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teatime · 07-27-2009, 06:10 PM

Is there a restaurant that one can sit and eat at that you can also see fantasmic? I remember sitting somewhere there on my very first trip years ago but can not remember for the life of me what its called.
we had cheese cake and it was yummy !!!

Canyon girl · 07-27-2009, 06:13 PM

I know that when we ate at CO, we were able to see the river, but I am not sure of the vantage point. I think you may be thinking of the French Market. I don't know how much you would see there either with so many people there.

Quilter007 · 07-27-2009, 06:30 PM

Might have been Cafe Orleans. You can also get priority seating for Fantasmic which includes non-alcohlic drinks and some pretty fancy cookies & snacks. It's pricey about $60 a head. However, if you a high maintenance individual (ahem, like myself) it's well worth it. Frankly, that's the only way I'll do Fantasmic. We do it about every 4 years or so. In between, we use Fantasmic time to ride rides & get shopping done.

Kayla's Mom · 07-27-2009, 06:58 PM

It could have also been River Belle Terrace? I believe you have somewhat of a view from there.....

blackjackdelta · 07-27-2009, 06:58 PM

I am not sure if you can see much of F with all the people walking in front of you whether it be Riverbelle Terrace, French Market or Cafe Orleans. It is always such a crowded mess when we are there.

Jack

pixiewings71 · 07-27-2009, 07:44 PM

You really can't see too much but you could try any of these 2, River Belle Terrace, counter service only and the tables go quick!), Cafe Orleans, table service but it's sort of behind where the control center is and there are a lot of people walking by, French Market, but it too is sort of behind a lot of stuff, French Market is counter service.

wrightut · 07-27-2009, 08:13 PM

We got a table at River Belle Terrace and had an OK view. I would suggest getting a table toward the front - the tables have umbrellas that are down and it's hard to see around the umbrella pole. Also be prepared for people to ask if they can stand behind you - we had a ton of people walk behind our table and just stand there with their backs against the window (the window looking out from the inside part of RB Terrace). It was a little awkward to eating and having people literally standing less than 2 feet away, right behind our table, waiting for F! to start.

karylrocks · 07-27-2009, 11:23 PM

River Belle Terrace - we got a table outside about an hour before F!, then some people left and we moved to a table right by the railing. We had a great view - this was in August 2005.

LuLusApple · 07-27-2009, 11:47 PM

We had dinner at RBT not that long ago and the outside tables started getting staked out around 5 pm. Yikes. Another day we had mint juleps and cheesecake at FM while F!
was playing. The outer tables were crammed, they were mostly standing but many people had their kids standing on the tables.
Anyway... I am not sure how much you could see from FM we couldn't see a thing and judging by people standing at the edge of the restaurant IDK if they could either LOL
But at RBT it is slightly elevated so you might be able to see over the crowds

staking out a spot that early though doesn't sound good to me

Mary Jo · 07-28-2009, 01:21 AM

I agree with Riverbelle Terrace. We've sat there plenty of times. Only thing is that you have to get there early, and there is a walkway right in front of the restaurant. Although you are elevated, the people walking back & forth can be distracting, especially when they stop in the middle & the CMs have to move them along.

07-27-2009, 06:10 PM	#1
teatime Sir, can I have some more dole whip please ??? Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,146	what restaurant in front of rivers of america? Is there a restaurant that one can sit and eat at that you can also see fantasmic? I remember sitting somewhere there on my very first trip years ago but can not remember for the life of me what its called. we had cheese cake and it was yummy !!! __________________ just a teaspoon of dole whip helps the medicine go down , the medicine go down ))))) the medicine got down . ( come on sing it with me marry poppins !!!)

07-27-2009, 06:13 PM	#2
Canyon girl Disney Mom Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 854	I know that when we ate at CO, we were able to see the river, but I am not sure of the vantage point. I think you may be thinking of the French Market. I don't know how much you would see there either with so many people there. __________________ Me DH DD(10) DS(6) DLR - NYE 1990/1991, WDW - 1991/1992, WDW - 1996, DLR DLH CL - Sept. 2007, DLR GCH - Oct. 2008, DLR DLH - Feb. 2009, WDW CR Tower - Nov/Dec 2009, Planned WDW YC CL for Nov. 2010 - 15th Anniversary!!!

