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[tmann12161]

Anyone have an opinion whether the priority seating for Fantasmic ($56 per) is worth it? If you don't have priority seating, how many hours before Fantasmic do you have to stake out a viewing position? I'll wait an hour, but if it's much more than that, I'd rather have a reserved spot - unless the view isn't worth it.

And, related question, how do you find out whether or not 2 Fatasmics are scheduled for a particular night?

Thanks for your advice!

[mcc0313]

We waited about an 1 1/2 last time and while we did not have the best seats we saw everything...tofind out of there is one or two shows you can check out the calendar on WDW (they post up to six months) hit the day you arelooking for and all the parade and special events and nightime show hours are there....

If you go and nothing shows up just check the next day, sometimes when they are adding information you get a no information at this time message....

I just got all the times and such for our April trip.....

[tmann12161]

I should've said, we'll be there in early Jun '08, so should expect a longer wait than your 1.5 hours in April, I suppose. We were there this past June, and people were there waiting for at least 2.5 hours. We looked at the crowd, shrugged our shoulders, said we'll catch the show next time, and rode more rides. This time, we want to make sure to catch the show.

[Tink and co.]

Once the June hours come out you can check for that second show. We've been able to walk right up and have a good or great spot just 20 min. or so before show time. I can't speak for the reserved seats. We've never wanted to fork over the dough! We do consider Fantasmic! at DLR a must do though!

[tmann12161]

Thanks for your advice, guys. I think what we'll plan on doing is just walking up to the second show, if there is one. If not, we'll do the priority seating at the Gallery (assuming closing the Gallery doesn't affect it).

[bradk]

i've only seen it from the balcony and once from the second balcony.

i thought as the gallery was closing and being converted over to an apartment (isn't it?) that there is no longer a dessert buffet there, that they may use the 2nd balcony?

in any case, my impression is lukewarm because i've only done the second showing. i wouldn't do the first because you're trapped there for the fireworks which is okay but only if you have another day to see the fireworks. i think it'd be a terrible viewing location for it.

it's pretty far from the show and it's not exactly center. you'll also have a lighting rig or two in your view. there's no real guarantee you'll have front row for it and when i have had front row center, i felt uncomfortable about weaseling my way back to the table during the performance.

the 2nd balcony had a great view though.

[snoozy]

We did the dessert buffet at the Gallery balcony when they were still doing that. Was it worth it? Well, I'm a diabetic and couldn't partake in the sweets. They did have fruit, cheese and crakers though. I don't think it is worth the high price tag though. But, if it is a one time thing and you got the extra cash I say at least try it once

[jimmymac]

The seats aren't the best i the house (far right section as you face the sstage), but you can skip most of the wait. You enter down by the main entrance about 30-45 minutes before the show starts. Unfortunately, you have to exit with everyone else and that takes forever. But the show is great

[duck addict]

The good part is that you actually have seats.

Unlike MGM, DL does not have an ampitheater : You are watching from the sidewalks of frontierland, and new orleans square. That means you are sitting on the ground (for the most part ) Last time I watched it, I felt this wet sensation. I looked and someone's chocolate milkshake was running onto the back of my bermuda shorts