Hi again Mindy!
The Fantasmic Dinner Package is simply a way of assuring that you are able to obtain seats at the Fantasmic show. Fantasmic is a popular experience. At SOME times of the year, guests start lining up for a seat up to 1.5 hours prior to the show start in order to get a seat. The Fantasmic packages eliminates the need to do this.
If you reserve a
Fantasmic dinner package at the Brown Derby, Mama Melrose, or Hollywood & Vine, you are given a voucher which allows you to sit in a reserved area at Fantasmic. The voucher also gives you access to a special entrance where you can arrive up to 30 minutes in advance rather than more than an hour in advance.
The Fantasmic package uses the same menu and pricing as the regular diners at these restaurants. The ONLY difference is that you have to reserve your meal with a credit card and if you no-show, your credit card is charged. You're making a commitment that you will honor your reservation. In doing so, Disney rewards you by giving you easier access to the Fantamic show.
For more information, click on the Disney website link above.
Good luck with your planning and please let us know if you need additional help.