Fantasmic!

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User ID: rsumrall   Thrill: 3  Theme: 4  Overall: 4 (2/20/2008)
This is an amazing show! The effects are great. I've seen it many times and never tire. I would strongly suggest that you get a Fantasmic Dinner package if you are going at a busier time of year. The wait can be horrific.

User ID: tinksmom01   Thrill: 4  Theme: 4  Overall: 4 (2/8/2008)
nothing compares to this show! I do, however, think the Fantasmic! in Disneyland is better! But everything about this show is magical...

User ID: TINKERB   Thrill: 3  Theme: 4  Overall: 4 (2/4/2008)
excellent show

User ID: rshaul   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: 4  Overall: 4 (1/17/2008)
This is by far the best show at WDW. Spetacular I believe is the right word.

User ID: fiferpig   Thrill: 1  Theme: 2  Overall: 1 (8/19/2007)
Disneyland version is so much better. The only thing that makes Florida's minimally better is the seating. But I am very willing to sit on hard concrete to watch Disneyland's version.

User ID: chrisgeraci   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (8/17/2007)
Overall this is one of the greatest shows Disney has done. However, compared to Disneyland's Fantasmic, this one pales a little. The Pirate Ship scene in Dl Fantasmic is superior to the Pocahontas scene in WDW. Whenever you put Disney characters and fireworks together you have a winner!

User ID: WDWFreak1996   Thrill: 3  Theme: 4  Overall: 4 (6/1/2007)
Worth the price of admission !

User ID: codyqubei   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (9/9/2006)
For those who say this show is terrible and that is just a rip off of the DL show are way outta line. Disney has always and always will share attractions with it's parks around the world. I have only seen the DL show on YouTube and I admit it is amazing, but I like the Lion King segment more than the Jungle book. But I must say that the Peter Pan part is great at DL. Fantasmic at MGM is my all time favorite show and I can't wait to see it again in a week or two.

User ID: madassdriva   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (11/27/2005)
This show is incredible. Too relient on mist-projection screens, I must agree, yes, but incredible. I think all should see it, cuz I gurantee it, you will wana see it every time you go to Disney-MGM Studios afterwards. Or in other words, Fantasmic! is FANTASTIC!

User ID: MrToadWildRider   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (9/22/2005)
I rated this show a 2. I admit maybe it's just because I'm not a show person but the "Stage" (? sorta?) is so far from the stands that it's a bit harder to enjoy and I just think there are many parts of the show that rely wayyy too heavily on the water projection screens they use. It's a cool effect but 1/2 the show is basically just highlights of Disney animated features.

It's a good show and I probably would've rated a 3 if not for my disappointment after all the hype this show receives. It is a pretty darn GOOD show but it's not near as good as people make it out to be in my opinion.

User ID: Le_Poof   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (8/30/2005)
Easily the best show at Walt Disney World, doesn't matter where you sit either so you don't have to be too early. I was in awe from start to finish.

User ID: jriversjr   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (7/14/2005)
Get thair early! Nice time

User ID: Jim_n_Ruth   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (7/3/2005)
Another of Disney's brilliant, clever And unique shows. A definite must see. I make it a point to see this over and over!!!

User ID: dave b 123   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (2/11/2005)
I love all of the firework shows done at disney

User ID: Drew_davey   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (9/30/2004)
The Best Ever

User ID: chrisaly   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (8/26/2004)
worth the price of admission alone. awesome. a must see.

User ID: degrassi26   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (7/12/2004)
Come and enjoy the magic as Disney characters - old and new, come to life right in front of your eyes! Enjoy the lights and the music, enjoy the show, enjoy the masterpiece known as Fantasmic.

User ID: Strway2Heaven77   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (7/3/2004)
I went to Disneyworld with my marching band, and I say Fantasmic for the first time, and it was by far the most amazing thing in Disneyworld. It is a show for all ages. As a stage/tech manager for my school, I payed close attention to the lights. The special effects were the most advanced I have ever seen. They change the show during the performance if any mechanism fails. They have even done shows without the dragon, and it is all seamless! Each show costs $20,000 to produce, so can't you go and spend 26 minutes? Truly an eye opener to the power that Disney has on you're imgaination. "Some imagination, huh? Ha ha!"

User ID: JackSparrow   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (5/27/2004)
Not a bad seat in the house!! Spectacular!

User ID: whopper65   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (5/4/2004)
Great show! Enjoyed it from beginning to end. Fantasmic Package well worth it, no waiting in line and excellent seats.

