At Disney's Hollywood Studios there is a fantastic show called Fantasmic which casts Mickey against the Disney Villians. It is a really good show. But, there is a problem with it. It is at the end of the day and almost everyone who visited Hollywood Studios that day stays to see it. Why is this a problem you ask? Well, to get a seat, especially a good one, requires you to get to the Fantasmic area early. Really early. Like up to 2 hours early! It's true!
However, there is a solution to this problem and it is called the Fantasmic Dining Package. With this package, you get lunch or dinner at one of 3 selected restaurants and a voucher that will guarantee you a seat 30-45 minutes early. You get to go in a special entrance and then sit in a designated area. It is a good deal, especially during the busy season.
The 3 restaurants that give this option are Mama Melrose, Hollywood N' Vine, and the Hollywood Brown Derby. If you are on the Disney Dining Plan, you can use 1Table Service Credit for each person for Mama Melrose and Hollywood & Vine or 2 Table Service Credits each for the Brown Derby.
All this being said, you cannot just make a reservation for one of these restaurants and assume you will get a voucher. You have to be booked for a Fantasmic Dining Package. These are hard to come by and it is best to make your reservation as soon as you can. Remember you can book up to 180 days in advance. Right now, however, Disney has not opened this up for November or December yet. Believe me, I've checked every day, several times a day :-)
We have never done the package, but are trying to get it this trip. We will have a 1 year old this time and I think it will benefit us not to fight the crowds or the wait. Hopefully they will open it up soon.
This is where a travel agent would come in handy. They could watch and wait for you. Unfortunately for me, I'm my own agent :-)
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