Fantastmic without fp+

[lemonears6]

All fast FP+ must be gone for the day we are going because it is not letting us pick it. What time should we get there to get good seats ? We are wanting to get front row, or close! Last year we were in the middle and we knew next time we wanted closer

 

[AandJsMommy]

MDE is showing me that FP's are available for tonight. How many are in your party? Maybe try selecting for just 1-2 people and then copying to the rest?

 

[Itinkso]

If you want front row in the Standby area closest to the center of the amphitheater, you will need to line up more than an hour before showtime. Gates open one hour before Fant but guests do line up earlier than that especially with less designated seating for Standby guests

 

[DisMama5]

We have always arrived about 20minutes to show time, never have used FP+ for it and have always got front row seating but always off to the left side (not the center, which most people prefer). I've actually noticed many people enjoy being back a bit more to get a fuller view, I've always noticed plenty of front seating on the sides but center has always been packed by the time we arrived, again though never had an issue getting close seating on the sides when arriving about 20 minutes before show time. We also always travel in early October which is a bit of slower time though also, not sure when your traveling but say if it's summer, you would want to get there atleast 45 minutes prior if not an hour. A lot of factors take place on what seating is open.

 

[Itinkso]

With less seating for Standby, non-Fp+ guests, arriving less than 30 minutes before showtime will find you waiting in the entrance pathway until all the Fp+ Guests enter up until their allotted time. Only then will the late arrival Standby guests be allowed to fill in the empty seats in the Fp+ area.

 

[yulilin3]

Just remember if you sit all the way in the front there's a strong chance you will get wet (depending on wind speed/direction)

 

[LSUfan4444]

All fast FP+ must be gone for the day we are going because it is not letting us pick it. What time should we get there to get good seats ? We are wanting to get front row, or close! Last year we were in the middle and we knew next time we wanted closer

If you want good seats, you do not want front row. But, if you just want front row make sure you have ponchos and/or rain jackets.

If you want "good" center seats, you might want to look into the Dining Package.

If you just want something close, I would say you want to arrive 60-90 minutes prior to the first show of the night and 45-60 minutes before the second show of the night.

 

[lemonears6]

It's not today. We are looking at end of May

 

[DisMama5]

If you want good seats, you do not want front row. But, if you just want front row make sure you have ponchos and/or rain jackets. If you want "good" center seats, you might want to look into the Dining Package. If you just want something close, I would say you want to arrive 60-90 minutes prior to the first show of the night and 45-60 minutes before the second show of the night.

I agree, good seats for fantasmic isn't front row IMO either, I would sit a little further back. and I also agree being front row or even close to the front be prepared to get wet with the misting from the show, we sat front in October and it was a cool night... We were cold the whole show, won't do that again.

 

[gabrielacsarti]

I'll go to HS next monday and there is two Fantasmic scheduled for this day. First one at 9 p.m. second one at 10h30 p.m. I'm thinking going for second show, since I don't have any child with me, and could have more than 1 hour of fun in HS. Can I arrive in the theater at 10 p.m and have a good seat?

 

[Lanie]

I think 60 minutes should get you good seats all together in the front area.

 

[Itinkso]

I'll go to HS next monday and there is two Fantasmic scheduled for this day. First one at 9 p.m. second one at 10h30 p.m. I'm thinking going for second show, since I don't have any child with me, and could have more than 1 hour of fun in HS. Can I arrive in the theater at 10 p.m and have a good seat?

Yes. Even though some people may line up early, the gates do not open until 10:00 - the CMs clean the amphitheater before the 2nd show.

 

[gabrielacsarti]

Yes. Even though some people may line up early, the gates do not open until 10:00 - the CMs clean the amphitheater before the 2nd show.

Thanks!

 

[lemonears6]

Ok, was able to split group into 2 3's and get it. Is this worth taking a fastpass?

 

[Itinkso]

Ok, was able to split group into 2 3's and get it. Is this worth taking a fastpass?

For a SWW evening, I would say yes. Plus, the complete left side of the amphitheater is for Fp+ and if you arrive at least 45 minutes before showtime, you have a good chance of sitting in the most central section next to the Dining area.

If you still want to be front row, arrive an hour before and you will be fine.