User ID: laplizard   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (11/4/2003)
I have seen both versions of the show at Disneyland as well as WDW. I feel the show at Disneyland is far more spectacular for me. I just like the idea of watching a show on a stage where I was just at, that day. I mean there is just some kind of magic to see the playground you were on come to life like that. That is true disney magic to make the very things around you come to life, when you can say "i was just there and that dragon wasnt there. I didnt see that cauldron". WDW you walk in to a theater. A stage you werent able to explore. So for me there is no magic. Its all trap doors and secret tunnels, not magic. Dont get me wrong I love both shows but I feel DL's is better by a long shot. I feel they are both great shows but DL's holds more magic for me then that of WDW. PS they could of used a better Steamboat then that.

User ID: chrisandginny   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (10/17/2003)
Very well done. However, the wait is difficult to take at the end of the day when everyone is tired. If you have not seen this before, it is a must see.

User ID: tdevenney   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (9/14/2003)
Don't miss it!!! A must see!!!

User ID: Skully   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (9/11/2003)
Worst Disney experience ever? wow you're a fanboy

User ID: BRENDON   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (8/29/2003)
Hated it. This version is just a cheap counterpart of disneyland's original fantasmic. The pochahontas scene was way out of place and was excluding disneyland's larger scaled peter pan scene. the ending was the WORST part of all. Instead of the more detailed mark twain like at (the greatest theme park) disneyland's version, all the characters were waving their scarves on a scrap piece of metal.That thing was probably found in a junk yard and was used due to the greedy people who created this cheap, immitated show. WORST DISNEY EXPERIENCE EVER!!!

User ID: PeterAlt   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (7/27/2003)
This is Disney's first E-ticket 'show'. Disney really outdid themselves. This show is nothing less than spectacular! Some advice: get there an hour early! I got there an hour and a half early and the place was already half-filled!

User ID: starwood   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (7/21/2003)
Best show ever made

User ID: CTXRover   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (7/18/2003)
Having seen both Disneyland's and Disney-MGM studios versions, I am surprised to hear so many folks that think DL is better. Perhaps it is the fact that I've seen WDW's a lot before ever seeing DL's but I felt WDW was far superior to DL's. Although I don't care for the Pocahantas scene, I didn't feel Peter Pan's scene was that much better at DL. It was basically the same thing with people falling and fighting, etc. In my opinion, WDW's finale blows DLs out of the water and the entire cast of villians coming together to "invade" Mickey's dream is better than just Ursula, Chernabog, Maleficient and the Snow White witch. In my opinion, Fantasmic! is one of the best shows ever created by Disney!

User ID: The Ghost   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (7/17/2003)
Put this one on your "must do" list. AMAZING show....

User ID: jenn-d   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/4/2003)
The setting for this show is fabulous. My husband and I always enjoy seeing it. Definitely worth the 2 hour wait.

User ID: Steven   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (6/4/2003)
THis is a terrible show! I think they should get rid of it, because Disneyland's is a lot better.

User ID: buchananrw   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (5/20/2003)
This is an absolute must see for anyone that is going to MGM. Hope they keep it for a long time. My family never tires of it.

User ID: pdrlkr   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (5/11/2003)
The best show at WDW!

User ID: JeanyLaser   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (3/30/2003)
FANTASMIC IS THE BEST.

User ID: agent007   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (2/23/2003)
I absolutly love this show and I would live next to the stage if I could. A definate must see for anyone.

User ID: mcsheffield   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (2/9/2003)
For us, this was the show of the holiday, we just had to see it again, well done Disney!

User ID: tictoc   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (1/31/2003)
come on now no capt hook or tic toc the crocodile dl's better

User ID: Skully   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (1/12/2003)
I am sick of all the this is not as good as DL's version.I mean, you gonna perfer some little island and houses to this man made mountain? I just don't get it.

User ID: BRING-BACK-TOAD   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (12/5/2002)
This is Disney entertainment at it's best!

User ID: SuperFoxtrot   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (11/30/2002)
Great! I ecen downloaded a video of it from the net!

User ID: MickeyManiac   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (9/25/2002)
A must see at WDW. I brought my Grandmother to see it and she could not stop talking about how wonderful it was. Great effects and musical score. Absolutely fabulous! Disney lives on!

