World of Color Superthread

[HydroGuy]

Ok, so let me make sure I have this straight. If my family wants to see the second show, it's possible to show up at the TLM standby line approximately 30 minutes before the show and still get a decent viewing spot? Without fast passes? If so I really think we may try and do this our first night. If it doesn't pan out, we can go ahead and get fp our second night.

You may or may not have this straight. I suspect fctiger the previous poster (I did not go back and look but I think it was he that posted) may have been referring to a spot where you can all see if you are all relatively tall - adults. Not sure if that means "family" but I would be doubtful myself if I had smaller kids.

 

[belle'ssister]

Ok, so let me make sure I have this straight. If my family wants to see the second show, it's possible to show up at the TLM standby line approximately 30 minutes before the show and still get a decent viewing spot? Without fast passes? If so I really think we may try and do this our first night. If it doesn't pan out, we can go ahead and get fp our second night.

Could you tell me what TLM is. Thanks.

 

[skiingfast]

Ok, so let me make sure I have this straight. If my family wants to see the second show, it's possible to show up at the TLM standby line approximately 30 minutes before the show and still get a decent viewing spot? Without fast passes? If so I really think we may try and do this our first night. If it doesn't pan out, we can go ahead and get fp our second night.

It's not the Little Mermaid's Stand By Line.
It's in front of the Little Mermaid attractions below its queue.

This is part of a pathway, the parade route. They let you stand on the edge of it, but not until regular viewers are in Paradise Park. The viewing there is not great or perfect. It can be a back up plan, a spot for a casual viewer, a place for watching the show your 5th time. There are trees to look around and people walking on the path between you and Paradise Park.

Inside Paradise Park along a railing with no obstructions in your view is a great viewing location.

 

[HydroGuy]

Could you tell me what TLM is. Thanks.

TLM is a misnomer which means The Little Mermaid which is the name of the movie but not the ride. The ride is "Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure" frequently referred to as LMAUA or just LM.

 

[fctiger]

Ok, so let me make sure I have this straight. If my family wants to see the second show, it's possible to show up at the TLM standby line approximately 30 minutes before the show and still get a decent viewing spot? Without fast passes? If so I really think we may try and do this our first night. If it doesn't pan out, we can go ahead and get fp our second night.

No, sorry I should be more clearer! You write these posts so much you start short cutting everything as if everyone know what you are talking about lol.

First off, as skiingfast said its in FRONT of the ride and they just use that space for WOC standby queue. And you can do the standby line for BOTH shows! In fact IF you just do the stand by line the first show is actually better because they open it about 20-30 mins before show time at most. Second show is a free for all after the first show basically so people get there earlier. But again, its not a HUGE deal, you will always get a spot in the standby line with a decent view as long as you get in the center. And no, no FP, its a standby line, thats the point! Its just for people without FPs to see the show and its all around the pier. TLM area just happens to be the best area for it.

But I want to stress that the standby area IS great if you seen the show in the viewing area already where you manage to see everything. The problem with the viewing area is most people DONT see everything in it and in fact depending where you are you can miss quite a bit of the show where as TLM area you will see 90% of it easily!

Of course I will never tell people to take the standby area over dining tickets or even the best areas of the blue section, I'm only saying IF you dont want to splurge the money for that section or you dont want the hassle of 60-90 min line ups to get the best spots in the blue section, this is EASILY the best second option, especially when you still do that 60-90 min line up and the view is no better than what you got if you got in the standby line 10 mins before show time.

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

Has anyone done Carthay yet for woc passes with kids? I understand the kids eat off the kids menu... Are there kid apps and kid desserts? Anyone know what they are if so? We have time, but I am a planner and wonder if dd will like the choices.

 

[papamouse1]

Hey Hydro...

When is your July trip scheduled? Looking forward to hearing back with your insight on the changes to sections, etc.

 

[BayGirl22]

Has anyone done Carthay yet for woc passes with kids? I understand the kids eat off the kids menu... Are there kid apps and kid desserts? Anyone know what they are if so? We have time, but I am a planner and wonder if dd will like the choices.

Haven't done it yet, but we are planning to. They do have desserts and apps for kids. The requirement for kids is the same, 1 app or dessert + 1 entree from the kids menu. I did see a kids menu posted somewhere around here, try to CCT threads or the blog. Can't remember the options but they sounded good enough that I'll be sampling my son's food.

 

[Bursley2010]

I have a question about the FPs you get from CCR-- I read somewhere on another post that the Glow with the Show ears were being given to people sitting in the VIP section. Doesn't that include those who dine at CCR? Was it only done once or is it being done regularly? First showing or second showing? Do you have to eat CCR for dinner, lunch or either?

Any further information would be appreciated--- Getting VIP seating AND GwtS ears?! I didn't think I could be more in than I already am, but I would be SO in for that!!!

 

[papamouse1]

I have a question about the FPs you get from CTT-- I read somewhere on another post that the Glow with the Show ears were being given to people sitting in the VIP section. Doesn't that include those who dine at CTT? Was it only done once or is it being done regularly? First showing or second showing? Do you have to eat CTT for dinner, lunch or either?

Any further information would be appreciated--- Getting VIP seating AND GwtS ears?! I didn't think I could be more in than I already am, but I would be SO in for that!!!

