Hi, Kim!
I actually did the
Fantasmic! Dinner Package with my family on our very first trip to the Walt Disney World Resort and we enjoyed a great dinner at The Hollywood Brown Derby!
The Hollywood Brown Derby is one of Disney's
Fine/Signature dining locations and therefore it requires 2 Table Service credits per person from the
Disney Dining Plan whether you do the Dinner Package or just dinner without the Fantasmic! priority seating. I absolutely LOVE this restaurant! Their famous Brown Derby Cobb salad is just awesome! In my opinion, it's totally worth the 2 Table Service credits to dine in this star-studded restaurant! I think you'll be real happy with the entire experience.
Now, if you don't have your heart totally set on dining at The Hollywood Brown Derby, you could just wait until your September vacation to see Fantasmic! and possibly save on the wait time. Guests normally start lining up about 90-minutes prior to the start of this very popular show. The outdoor amphitheater is huge; however, and you'll have a great view from where ever you sit.
I hope that helps with your decision, Kim! Please feel free to write back in if you think of any other questions we can help you with.
Have a Pixie Dusted vacation!
~Jackie