Originally Posted By sjdimon What is the current procedure for participating in the Fantasmic Dessert? I am aware that it is quite $$$ but we will be celebrating our anniversary while at the park, and Dessert is her favorite meal. Thanks!
Originally Posted By ksargen Call Disney Dining 60 days or less before your trip. Make your reservation, now with a credit card (as of tomorrow, I think). They will fill you in on where to check in, etc. Be aware that there is now a no show fee, and if you need to cancel or change a reservation, do it sooner rather than later. Canceling in advance does not result in a fee, as I understand. Canceling with less than 24 hours notice, or just being a no show likely will...
Originally Posted By gardenrooms Unless they've changed it, you are actually paying in advance so I do not believe you can cancel the reservation. I have always had to give my credit card number and always assumed it was non-refundable (but never had a reason to try). It is not a regular dining reservation. This is from the Disney site: Reserve your prime seat and tempting dessert sampler with this delightful premium viewing option! Take in the show from an elevated section near the anchor by Café Orleans and the French Market. Call the reservation line at (714) 781-SHOW (7469) for ticket prices and to reserve your seat up to 30 days before the show. [The desserts are good but don't be expecting anything spectacular or you may be disappointed - but the whole experience is great IMHO and we have done it many times.) I forget if that is the regular dining line or a different one. You might want to call to check that you can only reserve 30 days out just to be sure, because if somehow you can reserve 60 days out they might be sold out by 30 days out (in the old days of the balcony seating, they would sellout in the first few minutes!) What a fun anniversary treat! Hope you have a great time.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I booked it a few days ago. You can definitely only book 30 days out (I tried at the 60 day point) and you pay at the time. The CM told me they're non-refundable and non-transferrable. Keep in mind that the earlier you show up to collect your tickets, the better a spot you get - I'm going to a 9.00 show and you can collect your tickets from 8, but I think we'll go a bit earlier than that and stand in line. Oh, and you can get a number of drinks - I normally get a hot chocolate and a bottle of water, and sometimes a Coke as well if I'm really indulging. It sort of helps me to justify the cost (I know that probably sounds silly!) Have a great time!
Originally Posted By -em We did it last Sept- Booked the 30 days out- but realize the line to get assigned the actual seats forms about 45-60 BEFORE the time stated to show up- then you have about 45-60 to wait before you get seated then another 30ish before show (all told I think we spent the same amount of time waiting had we just found some cement..) Also if you have any allergies be warned that despite mentioning it when booking, when arrived and when seated we didnt get the nut free dessert until about 2 min before show (about 20 min AFTER the rest of us got ours)and it was too dark for the allergy to feel comfortable seeing the food before consuming it (so we ended up taking it home) The desserts IMO were okay but nothing that exciting- -em
Originally Posted By gardenrooms Most of the seats seem to be pretty good - and if you end up in the back row you can always stand up - so I don't know if I'd wait 45 minutes in line - don't think I ever have, though maybe some people have ended up with really bad seats and might let you know, we never have - and once you get in, you're enjoying the desserts and drinks so it is quite pleasant and uncrowded! One word of advice - go to the bathroom before you go - if you leave, you may have a lot of difficulty getting back in as the CMs moving the crowds along will be trying to force you to go in the wrong direction along with everyone else!
Originally Posted By ssturgeo If by chance you are staying on property, Vacation Planning can make the reservation for you...I have had them do it twice for me...once for the balcony when you could still sit up there and have your desserts and drinks. I use VP for everything...they are super!!!
