WoC - Season of Light....best ever?

[GatorChris]

Just got back last night from a week long trip to DL/SoCal. It really was great, and I'm sure I'll have plenty to say about it. But first, I have to talk about what we thought was the best.

The new Christmas version of World of Color - Season of Light - was nothing short of amazing. *Spoilers Coming*

I'm going to make a bold statement here: Disneyland Resort finally has something that can match up with Illuminations over at Epcot. To me, Illuminations is the standard by which all nighttime shows must be measured. And Season of Light got pretty stinking close to matching its intensity, music, and visual appeal.

It has some Christmas music and songs all throughout the performance, but it also has some great original score which is what separates it from the original WOC versions. And it seems the Imagineers have finally figured out how to match fog, spray, tall and short water jets, and laser lighting to make the perfect water scenes. Not just a bunch of colored water jets blowing anymore. This show has evolved into something special.

As for scenes....The Trans-Siberian Orchestra piece where Goofy is hanging Christmas ornaments may be the finest work Disney has ever done. It was AMAZING. And the "Let there be Peace on Earth" near the end was breathtaking. They could play this version all year and I'd never get tired of it. It's just that good. Make sure you catch this show.

 

[MacMama0930]

I felt the same way. I absolutely loved it.

 

[closetmickey]

While I loved it as well, I'm not sure it beats the original.....

 

[Canuck16]

We will be there in 3 weeks and can't wait to see it!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

If you aren't going to make it to Disneyland this holiday season and want to get a taste of World of Color - Season of Light...

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

We saw it last night, doing the WOC dessert party and I agree! I loved it!

 

[DLandgirlie]

Really enjoyed this winter version compared to the previous one. I don't think the transitions were smooth, but each song/segment was well done! Really enjoyed Goofy's segment and Peace on Earth segment was a teary one. I also enjoyed Pentatonix song/water sequence! The classic is my favorite, but this one is my second favorite! Definitely would love to see this more than once.

 

[mom2rtk]

Really enjoyed it! But then so far we have never seen the original. We have seen both previous holiday versions plus the Anniversary version. I would say I liked this the most of those I have seen. I agree with everyone else that the Goofy segment was amazing! Also loved the "Peace on Earth" segment. So different, but both segments so amazing.

 

[PoohsFan1]

Thank you for your review, we will be there for the holidays next year and can't wait to see it. We have seen the original and the 60th Anniversary version and loved both of those, I know we will love this version too .

 

[GatorChris]

Just loaded up the Goofy Decorating scene. To me, this was one of the best scenes at a Disney night show ever. Totally worth braving the lines twice to see it again.

 

[MacMama0930]

Just loaded up the Goofy Decorating scene. To me, this was one of the best scenes at a Disney night show ever. Totally worth braving the lines twice to see it again.

I freakin loved that part!!