Fantasmic was conceived and directed by Barnette Ricci, the score was written by Bruce Healey, and it was produced by Disneyland Entertainment, Walt Disney Feature Animation and Walt Disney Imagineering, with Ron Logan as the executive producer.

Fantasmic generally plays nightly during peak seasons at 9:00 PM and again at 10:30 PM, and at the same times on the weekends of off peak seasons. On extremely busy days, a third Fantasmic is sometimes added at 11:30 PM. Generally it is suggested that you show up at least an hour early if you want a good spot to see Fantasmic. The 9:00 PM Fantasmic is always the busiest with each show after being progressively less crowded.