World of Color Superthread

[Princess Sleepy]

If you don't have a dining package are you just out of luck? I am concerned that my DDs 6 and 8 will not be able to see unless I shell out big bucks for Carthay Circle. Are my fears justified now?

 

[cmwade77]

You can still see the show without a package.

The difference between CCT and WCT dining packages is that CCT gets the prime views.

 

[cfrith5]

If you don't have a dining package are you just out of luck? I am concerned that my DDs 6 and 8 will not be able to see unless I shell out big bucks for Carthay Circle. Are my fears justified now?

I am wondering the same thing. It seems like the other sections are bad for kids to be able to see the show.

 

[ttig34]

The other sections aren't necessarily bad, you just have to go early to get a good spot.

 

[cfrith5]

So, if we are arriving during the week in July, but are not staying at DLR hotel. If the parks open at 8am, are there some days hotel guests will be able to get in DCA at 7am? Trying to decide what day would be best for us to get a fast pass. Tues, Wed. or Thurs.

 

[Patrick in Oregon]

So the glow ears work for all WoC shows correct?
But there is a special show that happens after the park closes for which you have to have a special admission, correct?
Is this special show just so they can "consolidate" the glow ears to make it a more impressive show? I imagine the "regular" shows will have some glow ears but no where near the amount as the multiple youtube videos are showing - making it quite a bit less impressive.

 

[cfrith5]

The other sections aren't necessarily bad, you just have to go early to get a good spot.

But it's better to get a fast pass than to just show up early?

 

[ttig34]

But it's better to get a fast pass than to just show up early?

You have to have a fast pass to enter the area. So you need to enter early WITH your fast pass. Regular fast passes you need to enter early for a good spot, with dining fast passes, not quite so early - but the earlier the better.

 

[ttig34]

So, if we are arriving during the week in July, but are not staying at DLR hotel. If the parks open at 8am, are there some days hotel guests will be able to get in DCA at 7am? Trying to decide what day would be best for us to get a fast pass. Tues, Wed. or Thurs.

I think if you are there at park opening, whether it is a day hotel guests get in early or not, you should easily get a fast pass any of those days for WOC.

 

[jcarwash]

But it's better to get a fast pass than to just show up early?

You got an answer above from ttig34 but I thought I would elaborate.

From what I understand the WOC FastPass is a show ticket that you need to get into the show area. They call it a FastPass but it's different from other FastPasses for rides. It's used to get you into the show not give you quicker access.

 

[cmwade77]

So the glow ears work for all WoC shows correct?
But there is a special show that happens after the park closes for which you have to have a special admission, correct?
Is this special show just so they can "consolidate" the glow ears to make it a more impressive show? I imagine the "regular" shows will have some glow ears but no where near the amount as the multiple youtube videos are showing - making it quite a bit less impressive.

Yes, they work for all shows and also works with Mad T Party and other select areas.

The special show is for AP holders. Originally it looked like this was to test the ears, but since they are now selling them, as near as I can tell, they are offering this as a perk for AP holders to help them feel a bit better about the price increase, but there may be other reasons for it beyond that.

 

[Princess Sleepy]

So the glow ears work for all WoC shows correct?
But there is a special show that happens after the park closes for which you have to have a special admission, correct?
Is this special show just so they can "consolidate" the glow ears to make it a more impressive show? I imagine the "regular" shows will have some glow ears but no where near the amount as the multiple youtube videos are showing - making it quite a bit less impressive.

Sorry, I think I missed something with this one. This must have been mentioned earlier, but...what glow ears?

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

They now have Mickey glow ears that are synchronized with the World of Color show, as well as Mad T Party. They will soon (if not already) be synched with Fantasmic and the fireworks shows.

Videos

I think they're having the AP previews so that these repeat guests will wear the ears, inspiring others to get them, too.

 

[HydroGuy]

Ok, so here is the updated information:

Blue section is the same as it has always been.