User ID: Horace Horsecollar   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (9/12/2002)
A pretty good to spectacular show, worth seeing. But what the heck is Pocahontas doing there? Mickey is imagining the colonization of 17th-century America? And what the heck is Brer Bear doing on the "Steamboat Willy" barge? He's actually a villain, if Splash Mountain is to be believed.

User ID: coleynoonle   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (8/15/2002)
First of all: Not as good as Disneyland's Fantasmic. I saw this show with huge expectations, and I was mildly disappointed. Still, it is worth seeing, and it does have some of the magic that Disneyland's Fantasmic has. I especially like the convenient seating area and the special stage for the show.

User ID: Yse325   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (8/5/2002)
Great show, fun for all ages 5 to 75

User ID: TrapaJon14   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/30/2002)
oh Yeah at WDW you sit down at DL youstand up, pathetic.

User ID: TrapaJon14   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/30/2002)
Disney Worlds version is much bettter than Disneyland, Why? WDW has a huge mountain DL has a house, WDW has a big boat full of characters DL has 5 or 6 charaters in front of the house, WDW at the end Mickey appears on top of the mountain DL hes ontop of the house so is the dragon. Like I said WDW is the best

User ID: Ezra Dobbins   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/10/2002)
This is superb, its artistic flair and overwhelming magic all combine to make something more then fantastic... it's FANTASMIC!!!
If you are a huge fan of the Disney Vilains (such as my haunting self)you'll have the best time you ever had! This sh truly embodies the spirit of the Disney parks and is worth every moment! FANTASMIC!!!

User ID: kara_luisa   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/5/2002)
WOW ive seen it over 40 times and i listen to the cd all the way home from school im gonna video it so i can watch it every day

User ID: kara_luisa   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/5/2002)
WOW ive seen it over 40 times and i listen to the cd all the way home from school im gonna video it so i can watch it every day

User ID: goldenstate5   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/2/2002)
Wonderful, Great, Beautiful...did I mention Wonderful? This show brings out the real magic of Disney, even though it's large-scale copy of the show at Disneyland...

User ID: BuzzLightyear84   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/1/2002)
A spetacular show that must be seen to be believed.

User ID: wonderland1955   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (5/24/2002)
It's not a bad show, but it doesn't even come close to the Disneyland version. The WDW show lacks the heart of the California original.

User ID: wonderland1955   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (5/24/2002)
It's not a bad show, but it doesn't even come close to the Disneyland version. The WDW show lasts the heart of the Califoenia original.

User ID: shawnp0001   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/20/2002)
The best fireworks type show I have ever seen.

User ID: BigGoof   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/16/2002)
The best show over all Disney has to offer!!

User ID: cateye3   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/8/2002)
GREAT!

User ID: kara_luisa   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/6/2002)
Amazing i loved it the effects were brill and i stayed to watch the second show i enjoyed it so much

User ID: DonaldDuck1   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/5/2002)
AWESOME!!!!
I helped design all of the water elements in the WDW Fantasmic Show. I was truely moved by the cheering crowds. It makes my job easier when a little Disney Magic is added to the water. Both WDW and DL Fantasmics are create shows on their own and each are 50% the same and 50% different.

User ID: 1313WEBFOOTWLK   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (2/21/2002)
I wish I could rate this 10! Absolutely the best thing in WDW! You won't believe how far they've come. It was the highlight of our whole trip.

User ID: jalbright   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (2/2/2002)
I sat on the edge of my seat, wide-eyed and entranced, just like a child.

User ID: Steve4wdw   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/17/2001)
I personally saw it and loved it. I've seen both and there's a lot I like about WDW a lot more, except one little thing, Pochohontis, she is WAY out of place. Put Pan in there and it'd be better. I think what people don't understand about the boat at the end is it's supposed to look like steam boat willie, not a duplicate boat which people ride on all day.

User ID: daisydoodle   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/6/2001)
no doubt--best show in the kingdom.

User ID: TBear6000   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/6/2001)
This is the best Disney show I've ever seen.

User ID: jungle05   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/3/2001)
It is one of the best shows at disney world.

User ID: dawidbaw   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/28/2001)
Fantasmic! is a MUST SEE! Neveer seen a better show, with so much great music and that amount of dazzling special efects. Not even on Broadway!!!

David

User ID: Bb87   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (3/27/2001)
Somewhat disappointing. Perhaps I'd heard how wonderful it was too often, so I was expecting too much. The line is horrible - I would NEVER see this show again without doing the dinner package.