07-27-2009, 06:58 PM	#4
Kayla's Mom You are not alone!! I have several Disney shirts Dessert for hubby it is!!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: HOT Phoenix Posts: 1,789	It could have also been River Belle Terrace? I believe you have somewhat of a view from there..... __________________ DH Me (Renee) DD8 DD3 Holiday/Birthday Trip Report http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2336358 Anniversary Trip Report - Fantasmic, Blue Bayou, Segway Tour, Lilly Belle and More! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2291183

07-27-2009, 07:44 PM	#6
pixiewings71 Sweet!!! Totally!!!!! YAY for good weather! It's that Disney Magic, I don't know how it works but it does! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suisun City CA Posts: 11,098	You really can't see too much but you could try any of these 2, River Belle Terrace, counter service only and the tables go quick!), Cafe Orleans, table service but it's sort of behind where the control center is and there are a lot of people walking by, French Market, but it too is sort of behind a lot of stuff, French Market is counter service. __________________ Kerri DBF DD13 DD9 APs expired 1-3-2010, the girls are still good until 2-6-2010 but we have no plans for a visit before they expire. No plans for our next visit, it will be 2011 or 2012 before we head back. We've had fun DLR/DCA, we will miss you while we are gone. We took 14 trips from July 07-July 08 and around 16 from Jan 09-Jan 10.

07-27-2009, 11:23 PM	#8
karylrocks I know it's only rock-n-roll, but I like it... Join Date: May 2001 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 2,021	River Belle Terrace - we got a table outside about an hour before F!, then some people left and we moved to a table right by the railing. We had a great view - this was in August 2005. __________________ Carol Disneyland - 1964, 1977, 1979, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2009 Walt Disney World - 1994, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2008 Disney Wonder Southern Caribbean September 2006

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07-27-2009, 06:30 PM	#3
Quilter007 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wild Wild West Posts: 254	Might have been Cafe Orleans. You can also get priority seating for Fantasmic which includes non-alcohlic drinks and some pretty fancy cookies & snacks. It's pricey about $60 a head. However, if you a high maintenance individual (ahem, like myself) it's well worth it. Frankly, that's the only way I'll do Fantasmic. We do it about every 4 years or so. In between, we use Fantasmic time to ride rides & get shopping done.

07-27-2009, 06:58 PM	#5
blackjackdelta Uncle had an "in" with Walt I love those rainy days with the decreased crowds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: So. Eastern Washington Posts: 3,038	I am not sure if you can see much of F with all the people walking in front of you whether it be Riverbelle Terrace, French Market or Cafe Orleans. It is always such a crowded mess when we are there. Jack

07-27-2009, 08:13 PM	#7
wrightut Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 26	We got a table at River Belle Terrace and had an OK view. I would suggest getting a table toward the front - the tables have umbrellas that are down and it's hard to see around the umbrella pole. Also be prepared for people to ask if they can stand behind you - we had a ton of people walk behind our table and just stand there with their backs against the window (the window looking out from the inside part of RB Terrace). It was a little awkward to eating and having people literally standing less than 2 feet away, right behind our table, waiting for F! to start.

07-27-2009, 11:47 PM	#9
LuLusApple Sticks and stones, love. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern California~Mendocino county Posts: 721	We had dinner at RBT not that long ago and the outside tables started getting staked out around 5 pm. Yikes. Another day we had mint juleps and cheesecake at FM while F! was playing. The outer tables were crammed, they were mostly standing but many people had their kids standing on the tables. Anyway... I am not sure how much you could see from FM we couldn't see a thing and judging by people standing at the edge of the restaurant IDK if they could either LOL But at RBT it is slightly elevated so you might be able to see over the crowds staking out a spot that early though doesn't sound good to me __________________ ~LuLu Disneyland ~ been visiting since 1974 PAP holder 99-2002, 07 and again in 09 MeDD12 DD18DD21 DS22DS23DGD1 Last edited by LuLusApple; 07-28-2009 at 02:37 PM. Reason: typos

07-28-2009, 01:21 AM	#10
Mary Jo Techarita Loves the star on the mountain Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Near the original Magic Kingdom Posts: 20,126	I agree with Riverbelle Terrace. We've sat there plenty of times. Only thing is that you have to get there early, and there is a walkway right in front of the restaurant. Although you are elevated, the people walking back & forth can be distracting, especially when they stop in the middle & the CMs have to move them along. __________________ DISneyland Forums Clip of Matterhorn Ride WDW 1999 Sequoia & Yosemite 2002 Autumn in Yosemite 2002 Wonder Cruise 2003 (lots of pics) Never lose a chance of saying a kind word.

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