Welcome to planDisney, Leona! Thanks for bringing us your question. With
Fantasmic! Dining Packages you can enjoy some delicious food with the bonus of accessing VIP seating for the extravagant open-air nighttime musical.
Your dining reservation, open at five restaurants throughout
Disney's Hollywood Studios, does not have to be immediately before the show. For example, you could eat earlier in the day if you are looking to take a leisurely meal rather than feeling rushed on to the show. You simply pick up your seating voucher for Fantasmic! at the time of your meal. Indeed, as a perpetual early bird, I like to eat earlier in the day and arrive early for the show, as even VIP seats are not assigned; you will choose them from within the reserved section on a first-come, first-served basis. We like to bring snacks like popcorn in case anyone gets fidgety waiting.
If you have little ones like me, I recommend the Disney Junior Play n' Dine breakfast at
Hollywood & Vine. The breakfast is delicious, and you can meet some characters not typically seen elsewhere around the Parks. I'd allow at least an hour for your meal.
Leona, I hope this information helps you make the best dining choice for you and your fellow Guests. Best wishes for your adventure at the Most Magical Place on Earth, Louise.