Originally Posted By Scar Could I please get the reservaton number for Fantasmic balcony seating...........? Thanks in advance! Is Riverside Seating worth the money? What are the snacks at the Riverside? Which of the two is more kid friendly (children ages 7 and 6)
Originally Posted By 4Disnee Frntasmic reservations 714-781-4400. We did the Riverside seating and we really like it. Our son is 9 and he love every bit of it. There was cookies that were very yummy they had a purple like white chocolate on the bottom of them and they were jelly filled in the middle. There were rice crispy treats another type of macroon cookie and chocolate covered strawberrys. They had soft drinks, hot coco, Coffee and water to drink. The service was wonderful. We even got to stay and sit there during the fireworks. We would do it again. I thing that is was $56 for the adults and $46 for our son. We have never done the balcony so sorry I can not help with that one. If you get the riverside seats be sure to check in early cause they seat you by who checks in first. We checked in while they were setting up and we were still second to check in. But we still had front row seats. But it really looked like all the seats would have been good cause they were staggered when we went. I hope you enjoy!
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Yep! I've been in the back row (which I really liked because we had 5 kids with us and could stand). There are five chairs they sit along the side on the stairs - all the way off to the side. We put the kids in those and they had a totally unobstructed view. No rail even. The balcony desserts include a few more items like cheesecake, but there is no discount for kids. Also, there are only two rows and seating is very tight.
Originally Posted By Scar Thanks!!!! I just made my reservations for Mothers Day at the Riverside! We love the balcony, but I wanted something more child friendly. 30 days!!!!!!
Originally Posted By Supermatt70 I did the Balcony viweing on my last trip back in '04 and it was nice but not what I was expecting. It seemed very crowded to us. So on the trip I'm planning for this year, I'm thinking about the riverside viewing. For those that have done this, is there more room? Are the views/sightlines good? I know that the desserts are boxed, but that's ok as long as their tasty! Any tips for this location? Also, I see that DCA has an Electrical Parade VIP viewing, any ideas on that? Thanks!
Originally Posted By 4Disnee Hello Supermatt70, The view for the riverside seating was good and we did not feel like we were crowded at all. The view was great we even got a little sprinkle when the water was going. Im not quite sure what you mean by the desserts being boxed but they were very good and you could go back as many times as you wanted to get a second or third helping. The chocolate covered Strawberrys were off the hook yummy. We would do it again with no questions!
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Desserts at Riverside used to be boxed. However, 2004 was the last time they did that.
Originally Posted By dzy76 4Disnee is it buffet style? I always heard it was preboxed. I'm trying to decide if I'm going to do one or the other this July.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Riverside has been buffet for about 2 years now. They serve the chocolate dipped strawberries, Mickey rice crispy treats (with chocolate Mickey faces on them), and a few different really good gourmet cookies. Soft drinks, coffee and water are also served. The balcony also includes cakes, such as cheesecake.
Originally Posted By dzy76 Is it the same price as the balcony? And do you call Disney Dining for reservatons 30 days out also?
Originally Posted By RangerPooh I beleive that that prices for Riverside are the same except that children receive a discount there (balcony they do not). Yes, you call 30 days out, sometime you can try closer to the date and still get Riverside seats.
Originally Posted By dzy76 Thanks rangerpooh. I'm going to ask the boys if they'd like to do that. Teenage boys get their monies worth at any sort of buffet!
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Yes, it is 30 days out, but it is not booked though Disney Dining. Don't risk having to trasfer and not getting a seat! Call them directly started just before 8 am. I can't find the phone number right now, but someone should be along with it soon.
Originally Posted By 4Disnee Hello dzy76, The riverside when we went last Oct was $56 for Adults and $46 for children.
Originally Posted By dzy76 Let's my kids out then, they are 14 and above, all adults (in Disney's eyes, anyway lol). Any discounts out there? I see there is a discount for disney visa for tours.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I've never heard of a discount for this. It sells out almost every night.
Originally Posted By dzy76 I haven't either, never hurts to ask though! My youngest wants to do the balcony. I just can't see spending that much to eat dessert. He and I did it in 2003 and it was nice, but I actually like sitting down on the waterfront better. (hate the wait and crowded surrounding sometimes though). This time I'll have all three kids and that would add up to a lot of $$ to do it. So guess I'll wait and see what my budget for spending ends up being as the trip gets closer. Thanks.
