Fantasmic Dinner package on the 4th question

[lupp2217]

We will be in the world over the 4th. We have never seen Fantasmic and would love to on the 4th. My question is should we get a lunch pckage to ensure seating or is it possible to get a seat without waiting 2 hours? How much is the package also, as we have QSDP this trip as opposed to the DDP that we had the last 3 trips.

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

IF you can even get a reservation for the 4th....

From allears.net

What is the Fantasmic! Dining Experience?

The Fantasmic! Dining Experience includes dinner at one of the participating Disney's Hollywood Studios restaurants and reserved seating in the Fantasmic! amphitheater. As of this writing, only Brown Derby, Mama Melrose, and Hollywood & Vine are participating.

This means that instead of waiting in line for 60-90 minutes outside the theater, you can walk right up to the theater 30-45 minutes before show time, (no waiting in a long line!) and still have a seat.

Is there a charge for the package?

There is no additional charge for the package itself. However, the package, which includes the Fantasmic! seating pass, MUST be guaranteed at the time of booking with a credit card, and a $10 cancellation fee applies if not cancelled at least 48 hours beforehand.

As of June 2009, you may order from the Brown Derby a la carte menu.

Mama Melrose $32.99 adult/$11.99 child (3-9) not including admission, tax, and gratuity -- Dinner package is price fixe: appetizer, dinner, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage.

Hollywood & Vine $26.99 adult/$13.99 child (3-9) not including admission, tax, and gratuity (no characters). All you care to eat buffet. Choose from a number of selections including; oven-roasted Prime Rib, Citrus Baked Chicken, Pan-seared Salmon, and Stir-Fry Noodles with Sesame. Also includes fresh salads and build your own ice cream/dessert bar. Adult beverages NOT included. Child's meal includes beverage.

All packages include a special pass for seating at that night's Fantasmic! and dinner at the restaurant chosen.

 

[Cloudless Nights]

With reservations open in 6 months in advance, I'd seriously doubt you could get a Fantasmic! package one month in advance ANY TIME (as there aren't that many reservations, and it's extremely popular), let alone for July 4th. The week surrounding July 4th is one of the most popular times at WDW, and ADRs for the Fantasmic! package have probably been gone for months.

That said, the lines for Fantasmic! during this week will also be extremely long with so many people at the parks. I've never been at that time, but I would guess that, like you said, you'd probably have to wait upwards of 2 hours if not more to get into the theater to ensure getting a seat (or standing room).

 

[llb]

I will be there the first week of July . I made one ressie for H & V with fatasmic, then cancelled and made it for Brown Derby with fatasmic, both were for July 2 or 3rd, can't recall which day. Had no problem booking just about 2 weeks ago. Call you never know. I even got CRT for the 4th- go figure.