Hi there, and welcome back to planDisney!
Fantasmic! is one of my favorite nighttime spectaculars, as Mickey’s dreams take us on an incredible journey of special effects, music, and characters. And I love that the show features so many beloved films from my childhood!
Now, let’s figure out how to tell if Fantasmic! will be happening during your visit. Last September, Fantasmic! generally ran Fridays through Sundays at Disneyland Park. If this year's schedule is the same, you should be able to catch the show on the last day of your trip. We'll know very soon if this is the case!
The fireworks and nighttime entertainment schedule for Disneyland Resort can be found in the
Hours & Events Calendar on the Disneyland website, and times are added about six weeks ahead. So today, July 10th, I can see the nighttime entertainment schedule through August 21st. In about three weeks, you should be able to see the schedule for September 8th through 12th.
However, you can check to see if Fantasmic! will be running on your dates 60 days in advance, by looking at availability for the
Fantasmic! Dining Packages. If it’s in the budget, I highly recommend booking one of these dining packages so you can get a great view of the show without needing to stake out a spot early in the night (which means more time to squeeze in a few rides before the show!). My friend and I recently did the
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurant standard dining package, which included a 3-course quick service meal (that you can book for lunch or dinner) and it was pretty affordable. When it came time for Fantasmic!, the package gave us access to a reserved viewing area. We were so close it felt like we could nearly reach out and touch the boats! For the best spot, be sure to get to the viewing area at least 30 minutes before the show begins.
If you’d prefer to sit in a chair to watch Fantasmic!,
River Belle Terrace has a premium dining package where you can enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner and watch the first performance of the show right from your table!
Definitely keep an eye on the Hours & Events Calendar because there will be extra entertainment happening for
Halloween Time at Disneyland Park and
Plaza de la Familia in Disney California Adventure! If you love the music from the movie Coco, don’t miss
The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia!
I hope you have a magical visit to Disneyland this September! And if you have any other questions, you’re always welcome at planDisney.
JoAnna