The prime viewing locations in the dining and preferred dining sections are now reserved for Carthay Circle. Please note that this doesn't mean that if you dine at Carthay Circle you will be stuck here if the view would be bad and you arrive at least 15 minutes early. Carthay Circle seems to have the benefit of being able to put their guests wherever they will get the best view and that meets their individual needs, i.e., you have someone in a wheelchair or you can't stand for a long period of time or you have a child that can't see over the people in front of you, they will do everything that they can to accomodate you. Please note that this is based on personal experience only, as we had a person in a wheelchair and two that couldn't stand for the length of the show. They were even going to add an additional bench if nothing else could be worked out (my guess is they would have put us in the VIP area before that happened, but they found us a spot is what is truly one of the best bench areas in our opinion).

You do have to show up 15 minutes prior to the show to be accommodated though, but not any earlier than that.

The old Yellow section has now been incorporated into the dining sections. The exception to this is the old Yellow Section Benches and Wheelchair seating and directly in front of it is still part of the Yellow Section, not the dining section.

The old Red section is now the Yellow section.

For the second show, it appears that all lining up occurs at Wine Country Trattoria, either in the picnic area, for those who need assistance or across the bridge for everyone else.

We really liked the old preferred dining section that was elevated. The OP talks about it. Is that part of CCT dining now? I am trying to get my head around showing up 15 minute sbefore the show and getting a prime spot like that - especially if many others dined at CCT that day.

 

[BayGirl22]

They now have Mickey glow ears that are synchronized with the World of Color show, as well as Mad T Party. They will soon (if not already) be synched with Fantasmic and the fireworks shows.

Videos

I think they're having the AP previews so that these repeat guests will wear the ears, inspiring others to get them, too.

So they are selling the Glow with the Show ears to non-AP holder guests for - looks like $30? (according to a video comment)
I really, really wish you could borrow or rent them just for the show. They are very cool, but not something I want to pay $90 for, plus then end up with 3-4 pairs of floating around my house. Maybe there will be a market for buying and reselling these things.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

So they are selling the Glow with the Show ears to non-AP holder guests for - looks like $30? (according to a video comment)
I really, really wish you could borrow or rent them just for the show. They are very cool, but not something I want to pay $90 for, plus then end up with 3-4 pairs of floating around my house. Maybe there will be a market for buying and reselling these things.

They were on sale for $23 and some change to everyone. I think Wayne said that with tax they come out to $25.

 

[subtchr]

Ok, will anyone else admit thinking "Hmm, I can't see my OWN ears, so I won't buy any, and just hope everyone else does so I can see them during the show!"

 

[cfrith5]

So they are selling the Glow with the Show ears to non-AP holder guests for - looks like $30? (according to a video comment)
I really, really wish you could borrow or rent them just for the show. They are very cool, but not something I want to pay $90 for, plus then end up with 3-4 pairs of floating around my house. Maybe there will be a market for buying and reselling these things.

After hearing of a friend who recently got lice (and a bad case of it) from trying on a hat at a store, I'm thinking that's not a good idea.

 

[DizFan13]

They now have Mickey glow ears that are synchronized with the World of Color show, as well as Mad T Party. They will soon (if not already) be synched with Fantasmic and the fireworks shows.

Videos

I think they're having the AP previews so that these repeat guests will wear the ears, inspiring others to get them, too.

Thank you for the link to the video. I had not seen this; how very cool! A new element to enjoy.

 

[BayGirl22]

After hearing of a friend who recently got lice (and a bad case of it) from trying on a hat at a store, I'm thinking that's not a good idea.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. But if they are plastic, Disney could lend and then wash them. Kind of like the 3D glasses in movie theaters.

I was also thinking - can I get away with 1 pair for only one of my kids? But then he won't be able to see them on his own head, so maybe one pair for a parent? Or just one pair for the baby, so we can all watch her glow? Seriously I mostly don't want an extra pair of Mickey ears to take home, especially if the glow effects only work AT the show.