Originally Posted By alo So, I have buyers remorse. I just spent $167 for the priorty seating and not sure why I did it. Will someone PLEASE tell me why again it's worth that much. We aren't even up stairs. We are down stairs. Is it worth it? Has anyone done this? What are your thoughts? I'm I just paying to not sit on the ground in a good spot with some dessert? If so I'm not sure it's worth it TIA!
Originally Posted By dzy76 I've done the seating by the water. I did do the balcony seating a few years ago and it was very nice. The desserts were good (not worth the $59 each) and the view was nice (not really worth $59 each). It seemed special, but when it was over, I wished I'd have spent the $$ on other things instead. I have the chance to do this again this year (only taking 1 child with me) but think I will pass.
Originally Posted By debtee You will LOVE it! We did the riverside seating in 2003. It's a great view and the food is nice. In Fact we did balcony seating at Christmas just gone and they now have the seats so jam packed in you can't move! This was not the case when we did it in 2003! So we had much more room to move in Riverside seating. My husband is tall so he preferred the extra legroom. So next time I think we will select the riverside over the balcony! Have fun!
Originally Posted By stagemomx3 Sorry I'm not going to help with your buyers remorse. We just recently did the dessert buffet priority seating by the river and it really was not worth the $$$! DH and I both had an obstructed view due to a pillar in the way, the desserts were yummy, but not as fabulous as the price would suggest. My boys both ended up purchasing churros from the stand next to the seating because they didn't like any of the desserts offered. The one plus was knowing we had seats so we could go on rides up until very close to Fantasmic. Nice to do once, but definetly not something I need to spend that much money on again! Of course I thought that Fantasmic was a good, but I didn't fall in love with it like some obviously do, so I don't really feel like I need to make an extreme effort to see it again.
Originally Posted By irishfan How much does the riverside seating cost? I did the balcony back in Jan and it was great.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Balcony and Riverside are the same price. I've done each seating 3 times. Loved it every single time! I've never had an obstructed view.
Originally Posted By mousegrl I loved the balcony, and didn't regret it for a moment! I have riverside ressies for July, and am equally looking forward to it. I saw it set up last time I was at Disneyland, and it looked beautiful. I loved being able to walk up the stairs into the balcony. With all the people surrounding you, it sure makes you feel special. I think that if your going to spend the money on it, relax and enjoy it for what it is. You'll make the experience magical by having a great outlook on it. If you go with regrets on spending the money, that may overshadow your potential good time. It's a truly special thing that not many other people are able to do. I'm sure you'll have a great time!
Originally Posted By irishfan Agree 100% with mousegrl, look upon it as a special treat, and it's truely worth the extra expense.
Originally Posted By alo Thanks everyone! We are going to go and have a great time. I want this time to be magical for us and I'm not going to worry about how much I spent. We're just going to enjoy the show. Thanks for all of your thoughts, I appreciate it.
Originally Posted By 4Disnee We did the riverside seating last Sept. and would do it again. We loved it and did not have to sit and wait for ever for a good view. I did learn that you want to check in while they are setting up the chairs. So if you see them putting them up I would go over and see if you can get your name put on the list for check in. We had front row seats but I really do believe that there is not a bad seat in the house at the riverside seating. The chairs were staggered so that everyone would have a great view. They had cookies, chocolate covered strawberrys and ricecrispy treats. There were sodas along with coffie and hot coco to drink and they also gave everyone a water. We loved it. We also got to stay in our seats after the show and view the fire works so that was a added bonus for us. I hope you have a wonderful time!
Originally Posted By dzy76 Maybe my view was clouded by the very rude people sitting behind us who made rude comments about us the whole time on why we had front row seats and they didn't. They were horrible. My son still remembers it and that was three years ago. The complained through the whole show and afterwards, too. It was not a pleasant experience. It made us feel like we'd done something wrong. One lady even stormed out of the balcony for awhile and then the whole family went on and on about how it ruined the night for her and them. It was not pleasant.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb They were trying to bully you into giving them your seats. Some people are just nasty. Just be happy that even though you had to deal with them you never have to BE them.
Originally Posted By kennedyjane Alo, it's worth the money. Just think you won't have to waste time saving a spot along the fence for a good view. You won't have the claustrophobic feeling of all the people around you. When your seated if it's not right for you asked to me moved. The CM are really nice. I've done F! twice in the balcony and once riverside. I prefer the balcony for the view. I hope you enjoy it.
Originally Posted By Kira <<<They had cookies, chocolate covered strawberrys and ricecrispy treats. There were sodas along with coffie and hot coco to drink and they also gave everyone a water.>>>> is this the only thing they had for deserts? My brother (17 going to be 18) kept mentioning wanting to do the desert buffet last time we went so my mom wants to take him for his 18th birthday but if these are the only choices for deserts I think thats a pretty weak choice for the price they charge. =/
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ You mom may want to try the balcony seating then. We also had fresh fruit skewers, several kinds of petite fours, umm cheesecake, fritters with sauce and small tables to put all our treats on!
Originally Posted By Kira awesome...now that sounds better for the price, as my mom cant eat many sugary deserts (particular diet, all the sugars make her sick) so the fruit skewers would be perfect. I'm sure my brother will love it all!
Originally Posted By DIS Ohana "We also got to stay in our seats after the show and view the fire works so that was a added bonus for us." Do they allow you to stay in your seat to watch the fireworks on the balcony too? And do the fireworks always follow the Fantasmic show?
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ Yes they do! I'm not sure, though, if there's a second showing of Fantasmic how that would work. But they actually encouraged us to stay.
Originally Posted By dzy76 Yes you can stay in your seats on the balcony, and yes, the fireworks follow the first showing of F! There are a lot of trees and buildings in the way, though. But it's nice to stay put and enjoy.
