Question about Fantasmic! and fireworks during Star Wars weekend

[DannyDisneyFreak]

We will be attending SWW on May 17th, we have the F! Dinner package for 6:10pm at H&V and F! Is at 9:00, the fireworks are suppose to be at 9:45, I'm wondering what our game plan should be to make it to view the fireworks from a decent location? I'm not sure where the new F! Dinner package seating is and how quickly can you get out of there when the show's over? Keep in mind have a group of 10 and one will be in a wheel chair (who can transport out when needed). Another related question that may be an alternative: Is the dinner package seating transferable to the later show at 10:30? The time I was told when I made the reservation they told me 9:00. Also any suggestions on where to stand for the fireworks?

 

[Itinkso]

We will be attending SWW on May 17th, we have the F! Dinner package for 6:10pm at H&V and F! Is at 9:00, the fireworks are suppose to be at 9:45, I'm wondering what our game plan should be to make it to view the fireworks from a decent location? I'm not sure where the new F! Dinner package seating is and how quickly can you get out of there when the show's over? Keep in mind have a group of 10 and one will be in a wheel chair (who can transport out when needed). Another related question that may be an alternative: Is the dinner package seating transferable to the later show at 10:30? The time I was told when I made the reservation they told me 9:00. Also any suggestions on where to stand for the fireworks?

The Dining Package is only for the first showing of Fant and the two center sections of the amphitheater are reserved for Dining guests. The top three rows are reserved for guests who are accompanying those in wheelchairs. You should still arrive before the stated time on your voucher.

The amphitheater exits to the right for the first show. With a wheelchair, it will be difficult to exit due to all guests attempting to exit quickly to view the fireworks.

I would suggest changing your dinner reservation to dinner only without the Fant package and going to the second Fant as soon as the fireworks end.

The fireworks are shot off behind the hat so anywhere on the boulevard with a good view of the hat would be ideal for watching them.

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

The Dining Package is only for the first showing of Fant and the two center sections of the amphitheater are reserved for Dining guests. The top three rows are reserved for guests who are accompanying those in wheelchairs. You should still arrive before the stated time on your voucher. The amphitheater exits to the right for the first show. With a wheelchair, it will be difficult to exit due to all guests attempting to exit quickly to view the fireworks. I would suggest changing your dinner reservation to dinner only without the Fant package and going to the second Fant as soon as the fireworks end. The fireworks are shot off behind the hat so anywhere on the boulevard with a good view of the hat would be ideal for watching them.

That is a good idea but if we choose to do the 2nd show there would be no reason for us to change our ADR, there is no penalty for not showing up to F!

How long is the actual show? I've never really timed it.

How far down is the F! package seating? Does it go all the way down to the first row if we choose?

Should we even worry about the fireworks, is it worth it?

 

[RAPstar]

The show is about 30 minutes.

I'm doing the H&V dinner with F! as well, but still skipping the 9:00 show toget a goodspotfor the fireworks, hopefully close to the street that leads to F! so I can catch the second show. (I'll be there the day before you actually, lol).

 

[Itinkso]

That is a good idea but if we choose to do the 2nd show there would be no reason for us to change our ADR, there is no penalty for not showing up to F! How long is the actual show? I've never really timed it. How far down is the F! package seating? Does it go all the way down to the first row if we choose? Should we even worry about the fireworks, is it worth it?

The seating is the complete section from top to bottom.

The Fantasmic Dining package is a few dollars more than booking the dinner without Fant... it includes a digital download. $59.99 rather than &55.99. ***this dinner is now 2 Dining Credits if you are on the dining plan.

The fireworks will be the same show from May the 4th last year... set to Star Wars music. It really was a great show. You can find it on YouTube.

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

The seating is the complete section from top to bottom. The Fantasmic Dining package is a few dollars more than booking the dinner without Fant... it includes a digital download. $59.99 rather than &55.99. ***this dinner is now 2 Dining Credits if you are on the dining plan. The fireworks will be the same show from May the 4th last year... set to Star Wars music. It really was a great show. You can find it on YouTube.

We're using the DP so price won't make a difference.

Let me just say that I think it's ridiculous that they schedule the fireworks so close to F!, how long is the firework display? The next question would be, does a person viewing the firework have ample to to make it from one good viewing location to the night for both the FW and F! at either the early or late showing

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

Does anyone know where FP+ seating is for F!

 

[Itinkso]

Does anyone know where FP+ seating is for F!

All of the sections to the left of dining... from Pocahontas to Beast... each section is filled one by one and 5 minutes before show, standby guests can fill in the Fp+ area if standby is full.

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

All of the sections to the left of dining... from Pocahontas to Beast... each section is filled one by one and 5 minutes before show, standby guests can fill in the Fp+ area if standby is full.

See I think the dinner package should be that you get to exit the amphitheater first, I hate trying to exit after the show.