We're going in June, busy time, first showing (9:00). We will not be using FP+ or the dining package, so what time do we need to arrive there in order to get a good seat? Can we take snacks in so that we can snack while we wait?
Also, we will have a DAS card. Will that help us out at all?
We go during average crowd times and have gone in normally 30-45 minutes ahead without issues. I would likely say I'd give it a good hour in busier times. You can bring snacks in and they have stands inside that sell food, snacks and alcohol. We normally treat the wait as time to chill and snack and they have a little pre-show entertainment as well. So it doesn't feel as rough as an hour in line or anything like that.
1. There is a very good possibility that you CAN get a F! FP+ later in the day.
3. Yes. And, there are concession stands IN the F! theater.
2. I'd be at the F! gates at least 45 min. before show-time, even WITH a FP+.