Fantasmic help

[abbey71211]

Hi everyone,
Will have one day at Disneyland on May 4th 2007 (a thursday i think). I was wondering how early you need to be in a queue to ensure you definitley get in to see this show and generaly how many showings are there in may. Will be over from New Zealand so would really love to catch this as i hear it's amazing.
Thanks

 

[luckcooky]

Hi abbey71211,

Fantasmic is an amazing show that is a definite MUST SEE! I've been to DL countless of times and I make sure to see Fantasmic each and every time without fail.

There is no queue for Fantasmic - there's no line to line up for. It's held at the Rivers of America so it's "open seating" - you seat/stand anyplace they will allow you to seat/stand.

If you want a premium spot from where to watch Fantasmic, you will need to allot at least 45 minutes to stake out your spot. If you're with a large group, you can have some members of your party save the spot with blankets while one adult escorts the kids to nearby rides (ex. Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain, Haunted Mansion comes to mind). I wouldn't recommend leaving only one person to stake out your territory while everyone runs off though because soon enough people will start inching into your territory, blanket or no blanket.

Premium Fantasmic viewing spot would be someplace that allows you direct and unobstructed view of Tom Sawyer's cabin across the River of America. Keept in mind the pavement between the veranda and the ropes is designated as "seating only." This means everyone who occupies a spot in this area must seat down, regardless of whether you are child or adult.

When in doubt, ask a cast member who's working the Fantasmic crowd. They're usually happy to give you tips.

Hope this helps.

P.S. On a May Thursday, there is usually only one Fantasmic show.

 

[DLR29]

Maybe only 30 minutes since you're going during a slow period. 45 minutes to get the best seats, but you're going to have to sit there for 45 minutes. This is an amazing show! Hope you have fun!

 

[dletz]

Nightly fantasmic doesn't usually start until later in may or june. I wouldn't expect there to be a fantasmic showing on May 4th, but I could be wrong.

Donna

 

[mikayla73]

This site should help. It has some pics of the spot where it is held, and also talks about the Fantasmic Buffet.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland-california/disneyland-fantasmic.htm

As it gets closer to time for you to, keep an eye on the calendar on the DL website, the time/date for the show will be posted and you can make the appropriate plans to make sure you get to see this awsome show.