We’re Waiting for Fantasmic! The BEST Disney Fireworks for Families
Disney has been dangling Fantasmic! over our heads since the beginning of the year when they said it would open sometime in 2022. We’re still waiting for Fantasmic! though…
We know that they have been refurbishing the lake area and the stage since the reopening of the parks. And now they’ve started cast member rehearsals too!
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Can you believe that we haven’t seen Mickey dance to the iconic Fantasmic! music since March of 2020. It’s been over 2 years! Hurry up, Disney, we need to see Mickey!
More than just being a great show, Fantasmic! is the BEST nighttime spectacular for families!
No Bad Seat
If you have been in the Magic Kingdom during Enchantment you know that crowded just doesn’t feel like a strong enough word.
Main Street often closes due to capacity during the show. That means there are A LOT of people packed as tight as sardines down that strip.
No doubt, even if you have a spot on Main Street, it can often be an obstructed view. Your poor kids are too small to see, and then it happens…the inevitable sea of children on shoulders blocking your view.
Check out our article for the best places to see Enchantment without the crowd here!
Fantasmic! has its very own stadium to watch the show so there is room for everyone and there is no bad seat in the house. And what a house it can be with a capacity of 6,900 people.
Did You Say Seat?
This is a game changer. Fantasmic! has seating for you to…get this…actually sit down!
Some fireworks enthusiasts will stake out a spot and stand for an hour before the show even starts! That’s almost an hour and a half of standing after an already long park day.
Fantasmic offers you a blessed seat! And because the stadium is outdoors, food and beverages are allowed. Buy a popcorn and some ice cream and enjoy the show!
If you’re a parent, you know that there is another great function for these concrete stadium seats.
For those little guys who just can’t hang, this is a perfect place for them to sleep while the rest of the family watches the show.
Lightning Lane
Back in the old days of Fantasmic!, Fastpass was available for the show, guaranteeing you a seat. The other benefit was that you don’t need to show up as early because you are guaranteed that seat.
It’s not guaranteed, but I’m guessing Disney will open this up again and offer Lightning Lanes for the show.
Dessert Parties
Disney also offered dessert parties for an extra charge in the past. This would get you unlimited small food, treats, and drinks before the show, and priority seating.
Is it worth it? If you’re celebrating a special day, then yes, absolutely, the dessert party is worth it. If you are thinking about it for the priority seating, then no, probably not worth it.
While other dessert parties in the Magic Kingdom are great for getting those views, Fantasmic! views are pretty much the same for everyone.
The stadium seating is designed to offer views of every moment without obstruction.
We don’t know exactly when our favorite show will open but if Disney is standing by their 2022 timeline, it has to be soon! We might get an announcement at D23 in Anaheim next week so stay tuned!
We’re waiting for Fantasmic! and when it reopens, we will be front and center with our snacks and excitement! Are you waiting for Fantasmic! too? Let us know in the comments!