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[jovigirlnj]

Is this worth it and what is it?? If I get this will I still have to wait in line as long? I only ask because my 2 year old has Autism and we will not be able to wait in line for hours to get in. If this package will reduce our line then I will try and get it.

[christiejay]

What is it - basically you are buying your dinner for the evening. You have a choice of 3 restaurants - Brown Derby, Mama Melrose, or Hollywood & Vine. The first two you will choose particular items from the menu for a set price. The third is a buffet and the times we have done it, it was the same price as their regular buffet without the FDP. So in this instance, yes it's worth it. You're not paying anything for seating at the show. They just simply hold open a certain section of the theater for those who booked the package.

As to whether it's worth it from a time standpoint, I can't answer since they've changed the procedure since our trip last summer. It should cut down on your wait somewhat, but you'll also have to be inside the theater for a long time before the show starts. After a certain point, they open up the reserved seating section to the general public, so you have to get there early enough to get a seat.

Basically, you could go ahead and book the package just like any ADR. Then, just try out the current procedure for entering the theater - if the crowds are too much for your son to handle, you haven't really lost anything. Worst case scenario, one of you could stay with the other kids while the other takes your little one elsewhere, and meet up after the show.

[jovigirlnj]

Thank you for the info!!!

[christiejay]

You're welcome, hopefully someone will come along with better, more current info about the entrance procedure.

[jeneane]

There is a Q&A about this on the WDW web site - Moms' panel. Sounds like it is not a good deal anymore.

[jeneane]

Is the Fantasmic Dining Experience worth it?
- Asked by Jennifer from NY on 7/3/2009
Answered by
Kay B., IN
Category
Entertainment



Hi Jennifer! From the mouth of a Disney cast member the answer is no! It used to be that with a Fantasmic Dining Package you could wait until the last minute to head to the show and still have your good reserved seats. Now they have changed that and you still have an area set up for dining guests but you have to go through the normal LONG line which means you must get there earlier. I still believe it is a nice way to have a relaxed dining experience in the park and it will still give you a reserved seat but you will have to plan more time for the wait before the show.

[jovigirlnj]

Thanks for posting that!!

[pparm]

I may be wrong, but you may qualify for a guest assistance pass, since your daughter has autism. That will help out with waiting in lines. I'm sure someone who knows a lot more than I do will chime in about it, or perhaps you could call Disney and ask about this, as you may need something from your doctor.
Good luck!

Paula

[jovigirlnj]

Originally Posted by pparm

I may be wrong, but you may qualify for a guest assistance pass, since your daughter has autism. That will help out with waiting in lines. I'm sure someone who knows a lot more than I do will chime in about it, or perhaps you could call Disney and ask about this, as you may need something from your doctor.
Good luck!

Paula

I had posted this message under the special needs thread as well since we are going to be getting a GAC for our son too - they said for Fantasmic it doesnt really help you at all in line for this. I am going to hope for the best when we get there!!