Fantasmic Dinner Pack

LRTJS · 06-30-2003

After Aug. I read you can no longer call and make PS for Fantasmic Dinner at MGM. You have to go there and make it and you can only do it up to 7 days in advance. Has anyone else heard this? I missed Fantasmic 2 times last year due to large crowds and I don't want to this time. Also, which restraunt do you like the best for this?

JOANN · 06-30-2003

I have not heard that about the Dinner packages for Fantasmic. I remember making my reservations last Nov. at Mama Melrose, and we did enjoy the dinner there. Of course, remember one thing, it's true you can go about 30 minutes before the show actually starts, and you do not have to stand in any lines, but coming out you do have to exit with eveyone. Although, coming out reallly is not that bad. Good luck!!!:) JOANN

WVWISEGUY · 06-30-2003

We went to Fantasmic 2 weeks ago and used the dinner package. We ate at H&V mainly because it had more of the type of food my DW and sons would eat. We arrived at the show about 40 minutes before and were seated about 6 rows up on the right side. After the show, we exited the same way we came in except we were directed onto the street that runs towards tower of terror and we beat most of the crowd out. When we got to the buses, we were in line by ourselves.

phayes93 · 06-30-2003

Last week over the phone, I made Fantasmic dinner package reservations for this coming August, so evidently it can still be done.

BuzzLightyear · 07-01-2003

I haven't herd of this happening either. I know they keep extending the "phone in" PS Fantasmic dinner packages though.

Sungold · 07-01-2003

I would keep checking to see if they extend the Fantasmic dinner packages...they are worth it for the time saved waiting in line, and with the dinner, too, it was a great value. We chose Mama Melrose's, and I think it was our best meal at WDW! We were allowed to order anything off the menu, including appetizer, entree, and dessert. Even the kids loved it! I sure hope you are able to make those PS reservations.

Pam

LRTJS · 07-01-2003

Thanks Pam and welcome to DC! What I read said you could make the reservation if you were coming up until Aug. 30 but after that....but I will check and see if they expand it. I sure hope so as it seems to be something that is really worthwhile.

bali · 07-02-2003

I've heard of the "seven day rule," too. Apparantly, the dinner package can only be booked through August, and after that it can only be booked seven days in advance. But I've also heard that they keep extending the "advance PS" period month by month (it was originally supposed to end in March). Maybe by September they'll be letting us book for our October trips.

Best bet is to just stay tuned to this and other message boards for the latest info on the extension of advance PS possibilities. (I've been following this one myself as I'm going in October and would like to make a PS for HandV fantasmic package).

Good luck, and let us know if you get any new information!

WEDINDISNEY · 07-03-2003

I forgot all about this package. We are leaving in just a little over 3 weeks. Do you think that I can still call and get something for the 8 days that we are down there?
Im so stupid I forgot all about this. I got so wrapped up in making other PS's that I skipped over this one.
:nooo: :cry: :madmad

Navywife · 07-04-2003

I just hope that they keep this package through November. It seems like such a convenient thing for people with small children. And how I hate to wait in line.

LRTJS · 07-04-2003

WEDINDISNEY: I would call immediately and see if any of the nights you will be there you can get the package. Maybe there will be something at one of the 3 places they offer it. Let us know if you get it and how it works for you after the trip!

ilvminnie · 07-07-2003

I just talked to Disney Dining yesterday when I was making my PSs for Oct. The CM said that in August I could make my Fantasmic dinner package reservations for Oct. I asked him if that meant they were planning on continuing it, & he said yes.

mattomouseman · 07-08-2003

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Originally posted by LRTJS
After Aug. I read you can no longer call and make PS for Fantasmic Dinner at MGM. You have to go there and make it and you can only do it up to 7 days in advance. Has anyone else heard this? I missed Fantasmic 2 times last year due to large crowds and I don't want to this time. Also, which restraunt do you like the best for this?

When we went last July this was the rule in play. You could only book it "Seven days out" and then you could only book it in person. We did this in late July and did not have a problem getting a seating for dinner. The show was great the only downside was that we were all the way on the left side of the arena. The first time we saw the show we sat almost dead center and had a much better view of the live action portions of the show! Overall it is still worth it to book t he dinner package if you can!

boo's_parents · 07-08-2003

We went in May....my wife called for 2 weeks before and we got the Fantasmic Dinner Package at The Brown Derby. We were in our local Disney Store and were looking for Autograph books (can't get them there!!!) and struck up a conversation with the manager. He told us about it and said we should call. We had read in Birnbaum's about it and that you had to be there and had to be within 7 days of the PS. With two bits of conflicting info, she said, "What the heck" and called for it and got it. So I say, what do you have to lose, other than the cost of a toll call?

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LRTJS Southern Disney Belle Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,260	Fantasmic Dinner Pack After Aug. I read you can no longer call and make PS for Fantasmic Dinner at MGM. You have to go there and make it and you can only do it up to 7 days in advance. Has anyone else heard this? I missed Fantasmic 2 times last year due to large crowds and I don't want to this time. Also, which restraunt do you like the best for this? __________________ Laughter is timeless,Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever! Trip number 22 coming up June 14!!!! ....CSR ROCKS!! French Quarter All Star Sports Pop Century ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~

