AARGHHH! Fantasmic Dinner

kphil89 · 10-08-2004

I have been trying, unsuccessfully, since my 90 day window to get ressies for the Fantasmic dinner package at H&V but not openings. I have been told by two different CMs that they will probably open more ressie time (currently only booked from 4-4:30) closer to the day. Has anyone else had any luck getting ressies in a similar situation?

**ddoll** · 10-08-2004

Absolutely! Keep trying and you'll get what you want. If I recall, I went for the 2 week window and got a perfect time for our PS.

nicatene1 · 10-08-2004

hey kphil,
i have been unsuccessfully trying to reservations for any of the restaurants during any of 3 dates. i have tried everyday & yesterday was told that in the next week to week and a half they should be adding more times. the CM that i spoke with told me that they just received their schedules with the times & that the restaurants are typically a week or two behind. keep trying, i will be. as a matter of fact, i am trying every day! hope they don't get sick of me...oh well, i really want these ps's!!

**cinderbella** · 10-08-2004

i have no idea about PS stuff because I've never done it but i do have a question sort of similar to yours....i think i read on allearsnet.com that sometimes Sci-Fi diner and Prime Time Cafe take PS seating for the Fantasmic dinner package....has anyone else ever heard this or did i just make it up? Also last time I went to MGM we saw the line was over an hour wait for Fantasmic and just said forget it.....it's just me and my dbf no kids or anything, do you think it's worth the wait??

disneyguy · 10-08-2004

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Originally Posted by cinderbella

i have no idea about PS stuff because I've never done it but i do have a question sort of similar to yours....i think i read on allearsnet.com that sometimes Sci-Fi diner and Prime Time Cafe take PS seating for the Fantasmic dinner package....has anyone else ever heard this or did i just make it up? Also last time I went to MGM we saw the line was over an hour wait for Fantasmic and just said forget it.....it's just me and my dbf no kids or anything, do you think it's worth the wait??

I have never heard of those resturaunts taking PS for the Fantasmic! Package. There is a BIG difference in booking the Fantasmic! package, and a regular PS for these resturaunts. With the Fantasmic! Package you are paying slightly more for a garunteed seat, and quicker enterance to Fantasmic!, and you also get your dinner from H&V, Brown Derby, or Mama Melrosa's. H&V is the cheapest of the three, and is a great meal, so it books up pretty quickly. All those resturaunts take regular PS's after a certain time. The Fantasmic Package does require a credit card number, becuase it is very popular, and if you do not show you are charged $10 per person.

As far as time slots opening up, I am not sure how that works. It all depends on your dates. If it is totally booked right now, just keep trying every other day. If a CM tells you that later they will open up more time slots, then they probably will. However, I would not recomend waiting until two weeks before your trip.

**ddoll** · 10-08-2004

They do say 50's PTC and Sci-Fi are sometimes opened for the Fantasmic Pkg, but I haven't heard of anyone who actually got one there. So, I wouldn't hold out waiting for one of those restaurants.

disneyguy · 10-08-2004

Can't argue with AllEars

**Dana** · 10-08-2004

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Originally Posted by cinderbella

i have no idea about PS stuff because I've never done it but i do have a question sort of similar to yours....i think i read on allearsnet.com that sometimes Sci-Fi diner and Prime Time Cafe take PS seating for the Fantasmic dinner package....has anyone else ever heard this or did i just make it up? Also last time I went to MGM we saw the line was over an hour wait for Fantasmic and just said forget it.....it's just me and my dbf no kids or anything, do you think it's worth the wait??

Sometimes during very peak times, they are added. I haven't heard of it happening often though.

karliebug · 10-08-2004

We always eat at H&V, and have never seen the others offered, but there was no extra charge for the fantasmic package. It sure beats standing in line. I have even made the package after checking into our resort, so if you can't get through on the phone, try that.

