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  • On Feb 28, 2026
    Carl from England Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi I’m planning on visiting in October and what to book a Fantasmic dining package . If i purchase a dining card with my tickets can i use this to pay for the package/meal ( fingers crossed for reservation ) ? Or do you pay when making the reservation ?

    Hey, howdy hey, Carl. Thanks for bringing this great question to us at planDisney! Fantasmic! at Disneyland Resort is a magical experience, and the restaurants that offer the Fantasmic! Dining Package are stellar. You’re in for a great experience.

    To get straight to it, the answer is yes! You should be able to use your dining card to pay for the Fantasmic! Dining Package! You’ll make the reservation online (more on that in a minute) and then pay with your dining card at the end of your meal. Just for future reference, you can check out all the details about your dining card on the Disneyland website, and even view a list of locations that accept dining cards

    Grabbing a Fantasmic! Dining Package reservation is the challenge. Dining reservations open 60 days before the date you’re visiting. They specifically open at 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Being from Great Britain, at least you won’t have to wake up especially early, but I’d be logged in and ready to go right as the clock strikes 6:00. 

    I can see three restaurants that offer the Fantasmic! Dining Package - Cafe Orleans, River Belle Terrace, and Rancho del Zocalo. Cafe Orleans happens to be my favourite table service restaurant in the park, so I’d recommend that. A cup of the Gumbo and the Battered & Fried Monte Cristo Sandwich is the most decadent meal on the property, if you ask me. If you want to reserve an extra seat, I’ll meet you there! If you're not able to get a Cafe Orleans reservation, both River Belle Terrace and Rancho del Zocalo are excellent restaurants.

    Carl, I’m so excited for your trip. This dinner and show is going to be a high point for you and your group. As someone who delights in planning, I say well done! If you have any other planning questions, keep bringing them to us at planDisney. I hope you have a magical day!

    Corey

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Hi! I’m Corey - a SoCal native, husband, father of three, high school instrumental music teacher, and Disneyland Resort specialist! You’ll find me at Disneyland enjoying the Straw Hatters on Main Street or rocking out with the Disneyland Band in Town Square! I’ve made so many fond memories at Disneyland, yet it always feels fresh and new. I can’t wait to help you plan your next trip so you can create those magical memories with your family too!
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