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JOANN Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CRETE, Illinois Posts: 1,041	I have not heard that about the Dinner packages for Fantasmic. I remember making my reservations last Nov. at Mama Melrose, and we did enjoy the dinner there. Of course, remember one thing, it's true you can go about 30 minutes before the show actually starts, and you do not have to stand in any lines, but coming out you do have to exit with eveyone. Although, coming out reallly is not that bad. Good luck!!!:) 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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WVWISEGUY Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Virginia Posts: 328	We went to Fantasmic 2 weeks ago and used the dinner package. We ate at H&V mainly because it had more of the type of food my DW and sons would eat. We arrived at the show about 40 minutes before and were seated about 6 rows up on the right side. After the show, we exited the same way we came in except we were directed onto the street that runs towards tower of terror and we beat most of the crowd out. When we got to the buses, we were in line by ourselves. __________________ Jeff 2005 4 Day Disney Wonder Cruise 2004, 2005 Pop Century 2003 Polynesian 2002 Grosvenor 1999 Board Walk Villas 1996, 1993, 1990 Carribean Beach 1988, 1986, 1981 Villas at Downtown Disney 1987 Treehouse Villas (Honeymoon) 1978 Polynesian 1975 Off Site We are Marshall!!! Go Herd!!!

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phayes93 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Godfrey, Ill. near St. Louis Posts: 1,225	Last week over the phone, I made Fantasmic dinner package reservations for this coming August, so evidently it can still be done. __________________ Off-site 1972, 1973, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1989, 1997, 2000 Yacht Club 1991 Old Key West (Vacation Club) 1993 Caribe Royale 1995 All-Star Sports 1997 Disneyland Pacific Hotel 1999 All-Star Sports 2000 All-Star Movies 2001 All-Star Music 2002 Dolphin 2002-2003 (Xmas) Caribbean Beach Resort - 2003 Port Orleans Riverside & Poly - 2005 Pop Century - December 2005 COMING: DECEMBER, '07: Pop Century!

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,900	I haven't herd of this happening either. I know they keep extending the "phone in" PS Fantasmic dinner packages though. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disney World!! 2 days 17 hours 19 minutes

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Fantasmic Dinner Pack

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Sungold Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Troy, NY Posts: 37	I would keep checking to see if they extend the Fantasmic dinner packages...they are worth it for the time saved waiting in line, and with the dinner, too, it was a great value. We chose Mama Melrose's, and I think it was our best meal at WDW! We were allowed to order anything off the menu, including appetizer, entree, and dessert. Even the kids loved it! I sure hope you are able to make those PS reservations. Pam __________________ Walt Disney World Visits: April 1980 April 1984 November 1993 February 2003 (POFQ)

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LRTJS Southern Disney Belle Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,260	Thanks Pam and welcome to DC! What I read said you could make the reservation if you were coming up until Aug. 30 but after that....but I will check and see if they expand it. I sure hope so as it seems to be something that is really worthwhile. __________________ Laughter is timeless,Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever! Trip number 22 coming up June 14!!!! ....CSR ROCKS!! French Quarter All Star Sports Pop Century ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	I've heard of the "seven day rule," too. Apparantly, the dinner package can only be booked through August, and after that it can only be booked seven days in advance. But I've also heard that they keep extending the "advance PS" period month by month (it was originally supposed to end in March). Maybe by September they'll be letting us book for our October trips. Best bet is to just stay tuned to this and other message boards for the latest info on the extension of advance PS possibilities. (I've been following this one myself as I'm going in October and would like to make a PS for HandV fantasmic package). Good luck, and let us know if you get any new information! __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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WEDINDISNEY Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOW NJ SOMEDAY WDW Posts: 1,470	I forgot all about this package. We are leaving in just a little over 3 weeks. Do you think that I can still call and get something for the 8 days that we are down there? Im so stupid I forgot all about this. I got so wrapped up in making other PS's that I skipped over this one. :nooo: :cry: :madmad __________________ 2008 OKW 2008 WLV 2007 AKV & SSR 2007 OKW 2006 SARATOGA SPRINGS (X-MAS) 2006 POFQ 2005 WYNDHAM PALACE DTD 2003 AKL 2002 POLY (WEDDING & HONEYMOON) "YOUR DREAMS CAN COME TRUE IF YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO PURSURE THEM." WALT DISNEY "WHEN YOU'RE CURIOUS, YOU FIND LOTS OF INTERSTING THINGS TO DO." WALT DISNEY http://www.myspace.com/wedindisney

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Navywife Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 113	I just hope that they keep this package through November. It seems like such a convenient thing for people with small children. And how I hate to wait in line. __________________ Experienced WDW and fell in love with it!

07-04-2003	#11 (permalink)
LRTJS Southern Disney Belle Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,260	WEDINDISNEY: I would call immediately and see if any of the nights you will be there you can get the package. Maybe there will be something at one of the 3 places they offer it. Let us know if you get it and how it works for you after the trip! __________________ Laughter is timeless,Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever! Trip number 22 coming up June 14!!!! ....CSR ROCKS!! French Quarter All Star Sports Pop Century ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~

07-07-2003	#12 (permalink)
ilvminnie House of Mouse Hostess Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 2,445	I just talked to Disney Dining yesterday when I was making my PSs for Oct. The CM said that in August I could make my Fantasmic dinner package reservations for Oct. I asked him if that meant they were planning on continuing it, & he said yes. __________________ I WISH I WAS IN DISNEYWORLD NOW!!!

07-08-2003	#14 (permalink)
boo's_parents Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wethersfield, CT Posts: 303	We went in May....my wife called for 2 weeks before and we got the Fantasmic Dinner Package at The Brown Derby. We were in our local Disney Store and were looking for Autograph books (can't get them there!!!) and struck up a conversation with the manager. He told us about it and said we should call. We had read in Birnbaum's about it and that you had to be there and had to be within 7 days of the PS. With two bits of conflicting info, she said, "What the heck" and called for it and got it. So I say, what do you have to lose, other than the cost of a toll call?

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