Do we really need the Fantasmic package for 1st week in October?

[VLee]

Right now, we are scheduled to eat at the Brown Derby on the Fantasmic Package for Monday, Oct.8 at 5:10 pm. Fantasmic begins at 8 pm.

We are all on the DDP and were planning to use 2 TS (and get the Fantasmic package.) However, two of us would really like to share a meal, save 2 TS for later, and not get the Fantasmic package -- if we truly don't need it for the guaranteed seating at this time of the year.

Assuming we would be through dining by 7 pm, do you think that we all would have time --and seats--if we just waited in the regular line for the show.
I have a sister who will be traveling on a scooter.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[VLee]

Bumping

 

[mom2rb]

Normally I would think you could skip the Fantasmic package, but that is Columbus' Day. I think you might want to keep it.

 

[amery]

With the package, you would need to be in line about 45 minutes ahead of time and would get into reserved seating although it would not be the best seating. Anyone with an ECV would get preferred seating for themselves and anyone in their party with or without the package but at the back of any given section.

Without the package though, you would be looking at a wait upwards to 90 minutes but would likely be given some preferential treatment along the way that could cut that time down.

 

[eliza61]

Right now, we are scheduled to eat at the Brown Derby on the Fantasmic Package for Monday, Oct.8 at 5:10 pm. Fantasmic begins at 8 pm.

We are all on the DDP and were planning to use 2 TS (and get the Fantasmic package.) However, two of us would really like to share a meal, save 2 TS for later, and not get the Fantasmic package -- if we truly don't need it for the guaranteed seating at this time of the year.

Assuming we would be through dining by 7 pm, do you think that we all would have time --and seats--if we just waited in the regular line for the show.
I have a sister who will be traveling on a scooter.

Thanks for any advice.

Columbus weekend usually is busy. If you don't mind the hour wait in line, you should be fine.

 

[VLee]

Bumping for more opinions...

if my sister will be in a scooter, and we get in line about an hour before the show, do they move the parties with a scooter on up to the section for seating.

The Fantasmic Package may not do us any favors if we will be seated in a certain section anyway because of her scooter...anyone know how it works with scooters??

 

[SueM in MN]

Bumping for more opinions...

if my sister will be in a scooter, and we get in line about an hour before the show, do they move the parties with a scooter on up to the section for seating.

The Fantasmic Package may not do us any favors if we will be seated in a certain section anyway because of her scooter...anyone know how it works with scooters??

The back row of the whole amphitheater (including the Fantasmic Package area) is reserved for people using wheelchairs and/or ECVs.
The arrangement is a few empty spots for a wheelchair/ECV to park, then a seat for one person to sit next to the guest in the wheelchair/ECV. The rest of your party will be sitting in the 2 rows ahead of the back row - sort of directly in front of the person using the wheelchair/ECV. A usual party is considered to be 6 (5 plus the person with a disability).

If you are not using the package, you enter the area with all the other guests and stay in the regular line until about where strollers are pulled off for parking. At that point, a CM will get your party and lead you to seats (since there is only wheelchair/ECV seating at the specific areas, they make sure your party is shown where to sit).
We have been to WDW in some very busy times - including Spring break. We usually get into the line soon after the gates open for the line to start moving into the amphitheater (about 1-1.5 hours before the show starts). We have gotten there as late as 15 minutes before the show and still gotten a place and gotten there as far ahead as 45 minutes and got one of the last places. General busy-ness in the parks doesn't always translate into busy for people using wheelchairs and ECVs.

 

[byoung]

With the package, you would need to be in line about 45 minutes ahead of time and would get into reserved seating although it would not be the best seating. Anyone with an ECV would get preferred seating for themselves and anyone in their party with or without the package but at the back of any given section.

Without the package though, you would be looking at a wait upwards to 90 minutes but would likely be given some preferential treatment along the way that could cut that time down.

I agree here.

 

[sugarpie]

Keep the package if you don't like standing in line. We had the package last October and walked right in after dinner.