Hiya, Kevin! Welcome to planDisney.
Watching
Fantasmic! light up the night over the Rivers of America is an epic end to a Disneyland day ... and being in a preferred viewing area is certainly a plus! I'm so sorry to hear you're having difficulty securing that
River Belle Terrace Dining Package reservation. I know those are popular and do go quickly, even when logging in right at the 60-day mark. All that being said, I do have a few suggestions for you!
If you have your heart set on the
River Belle Terrace Premium Dining Package that includes a view of the show directly from your table on the outdoor patio, then I recommend continuing to check for reservations! Guests are always making and changing plans and have until the day before the event to cancel their reservation. If you just roll up your sleeves and hold onto some faith, trust, and pixie dust, you may see something open up!
If you are open to booking the River Belle Terrace Standard Dining Package, this tends to have more availability. With this option, you make a standard lunch or dinner reservation from the regular
River Belle Terrace page on the website and request the Fantasmic! Dining Package directly from your server. I just checked, and there were several times available for November 4th! These packages are subject to availability, but I personally haven't heard of anyone having issues securing one upon arrival. Not only will you be able to order exclusive Fantasmic!-inspired menu items, but you will receive a voucher for a preferred viewing area for either the first or second show of the evening. The difference with the standard package is that the viewing area is standing room only, similar to the other viewing areas around the Rivers of America. Rest assured, though, the location is pretty front and center! With this option, you won't have to stake out a spot too early to have a great view. I do recommend heading to your area about 45 minutes ahead of the show. It will be an open space, so if you want to be in the front row, you will want to get there early!
Kevin, I'm sending you pixie dust wishes for a spectacular Fantasmic! filled evening! It never hurts to grab some of that beloved Disneyland popcorn or a sweet treat before you head to your viewing area. My favorite is a mobile order of Mickey Beignets from the
Mint Julep Bar just around the corner in New Orleans Square. Be sure to give the bag a good shake so that each beignet get's its fair share of powdered sugar!
If you have any more questions, you know where to find us here at
planDisney!
Magic awaits!
Tara