Fantasmic Thread!

[dina444444]

Perhaps it has something to do with the race weekend?? I believe they didn’t show it last January either

I know Disney has had issues in the past with the packages not loading on time on each rolling day.

 

[disneychrista]

Disney parks payroll is weekly and their week I believe starts on Sunday.

Well there goes that idea...

 

[joseph821]

February 1st has an arrow through it. No packages offered.

 

[joseph821]

No F! packages offered for Sunday February 2. There is an arrow through Feb. 2.

 

[disneychrista]

I am surprised there is no Fantasmic on December 31st. Last time I went for New Years there were 3 showings. The normal 9 & 1030 and then a showing at 12:30 after the midnight fireworks. This was more than 15 years ago though.

 

[katyringo]

All- I've been away from the boards and Disney news in general. We have a June trip booked tho! I will get the first page of this thread updated soon with the new package details!

Seems interesting!

 

[joseph821]

I know Disney has had issues in the past with the packages not loading on time on each rolling day.

That is what just happened. F! Packages for Saturday February 1 are now available. The closed arrow is gone for February 1st. The lesson here is to keep checking! No F! Packages for Sunday Feb. 2.

 

[Orsino]

I'm looking to see Fantasmic! on Friday Feb 7 or Saturday Feb 8 (or both). Blue Bayou doesn't seem like an option anymore. We tend to like fancier meals. Would Cafe Orleans or River Belle Terrace make more sense for us? Also, am I correct that Cafe Orleans is a gamble for Fantasmic? My reading of the website makes it sound like I book a regular reservation then ask for Fantasmic when checking in.

 

[LKing]

I'm looking to see Fantasmic! on Friday Feb 7 or Saturday Feb 8 (or both). Blue Bayou doesn't seem like an option anymore. We tend to like fancier meals. Would Cafe Orleans or River Belle Terrace make more sense for us?

Personally, I think Cafe Orleans would be a nicer meal and experience.

 

[joseph821]

I'm looking to see Fantasmic! on Friday Feb 7 or Saturday Feb 8 (or both). Blue Bayou doesn't seem like an option anymore. We tend to like fancier meals. Would Cafe Orleans or River Belle Terrace make more sense for us? Also, am I correct that Cafe Orleans is a gamble for Fantasmic? My reading of the website makes it sound like I book a regular reservation then ask for Fantasmic when checking in.

How to Book

• Let your Café Orleans host or server know you would like the Fantasmic! Premium Dining Package. You can make a reservation to dine online or using the app, but reservations for the dining package must be made in person. Availability is limited.

 

[Orsino]

Thank you. I was reading "in-person" to mean in the Park at Cafe Orleans, but maybe it means over the phone? I guess I'll call and ask, especially since LKing confirms my leaning towards Cafe Orleans too.

 

[disneychrista]

Thank you. I was reading "in-person" to mean in the Park at Cafe Orleans, but maybe it means over the phone? I guess I'll call and ask, especially since LKing confirms my leaning towards Cafe Orleans too.

I think it just means to ask your server when you dine. That is how it works for WoC.

 

[joseph821]

F! Packages offered on Friday February 7th.
Remember Cafe Orleans packages require their own reservation for lunch or dinner through Disneyland Dining and inform your server in person at the restaurant that you want the F! dining package and voucher. The CO F! Packages are on a first come first serve basis at the restaurant so I recommend going for lunch.

 

[Orsino]

Thanks. That is a good point. I just changed my Cafe Orleans to Lunch.

 

[Wesley815]

Thank you. I was reading "in-person" to mean in the Park at Cafe Orleans, but maybe it means over the phone? I guess I'll call and ask, especially since LKing confirms my leaning towards Cafe Orleans too.

Who do you call and ask?

I thought Disney cut the Dinning Line (714-781-DINE) post pandemic unless referring to general Disney Guest Services main park phone number

 

[joseph821]

Who do you call and ask?

I thought Disney cut the Dinning Line (714-781-DINE) post pandemic unless referring to general Disney Guest Services main park phone number

In person at the restuarant Cafe Orleans. No dining number - you can call guest services but I think they will tell you the same thing.

 

[disneychrista]

Who do you call and ask?

I thought Disney cut the Dinning Line (714-781-DINE) post pandemic unless referring to general Disney Guest Services main park phone number

You could do a chat and confirm but you don't call you just tell them when you dine.

 

[Orsino]

I did call and got a not-in-service message. I ended up booking on the app and will ask the host about Fantasmic when we get there.

 

[xipotec]

So I did River Belle for Feb 7.
We did lunch, so should I goto the restaurant in the morning and ask about he upgrade.?

They seem like you are changing your eating time? Or is it just seating at that time.

I have a bad back and it would be much better to sit in a seat with a lesser view for me.

 

[disneychrista]

So I did River Belle for Feb 7.
We did lunch, so should I goto the restaurant in the morning and ask about he upgrade.?

They seem like you are changing your eating time? Or is it just seating at that time.

I have a bad back and it would be much better to sit in a seat with a lesser view for me.

What upgrade are you looking for? The Riverbelle has 2 dinning options for Fantasmic and both are separate from the regular reservations. Their is the standard package where you dine before the show and are giving "tickets" for the reserved section along the rivers edge. And then their is the premium where you sit on the patio for dinner and then stay to watch the show. If you booked lunch then you got the standard and they will be unlikely to accommodate you at the premium dinner seating.