We get it! You’re tired, you’re hungry after a long day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and you’re anxious to get in that long line for Fantasmic! at the end of the day. What if we told you we had the RIGHT way to see Fantasmic! and make sure you’re not seeing the show on an empty stomach?
You’ve already had quite the day by trying your best to hit all the rides, see all the shows, and do all the meet and greets. How are you going to have the energy to stand in one more long line? We know a tip that can help!
Sometimes half your battle is finding the right place to eat inside the Disney World parks, while the other half is fighting yourself to make it through the rest of the night and hang on long enough to see the nighttime show, even after you’re way past exhausted.
The entire amphitheater is set up to hold a massive amount of people, and the very last thing you want to do at the end of a long and tiresome park day is fish your way through the crowds or stand around for a while prior to being let into the walkway to pick your spot. So if you had a chance to do this ANOTHER way, would you?
Luckily, we’ve got just the solution for you. You see, Fantasmic! performances are set up with a dining package at several of the restaurants at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you opt-in for these packages you’ll have options (subject to availability) for Hollywood & Vine, 50’s Prime Time Cafe, Mama Melrose’s Restaurante Italiano, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, and The Hollywood Brown Derby.
You can grab a package for either lunch or dinner, and it will guarantee you seating for the Fantasmic! show that night. You’ll check in for your reservation, enjoy your food, and when your server comes around to give you the ticket and close out your meal, they’ll give you instructions for the Fantasmic! dining package along with the vouchers.
That sounds like a pretty good deal, right? This one can be a bit tricky though, so you’ll want to pay close attention when you’re making your dining reservations. When you go to book reservations for these restaurants, you’ll need to make certain the reservation states that it’s part of the Fantasmic! dining package and not just a regular reservation for the restaurant. For dining packages, an entree, appetizer or dessert, and a non-alcoholic beverage are all included for one price rather than what you choose to order, while the buffet at Hollywood & Vine with characters and a non-alcoholic beverage is included with the package offering.
So now you’ve been able to solve two problems fairly easily! You’ve had a great meal, much appreciated time off your feet, and when it’s time for the show you’ll walk your dining package vouchers to the front entrance of the Fantasmic! line, and show them to a cast member. They’ll then direct you to the dedicated line, and you’ll make your way up to your designated sections for dining package folks.
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Which is your favorite restaurant to pair with the Fantasmic! dining package? Tell us why in the comments!
The fantasmic package is also available for breakfast at Hollywood and vine. Might Work out for those who like to do early entry, head back to hotel midday, and return in evening.
I agree this is a relaxing option.