fantasmic! Dining package help re: seating locations

[PocahontasLookALike]

I’ve tried to go through the super thread but it’s so long and I couldn’t find what I needed

I may be able to only secure an on the go package for our night. Is there a Huge difference in the viewing areas in the rbt and BB package vs the on the go?

Is there a map that shows the viewing areas???

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

I just did the Hungry Bear package last night and I was more than satisfied with my view. It was great! It was not dead center but it didn't matter, and it was close enough to center that if I wasn't aware I might not realize there was better seating. If you get to the area early, you can sit more to the right within the area to get closer to center. I was more to the left since I arrived about 15-20 minutes prior to the show and it was still totally fine!

Edited to add, the section is near where you catch the ferry over to Tom Sawyer's island.

 

[Geemo]

I’ve tried to go through the super thread but it’s so long and I couldn’t find what I needed

I may be able to only secure an on the go package for our night. Is there a Huge difference in the viewing areas in the rbt and BB package vs the on the go?

Is there a map that shows the viewing areas???

I'll give you this link to a thread from August 2017
https://www.disboards.com/threads/f...scussion-thread.3617335/page-15#post-58016240
Look at page 15 post #298.
Page 20 post #383 has pics from RBT
There's 37 pages so hopefully you can find the info you're looking for.

This is the only map info I've seen.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

When we last did the BB dining package, we noticed that there were HB dining package guests right over the tape in the next section to the left. So, if you got the HB package and arrived in your section early, you could sit right next to the BB section (which is the centermost section). In other words, you could get a prime seat for a lot less money! All the dining package sections that are seated on the ground have good views since they are right up front and the most centered.

 

[MonocularVision]

When we last did the BB dining package, we noticed that there were HB dining package guests right over the tape in the next section to the left. So, if you got the HB package and arrived in your section early, you could sit right next to the BB section (which is the centermost section). In other words, you could get a prime seat for a lot less money! All the dining package sections that are seated on the ground have good views since they are right up front and the most centered.

This is what we did. Literally sitting right next to people that paid over twice what we did (with far superior food, to be sure)

 

[adznyfan]

so fantasmic now offers fast passes? how is the seating compared to the dining packages? and fantasmic no longer offers the seated dessert option? thanks for any help

 

[theluckyrabbit]

The F! VIP Dessert Seating went away a long time ago, much to many people's dismay. There is no comparable offering right now. The only seated-in-chairs offering is the RBT Premium Dining Package which offers dinner on the RBT patio during the first showing of F!. There are threads on this forum describing the package with photos and videos of the view. The free FPs go quickly, so it is best to try to get those in the morning. There is only a small area that allows seating on the ground next to the RBT ground seated area. The rest of the free FP areas are standing. You can find a F! Dining Package thread on this forum with lots of information on the different packages and the view from each section. We've done the BB package more than once and enjoyed the view each time.

 

[Cactus girl]

We were there on Wednesday night and did the B.B. package. I don’t think they had B.B. and RBT sections separated as the area seemed huge—wrapping both side of the stage, very few people had the cushions and across the rope was solid bodies (like general viewing). Also, the area seemed much more crowded than usual. I was wondering if perhaps they let those that scheduled VIP tours join the B.B. section. However, after looking at the map above, I think they just combined all three sections for the evening. Has anyone else ever experienced this?

 

[biochemgirl]

My concern is if HB seating is ever Not seated? I'm booking for Spring Break/Easter week and it'll be 9 or 10 crowds all week. I'd like to save money and book HB if it's fairly likely that we'll sit.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

My concern is if HB seating is ever Not seated? I'm booking for Spring Break/Easter week and it'll be 9 or 10 crowds all week. I'd like to save money and book HB if it's fairly likely that we'll sit.

It is interesting because the description says that it's a standing section but we were seated. The night we did the package it was one show only.

 

[MonocularVision]

My concern is if HB seating is ever Not seated? I'm booking for Spring Break/Easter week and it'll be 9 or 10 crowds all week. I'd like to save money and book HB if it's fairly likely that we'll sit.

I have read one person’s account that said it was standing for them. Everyone else has said they were sitting. When we did it last weekend, we were sitting.

 

[Geemo]

If Fantasmic is scheduled for 7:45pm, what time does the line up for those with Hungry Bear viewing FP begin?
And where does the line begin.

We haven't been since the show reopened and I have no idea how it works.

TIA

Geemo

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

If Fantasmic is scheduled for 7:45pm, what time does the line up for those with Hungry Bear viewing FP begin?
And where does the line begin.

We haven't been since the show reopened and I have no idea how it works.

TIA

Geemo

I can't remember what time you could start because we went to the section 15 minutes before the show, but the line entrance is near the Harbour Galley restaurant.

 

[figment_jii]

However, after looking at the map above, I think they just combined all three sections for the evening. Has anyone else ever experienced this?

When I did the BB F! package, it was for a two show night and we saw the second showing. There was one dining plan line that started near the Haunted Mansion merchandise cart. As an interim step, they seperated the dining plan lines according to package (e.g., Blue Bayou folks lined up against the wall, RTB moved down to the next area, etc. - it's hard to explain, but ultimately, they had three lines). Then they let the guests into their section (RBT first furthest down, then BB, then HB), but once the initial lines had emptied, they let people fill in wherever they wanted. So basically, the dining package area became one big ground seated area.

 

[biochemgirl]

If Fantasmic is scheduled for 7:45pm, what time does the line up for those with Hungry Bear viewing FP begin?
And where does the line begin.

We haven't been since the show reopened and I have no idea how it works.

TIA

Geemo

Our last visit was an 8pm show and we were two groups back from the front of the line at 7pm. This was Thanksgiving week and it was pretty busy. We got our front row seats without a problem. We probably could have arrived at 7:20 and still been in a position to get the railing.

The line that forms by Harbour Galley is ALL the dining packages. Closer to showtime, the line files forward and splits into the three sections. So even though some people are in front of you when you first get in line, 2/3 of those people will split away into a different section.

 

[Geemo]

Our last visit was an 8pm show and we were two groups back from the front of the line at 7pm. This was Thanksgiving week and it was pretty busy. We got our front row seats without a problem. We probably could have arrived at 7:20 and still been in a position to get the railing.

The line that forms by Harbour Galley is ALL the dining packages. Closer to showtime, the line files forward and splits into the three sections. So even though some people are in front of you when you first get in line, 2/3 of those people will split away into a different section.

Good information
Thanks

 

[Marcus A. Jordan]

The FastPass seating for F! is interesting.

First off, you can't stand. The entire section was asked to remain seated. I was pretty much dead center, but I missed a lot because the guy in front of me couldn't sit still. People left their ears on, too. I have seen the show many times, but it was still frustrating.

When I go back, I'll just fight for a place with the other standby guests. It's less of an ordeal.

 

[MonocularVision]

We got to our HB seating an hour before. We could have sat at the railing but after checking it out, I found sitting about halfway up was much better. I am pretty tall though so YMMV. I liked not having to see the rail.

 

[biochemgirl]

The FastPass seating for F! is interesting.

First off, you can't stand. The entire section was asked to remain seated. I was pretty much dead center, but I missed a lot because the guy in front of me couldn't sit still. People left their ears on, too. I have seen the show many times, but it was still frustrating.

When I go back, I'll just fight for a place with the other standby guests. It's less of an ordeal.

The ears or hats are so frustrating in general when trying to watch shows. It's such a simple thing to show some consideration for others by just taking off the hat or ears and it costs the person nothing. I try to get the railing because my son is not tall and it's the devil you know (the railing) or don't (rude/clueless people).