How early should one get in line to see the Aladdin show in DCA

[INDY1919A4]

Please excuse me if this question has been asked, I did a few searches and did not do so hot..

Will be in DCA park on a Tuesday, what would be a good time to get in line to see the 12:40 Aladdin show???

 

[plutos1fan]

Please excuse me if this question has been asked, I did a few searches and did not do so hot..

Will be in DCA park on a Tuesday, what would be a good time to get in line to see the 12:40 Aladdin show???

Hi,

I would go at least 30 minutes before the show. I think the last time my family saw the show we went got in line 45 minutes before, but that is our family. We were not in front of the line then. If you want to be in front of the line you may want to go an hour before the show. It is up to you. Have fun watching the show.

 

[ImDMous]

There's really no bad seat so even if you walk up and think there are a lot of people in line, do it anyway. Sometimes we like to sit in the second level and they don't even open that until the first is about half way full. We usually show up between 30 - 15 minutes before, depending on the general crowd level of the day.

 

[hawkfam]

We showed up at 1:50 for the 2:25 show last Thur. The line didn't look too long so we went into a shop for a few mins and came back around 2:10. There was a huge line and the lower level was already full and we were being sent to the 2nd level. They didn't seat anyone in the 3rd level, so it did seem more crowded, but we still got 4 seats in a row.

So, as mentioned, there aren't any bad seats really, and being up higher can help to see some things better as well. Guess my point is that the line didn't seem long 30 mins before showtime but quickly built up within a few minutes. So, if you really want lower level you'll have to get there 30mins ahead of time otherwise even 10 mins before showtime should be no problem to get a seat.

 

[INDY1919A4]

Many thanks for all your insights..

But Hokey-smokes another question comes to mind.. I did not know of the different levels in the theater.. Any reason why one would want the Lower level?????

 

[lorijohnhill]

Aladdin is one of the shows we have never seen. I keep meaning to try, but just haven't lined it up right. How accessible is the theatre for those using ECVs?

 

[bcwife76]

When we saw this show in August 2013 I think we walked into the theatre about 15 minutes before it started? We were on upper level, great seats, the theatre is quite big. I wouldn't line up an hour before it started, I wouldn't waste all that park time (but maybe that's just me lol). Definitely planning on seeing this show again during our upcoming October trip.

 

[pharmjenn]

Many thanks for all your insights..

But Hokey-smokes another question comes to mind.. I did not know of the different levels in the theater.. Any reason why one would want the Lower level?????

There are characters that parade and dance in the aisles of the lower levels. Some of this is not too visible from above. Very cool to have them walk past and interact with you or your family. I have seen the show from front row stage left, and from the second level, stage right. Saw different parts close up, but both were equally enjoyable.

Aladdin is one of the shows we have never seen. I keep meaning to try, but just haven't lined it up right. How accessible is the theatre for those using ECVs?

I am pretty sure there is a handicapped waiting area, and open areas in the theatre, altough, since none of my family requires one, I am not positive.

 

[Jerryp49]

There is also an elevator for handicapped to the upper floor, just ask a CM

 

[lorijohnhill]

Thank you!

 

[AustinTink]

Aladdin is one of the shows we have never seen. I keep meaning to try, but just haven't lined it up right. How accessible is the theatre for those using ECVs?

Our one time seeing Aladdin was the summer I was in a wheelchair with a broken ankle. They were so accommodating. We had the most awesome seats at the front because they had us enter separately from the rest of the crowd. It spoiled me for any future viewings.

 

[jdb in AZ]

Aladdin is one of the shows we have never seen. I keep meaning to try, but just haven't lined it up right. How accessible is the theatre for those using ECVs?

You ride your ECV right through the line then park at the handicap entrance/exit. As a PP said, they're very accommodating.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Aladdin is one of the shows we have never seen. I keep meaning to try, but just haven't lined it up right. How accessible is the theatre for those using ECVs?

We just did it with an ECV for the first time 2 weeks ago and it was just fine. We were seated on the lower level by the doors and parked the ECV outside, there are also places on the lower level if you need to stay in your ECV to see the show so that your party can sit with you.

In the minority here- We arrive no more than 10 minutes before the doors open. We have found our seats in the theater to be fine, if you're on the lower level it's neat to be up close when the actors come down the aisles in a particular scene, on 2nd level we get a nice view of the flying carpet, never been 3rd. The Genie's dialogue is the absolute highlight for our crew. We love the show & see it every time we go but don't show up more than 10 minutes before the doors open.

 

[plutos1fan]

Aladdin is one of the shows we have never seen. I keep meaning to try, but just haven't lined it up right. How accessible is the theatre for those using ECVs?

Hi,

For ECV's they are parked right outside the theater doors once you are physically in the building. The wheelchairs are not parked outside, so you do not have to worry about the hot sun beating down on the swat of the ECV.