Fantasmic - not a seated show?

[DunkinNut]

A cast member told me that the DL Fantasmic show is not a seated show like the one at WDW. Is this true?

That seems strange to me since you can get priority seating with a dining package.

We plan to make a reservation for priority seating if in fact it helps. Visiting March 5-9. I will probably be in an ECV....

Any help here is appreciated!

[green ranger]

In DL, there are sections roped off and it's standing only. There are no benches.

[DunkinNut]

Why do they have Fantasmic dinner packages then? Or did I misunderstand?

[green ranger]

I guess it's just to reserve a spot for good viewing. There's a counter service place right across from the waterway that has outdoor seating. If you would actually like to sit for the show, I can't see how you could get better than these seats. If my family is ever lucky enough to go back to DL, I would grab a table there earlier on, grab some dinner and sit, relax and eat until show time. It looked like these people had an awesome view. It's just a suggestion if you would like to sit.

[Melanie]

I thought the current offering was a 'dessert' package, not dinner.

Oh, how I long for the days of the balcony viewing. Now that was incredible!

Fantamic! at Disneyland is a superior experience to WDW, whether you stand or not.

[tinkwest]

Reserved seating for Disneyland's Fantasmic! is a boxed dessert sampler and a drink (I think). There is seating for this area, but it is first come, first served for reservation holders - so your actual seats are not assigned until you get there. In other words, you may not request a specific row. Reservations are available 30 days prior to the show and usually fills up fast. Call 714-781-7469.

[tinkwest]

Everyone down front near the rivers of America will be seated on the ground.