Hi, Katie, and welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! I took our younger daughter to Walt Disney World Resort for her birthday this past summer and one of her top priorities was to enjoy a character meal at
Hollywood & Vine. Like you, I went straight for an Advance Dining Reservation that included the
Fantasmic! Dining Package.
This package includes your meal at Hollywood & Vine and vouchers for your entire dining party to gain entrance to the reserved seating area for that evening's first showing of Fantasmic! Your 3:20 p.m. Advance Dining Reservation is situated right at the beginning of dinner service. As you enjoy the super delicious dinner buffet, you will indeed be greeted by several favorite Disney friends. Usually, Minnie, Mickey, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy can be found at Minnie's Seasonal Dine. Please understand, however, that occasionally the characters that appear may change.
Katie, I would like to encourage you to arrive at Hollywood Hills Amphitheater 20-30 minutes before Fantasmic! showtime to secure a great seat in the reserved section. Be sure to hang on to the vouchers you will receive at the conclusion of your meal, as the Cast Members stationed in this area will need to collect them. I hope you have a wonderful evening with Minnie, Mickey, and the rest of the gang! Please let us know if you have any other questions as you continue to plan your trip.
Brandy B.