Hello Lara!
Thanks for bringing us another great question. Your Walt Disney World Resort vacation is getting closer and I imagine you must be getting more excited with every passing day. You are now within your
advance dining reservation window so let's make sure you have all the details to secure those reservations.
You'll be glad to know that the
Disney Dining Plan can be used to book
Fantasmic! Dining Packages. If you decide to dine at
The Hollywood Brown Derby, 2 Table-Service Meals will be deducted from your plan for each guest. A Fantasmic! Dining Package booked at 50's Prime Time Café, Hollywood & Vine, Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano, or
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant will only require 1 Table-Service Meal per guest. Regardless of where to choose to reserve your meal, you'll enjoy an entrée and appetizer or dessert OR a full buffet, depending on location. You'll receive your Fantasmic! voucher at the end of your meal and should proceed to the reserved viewing area at least 25 minutes before showtime. Please note that seating in the reserved areas is guaranteed but filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
I've dined at The Hollywood Brown Derby on a few occasions and am still dreaming of their Famous Cobb Salad. We enjoyed the Crab Louie appetizer and the Grapefruit Cake there as well, but I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. If you're hoping to stick to the 1 Table-Service Meal for this experience you'll enjoy plenty of antics at 50's Prime Time Café (just keep your elbows off the table). My family has yet to experience a meal at Mama Melrose's or Sci-Fi Dine-In Theatre, but both are on our shortlist for a trip later this summer. I'm sure you'll find the perfect option for your travel party!
Lara, I hope this was helpful. If we can answer any more questions please come back and let us know. We're always ready to help fellow guests dream a fantastic dream.
Magic and memories,
Amy