We were there during Christmas and New Year's when the park was swamped. The first time we went to see Fantasmic, we got in line about an hour in advance and got perfect, lower row seating. The second time we went in after they had already opened the theatre, probably 1/2 hr before the show and still got center seating, just higher in the rows. At the time of year you're talking about I don't think you'd have any problem getting a good seat. I don't like the seating provided with the meal package. As I understand it, it's off to the side. We've sat there before and didn't like it at all.