Fantasmic! Archives

Details on New $750 Disney Dining Promo Card Offer, Disney Dream Rescues Floating Man Off Cuba, More New Disney After Hours Details at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, & More: Daily Recap (1/4/22)

January 4, 2023

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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Closing for Multi-Month Refurb, Mold & Filth Highlight Cleanliness Issues Across Walt Disney World, 50th Anniversary Farewell Begins with New Pin, & More: Daily Recap (12/28/22)

December 28, 2022

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‘Fantasmic!’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Adds Second Nightly Performance Through Mid-January

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022

Characters on Steamboat Willie riverboat during Fantasmic

As the holidays wind down, Walt Disney World will enter its “slow” season with shorter operating hours and fewer live performances. However, Disney has added a second showtime for “Fantasmic!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios through January 14, 2023. “Fantasmic!” was always scheduled for two performances each evening through January 7, 2023. It will now also … Read more

Fantasmic! Showtimes Pushed Back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Starting December 26

December 21, 2022

Snow White and Prince dancing in Fantasmic

“Fantasmic!” performances will move by 30 minutes from December 26 to January 7, with the second daily performance technically starting after the park closes. Through December 25, Christmas, “Fantasmic!” will continue to be performed at 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Starting the next day, it will be performed at 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. On … Read more

runDisney Volunteer Reward Tickets Reduced to Half-Day, Christine McCarthy Could Be Next Disney CEO, New Genie and Lightning Lane Update Coming, & More: Daily Recap (12/6/22)

December 6, 2022

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: ‘Fantasmic!’ With MagicBand+ Interactions at Disneyland Resort

December 3, 2022

MagicBand+ with Fantasmic! characters on riverboat

We took our MagicBand+ to a viewing of “Fantasmic!” in Disneyland Park and now we’re here to show you how the band interacted with the show. MagicBand+ is the first version of the MagicBand to debut at Disneyland Resort. The original MagicBand launched at Walt Disney World in 2013. The center puck of MagicBand+ lights … Read more

Splash Mountain Closing Date Revealed at Walt Disney World, Reedy Creek Repeal Could Be Reversed, ‘Fantasmic!’ Dining Package Reviews, & More: Daily Recap (12/2/22)

December 2, 2022

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REVIEW: ‘Fantasmic!’ Dining Package at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano

December 2, 2022

“Fantasmic!” dining packages are now available at five restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we’re in search of the best bang for your buck. So this time, we booked a package at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano to try it out! Interior Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano is themed as an Italian restaurant you would find in … Read more

Governor DeSantis Responds To CEO Iger’s Comments on Florida ‘Battle,’ Walt Disney Company Plans to Increase Spending, Cast Members Protest Low Wages, & More: Daily Recap (11/30/22)

November 30, 2022

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REVIEW: Fantasmic! Dining Package Debuts at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant

November 30, 2022

Fantasmic! returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the beginning of this month, but the dining packages didn’t return until today. Naturally, our first stop was the Sci-Fi Dine-in Theater Restaurant. Here’s what’s included in each Fantasmic! Dining Package: An entrée and appetizer or dessert at select full-service restaurants or one (1) full buffet (where applicable), … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 11/21/22 (Ewok Christmas Stocking, New 1970s Magic Kingdom Map Tumbler, Roundup Rodeo BBQ Construction Update, & More)

November 27, 2022

Hey, howdy, hey! Welcome to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Join us around the theme park to find new merchandise, take in the holiday sights, and more. Holiday crowds are here! Genie+ was available today for $29. Yes, you read that correctly, $29. Daisy Duck was waving to her adoring fans this morning. You can celebrate the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 11/12/22 (Black Studded Starbucks Tumbler, New World Showcase Pins, Annual Passholder Exclusive Fantamsic! Showing, & More)

November 23, 2022

Good morning from EPCOT! It’s a gloomy Saturday morning, but it’s never a bad day to be at our favorite park! Our first stop of the day is at Pin Traders. New Norway, Mexico, and Canada World Showcase Country pins are available. Each pin is $14.99. A limited release MARVEL pin and Soul pin are … Read more

Disney Stock Dives to Multi-Year Low, Walt Disney World Closures and Phased Reopenings Due to Hurricane Nicole, & More: Daily Recap (11/9/22)

November 9, 2022

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Fantasmic! and Extended Evening Hours Canceled at Walt Disney World Tonight Due to Tropical Storm Nicole

November 9, 2022

Mulan and Li Shang training in Fantasmic

In advance of Tropical Storm Nicole, or possibly Hurricane Nicole, Walt Disney World announced performances of “Fantasmic!,” as well as Extended Evening Hours have been canceled. Due to the show being performed outdoors, all performances of “Fantasmic!” have been canceled for Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Disney has also removed the performance times from their website … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios & Disney Springs 10/29/22 (Lime Garage Fountain Repaired, New 30th Anniversary Aladdin and Marvel Spider-Man Pandora Jewelry, & More)

November 4, 2022

Good morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We plan on doing some shopping today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs. As always we will report on all the new things we find. Let’s get started! A security guard was holding a sign stating, “This Is The Way,” to show guests which way to enter the … Read more

PHOTOS, FULL SHOW VIDEO: ‘Fantasmic!’ Finally Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios With Moana, Elsa, Better Lighting, Lots of Lasers, and More

November 4, 2022November 3, 2022

Mickey shooting fireworks in Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios

“Fantasmic!” has finally returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios after two and a half years. The show received upgraded lighting and audio systems as well as a new scene. We attended the official return debut this evening, November 3, at the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater. Crowds were quick to pack Sunset Boulevard in anticipation for the show. … Read more