What's the best way to see Fantasmic?

zonecoach111 · 11-05-2004

I love Fantasmic and I would love to hear your experiences of the best way to see this great show!

**Dana** · 11-05-2004

I tried the Fantamic! package last year and found it to be very worth my while. I made a PS for Momma Melrose's with the Fantasmic! package 90 days before I intended to go. You get a special pass at dinner that allows you to enter the Fatasmic! seating area in a special place and there is speical seating. You only have to check-in 30 min before the show instead of queueing up an hour or more before like at peak times. That is the best way for me.

**ddoll** · 11-05-2004

We've done the Fantasmic pkg several times now. Seeing as we normally go during the summer months when attendance is high, it very worthwhile for us.

But if you're planning on going in an off time and don't normally eat a very large 3 course meal, you probably don't need to bother with it. Just go stand in line and sit wherever you land. They're all good seats!

I would bring a towel with me to wipe off the metal bleachers in case they're wet, or to sit on in case the weather is cool and the bench is freezing.

dwoodz · 11-05-2004

We grabbed priority seating dinner at a restaurant (forgot the name) and we had VIP tickets included with the dinner reservations. Here is my dd waiting for the show to begin.

crystalrp · 11-05-2004

We always use the Fantasmic Dinner Package. That way you don't have to get to the amphitheatre till about half an hour before the show starts. While everyone else is in line, or sitting on hard metal benches, we were enjoying rides and shows. The seating for the package also allows for a quick exit, which we found very handy! Here are all the details, plus comments. (one is even from me!! :) ) http://www.allearsnet.com/din/fantdin1.htm

Cheryl · 11-05-2004

I've done it both ways - we did the Hollywood & Vine dinner package and in January we just winged it and had dinner at 50's Primetime and then went right over to Fantasmic. Honestly, we only waited in line for about 15 minutes & were in our seats for another 10 or so before the show. I don't like the side seats that are 'reserved' for the package - when we did it on our own, we had great seats in the middle section.

Either way - the show is awesome & I highly recommend it!

7nqb00 · 11-05-2004

Dinner package is the way to go!

We do the Brown Derby. We phone at day 87 to fine they were filled. Next plan is try the day of.

If you are there after Thanksgiving, you should be able to see the Osborne Lights right after the show

karliebug · 11-05-2004

We do the diinner package at Hollywood & Vine. It is a yummy buffet with choices to please all, young and old alike. And it is the least expensive of the dinner options that go with the package. we always go in the crowded part of the year so it is well worth it to us, plus you have to eat somewhere,right??

amymouse · 11-07-2004

I always use the Fantasmic Dinner Package. Even during my trips in January, the theatre has been filled to near capacity, and I have no desire to wait in a line with THAT many people. I realize that some folks have been disappointed with the location of the reserved seats. But I've never felt like I've missed any of the action because of the location, and it does make for a "quick" getaway after the show. Well, as quick as a getaway can be with thousands of other guests making their own escape with you.

hiner · 11-08-2004

We did the Fantasmic Dinner Package. Got a PS for 4:30. After dinner we went to the Drew Carey Sound show, came out 10, minutes before the Stars in Motor Cars parade, had a great seat. After the parade, went right in to see the Indy Jones Stunt show and then did Star Tours. Headed over with our Fantasmic tickets and walked right in. No waiting for 60-90 minutes for us. Plus everything was just so laid back, no rushing, it all went perfect.

amyohara · 11-09-2004

I can't get a dinner package, though I keep calling back to check. I don't want to wait in line for 60-90 minutes. Is there any chance that it won't fill and I could get in there 30 minutes before showtime? I've read there's a standing room only section. How long is the show and how bad would it be to stand? Do they allow strollers in? I've read that people go early and bring food in. Where would you get food from?

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zonecoach111 Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 27	What's the best way to see Fantasmic? I love Fantasmic and I would love to hear your experiences of the best way to see this great show! __________________ "Fantasy, if it's really convincing, can't become dated for the simple reason that it represents a flight into a dimension that lies beyond the reach of time." - Walt [font=Comic Sans MS]1980 - First time - family (and wife-to-be) 1995 - 15 years no Disney -finally with/3 kids 1999 - Boscov trip - crummy hotel 2001 - Caribbean Beach/Cruise 2003 - With Parents but not DD - College 2004 Thanksgiving Family Reunion 2006 March 8 All By Myself.

