Disney's Hollywood Studios

Fantasmic!

Fantasmic Overview
Opened Oct. 15, 1998
Show length: 26 minutes

NOTE: Fantasmic might be too scary for little kids

Fantasmic takes place in the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater located near "The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" and "Beauty and the Beast-Live On Stage". Watch Sorcerer Mickey battle Disney Villains in this sensational laser and light show.

The amphitheater opens 90 minutes before the show begins. You can bring in outside food or purchase snacks inside. You can also book a Fantasmic Dinner Package which gives you reserved seating.

There are long rows of metal benches that are banked for easy viewing. It's designed after  the famous Hollywood Bowl and can accommodate 1500 guests. While it's tempting to run down to the front, the "water screens" used in a lot of the sequences often produces a light mist that could head right in your direction.

Fantasmic originated in Disneyland. While parts of the show are similar, there are differences. (It's rare for those who have seen both prefer the Disney World version.)

As noted above, its rare that a performance doesn't have a parent scrambling out with their terrified child. The Disney Villains can be pretty scary, especially when its dark and they're larger than life. If your little guy is sensitive, think twice about going until they're older and can understand what's going on.

The finale is a lot of fun. An 80 foot replica of the ship from "Steamboat Wille" features 26 Disney characters waving and singing as they go by.

If you want to take advantage of priority seating and skip the usual long wait to get into this show, book the Fantasmic Dinner Package

TIP: If you're visiting during a busy time of year, there are usually two performances scheduled. Go to the second one for a less crowded experience.

FUN FACTS:
- The moat surrounding the show contains approximately 1.9 million gallons of water.
- The mountain stands approximately 57.5 feet above the water.
- The fire-breathing dragon rises 50 feet into the air and has a wing span of 50 feet.

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The entire show lasts 25-minutes long.