Hello Casey!
As of today, Fantastmic! is scheduled to run at 7pm on each day of your vacation. You can click on each day on the
Disney's Hollywood Studios Calendar to see the showtimes for Fantastmic! and other DHS performances.
As for the
Fantasmic! Meal Package, that will all depend on your family. We do not use the meal package on our vacations as we prefer to eat at
50's Prime Time Cafe when we're at DHS. When it's time to line up for the show (60 minutes prior to showtime), we grab some snacks to eat while we wait.
If you would like less of a wait, the meal package will grant you "priority" access to a seating area inside the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater. You will still need to arrive between 30-45 minutes ahead of showtime in order to guarantee your seat. If you think the extra 15-30 minutes of waiting will deter from your children's enjoyment of the show, then the dining package is for you.
The Fantasmic! Meal Package will use 1 Disney Dining Plan credit if you choose to dine at Hollywood and Vine or Mama Melrose. Dining at the Hollywood Brown Derby will require the use of two credits.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, Casey.
Have a magical day,
Ashley