User ID: peanutj   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/16/2001)
Simply the best Disney attraction ever! The sight of the Steamboat Willie ship coming around the bend always brings a tear or two to my eyes. And the music can't be beat.

User ID: Gurgi   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (3/16/2001)
Disneyland's is so much better! The MGM version feels cheaper and not as much fun. It felt more forced rather than spontaneous like Disneyland's.

User ID: wdw   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/16/2001)
This is the best stage show I have ever seen! Talk about Magic!!

User ID: nelsonfran18   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/16/2001)
There are some really good parts in the show, my personal favorite is when Steamboat Willie makes an appearance. Makes me want to go there and start whistling with Mickey.
:)

User ID: tonyanton   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/16/2001)
Great show, enjoyed the seating, unfortunately, the ONLY advantage over the Disneyland version

User ID: charjean   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/16/2001)
It's not as good as the one at Disneyland.

User ID: LAUGHERY   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/16/2001)
THIS IS EASILY MY FAVORITE SHOW AT WDW

User ID: ninafeliz1   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/15/2001)
A very elaborate show in an absolutely HUGE amphitheater, it was amazing to see the crowd hiking back to the theater. It was a little on the long side for keeping my attention, but the music was great and there was a little bit of everything. Definately go to the second show if you are there when they have 2.

User ID: ray   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/10/2001)
FANTASMIC IS FANTASTIC

User ID: poa65   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/4/2001)
Great show! A must see!

User ID: keb007   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (2/10/2001)
What a Fantasmic show....of course we saw it the night of the 100th space shuttle launch.

User ID: Brer_Papa   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (2/10/2001)
One of the best shows at WDW. A definite "DO NOT MISS"

User ID: shannon-pooh   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (2/9/2001)
The most fantastic and captivating live show I have ever seen!

User ID: bairdbeth   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/19/2001)
Great show!By eating at Hollywood and Vine, we got fastpasses to get in.(Back entrance, no lines, great seats!)Believe warning about frightening young children!

User ID: gsvdave   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/15/2001)
Good, but once you've seen Disneyland's, it can't compare

User ID: jankn   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/15/2001)
I liked it a lot and wish i could have watched it one more time that night

User ID: jankn   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/15/2001)

Was very breathtaking and a highlight of the week.

User ID: DisneyPrincess_96   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/15/2001)
Best show ever put on by Disney!!! DL may be the orinigal but I like this one a little more :-) Pochantas sucks but hey...they had to do something different. But I eould recommend you see both versions.

User ID: wdw   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/15/2001)
Best Disney show I've ever seen! So great in special effects, and the end is just magical!

User ID: WDWEC   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/15/2001)
THE MGM & DL SHOWS BOTH HAVE SPECIAL MOMENTS AND DOWN POINTS. THIS WILL ALWAYS BE A GREAT SHOW AND PUT A LUMP IN THE THROAT OF ANYONE LOVING THEATRE AND DISNEY PRODUCTIONS. DON'T MISS FL OR CA SHOWS!

User ID: charjean   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/15/2001)
After seeing the wonderful Fantasmic at Disneyland, I was very disappointed with the DW version. It just wasn't as good. I felt like they were trying to repeat something that was unrepeatable.

User ID: u k fan   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/15/2001)
I really enjoy this show and prefer it to IllumiNations. I haven't been to DL but agree that the Pocahontas scene really clunks compared to the rest of the show!

User ID: Phillip   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (1/15/2001)
This is a poor substitute for the Disneyland version. The set is dreary, and too much emphasis on the water screens (which are overdone here) and Pocahontas (too long and too dull) rather than the spectacular Peter Pan and Jungle Book scenes at Disneyland. See this one, but see the original in Anaheim if you can for a real thrill.

User ID: tkrajah   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/9/2001)
This show is absolutely FANTASTIC! It lives up to its name and is very much a must see.

(However, please do NOT get up until the lights come on at the end. Too many people do, and it's dangerous, plus they miss the ending)

User ID: ren   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/7/2001)
best disney night show ever!!!!

User ID: lrascal   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/6/2001)
unbelieveable presentation
I had to go buy a camcorder so I can go back and record it

User ID: dane disney   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (11/6/2000)
best thing i have seen

User ID: NuttyK   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (11/2/2000)
Brilliant. Best show I have ever and will ever see. Big up to the mouse himself - Mickey Mouse! We loved the show so much we went back to MGM the next day and waited 2 1/2 hours to watch it but it was cancelled due to the weather. NOT FAIR!!!

