Hi again, Ashlyn!
Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel, and mahalo nui loa (thank you very much) for your question! Amanda and I both enjoy helping plan your Disneyland Resort visit, so please feel free to keep those great questions coming. Your ‘ohana’s vacation will be here before you know it!
Fantasmic! is my all-time favorite show at
Disneyland Park! Your best bet, especially with a large group, is to arrive early (up to an hour or two before the show during peak season) to snag a spot closest to the Rivers of America facing Tom Sawyer Island, avoiding any trees or light posts that might block your view. Other prime viewing locations are the area in front of the entrance to Pirates of the Caribbean and on the bridge above it so you’re centered with the show’s main focal point. Sometimes it is easier to find a great spot for the second show of the evening (if two are offered), when crowds can be lighter.
Fantasmic! is free with park admission, but premium reserved viewing is also available as part of a dessert sampler package for an additional fee. You may call (714) 781-SHOW (7469) up to 30 days before the show to reserve your group’s seats.
Be sure to check the entertainment schedule online for show times as your visit approaches, or check the Entertainment Times Guide when you arrive at Disneyland Park. I hope this helps, Ashlyn! Please feel free to write back with any other questions you may have as you continue to plan your pixie-dusted vacation!
Wishing you magic,
Courtney