Quick Fantasmic Question for Fantasmic Regulars

[mtrak17]

Hi - I tried a search and was overwhelmed with how many threads came up for "Fantasmic".

Basically, I'm wondering what time they allow people into the stadium (?) for a second showing of Fantasmic. i.e. If there is a showing at 6:30 p.m. and then again at 8:00 p.m., what time will they open for seating for the second show?

Thanks so much!!

 

[Robo]

Hi - I tried a search and was overwhelmed with how many threads came up for "Fantasmic".

Basically, I'm wondering what time they allow people into the stadium (?) for a second showing of Fantasmic. i.e. If there is a showing at 6:30 p.m. and then again at 8:00 p.m., what time will they open for seating for the second show?

Thanks so much!!

As soon as the first show's audience clears.
That takes about 20-30 min.
Then the 2nd crowd will be let into the "queue" for the theater.
Since Fantasmic! lasts about 30 min. and the exiting crowd 20-30 min. more, figure about 45 min. to an hour after the first show's start-time.

BUT... be aware that the second show waiting area will LOOK "backed up" like the show will be "too crowded".
That's because they will continue to HOLD the 2nd crowd outside the theater while the CMs CLEAN it after the first crowd has exited.

Then, they will let those waiting together in that big group IN... all at once, and there will be PLENTY of room.

(The theater holds 10,000 guests!)

 

[mtrak17]

Thanks for the advice. This is really the one major thing DH and I have not seen, because of exactly what you described. I think we've seen the massive horde of people waiting for the second showing and just assumed we'd never get in...

Thanks again - we're determined to stick it out this time!!

 

[Robo]

Thanks for the advice. This is really the one major thing DH and I have not seen, because of exactly what you described. I think we've seen the massive horde of people waiting for the second showing and just assumed we'd never get in...

Thanks again - we're determined to stick it out this time!!

Well worth the wait.

If you'd rather SIT than stand in the crowd for the 2nd show, just go a about an hour early for the FIRST show.
The theater is wide-open then (no lines) and you can choose your seat, and enjoy the time you are seated.

We like to eat our evening meal while waiting for Fantasmic! to start.
You can bring in items from the counter-service places in MGM, or they DO have concession stands at the rear of the theater serving "baseball stadium-type" food and drinks. Yes, even beer, sold strictly ONE-at-a-time, one-only-to-a-person, so a single person can't go and buy beer for other members of a group... all guests wanting to buy a beer must be present in-person at the counter.
We have a hot dog, maybe a pretzel, later some popcorn or cotton candy (Disney Health Food).

 

[mtrak17]

Thanks for your time and all of the information! We'll definitely take your advice (and FINALLY see Fantasmic!!)