User ID: Koolkid10   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (10/5/2000)
I went at night. My mom and were there 1 hour early and still got awsome seats it was fun
from Pete,10

User ID: vmckay   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (10/5/2000)
Good Show, but the one from Disneyland is better. The Pocahontas act is not as good as Peter Pan.

User ID: UnclPumbaa   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (10/5/2000)
How can you not enjoy this show! While it's not quite as good as the D'land original, it does have some extra water screen animation that I really enjoy (heroes in bubbles and the morphing villains). Like D'land's show, the closer to the waters edge the better.

User ID: OrangeBird   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (10/5/2000)
Fantasmic RULES! I just wish the one at WDW had the Peter Pan Pirate ship act! The Pocohantas act does look good too!

User ID: becx   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (8/11/2000)
Excellent show, well worth the wait. Still liked the firework they used to have though!

User ID: jasonriv   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (8/11/2000)
Althought I prefer Disneyland's version, this is still an amazing show. Disney's creative geniuses truly shined in the development of this project. It still mesmerizes me after seeing the show countless time!

User ID: SirLamer   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (8/11/2000)
It's worth seeing if you're in Disney World, but Disneyland's Fantasmic is much. The atmosphere is much better in Disneyland, and in WDW you spend six or seven minutes watching Pocahatas (if that's how you spell it) conoeing around and junk - INSTEAD OF THE BATTLE ON THE PIRATE SHIP!

User ID: dmginsburg   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (8/11/2000)
The show after all these years, still run chills up & down our spines. Mesmerizing. Although, there is no comparison between the WDW and DL shows. WDW needs more work and has skimped on their props. WDW gets a 2-from this family. DL gets a 4+. We still highly recommend the show at both locations.

User ID: wedway   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (8/11/2000)
Had to rate it a three due to the lack of the Peter Pan battle on the Columbus not being at WDW! Loved the Pocohantas scene though!

User ID: DisneyPrincess_96   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (7/23/2000)
Great show!!! Best I have EVER seen anywhere!! Shouldn't be missed!!!!!

User ID: DisneysStar   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (7/6/2000)
I enjoy this display of talent and hard work thoroughly. I enjoy now more than ever having recorded this song with the Lake Washington Womens Ensemble through th Magic Music Days Program. I know it will be something I'll remember always.

User ID: DCAGuy2   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (6/25/2000)
A good show. Certainly not great like the Disneyland version. The water screens are neat but implemented too much in Florida and I missed the Mark Twain. The stadium seating, however nice, takes away from the atmosphere.

User ID: irishfan   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/24/2000)
The highlight of my most recent trip!

User ID: colbyc   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/19/2000)
an exellent show!!!!!!!!!!!

User ID: rollerstan   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/7/2000)
By far the best show at WDW and had the best music and selection of animated scenes. There isn't one part of this show that is poorly done. I get goosebumps watching it and listening to the CD. The boat finale is my favorite part.

User ID: teamdisney   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/7/2000)
It's a great show.

User ID: seahawk   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/7/2000)
I never seen this one at the MGM studios before! But NO MATTER Where it is, it is ALWAYS WELL WORTH THE PRICE OF ADMISSION!

User ID: TP2000   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (6/7/2000)
An unfortunately sad rendition of the grand Disneyland spectacle. The stadium style seats were a nice bonus, but the show loses a whole lot in the translation to the new Florida venue. The newer animation sequences were cool, but the rest of the show pales miserably in comparison. The finale' was the ultimate low-point with a "Mark Twain" made out of plywood and PVC pipe, like it had been built after a quick trip to Home Depot. The Florida audience cheered loudly though, so what you don't know can't hurt you. Disneyland regulars will be extremely underwhelmed.

User ID: imbartalk   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (6/7/2000)
This show was good, however at time it was a bit confusing. Disneyland show is a lot better. The atmosphere and the show are just better over there.

User ID: colbyc   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (6/7/2000)
an awesome experience!!!

User ID: ToonKirby   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/7/2000)
The ultimate Disney night-time spectacular! The music is wonderful and I love hearing the cheers when Mickey enters and then when he defeats the dragon. The Pocahontas section does seem out of place, should update it to a Tarzan adventure sequence.

User ID: abu233   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/7/2000)
It needs more Villians.
The Horn King would be nice.

