I love the title of this post and have been curious to see what it was about.
It looks like they use some of the some elements in World of Color and Fantasmic, like the projections on the mist of water. Were there fireworks, too?
The quick return to your room after the show also reminds me of the quick exit after Illuminations when staying at an Epcot resort.
The Glow with the Show hats were pretty expensive in WDW. I didn't see very many people wearing them at any of the parks.
Glad you liked and were intrigued by the title. One of my favorites since the preview chapter from the 2012 class trip "We haven't even left the airport and the EMTs arrive"
Yes, the projections on the water are like Fantasmic. I want to say it was more impressive at WoC. There may have been flashes of fireworks, like the ones that come out of the castle during Dream along with Mickey at Mk, but there may not have been. Can't remember. Nothing significant, apparently. Before WoC started, we were able to look behind us and see some of the fireworks from
Disneyland- either from Fantasmic or the fireworks show.
We really love the convenience of hotels that are near to the parks. That is one of the main reasons that Beach Club, Hard Rock and Grand Californian are our favorites. Plus. They are awesome!
Glow with the "Show Me the Money"
NO NATE NO!!!!!!! DON'T SKIP WORLD OF COLOR!!!!!!! I guess it's pointless to try and yell that over the internet... and in the past... but it felt necessary to try.
I'm pretty sure those Glow with the Show hats can be had for a measly $25... because I have one. And yes... it is far too much but it still felt necessary. Mine were purchased at WDW though.
I actually do watch my videos of WOC. It's so good. And so great they still have the Pirates section. That was a fav. I loved it so much I saw it twice. I remember seeing videos online of it and being really underwhelmed. In person I was in awe. So yeah, I loved it.
Thanks, Rob, for the warning for Nate, but this just goes to show you that teenagers don't listen in the present, past or future.
Should have borrowed the hat from you. Shipping it back and forth probably would be less expensive than purchasing a new one.
The Pirates scene from WoC was my favorite, too.
I think there are viewing areas from the Grand Californian (6th floor?)(for guests only?) where you can watch the show and the music is piped in much like California Grill at the Contemporary, but we never looked for it. That would be a great non-hassle way to get a birds-eye view of the show.
Dinner doesn't look too bad for counter service.
I remember a couple of the kids at our mega DIS meet at Christmas last year had those hats. I have no idea what they cost though.
Hmmmm...I will have to see if I can video and take pictures at the same time on my new camera (I'll practice at home first though).
The show looks wonderful and one of the main reasons I want to get to DL one of these days (three more years if all goes right).
Your pictures are good and I like how you can see the characters in all the colors.
Nice that you had such a short walk back to your hotel.
Last day.
I hate last days.
We liked our meal from Lucky Fortune- something a little different from typical theme park fast food. Both the tofu and beef teriyaki were yummy.
I was psyched when I read my camera could do both. I think I first tried the feature at the Wishes dessert party.
You would love World of Color, and I hope your plans to visit DL come through!
Thanks for the kind words about the photos. I am pretty happy with them, too.
Yes, last days are sad. There is always more to do, no matter how long the trip is. But let's get real, we were on our way to Hawaii for 10 days, so really, not THAT sad!!! Unfortunately, the last evening of our Disneyland visit was our most frustrating and disappointing of our time there.
Dee - wow! Great pictures of World of Color. Really spectacular.
What a great choice of places for eat with some great drink choices as well. Yum!
Rebecca
Thank you!!! I am pretty happy with the pictures of WoC. There are some duds, too, but you don't get to see those!!!
That was a really great area to pick up a meal- I love places where there are lots of options to please everyone if necessary.
2 rice bowls for the 4 of you??????????????????????????????????????
I can't imagine
Then again I can't imagine either of the E's being willing to try Tofu!
WOC is visually stunning
You got some great pictures!
But....standing for that long, at the end of the day, even with a priority area (did you actually sit? no one seemed to sit when we saw it at any time) makes anything seem long! It is a little long, but it is just lovely. YAY for Screamin in the dark!
Yeah, that is strange that amount of food was able to satisfy all of us, including 2 teens. We had a large lunch at noon, but I can't remember if we had snacked since then. Maybe leftovers back in the room. (Just looked back at my notes and our receipts. We had beignets from Jazz Kitchen back in our room after our shopping spree, around 4 pm)
Ben is an adventurous eater and will try almost anything, but I don't think it was necessary to share the tofu with Nate.
Thanks for the comments about the pictures. Yes, we did stand for the show. I think the area in front of us had some benches or other seating, and people sat while waiting, but of course stood during the show. We went to the very back of our viewing area because there was nobody there crowding us. That was the important part.
I feel like a celebrity...I got more than one shout out, had my TR linked...and people talked about me! No wonder my ears have been ringing!
Wasn't the zoetrope just the coolest thing? We stood and watched it for quite a while.
I loved the Aladdin show and yes I took about a zillion pictures. I am so gald the carpet flew for you too.
Cass and I had FP's for Cali Screamin one evening too. Not quite dark yet, but the sun was dropping, but the darn thing was down at the moment and we never did make it back.
I really loved WoC too. But I agree, it is kind of long....especially if it is cooling off for the evening. I tackled a lot in the short time I was there, but there is still so much I missed or want to redo again. I am hoping we can make it there this spring as a family. I think Claire will love it and I am sure Skip will enjoy many things too.
I know Skip will want to do Cali things as well, so I am thinking I might have to plan on him going home early and Claire and I staying a few extra......well in my dreams that sounds like a good plan!
I sure did! The Fantasy also has the show but I have yet to get on that ship. I keep trying and one day it will happen!
Your trip report was the most detailed and informative one I read in preparation for my trip!
The zoetrope was really cool!
I'm glad you took so many pictures at Aladdin- a couple may make it into my personal photo album if you don't mind. I didn't get one of the Cave of Wonder which was such a great scene.
One of the main reasons we HAD to ride California Screamin' in the dark was that Mark had missed going on Rip Ride Rocket at US after the sun went down on our last trip there. He really wanted to do it, but Ben didn't so he hung out with Ben while Nate and I rode at night. It was absolutely amazing to see all of the park lit up and decked out in neon while riding both RRR/US and CS/CA.
I hope you do get to make a family trip to Disneyland!
Oh man... Disney Animation looks like a place where I could spend days and days.
Zoetropes are so cool, and that one is pretty amazing. We made one in art class a long time ago... I'm pretty sure mine was a horse.
Ohhhh the Aladdin show looks so awesome!
Dee, you are making me really
need to go to Disneyland.
World of Color also looks really cool. I need to find a video of the show, I've never watched one.
Yes, you would love the Animation area!
Cool, you made a zoetrope???
Aladdin = Awesome and Yes, you do need to go to DL when you have the chance. It took us a while to get there... you will find the right time.
I'll take a peek at my WoC videos, they are in short bursts I think and I'll see if there is a sample worth posting.
ETA- I thought I took small bursts of video, but it looks like I videoed most of the show, too long for me to upload and post. See next post for a short video, though.
