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Fantasmic!

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About Fantasmic!

The Disney's Hollywood Studios nighttime extravaganza--cloned from the original Disneyland version. Video, live action, pyrotechnics and water effects make for a fantastic way to end the evening. -- Last edited by James Rao

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This show was nothing short of AWESOME. This blows Illuminations and Wishes right out of the water. Which I didn't expect. I heard it was good but could never imagine how good it would actually be. - Erica Jayne

Great show but the version at Disneyland is better 9/10 - Will Chilcote

AMAZING! - Steven Lee

LOVED IT! Better spacing than DL's. - M.S. Cool

Must see show. You WILL be amazed, charmed and entertained! - Mark Moore

Perfection. Mickey faces his demons in a nighttime spectacular featuring pyrotechnics, stunts, and various other jaw-dropping effects. This attraction receives a Perfect review. This is a Disney show like no other, featuring some of the most incredible technological and artistic feats of any Disney attraction. Although the storyline is lost on many guests, the show is done spectacularly well, with a wonderful soundtrack, exciting and beautiful live action sequences, and awe-inspiring effects. No trip to Disney's Hollywood Studios is complete without Fantasmic! We enjoy booking a late dinner, either at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, or at The Hollywood Brown Derby, for after the show. The restaurants are quieter and the waiting staff is more attentive. Another option is to grab a nearby Toluca turkey leg before the show to kill time while waiting in your seats. The only issue with this attraction is the waiting time to get a seat, which can easily be upwards of an hour for a decent spot. However, at that time of day, the weather is cooler and guests get a chance to sit, eat, and maybe have a beer. And it's well worth it. - Joshua Counsil

I attended the late show recently and had a great experience while in the theatre. The crowd entering the ampitheater was very thick and a bit of an annoyance, but it is necessary to be in line early to ensure a seat. The show itself is a great mix of live action as well as a very neat projection onto the water to simulate dream sequences. There are a few fireworks at the end of the show that are pretty good as well. - Carl Stovall

Fantasmic is the best show in Orlando. The music, fountains, lasers, character's acting is all very well done. This classic battle between good and evil will leave most people in awe. The absolute perfect way to end the day at this theme park. Fantasmic is very popular and has the tendancy to fill to capacity. This tends to happen more to the 9 o'clock performance of Fantasmic instead of the 10:30 performance. If there is a 10:30 performance I highly recommend attending that performance because not only will it be a lot less crowded but while the 9 o'clock showing is on, you can go enjoy RnRC and TOT with minimal waits. If theres only a 9p.m. showing than arrive at least 40 minutes before to get a seat. Whatever you don't miss out on this great show. - Manny Barron


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