User ID: disneylandman   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/7/2000)
awesome effects

User ID: Tiki Fans   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/7/2000)
I still need to see DL's version but WDW's show was worth the wait and the rain storm before the show.

User ID: WayneG   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (6/7/2000)
Was actually a tad disappointed, especially comparing it to DL's version. Way too much water screens and animation, not enough live action.

User ID: vtfan   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (6/5/2000)
a _HUGE_ concrete seating area, a moat, a plastic mountain, and horrible looking rafts. DisneyWorld's Fantasmic pales in comparison to Disneyland's (which fits in much better).

User ID: FCD01757   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (5/21/2000)
Unbelievable!!!!!!
Can be very wet when the wind hiots the water just right but it is an amazing show.

User ID: Sapphire   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (5/19/2000)
Although the Pocahontas sequence is completely out of place - I never saw the Disneyland version but I know the Peter Pan segment just had to be better - this is the best outdoor show at the parks.

User ID: RPK4444   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/21/2000)
Probably the best Disney night time show. More worth while than Illuminations. Well, worth the wait. If planning a trip, eat at one of the resturants that give you priority seating for eatting there.

User ID: shazbert   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/14/2000)
Worth every penny of the entrance fee.

[Ed Note: The reader is referring to the Disney-MGM entrance fee. There is no separate admission for Fantasmic!]

User ID: sharpeipup   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/30/2000)
Disneyland's is by far my favorite.

User ID: BurgerBurger   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/30/2000)
I would give it a 4, but when comparing to Disneyland's Fantasmic!, I think it could use a couple changes. More like, make it the same as Disneyland's. :) I would much rather have Peter Pan, than Pocah, and at least make the steamboat at the end more "authentic" rather than a styrofoam cut out. I still loved it with all the music though!

User ID: Guddy   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/30/2000)
A must see for any trip...(Get there early)...if you haven't seen it, don't listen to everyone's nitpicking around here, just go and enjoy! BTW, almost forgot -- look at the people in the picture titled 'the seating area' below. Note that most of them are wearing raingear ;) (bring yours!)

[Ed Note: Though the people in the first few rows are likely to get a little wet from the water screens, in this case it was raining off and on and that's why they're wearing rain gear.]

User ID: imbartalk   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/30/2000)
Although this is the best show ever created, the Disneyland version is a bit more spectacular that the WDW one. Anyway, either show still raised the hairs on my neck, everytime I see it, about 30 so far.

User ID: MiladyOfDisney   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (3/30/2000)
It was okay... But it left little to be desired... I must be spoiled by DL's version... I just don't find WDW's that good... Too many water screens, too much trying to squeeze in characters during the water screens, and Pocahontas was nice but it seemed like something was missing... But People do like it and I guess that is what really counts...

User ID: seanyoda   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/30/2000)
A terrific show, that's not to be missed.

User ID: judilane   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (3/30/2000)
Even though the stadium seating is more comfortable on the tush than the walkway around DL's Rivers of America, this Fantasmic doesn't deliver the same emotional impact. The video segment is too long, and the pause between the dragon's fire and Mickey slaying her really kills the dramatic timing and tension. I don't know why these elements were changed from the original show, but they're not an improvement. Disneyland's version is worth the wait. I'd rather go to Epcot at night than wait two hours for this cheap imitation.

User ID: tweedle jason   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/30/2000)
Fantasmic IS the most fantastic Disney show yet. From the moment it starts, until its conclusion, this is pure awesome magic.

User ID: LaffnStock   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/12/2000)
Great. But having to get there so early (at least an hour beforehand) is NOT. Plus, once there you are captive. This needs more than the half hour pre-show that they gave when I last attended.

User ID: dairyvalley   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/11/2000)
While nicely updated from the Disneyland original, much of the charm has been lost by transforming it into a stadium show. One of the great things about the Disneyland version is experiencing it in an area which during the daytime is filled with canoes and a steamboat.

User ID: Jeremiah   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (2/5/2000)
Very good show just not as good as the one at Disneyland!

User ID: srolandelli   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/20/2000)
Very good, but NOT (IMHO) as good as the original in Anaheim. Plus, "Priority" seats for dinner buyers were disappoitning.

User ID: NancyDVC   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/7/2000)
The preshow is great the show is great and for a nighttime show it is a blessing to have seats!

User ID: DCAGuy2   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/6/2000)
Although the show is good, the Disneyland version beats it by far. Something about the stadium seating takes away from it for me.