Originally Posted By CindyH Thanks, LacyBelle - I did only use those dates as an example. It occurred to me that someone might get confused about F! being on a Monday, but I was too lazy to look beyond April's calendar.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 The food in the boxes has changed. We went in January and it was quite different than in the past. Now the box includes cheeses and crackers, things like mini cheesecakes and truffles. It's a nice assortment I'll see if I can find the picture I took to jog my memory.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Copy of my post from Jan 15th... >>>We did the riverside seating this past Friday night. SPOILERS ahead for those who want to be surprised........... The box "desserts" has changed quite a bit (again.) Now it is back to the plastic black bottom with a clear top with the Fantasmic logo. There are 6 "petite" desserts, a cheesecake (about 3-4 nice bites) chocolate cupcake type thing with chocolate filling, I guess gynache or how ever you spell it and my fav a lemon tart and also a macaroon and chocolate covered strawberry. 2 bon bons, one chocolate with choc. filling and one white chocolate with lemon filling, both very good. 4 or 5 (can't remember) wrapped cheeses like baby bels, water crackers and grapes. A fork, knife and napkin along with one of those "edible" spoons. All in all, a nice box of treats and much different from the past. Most people seemed to eat a couple of things and save the rest for later. I don't think they had anything different for the kids. I missed the Mickey Krispy treat and "had" to go and buy myself one the next day They gave us bags to carry the boxes with us. Always a nice way to spend some time I always enjoy it.<<<
Originally Posted By LacyBelle Thanks for the update, amazed. I'm glad that they've changed the boxes away from the paperboard of recent years. It didn't make for a good keepsake and really wasn't sturdy enough. It sounds like they've also upgraded the treats. We may have to indulge on our next visit. ºoº
Originally Posted By CindyH That's interesting, amazed - I like sweets as much as the next person, but it's nice to have something savory too!
Originally Posted By rtjl72 sounds like sooo much fun! i can't wait. i was lucky enough to attend back in the balcony days. i think it must have been fairly new in 1998 or so. i went to the will call box office at the main gate at like 5 am and stood in line for tickets that evening. i think the office opened at maybe 8am.and i was 5th in line! it was definitely worth it back then and i look forward to it in july!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 rtj172, I remember those days too. DH trying to get to the window from the DLH in the days before DTD He never made it in time so we were thrilled when we were able to finally book by phone. The Balcony was awesome but Riverside is great too in a different way
Originally Posted By LuLu Wow - I'm trying to figure out how magical this is if you have to wait an hour to check in - *after* getting up early to call, then picking up your tickets at Guest Services! I guess it's magical if someone else takes care of all the footwork for you? It sounds to me like they really make it a hassle, for the amount of money you're paying!
Originally Posted By rtjl72 the getting up early was in the olden days. now, you call guest services 30 days out. or i guess excactly 1 month out on calender days. at least i hope this is the way it can happen. iplan to be the only one in our party to check in an hour early and then after the seat assignments are made for our whole party, i can go about my business until seating time. it will be some dollars and some time, but magical in a way we certainly do not have here in iowa! the whole family will be there, and i don't know when if ever that will happen again, so we're going to party like it's----- 2008!!!!
Originally Posted By LuLu Yeah, the getting up early to phone was what I remembered doing for WDW But still, calling at the right time does take some planning, and stress on my part - I always have to be sure I don't forget to call at the stroke of 7! Standing in line for an hour to get good seats seems to defeat the purpose, I personally think they should rework that... but for those of you who enjoy this, have a magical time. I just decided I need to do Napa Rose next visit with my spare change (DD and I had a fabulous meal there for under $100, incl. tax & tip). To each their own!
Originally Posted By rtjl72 boy, i sure am hungry! this diet is going to be the end of me! and now, lulu brings up napa rose! you're killlin' me here!
Originally Posted By ABBY "Standing in line for an hour to get good seats seems to defeat the purpose, I personally think they should rework that.." YES!! You are absolutely right Lul u. I was very disappointed in the check in part. You pay a serious PREMIUM for a 20 minute show and the reason I didn't mind the amount was because I thought I wouldn't have to wait for a good view!! But I have to say the experience was still magical for us and we were glad we did it! Once seated we were treated like royalty and the desserts were great. I probably won't do it again in the near future, but can definitely see myself doing it for a birthday or special occasion.
Originally Posted By ogskud Woo-hoo! I just got tickets for Fantasmic for Apr. 20. I'm surprising my DD (8). Is it true we can stay to watch the fireworks from the seats?
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 ^^ yes, you can stay seated for the fireworks. Last time we were offered more drinks before the fireworks started. Be sure to look toward the castle, you will see Tinkerbelle flying over the trees Of course, this is after the 9pm showing of Fantasmic not the 10:30.
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan we were thinking of doing the reserved seating, we are going in june and havn't decided if it is worth the money. after reading all the posts here it seems like it would be 1. a lot of work and stress to get good seats. 2. felling bad if I pay the money and have a bad/obstructed view or 3. everything goes smooth and we have a magical time. so I am back to square 1. My question is this: is fantasmic general viewing standing only? is there anywhere to sit with a decent veiw that is not riverside? I have a 4 year old so standing for the show could be difficult. and by seating I just mean anywhere to sit, I understand that there wont be any other chairs available except the riverside seating.
Originally Posted By LuLu You used to be able to get seats at Riverbelle Terrace if you got there early enough. You could do a late dinner and just keep your seats. Hopefully someone can report if this is still available and how early you'd need to get there. The last time I went, in November, I just sat on the "curb" behind a light tower about 1/2 hour before the show, and stood up when the show started. It was fun to chat with the nearby families, and I let the little kids stand in front of me when the show started. I made lots of friends!
Originally Posted By MrDisneyGeek riverside seating is not at all in any way worth what they charge for it. that being said if they still do balcony seating you might try that.
Originally Posted By MrDisneyGeek let me clarify that this was November of 06 and I thought I was booking the balcony not riverside that in itself was quite a disappointment. the "snack box" was fairly lame though it sounds like it has been substantially upgraded now.