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: What's the best way to see Fantasmic? I tried the Fantamic! package last year and found it to be very worth my while. I made a PS for Momma Melrose's with the Fantasmic! package 90 days before I intended to go. You get a special pass at dinner that allows you to enter the Fatasmic! seating area in a special place and there is speical seating. You only have to check-in 30 min before the show instead of queueing up an hour or more before like at peak times. That is the best way for me. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 21 hours 20 minutes

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: What's the best way to see Fantasmic? We've done the Fantasmic pkg several times now. Seeing as we normally go during the summer months when attendance is high, it very worthwhile for us. But if you're planning on going in an off time and don't normally eat a very large 3 course meal, you probably don't need to bother with it. Just go stand in line and sit wherever you land. They're all good seats! I would bring a towel with me to wipe off the metal bleachers in case they're wet, or to sit on in case the weather is cool and the bench is freezing. __________________ 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 4 hours 20 minutes

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dwoodz Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 214	Re: What's the best way to see Fantasmic? We grabbed priority seating dinner at a restaurant (forgot the name) and we had VIP tickets included with the dinner reservations. Here is my dd waiting for the show to begin. __________________ 2004 Caribbean Beach Resort 2005 Contemporary Resort 2006 Animal Kingdom 2008 Disney Carribbean Cruise

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crystalrp Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: skowhegan, maine Posts: 1,235	Re: What's the best way to see Fantasmic? We always use the Fantasmic Dinner Package. That way you don't have to get to the amphitheatre till about half an hour before the show starts. While everyone else is in line, or sitting on hard metal benches, we were enjoying rides and shows. The seating for the package also allows for a quick exit, which we found very handy! Here are all the details, plus comments. (one is even from me!! :) ) http://www.allearsnet.com/din/fantdin1.htm __________________ 1972~off site 1982~Contemporary 1998~Port Orleans 1999~Caribbean Beach/Disney Magic 2001~Dixie Landings/Disney Wonder 2003~Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder 2004~POFQ and AKL

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Cheryl Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 307	Re: What's the best way to see Fantasmic? I've done it both ways - we did the Hollywood & Vine dinner package and in January we just winged it and had dinner at 50's Primetime and then went right over to Fantasmic. Honestly, we only waited in line for about 15 minutes & were in our seats for another 10 or so before the show. I don't like the side seats that are 'reserved' for the package - when we did it on our own, we had great seats in the middle section. Either way - the show is awesome & I highly recommend it! __________________ Cheryl - mom of 3 :) May 1997 ~ Wilderness Lodge October 1999 ~ Old Key West March 2002 ~ Off property (Wyndham Palace) January 2004 ~ Villas @ The Wilderness Lodge February 2007 ~ All Star Music

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7nqb00 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 245	Re: What's the best way to see Fantasmic? Dinner package is the way to go! We do the Brown Derby. We phone at day 87 to fine they were filled. Next plan is try the day of. If you are there after Thanksgiving, you should be able to see the Osborne Lights right after the show __________________

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	Re: What's the best way to see Fantasmic? We do the diinner package at Hollywood & Vine. It is a yummy buffet with choices to please all, young and old alike. And it is the least expensive of the dinner options that go with the package. we always go in the crowded part of the year so it is well worth it to us, plus you have to eat somewhere,right??

11-07-2004	#9 (permalink)
amymouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 41	Re: What's the best way to see Fantasmic? I always use the Fantasmic Dinner Package. Even during my trips in January, the theatre has been filled to near capacity, and I have no desire to wait in a line with THAT many people. I realize that some folks have been disappointed with the location of the reserved seats. But I've never felt like I've missed any of the action because of the location, and it does make for a "quick" getaway after the show. Well, as quick as a getaway can be with thousands of other guests making their own escape with you.

11-08-2004	#10 (permalink)
hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Re: What's the best way to see Fantasmic? We did the Fantasmic Dinner Package. Got a PS for 4:30. After dinner we went to the Drew Carey Sound show, came out 10, minutes before the Stars in Motor Cars parade, had a great seat. After the parade, went right in to see the Indy Jones Stunt show and then did Star Tours. Headed over with our Fantasmic tickets and walked right in. No waiting for 60-90 minutes for us. Plus everything was just so laid back, no rushing, it all went perfect. __________________ Kim I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! WDW - 11/78 & 11/84 - Ft. Wilderness Disneyland - 09/87 - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07, POLYNESIAN 5/09 SUPERBOWL CHAMPS, THE STEELERS, "SHOCKED THE WORLD"! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Take me with you....pppllleeeaaassseee!!!!!

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amyohara Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: MD Posts: 91	Re: What's the best way to see Fantasmic? I can't get a dinner package, though I keep calling back to check. I don't want to wait in line for 60-90 minutes. Is there any chance that it won't fill and I could get in there 30 minutes before showtime? I've read there's a standing room only section. How long is the show and how bad would it be to stand? Do they allow strollers in? I've read that people go early and bring food in. Where would you get food from?

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