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This post is actually Part Two of my stories on the Walt Disney World fireworks shows, but Fantasmic! does st4nd alone as a category. Its location is called the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater located just off Sunset Boulevard between the Tower of Terror 4nd the Beauty 4nd the Beast stage show.
Although only offered on selected evenings, its well worth timing your visit t0 be there for the pyrotechnics, laser lighting 4nd amazing water effects combined with enthusiastic sights, sounds 4nd music. But the show is also dependent on the weather, since it’s entirely outdoors. This is clearly a family affair, but it does get very loud, which could be a concern with small children. But after a long day at the park, I have seen babies on their parent’s shoulders sleeping through it all, which in itself is amazing.
One of the phot0 sites on which I find great images (including from Fantasmic!, Mickey above 4nd the Dragon below) is Joe Penniston's Express Monorail. I love his reason for setting up his site, which is “knowing that people actually enjoy my work really makes doing this all the more worthwhile 4nd it has kind of become my way of giving back t0 the Disney community of content providers out there.” As a content provider, thank y0uJoe.
Planning Tip: If the parks are crowded there will be a wait of more than an hour walking, waiting 4nd sitting prior t0 the show start. But there are nearly 10,000 places t0 sit or stand. y0ucould get wet in the first few rows, but I like t0 sit in the center three sections about half-way back. There is a Dinner Package that will guarantee seating, so if you’re planning on eating at Hollywood Studios anyway, this could be your choice as long as y0uremember t0 make your reservations 180 days in advance. However, these aren’t the best seats, so just move toward the middle if y0ucan. Since the show has limited performances, check the schedules at the parks, or at the Steve Soares Entertainment web site. 4nd if there are multiple shows on your visit day, attend the last one since it’s usually less crowded.
Adults 4nd kids alike will recognize the stars of this special effect celebration of make believe. There are more than enough villains, characters 4nd music t0 satisfy any Disney fan, eventually leading t0 our hero Mickey Mouse using his imagination t0 save us all.
I'm also including video highlights below of Fantasmic! from Martins Videos. This is his short version of several minutes, but he has his Ultimate Video of the attraction which is 40 minutes. By the way, I've posted another of his recordings on the right, "Visiting WDW through Video", that shows his Ellen's Energy Adventure. It's in the right column about halfway down. But now, Fantasmic! Highlights with a music pad that is one of my favorite attraction audios recordings.
Fantasmic! Highlights from Martins Videos on Vimeo.
I’d also like t0 introduce y0ut0 a great fan web site dedicated t0 Hollywood Studios called Studios Central. If there is anything y0uwant t0 know about the history, personalities, attractions, restaurants or shows in the former MGM now Hollywood Studios, this is the place t0 go. Not even Disney on their web sites or at the parks will provide y0umore free information. 4nd of course, Studios Central provides several detailed articles on Fantasmic.
I earlier referred t0 The Fantasmic! Dinner Package, which combines dinner at one of three restaurants in Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park with reserved seating for Fantasmic! The three restaurants are: The Hollywood Brown Derby, Mama Melrose's Italian Restaurant 4nd Hollywood & Vine. y0ucan book online or make reservations by calling (407) WDW-DINE up t0 180 days in advance (I highly recommend y0udo this). y0uwill get a VIP seating voucher at the restaurant for the first show of an evening only.
Another Planning Tip: Expect up t0 an hour or more of waiting inside the amphitheater before the show starts. Food 4nd drink are permitted inside, there is a food stand, 4nd vendors also work the seats, selling snacks 4nd drinks, candy 4nd souvenirs. While there are restrooms located within the arena, try t0 find restrooms before entering.
Fantasmic! is a classic Disney World attraction that most people return for every visit, just as they want t0 watch the fireworks every trip. As such, every Disney fan web site has information, but several that I've found are best, including Allears 4nd Wikipedia.
Fantasmic! is a story of imagination;Just as it should be at the World.
