Fantasmic Package

neday · 03-22-2004

We have plans to do the Fantasmic Dinner package and will be eating at Hollywood & Vine. I would like to hear comments on others who have done this and if they feel it was worth doing. I have read that the meal is fine, but does the promised advantage of arriving at the show 10-15 minutes prior really work? We want to use every valuable minute in the park so to not have to wait for over an hour sounds wonderful.

Thanks for any info.
J

BuzzLightyear · 03-22-2004

We did the Hollywood Brown Derby Fantasmic dinner packgae last year.
It works great!! You are able to get in through a back entrance, like you said, 10 to 15 minutes prior to the show. So no waiting in line!!
We thought it was good enough to do again. This year we are doing H & V also.
Have Fun!!

**Dana** · 03-22-2004

There is definately an advantage to having this package. I did the package during my Jan/Feb trip and ate at Mamma's. We went to the "special" entrance about 1/2 before show-time and got a seat all the way in the front. It was perfect viewing and minimal waiting. My kind of show. The last time I viewed Fantasmic! in 2000, I waited over an hour in line to get into the theater.

Just a heads-up, when you leave after the show, everyone leaves on the same path. It's very crowded and confusing. Take your young-ones by the hand nad maybe stand aside and wait the crowd out a bit.

disneydana · 03-22-2004

I think the package is worth it also but you have to arrive 30 mins. early (not 15). The seats are okay but you wouldn't be guaranteed better seats if you waited in line. I really don't think there is a bad seat there. I'm like you. I don't like to waste my precious park time waiting in line. We also did H&V and it was very good. We would definitely do the H&V package again.

crystalrp · 03-22-2004

We have used the dinner package twice in the past...once at Mama Melrose and once at H & V. We are doing it again this time around. I do not stand an hour in line for anything ever, so this is the perfect solution for me!

JOANN · 03-22-2004

Our family did Mama Melrose, and the food was great. And of course no waiting to get into Fantasmic, but as Dana said it's another story coming out . Everyone leaves the same way.
Good luck!!!:) JOANN

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neday Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 28	Fantasmic Package We have plans to do the Fantasmic Dinner package and will be eating at Hollywood & Vine. I would like to hear comments on others who have done this and if they feel it was worth doing. I have read that the meal is fine, but does the promised advantage of arriving at the show 10-15 minutes prior really work? We want to use every valuable minute in the park so to not have to wait for over an hour sounds wonderful. Thanks for any info. J __________________ J 6/78 -BJNT: 5/87 -BJNT; 7/91 - Caribbean - BJNTT; 11/93 - HDJ; 8/94 - Disney Village - BJTM; 10/95 - off site condo - BJNT; 4/97 - off site hotel - BJTG wv; 12/97 - off site condo BJ - rp; 11/98 - off site condo - BJ rp; 3/99 - off site hotel - Girl Trip; 4/00 - off site hotel - Girl Trip; 10/01 off site condo - BJTM ip; 4/04 off site condo - BJNTLC sp; 10/04 off site condo - BJ; 10/06 NTKBJ - off site condo

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	We did the Hollywood Brown Derby Fantasmic dinner packgae last year. It works great!! You are able to get in through a back entrance, like you said, 10 to 15 minutes prior to the show. So no waiting in line!! We thought it was good enough to do again. This year we are doing H & V also. Have Fun!! __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 107 days 6 hours 59 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	There is definately an advantage to having this package. I did the package during my Jan/Feb trip and ate at Mamma's. We went to the "special" entrance about 1/2 before show-time and got a seat all the way in the front. It was perfect viewing and minimal waiting. My kind of show. The last time I viewed Fantasmic! in 2000, I waited over an hour in line to get into the theater. Just a heads-up, when you leave after the show, everyone leaves on the same path. It's very crowded and confusing. Take your young-ones by the hand nad maybe stand aside and wait the crowd out a bit. __________________ ~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 20 hours 59 minutes

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disneydana Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 645	I think the package is worth it also but you have to arrive 30 mins. early (not 15). The seats are okay but you wouldn't be guaranteed better seats if you waited in line. I really don't think there is a bad seat there. I'm like you. I don't like to waste my precious park time waiting in line. We also did H&V and it was very good. We would definitely do the H&V package again. __________________ GO HOKIES!!

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crystalrp Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: skowhegan, maine Posts: 1,235	We have used the dinner package twice in the past...once at Mama Melrose and once at H & V. We are doing it again this time around. I do not stand an hour in line for anything ever, so this is the perfect solution for me! __________________ 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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JOANN Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CRETE, Illinois Posts: 1,041	Our family did Mama Melrose, and the food was great. And of course no waiting to get into Fantasmic, but as Dana said it's another story coming out . Everyone leaves the same way. 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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