I've just thoroughly read my confirmation email. It says to check in at 7:30, according to the schedule Fantasmic is at 8:30. I take that to mean that is when the check in starts but I don't think that means you can't check in anywhere between 7:30 and say 8:15. The prepared food and beverage will be available at the Hollywood Amphitheater Courtyard. Guests should proceed through the theater Fast Pass + entrance to the event location. After picking up food and beverage, Guests will proceed to the theater seating, which is located in the first couple rows of the theater. Guests may get wet in this section. 1 day cancellation. I don't really care where my seat is as long as it's half decent, I would imagine they must be ok seats or they would have to contend with a whole boatload of complaints because I imagine the main reason people book this is for the reserved seating. I'm not doing it until November so I will be able to read a few reviews I'm sure before I decided if I'm going to stick with it.