Briar_Rose
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Oct 30, 2006
To help those that are on the fence, or trying to book the River Belle Terrace Fantasmic Premium Package, I thought I’d post my experience from last night July 19. I booked it 60 days out with no special trucks, maybe fast fingers or dumb luck.
It was my son’s 14th bday, so we ordered a celebration cake. We had never been to Disneyland, but were aware the seats were not that close. We did not realize just how bad the view was until we were seated at one of the worst tables. Our view was obstructed by the three rows of tables in front of us and two stone pillars.
We asked if we would be allowed to move our chairs at all to see and were told no, we could only only turn them directly around. Our only other option was to stand at the back of the restaurant against the wall of the building, which is what we and three other tables of people ended up doing. Basically, we were the same distance back as those who’d found a spot at the last minute.
The food in our rows also came much later, with dessert after the show (as others were leaving) while other tables received thiers during our appetizers. My son’s birthday cake never came either, but there really was no time left at that point.
As for the food, my shrimp dish was ok, although “creole veggies” were only beans. The rest of my family got the steak and scallops, and it was terrible. It tasted a bit off, and no one could stomach it.
I would highly recommend choosing another option to view Fantasmic. Beyond the food issues, the seating situation is a crap shoot. I have no doubt those seated in the front tables had a much better experience.
Our WOC experience at Wine Country tonight was light years better, and our trip has otherwise gone great thank goodness.
It was my son’s 14th bday, so we ordered a celebration cake. We had never been to Disneyland, but were aware the seats were not that close. We did not realize just how bad the view was until we were seated at one of the worst tables. Our view was obstructed by the three rows of tables in front of us and two stone pillars.
We asked if we would be allowed to move our chairs at all to see and were told no, we could only only turn them directly around. Our only other option was to stand at the back of the restaurant against the wall of the building, which is what we and three other tables of people ended up doing. Basically, we were the same distance back as those who’d found a spot at the last minute.
The food in our rows also came much later, with dessert after the show (as others were leaving) while other tables received thiers during our appetizers. My son’s birthday cake never came either, but there really was no time left at that point.
As for the food, my shrimp dish was ok, although “creole veggies” were only beans. The rest of my family got the steak and scallops, and it was terrible. It tasted a bit off, and no one could stomach it.
I would highly recommend choosing another option to view Fantasmic. Beyond the food issues, the seating situation is a crap shoot. I have no doubt those seated in the front tables had a much better experience.
Our WOC experience at Wine Country tonight was light years better, and our trip has otherwise gone great thank goodness.