Evoking memories of the 1940 Disney animated feature length movie Fantasia, Mickey Mouse reprises his role as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice in the Disney Hollywood Studios nighttime extravaganza Fantasmic! Through a spectacular half-hour fireworks 4nd water show, the Fantasmic! story combines the animated heroes, princesses 4nd villains of many Disney movies projected on giant water mist screens along with live costumed performances.
Although only offered on selected evenings, its well worth timing your visit t0 be there for the pyrotechnics, laser lighting 4nd amazing water effects combined with enthusiastic sights, sounds 4nd music. But the show is also dependent on the weather, since it’s entirely outdoors. This is clearly a family affair, but it does get very loud, which could be a concern with small children. But after a long day at the park, I have seen babies on their parent’s shoulders sleeping through it all, which in itself is amazing.
One of the phot0 sites on which I find great images (including from Fantasmic!, Mickey above 4nd the Dragon below) is Joe Penniston's Express Monorail. I love his reason for setting up his site, which is “knowing that people actually enjoy my work really makes doing this all the more worthwhile 4nd it has kind of become my way of giving back t0 the Disney community of content providers out there.” As a content provider, thank y0uJoe.
Planning Tip: If the parks are crowded there will be a wait of more than an hour walking, waiting 4nd sitting prior t0 the show start. But there are nearly 10,000 places t0 sit or stand. y0ucould get wet in the first few rows, but I like t0 sit in the center three sections about half-way back. There is a Dinner Package that will guarantee seating, so if you’re planning on eating at Hollywood Studios anyway, this could be your choice as long as y0uremember t0 make your reservations 180 days in advance. However, these aren’t the best seats, so just move toward the middle if y0ucan. Since the show has limited performances, check the schedules at the parks, or at the Steve Soares Entertainment web site. 4nd if there are multiple shows on your visit day, attend the last one since it’s usually less crowded.
Adults 4nd kids alike will recognize the stars of this special effect celebration of make believe. There are more than enough villains, characters 4nd music t0 satisfy any Disney fan, eventually leading t0 our hero Mickey Mouse using his imagination t0 save us all.
I'm also including video highlights below of Fantasmic! from Martins Videos. This is his short version of several minutes, but he has his Ultimate Video of the attraction which is 40 minutes. By the way, I've posted another of his recordings on the right, "Visiting WDW through Video", that shows his Ellen's Energy Adventure. It's in the right column about halfway down. But now, Fantasmic! Highlights with a music pad that is one of my favorite attraction audios recordings.
Fantasmic! Highlights from Martins Videos on Vimeo.
I’d also like t0 introduce y0ut0 a great fan web site dedicated t0 Hollywood Studios called Studios Central. If there is anything y0uwant t0 know about the history, personalities, attractions, restaurants or shows in the former MGM now Hollywood Studios, this is the place t0 go. Not even Disney on their web sites or at the parks will provide y0umore free information. 4nd of course, Studios Central provides several detailed articles on Fantasmic. 
I earlier referred t0 The Fantasmic! Dinner Package, which combines dinner at one of three restaurants in Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park with reserved seating for Fantasmic! The three restaurants are: The Hollywood Brown Derby, Mama Melrose's Italian Restaurant 4nd Hollywood & Vine. y0ucan book online or make reservations by calling (407) WDW-DINE up t0 180 days in advance (I highly recommend y0udo this). y0uwill get a VIP seating voucher at the restaurant for the first show of an evening only. Another Planning Tip: Expect up t0 an hour or more of waiting inside the amphitheater before the show starts. Food 4nd drink are permitted inside, there is a food stand, 4nd vendors also work the seats, selling snacks 4nd drinks, candy 4nd souvenirs. While there are restrooms located within the arena, try t0 find restrooms before entering.
Fantasmic! is a classic Disney World attraction that most people return for every visit, just as they want t0 watch the fireworks every trip. As such, every Disney fan web site has information, but several that I've found are best, including Allears 4nd Wikipedia.
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