Originally Posted By ohmylanta I'm trying to get reservations for balcony seating for Fantasmic on November 11th. I thought I heard on a post on this sight that if you go through vacation planning that you could call for reservations 60 days in advance instead of only 30. Has anyone else heard this by any chance?
Originally Posted By mouseman60 I called on July 1st for a reservation for Aug 1st - and it was still 30 days out was the max. What we also didn't realize, is that you are seated (in the balcony) in the order that they receive calls on that day. I was fortunate enough to be the first caller, so we got seated right smack in the center of the balcony. Although, all the seats in the balcony are great.
Originally Posted By ohmylanta Then does vacation plannning actually make the reservation? I thought I'd have to call them and then they would have to call reservations. Sorry for all the questions. I'm new at all this and want the best vacation I can get. Congratulations of center balcony! That's exactly what I'm hoping for!
Originally Posted By mouseman60 You have to call reservations directly. (Not Hotel reservatiosn, but rather premium seating reservations). Unfortunately, I can't find the phone number. But, if you call DL, they can pass the number along to you.
Originally Posted By mouseman60 BTW, if you do get a reservation, make sure you have a very light dinner. You're going to want to gorge yourself on the yummy desserts they serve.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe You can thank twnkedee for the number, it was just posted on another thread for me. This is the number for Priority Seating, and it has an option to push a button for Fantasmic reservations: The number is 714-781-3463
Originally Posted By ohmylanta Thank you. I'll call and hope for the best. I thought I had heard somewhere that vacation planning was really good about getting great seats.... Thanks to everyone!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 <sigh> Balcony seating is $59.00 adult and child. Riverside seating is $59.00 adult and $49.00 child.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ You definitely want to call direct. Balcony sells out very quickly. In fact, start calling a few minutes before the phone lines open. Vacation Planning can make your reservations for you. However, they simply call the phone number 30 days out just like you would. They do NOT have priority. Seating in the balcony is assigned by reservation order. First caller is front and center. There are only two rows of chairs and seating it tight. However, the view can not be beat! If you opt for Riverside seating, it's done in order of check-in on the evening of Fantasmic. Seating is on the first raised level from the river between French Market and Haunted Mansion. Instead of a front in center view like you get in the balcony, you get more of a side view with one of the water screens directly in front of you. Both seating areas are good!
Originally Posted By a4tgr4 so there is no discount for people in a wheel chair? I thought there was a place for reseved place for wheelchairs...
Originally Posted By SuzieQ There are wheelchair areas, but they are not part of the premium dessert/viewing packages. Riverside seating would be wheelchair accessible if you wanted a dessert package. I'm not sure about the balcony.
Originally Posted By ssturgeo It is true VP can call only 30 days out also...but, I have had much better luck using them to make my reservations than doing it on my own...was first in line for balcony last November. And, while they can only call 30 days out, they will take your info earlier, and nice not to have to think about that 30 day date...the time zone, etc., etc.! I am a huge fan of VP and use them whenever I can!
Originally Posted By mousegrl IF you are staying at a Disney Hotel, you can use Vacation Planning to make the Fantasmic ressies for you. They do have an edge over calling yourself. The first time I used them, I recieved a call at quarter to 8 from VP saying they had got my ressies for me. We were also first seated. They are WONDERFUL! They will call the morning of 30 days out, and your credit card will be charged at that time. You need to give them a credit card number when you give them your request. Good Luck!
Originally Posted By mousegrl Sorry, SuzieQ!! I didn't see that there was another page to these posts. When VP made ressies for me the first time, they did call me 15 minutes before 8 to say that they had reserved my seats. Mabey they don't do that anymore? That was a year or so ago.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I've had my phone calls answered that early, too. That's why I always recommend people start calling before 8 am. VP told me they don't have any priority on the call-ins. I do my own because I can't stand sitting on pins and needles wondering if they got me in and in what order, LOL! Once I have my reservation, I usually let VP know and they add it to my personalized itinerary I get at check-in.
