World of Color Superthread

[papamouse1]

Just so you are aware, our server made it very clear that the biscuits didn't count toward the app for the WOC meal. I am not sure if this is everyone's experience, but our server told us the biscuits didn't count and that you couldn't order certain salads as your entree.

As ttig34 mentioned... this clearly is a loose policy as many people are reporting getting biscuits as their appetizer. Sounds like you drew the short straw on servers

 

[papamouse1]

So it's totally possible I just don't get it, because I've never been, but by the looks of this posted map, the Carthay Circle section is the very back row, the farthest you could possibly get from the fountains, while the Wine Country area is right down front. This is what has me sort of freaking out about our plans.

Am I missing something?

Actually, you are missing something, and I now realize I am partially to blame.

I had put up the map you referenced and had put in the green areas because at the time, people who had CCR lunch were seemingly all being sent to that one lane and people with WCT were seemingly being sent up front. I posted the map and asked for input... and several people began to respond. What they shared made it clear that these 2 areas that seemed to be only for CCR lunch and WCT were actually being used by other "preferred" ticket people, so that the current map looked like this...

Back in post 917, I thought I was actually posting this new map, when instead I accidentally posted the same map we had all been working on before. Sorry for the confusion.

This new map is the one that reflects all the newer input from people who had "preferred" tickets (CCR lunch & dinner, and WCT dinner) could actually go to any of these green areas they chose... even if the CM wants to send you a certain way for whatever their reason, it is being reported you can got to any area marked preferred... they are not different for WCT or CCR

Also note this map reflects the splash zone up front for blue tickets now as well

Also, it wasn't in this thread ( and I looked to try and find where I read it but no luck) but it's been reported that at times, they may make slight adjustments to sections based on crowds ...

 

[coopersmom]

Actually, you are missing something, and I now realize I am partially to blame.

I had put up the map you referenced and had put in the green areas because at the time, people who had CCR lunch were seemingly all being sent to that one lane and people with WCT were seemingly being sent up front. I posted the map and asked for input... and several people began to respond. What they shared made it clear that these 2 areas that seemed to be only for CCR lunch and WCT were actually being used by other "preferred" ticket people, so that the current map looked like this...

Back in post 917, I thought I was actually posting this new map, when instead I accidentally posted the same map we had all been working on before. Sorry for the confusion.

This new map is the one that reflects all the newer input from people who had "preferred" tickets (CCR lunch & dinner, and WCT dinner) could actually go to any of these green areas they chose... even if the CM wants to send you a certain way for whatever their reason, it is being reported you can got to any area marked preferred... they are not different for WCT or CCR

Also note this map reflects the splash zone up front for blue tickets now as well

Also, it wasn't in this thread ( and I looked to try and find where I read it but no luck) but it's been reported that at times, they may make slight adjustments to sections based on crowds ...

Thank you so much for that post. I have been trying to keep up with the thread updates (read the first and last five pages or so) but never saw an adjustment. That does make more sense. Like I said, I totally understand if it's the SAME seating, based on first-come, first-serve, but for the Carthay to be way at the back, and the Wine Country way at the front just didn't make logical sense to me. And I wasn't sure if this was Disney design I just disagreed with or my own obtuseness not to see something.

So, based on consensus, am I OK to leave my reservation for lunch, or should I switch to the beginning of dinner service to make sure we get the most "preferred" option. (i.e. Will we be shuttled to back areas simply because we have "lunch" fast passes? Are they even marked?)

I want to make sure we make the "right" choice since we are not tall people, we've got a five-year-old in tow who will be on central time (so, no late show possibility), and we are trying to see World of Color on a night that Disneyland is closed for a Halloween party, which I know pushes all other guests into DCA. We will try and get there relatively early, but again, a high-energy five-year-old and long waits don't mesh terribly well. So, my plan is definitely not to stroll in at the the last minute, but getting there an hour ahead probably isn't practical either. (He'd be so tired and cranky and frustrated by the time the show started he'd couldn't enjoy it; lesson learned at last year's Walt Disney World fireworks.) That's why we want to get the dinner package in the first place. (And dessert party for Fantasmic viewing.)