I am pretty sure that was just for the premiere... but I hope I'm wrong!

Looking forward to booking CCT for our trip in November... and definitely getting those ears one way or the other

 

[PinkBudgie]

I have a question about the FPs you get from CTT-- I read somewhere on another post that the Glow with the Show ears were being given to people sitting in the VIP section. Doesn't that include those who dine at CTT? Was it only done once or is it being done regularly? First showing or second showing? Do you have to eat CTT for dinner, lunch or either?

Any further information would be appreciated--- Getting VIP seating AND GwtS ears?! I didn't think I could be more in than I already am, but I would be SO in for that!!!

Just so you know, the VIP and the CCR sections are two different sections. I once asked on here about how people got in to the VIP if you aren't John Lasseter and was told Club33 members could be there. Whenever I've gone, it's been mostly empty.

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

Haven't done it yet, but we are planning to. They do have desserts and apps for kids. The requirement for kids is the same, 1 app or dessert + 1 entree from the kids menu. I did see a kids menu posted somewhere around here, try to CCT threads or the blog. Can't remember the options but they sounded good enough that I'll be sampling my son's food.

I did look at the regular kids menu, and it does look good... I think I have that meal all planned out lol! The biscuits for an app, I want the chicken meatball pasta thing, whatever hubby gets, a dessert and then dd will want a dessert with whatever entree she chooses. I seem to be understanding that there is a special section, not just blue, for diners from here? Hope there still will be by December... I am dying wanting to plan but can't without hours or word on e.e. for after summer is over.... Ugh.

 

[blackjackdelta]

I wonder if peple eating at Club 33 can get in there?


Jack

 

[thealfi]

Has anyone done Carthay yet for woc passes with kids? I understand the kids eat off the kids menu... Are there kid apps and kid desserts? Anyone know what they are if so? We have time, but I am a planner and wonder if dd will like the choices.

I got WoC passes with the Carthay Circle Restaurant option (entrée + starter OR dessert per person) on Monday. The viewing area is very nice and not crowded at all. I filmed the show from the CCR viewing area as you can see here http://youtu.be/xLHEOUHre5k (video still uploading at this point).

I didn't go with kids, my group was all adults, but I did come across these kids menus on AllEars.net

CCR kids lunch menu: http://allears.net/dlr/din/menu/men_carthayk.htm
CCR kids dinner menu: http://allears.net/dlr/din/menu/men_carthaykd.htm

Not as fancy as the adults menu, of course, but very affordable. I'll be visiting again later this year with the younglings in the fam and your post reminded me to look for a CCR kids menu

Trying to remember my appetite when I was a kiddo, I don't think I'd be too fond of both the salad or soup starters, but the chocolate ice cream sandwich would be something I'd definitely want.



Alfred

 

[DizFan13]

I got WoC passes with the Carthay Circle Restaurant option (entrée + starter OR dessert per person) on Monday. The viewing area is very nice and not crowded at all. I filmed the show from the CCR viewing area as you can see here http://youtu.be/xLHEOUHre5k (video still uploading at this point).

Alfred

This is so great of you to do...I can't wait for the video to be ready so I can watch! So many of us who have experience with the previous WoC viewing area arrangements have been anxiously awaiting a visual way to understand the new set-up, and this may be very helpful indeed! Can I ask if you were to the left, right, or middle of the CCR viewing area?

 

[PinkBudgie]

I wonder if peple eating at Club 33 can get in there?


Jack

Good question. If you are eating there, it couldn't hurt to ask about it.

 

[thealfi]

This is so great of you to do...I can't wait for the video to be ready so I can watch! So many of us who have experience with the previous WoC viewing area arrangements have been anxiously awaiting a visual way to understand the new set-up, and this may be very helpful indeed! Can I ask if you were to the left, right, or middle of the CCR viewing area?

I was standing to the far left of the CCR viewing area. I arrived 40 minutes before the show started and the area was still not even half full. Even when the show started, the viewing area had a lot of breathing room with lots of empty space. You could walk around in the area; not tightly-packed with people like the other viewing spots!

The convenience and the feeling of spaciousness is what sets this apart from the other normal viewing areas.

I'll post again tomorrow when the video is up (I have a very slow upload speed). Until then, here's a screenshot of the viewing area (general area boxed in lime green, spot where I filmed shown as red dot) http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7392/woc.png



Alfred

 

[skiingfast]

I wonder if peple eating at Club 33 can get in there?


Jack

I believe you have to be with a member or a member yourself.

 

[skiingfast]

To make things clear.

There is no such area as CCR viewing. CCR stands for Carthay Cirle Restaurant.


If you dine at the CCR and order an entree with an appetizer or dessert you get tickets to the Preferred Dining zone near the center of Paradise Park, roughly betwen the Blue and Yellow zones. This Preferred Dining Zone area can also be access with a WoC dinner from Wine country Trattoria.

This pictures is old. The red is now part of the Yellow. The Preferred Dining Zone is marked in green and is more to the left into the circular area. The exact shapes of the zones can changed based on demand, but this picture can help give you an idea of what the discussion area about and what to expect when there.

 

[HydroGuy]

I am pretty sure that was just for the premiere... but I hope I'm wrong!

Looking forward to booking CCT for our trip in November... and definitely getting those ears one way or the other

We will be there next week.