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What is your
opinion of the Fantasmic show at the Disney Mgm Studios? Do
you have any strategies or suggestions for places to sit to
get the most out of the show? Have any of you purchased the
Fantasmic Dinner package, and if so would you recommend
this package?
Answers posted to the list:
We loved Fantasmic! We were
there in February of 2003 and had a great time. We sat in
the middle, up at the top since I didn't know how my 4 year
old would react. She loved it. We are going next month(24
days!) and are going to try the Fantasmic Dinner Package to
see if we like it.
One tip I would recommend is to bring ear plugs for any
little ones who may be scared of loud noises. I am bringing
the ear protection for my 3.5 yr. old son that he wears
when he rides the tractor with daddy. I did this at the 4th
of July fireworks this year and it worked great. He really
loved the fireworks display. He tried to take them off once
and freaked out, but when we put them back on he was fine.
Michelle
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Yes we have used the Fantasmic package and it was great. It
was an excellent
dinner and then right to the Fantasmic show, in the
reserved seating area.
So we got to relax before and during the show, no problems
and well worth it
(we had to have dinner anyways :).
We do enjoy the show, it's a great way to end the evening,
the first time the
crowd was terrible, but it was brand spanking new. The past
few times it's
been not to bad getting out, we just sit and wait a few for
the crowds to thin
out as we have a wheelchair and other kids in tow, so
waiting a few minutes is
worth it and it's pretty easy getting out.
Cheryl
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I like it :). But...I have to say the one at DL here in CA
is better except for the fact that we have no seating.
Kim
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Uh oh... I think I'm in the
minority again... :-)
Fantasmic at the Studios is a nice show, but certainly not
something anyone in my family feels we need to repeat every
time we're at WDW. In fact, we've only seen it twice (out
of about 15 visits since it opened). It's not worth the
lines or the wait to us. The first time we bought the
dinner package, and found the side "reserved" seating to be
less than optimal; in fact, it was even somewhat difficult
to follow the storyline since we could not see any of the
action in the front of the stage. (So if you've not seen it
before, be sure you get a seat in the middle.) The second
time we were in the middle, and were quite surprised by all
the acting we had not seen. Still not a repeater for us.
Haven't seen Fantasmic at Disneyland.
Chris
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Fantasmic is a great
show.Seating is pretty good in
the whole area. We have done the Dinner package twice
now. Once at Mama Melrose and once at Hollywood and
Vine. Our family likes the food at Mama's more then
H&V.H& V is a buffet style place.
You get tickets for the right
side of the show facing
the stage.When some of the floats come out the lights
might not be on on them but the characters are still
dancing.
One advantage is that on this
side you are closer to
an exit and if you are leaving the park you you can
get a good jump on the crowd if you move quickly.
I know you are told to enter by Oscar's garage but the
last time we went in the main entrance and were
alllowed to go to our seats.
Just remember that after you are seated and if you
have to go to the rest rooms make sure you know the
pass word or they won't let you back to your seat if
it is roped off.
Russ
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DH and I really enjoy
Fantasmic. We went in approx. 1 hour before
showtime the first few times we saw the show. It was a long
time to
sit and wait for us, I can't imagine trying to entertain
children.
A couple of years ago we decided to go in no earlier than
30 minutes
prior to the show, knowing it could be full. The theatre is
huge
and I don't think there are any bad seats, so this has
worked for
us. Of course, we don't usually go in summer or holidays
when this
statagy might not work. The only negative with this is the
farther
over you are the exit is a much longer process. I really
think the
most unpleasant part is inching out in a sea of humanity.
Hope (Las Vegas)
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I've been to Fantasmic twice.
The first time was just myself, back in 2002. I believe I
may have stood in line about 45 mins, was closer to the top
than the middle. The last time was this past Memorial
Weekend. It was with a group, and we had the special
Dessert and Show party. The Desserts were awesome, liked
being able to go around the backway, except for the long
flight of steps up and back down, which were actually
steep. We were situated all the way at the top, behind the
main walkway. The area really needed to be up higher, due
to the fact if you sat, you had a wall of people walking
constantly in front of you. Don't know if that is how the
do the dinners or not. That was my only gripe. You pay that
extra $$, and its not really a GOOD seat. Why do people
stand that long to go inside, then, they all start leaving
half way thru the show.
