Why oh why do they have people standing
I agree completely. It's amazing what people put themselves through to see the shows, and I guess Disney knows we'll do it.
Why oh why do they have people standing
We saw the 11:15pm show on Saturday, July 24. We watched from Blue, in front of the "VIP Section."
IMO the spot at the front railing in Preferred Dining is better than the spot that's in front of the VIP Section. (Just to be clear, the Preferred Dining section is called Blue for the 11:15 show.)
We enjoyed the show!
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This week I watched WOC three times.Better than BEST!
I agree... The few spots on the rail on the lower section of Preferred Section are better "Viewing"! However, to get there for the early shows requires you to buy an expensive meal and line up two hours before the show, RUN to the preferred dining section, RUN to the front rail, and wait. Then fight with the other Guests that want to stand next or in front of you. IMO not worth money, the hassle, compaired to leasurely walking to the BEST area. See post #38 by silence to see why I think this.
BESTEST of BEST...
Enter the RED zone from the far Silly Swings side and go to the far left rail spot in the Red wet area. The Red wet area next to the yellow is dead center, nothing, nobody is in front of you, costs nothing, fewer crowds to fight... but on a windy night you will get wet.
Better than BEST!
Do not fight the 7:00 mob that they let in at 7:30. Wait till the crowd dies down. When you casually enter the Blue section take one giant step forward, cross under the rope to your right take two giant steps to the rail, and stand at the rail a few feet down from the VIP section. Relax, it will not be a mob scene - Make friends with the Cast Fastpass takers and the VIP Plaid holding the VIP list, (Ask who the VIP's are that night) She will be standing right behind you. Talk with them, laugh with them as the rude people rush to the lower sections and endlessly fight each other and complain. They now will let you go get something to eat, or the bathroom, and will lift the rope and be happy to welcome you back at anytime, as you are now their polite friend.
For the first show the Pre-show Stage Manager in black with his headset will open a gate and plug in his computer to direct the show right in front of your view. [Does this tell you something if the Stage Manager likes to stand there]
At the end of the show turn around and you are now at the front to the exit mob. No hassle fighting 4,000 Guests for 10-15 minutes to get out. You will be fiist to get out of the area.
PrincessIM - what time did you get there to secure that spot?
Thanks!
Kim
Do not fight the 7:00 mob that they let in at 7:30. Wait till the crowd dies down. When you casually enter the Blue section take one giant step forward, cross under the rope to your right take two giant steps to the rail, and stand at the rail a few feet down from the VIP section. Relax, it will not be a mob scene - Make friends with the Cast Fastpass takers and the VIP Plaid holding the VIP list, (Ask who the VIP's are that night) She will be standing right behind you. Talk with them, laugh with them as the rude people rush to the lower sections and endlessly fight each other and complain. They now will let you go get something to eat, or the bathroom, and will lift the rope and be happy to welcome you back at anytime, as you are now their polite friend.
For the first show the Pre-show Stage Manager in black with his headset will open a gate and plug in his computer to direct the show right in front of your view. [Does this tell you something if the Stage Manager likes to stand there]
At the end of the show turn around and you are now at the front to the exit mob. No hassle fighting 4,000 Guests for 10-15 minutes to get out. You will be fiist to get out of the area.
If you look at the OP photo, I am pretty sure he is talking about the blue section labeled in the photo as spot #1. Near the VIP section.From this description, I'm having a hard time figuring out exactly where this area is. Can someone circle this exact area on a picture of the viewing area, and post that picture? Thanks in advance.
If you look at the OP photo, I am pretty sure he is talking about the blue section labeled in the photo as spot #1. Near the VIP section.
That's what I figured, but that's not the clearest photo so I'm not sure exactly where that is. There are some clearer photos of the viewing area, so I was hoping someone could label that spot on one of those photos.
The left side is the entrance for Blue where they take your Fastpass. Hand them your Fastpass take one step forward, duck under the rope (not always there) and two-three steps to the rail. The spot is just inside the area behind the yellow fire hydrant. It is very easy to get to, as it usually is not filled until most are already inside. You do not need to line up an hour early to get this spot. And, you are the first to leave saving another 5-10 minutes in a crowd.
Downsides: there is only space for 6-8 people to see well. Small children or people under 5' can have difficulity seeing if they are too far from the top.
However, this is the view with a normal lens (not wide angle).
Blue section.... Blue Fastpass.... 6' from the Castmember taking the Blue Fastpasses..
It is next to the VIP Section. There are no Fastpasses for the VIP Section... you must know a DLR Sr. Manager to get on the LIST.
The best other than the VIP section is the area just below the VIP section in the Reserved Dinner Section (Must purchase a $40 dinner at Ariels or Wine Country.)
But this spot is by far the easiest to get and is nearly as good.
The chart is correct with what is current.
The Black Line I added is the centerline of the show. The WOC Show is not centered with the viewing area, but with the Perferred and VIP zones.
The Red section is the furthest off center except for the Wet Zone below the Perferred section.
Which area do the people with picnic meals and Reserved Viewing tickets get ?
Picnics are blue (light and medium blue in picture) or yellow. Preferred Viewing (dark blue with the black line running through it) is for those who reserve the package at Ariel's Grotto or WCT.