Two Fantasmic Questions

[Carol'sDisney]

We will be at DHS on Sept. 25th and hope to catch Fantasmic. Can you carry a folded up stroller into the theater (stadium, whatever it is!)? Also, since our DS is 3 1/2, we had planned for me to stand in line and for DH to shop or look around with DS to keep him occupied, then they will meet me in line closer to show time. Is that considered "line-jumping" or is that acceptable since it's just the two of them and my DS is so young? Don't want to seem rude to other people.

[Singinglizzie]

Originally Posted by Carol'sDisney

We will be at DHS on Sept. 25th and hope to catch Fantasmic. Can you carry a folded up stroller into the theater (stadium, whatever it is!)? Also, since our DS is 3 1/2, we had planned for me to stand in line and for DH to shop or look around with DS to keep him occupied, then they will meet me in line closer to show time. Is that considered "line-jumping" or is that acceptable since it's just the two of them and my DS is so young? Don't want to seem rude to other people.

1) Last time I was there (Jan.) there was a rather long que (line) that started outside near the Tower of Terror. I don't remember if folks were allowed to take in their strollers, but once you are at the ampitheater, you walk down the steps to the seating areas, so it might be a PITA to carry it around? Cast members will let you know if you can take it in.

2)Regarding your party separating, it probably will be ok as long as the line is "standing" still, but once the line starts moving to the theater it might be more difficult. I sent my teenager (always hungry) to get a snack while we were waiting and then the line starting moving, so he wasn't able to find us. We eventually got reunited before the show, but I lost my place in front of the line waiting for him to catch up - it defeated the whole purpose of standing in line, since he didn't show up until most everyone was in the theater. Hope you have better luck!

[MHSweb79]

I seem to recall a stroller park about halfway up the path leading to the theater. I don't think you can take strollers into the theater itself.

As for holding a place "in line" for your DH and DS, it won't work, and not just because it's line cutting (trust me, people will not tolerate this). It won't work because you will be lost in a sea of THOUSANDS along the walkway into the theatre. This walkway is extremely long and will be wall-to-wall people. There would just be no way for your DH to "excuse me" his way through the sea of people and find you. Think Times Square on New Year's Eve and you'll get the picture. (Well, I may exaggerate a tiny bit.... But not much!)
You may be able to find each other after you are seated, if you both have cell phones. In my opinion, it's not worth the stress to split up. There is a snack area and rest rooms behind the benches where your DH could walk around with your son while you sit and save their spots. This is probably the best you'll be able to do.

[DisneyGrampa]

1. There's a parking area for strollers-you can't bring it into the seating area.
2. Things will still be busy when you're going-you're talking abioutv a mass of several thousand people milling about-I don't recommend separating.