Hi there, Lauren! You are in for such a treat (and maybe a few tricks!) as
Halloween Time has arrived at the Happiest Place on Earth! It's only the most happily haunted, frighteningly fun time of the year!
As a planner at heart, I love to see that you are thinking ahead and planning out your Disneyland day and night! A
Fantasmic! Dining Package is a great way to guarantee an unobstructed view of the show without having to stake out a spot hours ahead of time. And who doesn't love going on a journey through Mickey's imagination and spotting some beloved heroes and villains?! River Belle Terrace actually offers two dining packages - Premium and Standard. To make reservations for the Premium Package which includes a view of the show directly from your table on the outdoor patio, you would head to the
Fantasmic! Dining Package page of the
Disneyland website. Here, you will be able to "Check Availability" for both River Belle Terrace and
Blue Bayou Restaurant. Once you select River Belle Terrace, the time will automatically fill in for 7:15 p.m. which will coordinate with the show time that evening. It's the only dining package that allows you to view the show right from your seat!
For the Standard Dining Package, you would simply make a lunch or dinner reservation as you normally would directly from the
River Belle Terrace page of the website. Once you arrive, request the Fantasmic! dining package upgrade directly with your server. One thing to note is that upgrades are subject to availability. The Standard Package includes a voucher for a prime viewing spot for either the first or second show of the evening ... and of course, you get exclusive access to Fantasmic! inspired menu items during your meal! It sounds like you already have a River Belle Terrace reservation for your Fantasmic! day, so you should be all set to request that upgrade!
If you've chosen to go with the Standard Dining Package, I would still try to get to the viewing spot about 45 minutes ahead of show time. You will have a great view, but generally, it is an open space reserved for those with vouchers, so if you want to be in the very front, I recommend getting there a bit early. Maybe bring a sweet treat or mobile order some Mickey Beignets from the
Mint Julep Bar with you to enjoy while you are waiting! They just rolled out a seasonal favorite - Pumpkin Spice Mickey Beignets!
Lauren, you are really in for such a treat! If you have any more questions in your planning, you know where to find us here at
planDisney.
Happy haunting!
Tara