F! questions!

[3DisMunchkins]

Just trying to figure logistics for F! I'm not sure I want to get dining package just because of cost. Normally we just get a FP and arrive early and head straight center close as front as possible. But with 8 year old in a wheelchair this year, I'm not sure what to do. He could probably walk a short distance, but will be slow and I don't want him to get run over. Another option is that I carry him. If I had a second adult I would just let him hang back and catch up as we get a spot, but it will just be me and the kids. Could we push the chair through and then move it to the back like a stroller and have him sit on the ground?

Does anyone have any insight on the wheelchair area? I know there are tons of ECV's/wheelchairs in DL...how big is the area and would he have to sit alone? How is the viewing?

If I do decide to get the dining package, is there a menu available anywhere? I've just found "three course meal". And could my 10 year old be considered a child if she wants to order off of the kids menu? She doesn't eat very much, where her twin will eat as much as me and I'll happily pay the adult price for her.

Any advice would be great!
Thanks!

 

[Geemo]

Just trying to figure logistics for F! I'm not sure I want to get dining package just because of cost. Normally we just get a FP and arrive early and head straight center close as front as possible. But with 8 year old in a wheelchair this year, I'm not sure what to do. He could probably walk a short distance, but will be slow and I don't want him to get run over. Another option is that I carry him. If I had a second adult I would just let him hang back and catch up as we get a spot, but it will just be me and the kids. Could we push the chair through and then move it to the back like a stroller and have him sit on the ground?

Does anyone have any insight on the wheelchair area? I know there are tons of ECV's/wheelchairs in DL...how big is the area and would he have to sit alone? How is the viewing?

If I do decide to get the dining package, is there a menu available anywhere? I've just found "three course meal". And could my 10 year old be considered a child if she wants to order off of the kids menu? She doesn't eat very much, where her twin will eat as much as me and I'll happily pay the adult price for her.

Any advice would be great!
Thanks!

Menus are online on the Disney website.
A 10 year old falls in the 10+ category and would be charged accordingly. I'm sure there would be no problem ordering off the kids menu.

 

[3DisMunchkins]

Thanks Geemo!
Please forgive my ignorance, but I cannot find menu's for the F! package. Do you get a choice from regular menu? I can't find any dinner choices for RBT and it appears BB is booked.
Thanks!

 

[tlovesdis]

Here is the RBT F! dining info

For Children Ages 3-9
Vegetable Crudite with Ranch Dressing

- - Choice of one of the following:

Slow-roasted New York Strip - Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables

Roasted Chicken - Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables

Macaroni and Cheese - Seasonal vegetables and grapes

- Dessert - Choice of one of the following:

Confetti Cupcake with Chocolate Frosting

Fruit Skewer

Dinner
Bread Service - Included with meal--sourdough dinner rolls

- Appetizer - Choice of one of the following:

Fresh Mixed Greens - Served with Tomatoes, Crostini and Parmesan Cheese. Choice of dressing

Creamy Corn Chowder - With Bacon and Chives

- Entree - Choice of one of the following:

Slow-roasted New York Strip and a Cajun Shrimp Skewer - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Red Wine Reduction

Rosemary-marinated Chicken Breast - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Lemon-Thyme Sauce

Hand-tossed Cavatappi Pasta Primavera - in Garlic Cream Sauce with Seasonal Vegetables

- Dessert - Choice of one of the following:

Caramel Apple Pie with Streusel

Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberry Sauce

 

[lvdis]

I like to look at the menus on touringplans - http://touringplans.com/disneyland/dining. If you click on Blue Bayou or River Belle Terrace you will see a link to their menus, including the Fantasmic! dinner menus for both kids and adults.

 

[3DisMunchkins]

Thanks so much!
Ideas from anyone on the wheelchair situation?

 

[figment_jii]

There hasn't been a lot of talk about the handicap viewing areas, but there was this one post:
http://disboards.com/threads/fantasmic-viewing-area-locations.3381412/page-8#post-53910918

The last report indicated that there is one handicap viewing area over near PotC:
http://disboards.com/threads/fantasmic-viewing-area-locations.3381412/page-8#post-53996188

 

[CassieF]

It's been a few months since I watched with my mom (she's in a wheelchair) but unless something major has changed you actually are in a bit of a better situation than the rest of the regular FP. They have been saving the back part of the lower yellow section, basically in front of pirates, for wheelchairs. Everyone sits in front so those in the wheelchairs can see over and the family can sit in front of them or stand behind them. It's a great view, just not along the rail