and rude people. Would it be worth for me to do the reservation at the melrose thingie, so we can get preffered seating? I also heard that although they seat you with out waiting the seats stink. Any truth to that??? __________________

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mmouse67l Grand Magician Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 984	My 4 year old liked Fantasmic and he was a little afraid of some of the more intense rides. We were there in October and it was not too much trouble to get a seat. They do tell you where to sit and we were off to the far left but did not think the seats were too bad. Hope this helps. __________________ Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	We have always taken our little kids, and they have always enjoyed it. I would suggest against the fantasmic dinner package unless you are going during a busy time. With the package, you still have to be in the theater at least 30 minutes prior to show time or they give your seats away. We always just show up about a half an hour before and have no problem getting good seats. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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The Muse Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 15	dinner and show My husband and I did the dinner and a show at MGM. That was definately worth it. Word to the wise if you want to videotape it... DONT sit in the front. It's a splash zone. When the wind picked up, water from the show drenched us and our videocamera, making it a miserable learning experience. __________________

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brumcg Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,299	Charlene, A couple of thoughts... My 2 year old was terrified of Fantasmic last year, but it was pretty easy to predict. She reacted poorly to other dark and loud shows/attractions. We did the Fantasmic Dinner package, and I would recommend it for the really busy times. The seats - to the far right - weren't great, but I certainly wouldn't say they stink. Bruce __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our March 2010 Spring Break trip! 117 days 11 hours 38 minutes

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jbtoursejg Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: connecticut Posts: 185	My now 9 year old (8 when we last went to the Greatest Place On Earth) said "I like it(Fantastic) even though they have a scary dragon- it's cool!" My now 6 year old says "It was cool!!" Hope this helps. We do the dinner and get to use the reserved seats from the Fantasmic dinner package. Last time we ate at Prime time 50's I believe. It was ok. Next time I want to try Mama Somethings.

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lisajl Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 171	:) Just my .02 worth. We were at WDW in Dec. We decided at the last minute to go see Fantasmic. We did not have to wait in line, we got great seats ( a little farther away from the heat of the fire, but close enough to feel it). So, we did not do the dinner package. I got wonderful video from where we were sitting. So, I don't think you need the dinner seating. By the way, my boys were 8 and 5 when we went. They loved it!!! So did I! You can hear me on the video...OOOOHHHH, AAAHhhh...wow look at the fireworks! Have a great time. Lisa __________________ Went to WDW in Dec. '02! Going back in Dec. '05! "See what a little wishin' can do" Jiminy Cricket

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JOANN Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CRETE, Illinois Posts: 1,041	Hi, Did Fantasmic in Nov., and yes we did do the dinner package at MAMA Melrose. Dinner was good , but quite pricey. I guess if your DH doesn't like standing in line, a dinner package is a good idea. Just remember that when the show is over you leave with the rest of the crowd. Although, it's not that bad!!! As far as the show being scarey, I really don't think it's that bad. You could give it a try, and if you see the children are frightened , you would always be able to leave. It is a good show, but when it first started we stood in line, and then waited almost 90 minutes for the show to actually begin. I remember they had a pre show to keep the audience from going crazy, and also someone always starts that famous "WAVE"!!! I think if you've never seen it you should at least see it once. Have fun and enjoy!!!!!!!! :) JOANN __________________ Been There, Done That, DID IT AGAIN!! Oct. 23-Nov. 6 2005! When You Wish Upon a Star! 1975 Contemporary, 1977 Royal Plaza, 1986-1991 CBR, 1993-1997 Dixie Landings, 1998 Wilderness Lodge, 1999(Twice)-2000(Twice) CSR, 2001(Twice)-2002(Twice)-2003(Twice) CSR & AKL, 2004 AKL & CSR 3 times, 2005(Twice) POFQ Going to Disneyland Sept. 9-12th!!!!!!

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