Fantasmic! w/o the package??

BuzzLightyear · 04-11-2004

So, how tough is it to get into the Fantasmic show without doing the package?

We are not fans of waiting in lines for hours.

Could we just walk up 15 minutes before showtime and hope for a seat??

Thanks!!

downsouthtigger · 04-11-2004

Buzz,
You can try going in 15 min before, but I really do not reccommend it. I've gone in even an hour before and 75% of the theater was full. If you don't want to wait in lines or for hours get the package!
Fantasmic is an awsome show and it's [b]VERY[/] popular. I can't stress how popular it is. If you try and wait 15 min before the theater might even be too crowded to go in.
Better to just have dinner and walk right up, that way you dont have to worry about a snack before the show either. Talk about a horrible line. I salute all the cm's that work the snack bar at fantasmic!

**MissDisney** · 04-11-2004

We just spent several evenings at MGM, and we saw plenty of people getting settled for the fireworks an hour and a half before the show!!!

Park Hopper · 04-11-2004

Buzz, obviously, it pretty much depends on the time of year as to how crowded Fantasmic gets. Even so, living so close, DW and I usually decide to go to Fantasmic on the spur of the moment. We arrive 30 minutes before the start of the show and have never, ever had a problem getting a seat.

**Dana** · 04-11-2004

You will be able to get a seat, but it will be WAY out there if you go in a crowded time of the year. I definately reccomend getting a package and just going up 30min before the show. You have to eat anyway right? Just my opinion. You can do it either way. There really isn't a bad seat in the house for that show.

mickaholic4077 · 04-11-2004

I have always,except for this New Year's Eve,gone to Fantasmic without the package,because I like to sit right at the top in the center. If the CM gives me grief about sitting there,I just say,"Sorry,I'm not climbing down all those steps with no railing,"and just sit down,and have never been asked to move. If I get the package,I'm not entitled to use my Disney Dining Discount,so I don't do the package.

BuzzLightyear · 04-11-2004

Thanks for the replies.

I forgot to mention.....I had the dinner package at H & V, but we recently switched our vacation week and when I went to reschedule the PS they have not ONE available time for us to do the dinner pakage at ANY of the three places, for the entire week!!

In a way it works out cause we really want to eat at the 50's Prime Time. But we'll do anything "legal" to avoid long lines and waits.

We plan on watching the show on May 27th. Guess we'll show up a half hour before showtime and hope for the best.
Wish us luck!!

Thanks again!!

**BDavis932** · 04-11-2004

If nothing less, would you be able to stand in the back and watch the show???? I would rather stand for 25 minutes and watch the show then stand for 90 minutes to sit for a 25 minute show....:dazed

MagicalMoments · 04-12-2004

We went to Fantasmic last Wednesday for the 8:30 show. We left MK at about 6:30 and got to MGM by 7pm via WDW bus transportation. We went straight to the show, got into the third section, if you count the sections as you enter the theatre. Seats were awesome! The theatre filled quickly and several people were not admitted and had to wait for the next show. But we did not mind waiting about 70 mins for the show. The time really went fast! And it was worth the wait!

mmbrown386 · 04-12-2004

We have a Fantasmic Dinner Package for end of May and noticed there are two showings that night. I am assuming you can choose either show to attend? And, if you go to the first is it possible you could be turned away because of too many people and have to attend the later show?

skybug · 04-12-2004

If you don't like lines or standing...get the dinner package. It's well worth the money!!

MickeyManic · 04-12-2004

Hey Buzz,

We've done Fantasmic with and without the package. The last time (last week), we did it without and I was miserable. I know it was spring break, but we stood in a very crowded line for more than 1/2 hour before we were let in. That doesn't sound like too much, I know, but after a long day at the parks, it's just not that appealing to me.

Like Dana said, "you gotta eat anyway." I think we'll probably do the package from now on.

