Hello Couponing to Disney readers! I’m Carrie, vacation specialist with Destinations in Florida, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, and I visit you each week here on Couponing to Disney to answer some Disney FAQs. I love hanging out on Couponing to Disney every week with you, answering questions about the Happiest Place on Earth! The four Walt Disney World Resort Parks have fantastic entertainment options. Disney’s Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are known for their nightly entertainment after the Florida sun goes down. Happily Ever After, Illuminations, and Fantasmic are the three magical nighttime shows at Walt Disney World.
How does the Fantasmic Dining Package work?
The Fantasmic Dining Package at Disney’s Hollywood Studios gives you two amazing options to enjoy Disney magic. A great meal at one of three dining locations AND a seat at the magical Fantasmic show in the evening. Guests can choose lunch or dinner from Disney’s Hollywood and Vine, The Hollywood Brown Derby, or Mama Melrose’s locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Upon finishing your meal, you will receive a voucher that you will present at the first showing of Fantasmic that evening. The VIP entrance for Fantasmic Dining guests is near the Beauty and the Beast stage. Present your voucher about 30 minutes before Fantasmic starts, and you will be able to access a reserved seating section.
Does Happily Ever After show on evenings of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?
The “regular” showing of Happily Ever After does not take place on the evenings of the special ticketed parties at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Instead, guests can enjoy HalloWishes and Holiday Wishes. These are spectacular themed fireworks shows to fit with the spirit of each of the special holiday parties. These can still be viewed outside the Magic Kingdom, but if you’d like to enjoy these in Magic Kingdom, as well as the special parades and party events, you will need a separate ticket to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
Where can I eat at EPCOT’s World Showcase and see Illuminations?
EPCOT’s World Showcase is THE place to be to enjoy the nightly entertainment from the World Showcase-Iluminations. Anywhere around the World Showcase is a fantastic viewing spot-but if you want to have a meal either right before or while viewing Illuminations, there are some great restaurants that fit that description. The Rose and Crown in England and Cantina de San Angel both have tables that allow for eating and viewing of Illuminations. Another great option is to get a snack from any of the amazing locations in World Showcase and stake out a spot around the lagoon.
Is it possible to see Illuminations from Disney’s Boardwalk Area?
Yes and no. You can only see the large, over head fireworks from the Boardwalk area. You cannot see the lasers, the Earth Globe, or the fountains and special effects. If you want to view the entire showing of Illuminations, inside EPCOT’s World Showcase is the place to be. If you want to just catch some fireworks, then the Boardwalk will work well.
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