Originally Posted By WDWdreamin So, just decided on DL trip in June. Yay! But we're deciding between a Tuesday (maybe less crowded) and Friday (for Fantasmic). Mid June should be pretty busy, but we haven't seen Fantasmic. (I know what everyone's going to say now.) We always ran around doing rides with shorter lines while people were at the show.
Originally Posted By alexbook Fantasmic is definitely the best thing at DLR, but a Friday in June can be pretty crowded. One tip is to go for the second show--there's usually one show at 9 pm and one at 10:30 pm, and the second show isn't usually as crowded.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Since you've already been to DL, I'd suggest going on Friday and seeing the show, and also the fireworks.
Originally Posted By fkurucz I have met more than a few people who don't like Fantasmic. Personally I like the show, but abhor the viewing arrangement. The last thing I want to do after a long day at DL is to arrive 1 hour before F!, jockey to find a decent viewing spot, stand on my sore feet for an hour waiting for the show, and then watch the show standing up. I much prefer the setup in Orlando, even if F! is not as good there.
Originally Posted By fkurucz Also, I have safety concerns. Should the crowd ever get spooked I could see a major trampling.
Originally Posted By jodiefra I totally think it's worth it. The first time I saw it my mouth just hung open! If you have the cash, you might look into reserved seating by the lake; it takes care of the crowd problem and the sore feet.
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin Yeah, I am willing to wait in place for the show. Good idea to do the late show though since we have no little ones. I just was wondering about the difference in park attendance on a Tuesday and a Friday in June. Going on rides and not being smothered by crowds is high on our priority list.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x NOT to be missed especially with the new effects!!! get there early and make friends with those around you so you'll be able to get up and use the restroom or get a snack. Bring a blanket or something to "secure" your spot...and be prepared for last minute sitters.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<I have met more than a few people who don't like Fantasmic.>> Even though I suggested the OP go and see it, I am not all that jazzed about F! anymore. <<NOT to be missed especially with the new effects!!!>> I hven't seen the show in a few years (more than a few, actually) so I don't know what the new effects are. Not sure they would sway my own feelings about the show. Still, F! *is* a signature event at DL, so if someone hasn't seen it, it should be a "must-do."
Originally Posted By fkurucz <<Going on rides and not being smothered by crowds is high on our priority list.>> Just be warned that you will be in a tightly packed crowd when watching the show. On really busy nights I avoid that area of the park until F! is over. It is literally wall to wall people.
Originally Posted By retlawfan I haven't see a full show in years. We usually use those times to get on Pirates, HM, Splash, etc, since the lines are a lot shorter when F! is showing. That being said. YES, it is a must see. After a few times of waiting for HOURS to see it, we started going to the second showing. We would arrive just as the first show was just finishing up, and work our way to the front and center area. Great seats, and only about an hour wait. Do take note of the warnings above. Be prepared for people to show up at the last minute and "invade" your space. Not much you can do about it, and remain civil. People just do it. Stretch out as much as possible ahead of time, so when people do move in, you still have enough space to be comfortable. HAVE FUN!
Originally Posted By MerryMouseWife I am afraid I am not one of the people who enjoy F! Mostly because I am short and when I stand in a crowd, all I see are people's backs and shoulders. Because of that, I get claustrophobic and I don't ever feel that the cost of the desert buffet or riverside seating warrants the show. Having said that, if you are tall enough, or have enough $$$ for either desert offerings, it might be worth it.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I am short also and always find it very easy to find an area to sit and watch the show. I head over to the area about the time the fireworks are starting - and F has just ended - some people leave and some stay for the fireworks - I would say about 85% I end up sitting right in front. The areas in front of the river are roped off and that area is usually for sitting.
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin Actually, it looks like we can't go on Friday anyway because of our early morning Saturday plans. So, it's Tuesday with no Fantasmic. Next time I get a chance though, I'll be there! And at 5'10'' I better be able to see.