And I do believe that if there are two shows, the second one is usually less crowded!

crystalrp · 04-13-2004

Keep calling to check for a PS. From what I understand, if there are alot of bookings, they sometimes add later times you can have dinner with the package. Usually you have to eat at around 4, but because there are two shows and the package booked so fast, they added more dinner times for the package for this Thursday. We will be eating at 6:30 for the 8:30 Fantasmic dinner package at H & V. Just a thought! Good luck!!

hiner · 04-13-2004

The last time we were there, 1999, we got stuck in the TTC and wound up at Epcot since we missed the show. I cried almost all night, it was our last night there. When we booked our trip this time, the first thing my DH wanted me to do was book the Fantasmic Dinner Package. I am glad I did. Good luck!!

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,908	Fantasmic! w/o the package?? So, how tough is it to get into the Fantasmic show without doing the package? We are not fans of waiting in lines for hours. Could we just walk up 15 minutes before showtime and hope for a seat?? Thanks!! __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disney World!! Just back 8/30. Next trip unsure...........

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downsouthtigger Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 947	Buzz, You can try going in 15 min before, but I really do not reccommend it. I've gone in even an hour before and 75% of the theater was full. If you don't want to wait in lines or for hours get the package! Fantasmic is an awsome show and it's [b]VERY[/] popular. I can't stress how popular it is. If you try and wait 15 min before the theater might even be too crowded to go in. Better to just have dinner and walk right up, that way you dont have to worry about a snack before the show either. Talk about a horrible line. I salute all the cm's that work the snack bar at fantasmic! __________________ OK Where Havent I stayed? Old Key West, Contemporary, Boardwalk, Fort Wilderness, Yacht and Beach, and All Star Sports. Just Easier to Remember that way . Dream It! Do It! Disney! WDWCP Campus Rep WDW College Program! Proud Testee of the first annual Pirate and Princess Party!!!! Lets Make this new Celebration a Success!!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: All Star Sports With Dining Plan! 37 days 18 hours 24 minutes

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Park Hopper Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,255	Buzz, obviously, it pretty much depends on the time of year as to how crowded Fantasmic gets. Even so, living so close, DW and I usually decide to go to Fantasmic on the spur of the moment. We arrive 30 minutes before the start of the show and have never, ever had a problem getting a seat. __________________ 30 Minutes from the Mouse

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,249	You will be able to get a seat, but it will be WAY out there if you go in a crowded time of the year. I definately reccomend getting a package and just going up 30min before the show. You have to eat anyway right? Just my opinion. You can do it either way. There really isn't a bad seat in the house for that show. __________________ 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 Port Orleans French Quarter My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another trip coming soon 347 days 7 hours 24 minutes

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,193	I have always,except for this New Year's Eve,gone to Fantasmic without the package,because I like to sit right at the top in the center. If the CM gives me grief about sitting there,I just say,"Sorry,I'm not climbing down all those steps with no railing,"and just sit down,and have never been asked to move. If I get the package,I'm not entitled to use my Disney Dining Discount,so I don't do the package.

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,908	Thanks for the replies. I forgot to mention.....I had the dinner package at H & V, but we recently switched our vacation week and when I went to reschedule the PS they have not ONE available time for us to do the dinner pakage at ANY of the three places, for the entire week!! In a way it works out cause we really want to eat at the 50's Prime Time. But we'll do anything "legal" to avoid long lines and waits. We plan on watching the show on May 27th. Guess we'll show up a half hour before showtime and hope for the best. Wish us luck!! Thanks again!! __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disney World!! Just back 8/30. Next trip unsure...........

