On my recent trip to Disneyland with my family, we were not planning on seeing Fantasmic that evening, we had been waiting in front of the castle for the fireworks that night. We had a prime spot waiting to see if they were going to happen. There had been a couple of warnings that they may be canceled, but everyone in the crowd remained hopeful. Then the announcement came right at 9:30 pm “Due to winds at higher elevations … our fireworks have been canceled”. As we went over to Frontierland, some Disney magic was about to happen!
WHEN DISNEY MAGIC HAPPENS
Going to Frontierland, we wanted to find out from a cast member where we needed to go the next day to get a Disney FASTPASS to see it the next evening. While talking to one of the cast members about Fantasmic!, another came over and asked us if we would like to see the next show that evening. Of course, we said yes and were directed to follow by the cast member. She then asked us if we’d like to stand or sit to watch the show. At this point, it was late in the evening and we’d been in Disneyland since opening. Sitting would be nice so we could relax.
After sitting in a waiting area for a bit, we were taken to the reserved premium viewing area to watch Fantasmic for the River Belle Terrace dining package. We had actually pondered about booking a dining package but decided not to and booked something else instead. I can now understand why so many highly recommend this package for its viewing area. It was incredible to look out at the Rivers of America and watch the second performance of Fantasmic! for the night.
If you’ve never seen Fantasmic! before, it’s one of my favourite performances at Disneyland. It is an evening show with a runtime of about 27 minutes. You can book a dinner package or pull a FASTPASS. If you go with the FASTPASS option, the earlier you get one for Fantasmic! normally the earlier the performance you will get to see and the better viewing area you will get to watch from. Definitely, check the entertainment schedule to see if Fantasmic! is on the calendar for when you go to book a dinner package or to know the times of the show while you are at the park.
MICKEY’S DREAMS COME TO LIFE
Fantasmic! is an extravagant live show performed in front of guests. Everything transforms right before your eyes. You find yourself taken into Mickey’s dreams, where he is the Sorcerer’s Apprentice and scenes from Fantasia are shown across water screens. When the Magic Mirror shows up, Mickey’s dreams are suddenly filled with villains. Watch as Mickey saves the day! The special effects and pyrotechnics will capture your attention, and keep your eyes on the river because you never know what will come around the bend.
We couldn’t thank the cast member enough for providing the opportunity for us to watch Fantasmic! that evening and from the seated viewing area. There was some Disney magic happening that evening, an experience we will never forget.
HAVE YOU SEEN FANTASMIC! AT DISNEYLAND?
