Hiya Jennifer! Welcome back to planDisney! Thanks so much for sending us a great question. I'm happy to see you have a
Disneyland Resort vacation planned for next month!
I love
Fantasmic! and I'm so happy it has returned to the entertainment lineup. I have to say I'm partial to the Disneyland version of Mickey's imagination, so I definitely have my favorite spot for viewing! If you are facing the Rivers of America where Fantasmic! is shown, I prefer to watch on the far right side. You must stand in this area and I would suggest getting there at least an hour or more before the show is scheduled to start. Because it's standing room only, it is also important that all of your travel party is with you.
I like this particular viewing spot for the easy access to attractions once the show is over. In my experience, there are lower wait times for attractions at
Disneyland Park during viewing times for Fantasmic!,
Disneyland Forever, and
Main Street Electrical Parade. I have also found this to be the case during
World of Color at
Disney California Adventure Park. It's a tough choice to make because lower wait times for attractions can be nice, but the nighttime spectaculars are amazing! If you are planning multiple days in the theme parks, I would suggest planning to see some of the entertainment and choose a night that you would rather ride attractions. You could also have the best of both by using
Disney Genie+ during your visit! This
theme park ticket add-on helps maximize your time with attractions and frees up time in the evening to see the entertainment.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions as you are planning your visit to The Happiest Place on Earth! We're always happy to help at
planDisney!
Happy Planning!
Lisa