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BDavis932 DVC/Budget Tips Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,381	If nothing less, would you be able to stand in the back and watch the show???? I would rather stand for 25 minutes and watch the show then stand for 90 minutes to sit for a 25 minute show....:dazed __________________ ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies 02 OKW03 WLV04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR 6/08 AKLV 12/08 OKW 3/09 OKW My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Ho! Ho! Ho! Spending Christmas with Santa Mickey in 103 days 0 hours 24 minutes

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MagicalMoments Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 463	We went to Fantasmic last Wednesday for the 8:30 show. We left MK at about 6:30 and got to MGM by 7pm via WDW bus transportation. We went straight to the show, got into the third section, if you count the sections as you enter the theatre. Seats were awesome! The theatre filled quickly and several people were not admitted and had to wait for the next show. But we did not mind waiting about 70 mins for the show. The time really went fast! And it was worth the wait! __________________ 1970s Twice to Disneyland 1976?? (The year Space Mountain opened!) Comtemporary 1986 (February) Off site 2001 (September) All Star Sports 2003 (March) All Star Sports Port Orleans FQ & Disney Cruise 2003 (July) All Star Sports 2004 (April) All Star Sports 2004 (October) All Star Sports for MNNSHP!! 2005 (March) All Star Sports 2008 (November) for MVMCP, I hope!

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mmbrown386 Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 34	We have a Fantasmic Dinner Package for end of May and noticed there are two showings that night. I am assuming you can choose either show to attend? And, if you go to the first is it possible you could be turned away because of too many people and have to attend the later show? __________________

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skybug Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 80	If you don't like lines or standing...get the dinner package. It's well worth the money!! __________________ Sept 2006: Fort Wilderness Campground Jan 2006: Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Oct 2005: Villas at Wilderness Lodge Oct 2004: Villas at Wilderness Lodge May 2004: Beach Club Villas Dec. 2003: Villas at Wilderness Lodge Oct. 2003: Villas at Wilderness Lodge May 2003: Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort Feb. 2003: Villas at Wilderness Lodge Aug. 2002: Villas at Wilderness Lodge Oct. 2000: Caribbean Beach Jul. 1999: Fort Wilderness 1978: Off Site

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MickeyManic Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 124	Hey Buzz, We've done Fantasmic with and without the package. The last time (last week), we did it without and I was miserable. I know it was spring break, but we stood in a very crowded line for more than 1/2 hour before we were let in. That doesn't sound like too much, I know, but after a long day at the parks, it's just not that appealing to me. Like Dana said, "you gotta eat anyway." I think we'll probably do the package from now on. And I do believe that if there are two shows, the second one is usually less crowded! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~*~~~~~* 1992 - Offsite 1998 - Offsite/Dixie Landings 1999 - CSR/ASM 2000 - Holiday Inn Family Suites 2000 - ASSp 2003 - ASMu/Disney Wonder 2004 - PC/POFQ 2004 - AKL/POFQ 2004 - ASMu 16-year anniversary 2004 - CBR/POFQ Our Disney Trip Reports with Pictures! http://bellsouthpwp.net/w/i/willis5family/index.htm

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crystalrp Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: skowhegan, maine Posts: 1,235	Keep calling to check for a PS. From what I understand, if there are alot of bookings, they sometimes add later times you can have dinner with the package. Usually you have to eat at around 4, but because there are two shows and the package booked so fast, they added more dinner times for the package for this Thursday. We will be eating at 6:30 for the 8:30 Fantasmic dinner package at H & V. Just a thought! Good luck!! __________________ 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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hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,595	The last time we were there, 1999, we got stuck in the TTC and wound up at Epcot since we missed the show. I cried almost all night, it was our last night there. When we booked our trip this time, the first thing my DH wanted me to do was book the Fantasmic Dinner Package. I am glad I did. Good luck!! __________________ I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! 11/78 - WDW - Ft. Wilderness11/84 - WDW - Ft. Wilderness 09/87 - Disneyland - Off Site10/89 - WDW - Off Site 10/99 - WDW - CBR05/04 - WDW - CBR 05/05 - WDW - CBR05/07 - WDW - CBR STEELERS WILL BE BACK IN 2007! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2007! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2007!

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