Val32 · 10-09-2004

I had no problems when I booked for the 1st week of Nov., and I don't think I booked exactly on that 90 day mark, It mighta been a day off or so. But I got reservations for 4:30pm at H&V, I think that's all they had, cuz I wanted a later dining time.

Allyson · 10-10-2004

I got a 4:40 PS at H&V for November 1st not very long ago with no trouble. Just keep trying! :-) I originally made it for Mama Melrose for 4 people and then the rest of my party wanted to go, so I called and switched it to H&V for 11 people (Mama's couldn't take all of us at the same time). Good luck to you!

Disney6 · 10-10-2004

Yes, keep trying alot of people book and then cancel. We have even gotten the Fantasmic package 2 times at Mama's on the day of we went to MGM too.

kphil89 · 10-11-2004

Thanks to everyone who responded. I will keep trying to get ressies up until the day of. I spoke to one CM on Sat and she told me that they would not be opening up more times for the package since there were going to be 2 shows that night and the package is only for the first show. Has anyone else ever heard of this?

Val32 · 10-11-2004

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Originally Posted by Allyson

I got a 4:40 PS at H&V for November 1st not very long ago with no trouble. Just keep trying! :-) I originally made it for Mama Melrose for 4 people and then the rest of my party wanted to go, so I called and switched it to H&V for 11 people (Mama's couldn't take all of us at the same time). Good luck to you!

MY PS is on the 1st at 4:30pm at H&V!!!!
see ya there!!!!

acarballo · 10-11-2004

I am calling tonight to make reservations for H&V Fantasmic Dinner Package for January 6, 2005. Hopefully I'll be able to book with no problems.

However, I am concerned that, since they still do not have the Fantasmic! show time for that day, I will end up eating dinner at 4 p.m.!!!!

Ciao,
Alfredo

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kphil89 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Not close enough to the mouse house Posts: 760	AARGHHH! Fantasmic Dinner I have been trying, unsuccessfully, since my 90 day window to get ressies for the Fantasmic dinner package at H&V but not openings. I have been told by two different CMs that they will probably open more ressie time (currently only booked from 4-4:30) closer to the day. Has anyone else had any luck getting ressies in a similar situation? __________________ DZNYDVA 4/03 Spring Break~Calypso Cay Resort;10/03 My Birthday~Sheraton Vistana Resort;11/04 Thanksgiving~Calyso Cay Resort; Pop Century & ASMovies;4/05 Spring Break~Allstar Vacation Homes;5/05 DD 8th BirthdayTrip~Pop Century;9/05 Fall Trip~All Star Movies & Free Dining;9/06 Fall Break~Calypso Cay;9/07 Fall Break~All Star Sports & Free Dining;9/08 Fall BreakNEW DVC OWNERStaying at Saratoga Springs

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: AARGHHH! Fantasmic Dinner Absolutely! Keep trying and you'll get what you want. If I recall, I went for the 2 week window and got a perfect time for our PS. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 15 days 10 hours 51 minutes

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nicatene1 Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: nj Posts: 692	Re: AARGHHH! Fantasmic Dinner hey kphil, i have been unsuccessfully trying to reservations for any of the restaurants during any of 3 dates. i have tried everyday & yesterday was told that in the next week to week and a half they should be adding more times. the CM that i spoke with told me that they just received their schedules with the times & that the restaurants are typically a week or two behind. keep trying, i will be. as a matter of fact, i am trying every day! hope they don't get sick of me...oh well, i really want these ps's!! __________________ Nikki My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going back.....

