Fantasmic!

Originally Posted By Jenn31

I just got seats for the premium viewing of fantasmic on march 8th and was wondering where do we sit now that there's no balcony? Is it still a dessert buffet? We haven't been in four years and a lot has changed!

 

Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt

I've heard about this dessert buffet!

 

Originally Posted By SpokkerJones

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I've tried to center the map on the priority seating as best I could. I would look in the center of the image for what looks like steps. There are two trees above it. It should be on the right. To the left is where the director sits.

 

Originally Posted By MMfriend

When I did this in December 2007, we got a desert box with an assortment of cookies and drinks. I did not like most of the cookies. There were about 20 of them in the box - small of course. They had sodas, hot chocolate and coffee - as many as you want.

 

Originally Posted By Sara Tonin

Usually in a desert box you get nothing but sand...

 

Originally Posted By WorldDisney

I did this before with my mother a few years back. Frankly I didnt think it was worth the money, but she is 60 now, so for her, its better to be there then sitting on concrete for an hour.

And the desert box was nothing to write home about. You get some different snack cookies which are okay, but you obviously dont pay for the seats for the snacks, put it that way.

Yeah, the balcony thing sounds much cooler, wish that option was still around. Probably would do it again if we could sit there.

 

Originally Posted By SpokkerJones

I've never paid for it but I don't think it would be worth it either.

I've sat in the priority seating section during a school function once. I've found that you can find spots that are just as good and pay nothing. And it doesn't require waiting for an hour if you go to the second show.

I think it's good for older people who can't stand for long periods of time and have cash to burn.

 

Originally Posted By oc_dean

Well, the Dream Suite is now a thing of the past, right?

So, why can't they at least open up the balcony again?

There's not that many people who can get up there .. so escorting the few who can, should be pretty easy for each Fantasmic show.

And maybe someday ....
the proposed 2 story River Belle Terrace will go through .. and create a fantastic "Fantasmic!" viewing place ... that will make that ridiculous temporary place they have now .. look like a sandbox!

 

Originally Posted By Anatole69

#5 haha... I think no one else has got your joke yet, but it made me laugh. ^_^

- Anatole

 

Originally Posted By oc_dean

The added funny part is the "desert box" is just as glamorous as a sand box. :~)

That's why I don't think the price is justified.

 

Originally Posted By Jenn31

Thank you so much for the info, especially the pics!

 

Originally Posted By amazedncal2

The box in December had cheese and crackers, truffles, little cake bites, a cookie and grapes. I can get more specific if you'd like

We always enjoy the PS for Fantasmic, have fun!!!

 

Originally Posted By Dalia3001

I am thinking of getting this for my parents for my mother's Birthday. I have only ever sat in the balcony for Fantasmic, but thank you for the photos, they look nice.

I notice they seem to be offering priority viewing for the fireworks now as well? Does anyone know how much that costs or what it involves? Do you still call the vacation planning number 714-300-7526 to reserve or is it the dining number?

 

Originally Posted By FerretAfros

I don't know the cost, but I believe it's on the back side of the Main Street train station. That would give you a nice view down Main Street to the castle, and a good overall look at everything, but you wouldn't get the effects that surround you completely. I believe (not sure, since I've never done it or read any reviews of it) it comes with the dessert box as well, but I'm not sure. It used to only be available through certain guided tours, but I think they have moved more toward doing reserved seating for the parades now (I think the seating was from the special 50th anniversary tour).

 

Originally Posted By Jenn31

I actually asked about the fireworks seating when I called and all the cast member said was the only premium seating they had available at the moment was fantasmic. She said they no longer offer the fireworks seating. It's too bad they don't, that was our first choice.

 

Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains

When are you going again Jenn - They aren't showing the fireworks all the time right now.

 

Originally Posted By Jenn31

March 8-13th, they're showing every night we're there. It'll be nice to watch them after fantasmic.

 

Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains

Ahh they are bringing them back that week - so that is nice.

 

Originally Posted By danyoung

>Usually in a desert box you get nothing but sand...<

Now that's FUNNY!!!

 

Originally Posted By rtjl72

jenn- how thoughtful to reserve these seats!!!! we all enjoyed the seating when we went last summer. the desert boxes were delicious, but definitely more than we could eat. unfortunatlely, we had just had dinner. it is an experience you will enjoy. i am not sure if i would have enjoyed the show as much if i would have been sitting on cement. consider taing zome zip lock bags to put your left overs in. the boxes the goodies come in is rather large and difficult to carry or stuff in a bag. we had a stroller to stuff then into, but with 7 left overs they didn't all fit.

have fun!!!!!!!