FANTASMIC AT DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Fantasmic is a 25+ minute evening fireworks (and more) show in that takes place in the Hollywood Hills Amphitheatre at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios theme park.
It combines fireworks, projected filmed animation, live action, audio-animatronics, music, and flames into a delightful and continually surprising show.
Without giving the show away, the Fantasmic follows a dream of Mickey Mouse about good and evil.
Fantasmic is probably my favorite thing at Walt Disney World, and certainly is my favorite at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Because this high regard is shared by many, it is listed as a favorite on this site’s Comprehensive Guide to Rides.
THE FANTASMIC DINING PACKAGE
Disney has a package where if you eat at certain restaurants at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at certain times, you get a reserved seat for Fantasmic.
- I don’t generally recommend this package, as the times are inconvenient, the restaurants in the program aren’t much fun, and you still need to arrive 30-45 minutes before show time.
- But of all the advice I give on this site, this is the one I worry the most about that I am wrong.
- See this for more on the package.
Check the Hollywood Studios Calendar (find your month, then click on the days of your visit) to check when Fantasmic is being shown during the time you will be at Walt Disney World.
HOW TO CATCH A GOOD SEAT FOR FANTASMIC
You will be directed by a cast member to a certain area for seating, and will have little opportunity to sit other than where they direct you.
The middle of the center portion of the amphitheater is best, and up front at the ends of the amphitheater is worst.
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23 Comments on "Review: Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
Hey there,
what is so special on Monday or Wednesday?
We have the option to go do the Disney Hollywood Studios at the 2., 3. or 4. November. I thought Monday would be best?!
Unfortunately we are not in a Disney Hotel, how about the Extra Hours. Is it possible to visit the Fantasmic in the Extra Hour if we don’t have a resort ID?
Thanks, Lily!
Whatever you do try not to miss the show, your family will love it!
Grandma, in general I’m not keen on it…you still have to arrive 30 mins early, so you only save 30 mins or so…Fantasmic is showing twice every night during your dates, so if you think the kids (and your husband) is up for staying up for the 2nd, 10.30p show, I’d skip the dining package and aim for the 10.30 show instead–getting in line a little after 10. Don’t do this Monday or Weds nights though…pick one of the other nights..