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: AARGHHH! Fantasmic Dinner i have no idea about PS stuff because I've never done it but i do have a question sort of similar to yours....i think i read on allearsnet.com that sometimes Sci-Fi diner and Prime Time Cafe take PS seating for the Fantasmic dinner package....has anyone else ever heard this or did i just make it up? Also last time I went to MGM we saw the line was over an hour wait for Fantasmic and just said forget it.....it's just me and my dbf no kids or anything, do you think it's worth the wait?? __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: AARGHHH! Fantasmic Dinner They do say 50's PTC and Sci-Fi are sometimes opened for the Fantasmic Pkg, but I haven't heard of anyone who actually got one there. So, I wouldn't hold out waiting for one of those restaurants. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 15 days 10 hours 51 minutes

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disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	Re: AARGHHH! Fantasmic Dinner Can't argue with AllEars __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	Re: AARGHHH! Fantasmic Dinner We always eat at H&V, and have never seen the others offered, but there was no extra charge for the fantasmic package. It sure beats standing in line. I have even made the package after checking into our resort, so if you can't get through on the phone, try that.

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Val32 Villainous Vixen Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey for now... Posts: 4,112	Re: AARGHHH! Fantasmic Dinner I had no problems when I booked for the 1st week of Nov., and I don't think I booked exactly on that 90 day mark, It mighta been a day off or so. But I got reservations for 4:30pm at H&V, I think that's all they had, cuz I wanted a later dining time. __________________ Oct 2004 - Caribbean Beach Resort Oct 2005 - Wilderness Lodge Nov 2006 - POP Century Aug 2007 - Old Key West Dec 2007 - Polynesian Oct 2008 - Caribbean Beach Resort [http://www.myspace.com/valsan71 x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxVal ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Going back for MNSSHP and FW Festival!!! Relaxing at the Beach Club!!

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Allyson MB's Gigglebox Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,027	Re: AARGHHH! Fantasmic Dinner I got a 4:40 PS at H&V for November 1st not very long ago with no trouble. Just keep trying! :-) I originally made it for Mama Melrose for 4 people and then the rest of my party wanted to go, so I called and switched it to H&V for 11 people (Mama's couldn't take all of us at the same time). Good luck to you! __________________ Been going as a family since 2004! Nine trips and counting! Three MNSSHPs and one MVMCP under our belt. Resorts = CSR, ASMo, POP, ASSports, POR, CBR, OKW & POFQ Mom to two precious boys!! The ONLY MBer I've met...KingOMiami!! (Even though Kip and I are practically neighbors!! ) (I really KNOW MICKEYMom - not just from MB!!)

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Disney6 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stevensville, MI Posts: 413	Re: AARGHHH! Fantasmic Dinner Yes, keep trying alot of people book and then cancel. We have even gotten the Fantasmic package 2 times at Mama's on the day of we went to MGM too.

10-11-2004	#13 (permalink)
kphil89 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Not close enough to the mouse house Posts: 760	Re: AARGHHH! Fantasmic Dinner Thanks to everyone who responded. I will keep trying to get ressies up until the day of. I spoke to one CM on Sat and she told me that they would not be opening up more times for the package since there were going to be 2 shows that night and the package is only for the first show. Has anyone else ever heard of this? __________________ DZNYDVA 4/03 Spring Break~Calypso Cay Resort;10/03 My Birthday~Sheraton Vistana Resort;11/04 Thanksgiving~Calyso Cay Resort; Pop Century & ASMovies;4/05 Spring Break~Allstar Vacation Homes;5/05 DD 8th BirthdayTrip~Pop Century;9/05 Fall Trip~All Star Movies & Free Dining;9/06 Fall Break~Calypso Cay;9/07 Fall Break~All Star Sports & Free Dining;9/08 Fall BreakNEW DVC OWNERStaying at Saratoga Springs

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acarballo Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 290	Re: AARGHHH! Fantasmic Dinner I am calling tonight to make reservations for H&V Fantasmic Dinner Package for January 6, 2005. Hopefully I'll be able to book with no problems. However, I am concerned that, since they still do not have the Fantasmic! show time for that day, I will end up eating dinner at 4 p.m.!!!! Ciao, Alfredo __________________ March 4, 2009 - Disney´s Pop Century here we come! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Catalina´s first visit to DisneyWorld!!

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