Mel
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We like Fantasmic. We usually
see it once per trip, so annually. I personally agree with
someone else here who wrote that the crowds and waiting can
be a bit much, so we try to make sure we are really rested
and in the mood for it that evening. If so, we do enjoy it.
I'd say sit somewhere in the middle, don't sit up front
unless you don't mind getting wet. I actually like being
close enough to feel the heat from the fire segment when
it's a cold night! My very favorite part is the huge dragon
withthe laser eyes, and then all the floats that go by with
all the characters. For the good seats you really have to
get in line early. Most of the seats provide a good view,
it seems. We never did the dinner package, and really don't
feel the need to. The same with Candlelight Processional,
we just get in line early for whichever show we want. While
many people seem to prefer Disneyland's Fantasmic, I really
don't. The seating is terrible; such a small area! We sat
at an umbrella table outside of a restaurant, and I do
agree the theme of the show is great with Peter Pan and the
ship going by, but I still like the arrangement of it all
better in Florida.
Kathy
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We loved this show. We just
saw it twice. First time with our friends and a
few nights later with our sons (they had not seen it the
firt time with us).
I did comment after the show that sometimes we (everyone)
complains about
park/food prices, etc. and when you see a show like this,
it is worth an entrance
fee in itself. I don't think we could rate Illuminations,
Wishes or
Fantasmic in any order. They were all great. Because of our
friends, we got seats at
7 PM. Had we been by ourselves, we would never have waited
1 1/2 hours for
any show. Second time, we went at 7:30 PM. No problems
getting good seats,
middle section first time (towards front) and a little more
to the left of that
second time.
Anne
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I am in the minority with Chris. It is a nice show but we
like the other two kiss goodnights better. We have done it
with the dinner package and without. Dinner is nice (Brown
Derby) but sitting through dinner and then sitting through
the show was a little too much for our kids. We go off
season so it works better to just walk in and sit down
right before show starts. Sitting in middle definately
helped us keep "in time" with the show better, but I don't
think there is a bad seat. We have seen it probably 8 or 10
times but is not a must see as the other two nighttime
shows are for us.
John
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My husband and I really
enjoyed Fantasmic. We had front row seats
for it and it was spectacular. I really suggest people go
see this
while visting MGM Studios.
Debbie
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Up until 2 years ago we didn't feel it necessary to go for
the dinner package, but then we found it quite difficult to
find a seat. All seats are good...it was just sooo crowded.
We've tried Mama Melrose and Hollywood and Vine, and H&V
wins hands down! This is a *mustsee* for us on every trip
and we go at least 4 times per year...it is absolutely....Fantasmic!!!
Maggie
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We've seen Fastasmic twice and
really enjoy it. We've only gone in the off season and were
able to get great seats in the middle - about half way
down. I think we went about an hour before. I agree with
some others that the only bad thing is inching your way out
at the end.
Brenda
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My husband and I LOVE
Fantasmic! It's my favorite "night" show.
The first time we attended, we didn't do the dinner package
- UGH!
I had a hard time dealing with all of the waiting and the
crowds
when the show was over. Since then, we've done the package
every
time. We ate at Mama Melrosa's once, but since then, have
stuck to
Hollywood and Vine. The food is decent, the desserts are
heavenly
(Mini carrot cakes! Yum!!!!), and it's the least expensive
restaurant of the three. You still have to do some waiting,
but not
nearly as much. Granted, you sit off to the side a bit, but
it
doesn't ruin the show, and the exit is much less chaotic.
Karen/MI
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Myself and my family think
that Fantasmic is one of
the, if not the most incredible show we have ever
seen. We did the dinner package and thought it worked
out well. I would recommend this to anyone especially
if you have kids and dont want to have to wait in the
long line. We bought our girls new toys and let them
play with them in the seats while we waited. The show
sent tingles down my spine. I cant wait to go see it
again.
Todd
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