 

[papamouse1]

Thank you so much for that post. I have been trying to keep up with the thread updates (read the first and last five pages or so) but never saw an adjustment. That does make more sense. Like I said, I totally understand if it's the SAME seating, based on first-come, first-serve, but for the Carthay to be way at the back, and the Wine Country way at the front just didn't make logical sense to me. And I wasn't sure if this was Disney design I just disagreed with or my own obtuseness not to see something.

Well, to your defense, you were NOT alone...

The CM's were clearly sending CCR lunch people to top row and WCT to front area (maybe they were told to do it that way to spread it out while it filled up). SO we all took it for granted they were restricted to those areas. Based on more input though, I am feeling pretty confident that in Nov when we come and dine at CCR, we can just ask to go to front area even if they try to send me to the side. I'm with you... I don't want to be in the back if I don't have to

 

[JadeDarkstar]

so now to be up front its blue not green or yellow so I can get blue fp and get right up front right? By being there hour in half early or so

 

[theluckyrabbit]

As ttig34 mentioned... this clearly is a loose policy as many people are reporting getting biscuits as their appetizer. Sounds like you drew the short straw on servers

We, also, had the biscuits as an appetizer without any problems. Also, the WOC meal plan seems to be based on money spent, not actual items ordered (i.e. total cost vs. 1 app., 1 entree or 1 entree, 1 dessert). We didn't follow the general menu plan, but our total was high enough that our server gave us the WOC FPs without hesitation.

 

[Royal Consort]

We're going to WOC for the first time at the end of the year. We had planned on eating at Carthay but not because of the WOC FP, just because we thought it looked worth doing.

From this discussion it seems my best bet is to pop a blue FP in the morning and line up approx 90 mins before the show to get a decent view near a rope.

Does this sounds like a better plan than the Carthay FP strategy?

 

[theluckyrabbit]

We're going to WOC for the first time at the end of the year. We had planned on eating at Carthay but not because of the WOC FP, just because we thought it looked worth doing.

From this discussion it seems my best bet is to pop a blue FP in the morning and line up approx 90 mins before the show to get a decent view near a rope.

Does this sounds like a better plan than the Carthay FP strategy?

Will you be at the parks for several days? If so, and if you were planning to eat at CCR anyway, why not do both and compare views? WOC is a great show and worth seeing more than once.

 

[jcarwash]

so now to be up front its blue not green or yellow so I can get blue fp and get right up front right? By being there hour in half early or so

That is what I saw on Aug 21 -- a blue pass let you go all the way to the front center wet zone.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

thanks

 

[AndyR]

Here's the vid from my P&S from Friday's show from the CCR Preferred railing viewing spot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPLUZ35tYmc

Andy

 

[chickyann]

Here's the vid from my P&S from Friday's show from the CCR Preferred railing viewing spot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPLUZ35tYmc

Andy

Beautiful, thanks for sharing

 

[gilesmt]

I thought I would let you know of two experiences we had at WOC last week.

First and you would have to know my ex to know he was not doing this for extra privileges, he got separated from us a week ago Wednesday late afternoon, we was on the pier and sitting in woc seating. When they tried to move him out because they were preparing for the show, he asked to stay, they said no he would néed a woc FP ticket and get in line. He had a fast pass but had no idea what for so he pulled out his wallet and out came his 100% disabled vet and purple heart, the cm apologized and told him thank you for the service and feel free to just sit here and watch the show. I thought that was extra magical, he texted us and told us to go home without him he was staying for the show since he got his fast pass, his fast pass was for a ride not the show by the way.

Second, just to let those with disabilities that have the hand held device, I used it for woc on Thursday. I went to guest relationship and asked for the device and fast pass tickets. We waited until everyone else went in and then walked up to our yellow pole, but again with my ex's cane and me with dog they asked if we wanted to sit, we said yes, they took us middle second tier, don't know if that was still yellow or not but it was close to water. The kids sat against fence, we sat on bench, was not crowded at all, with the device I could hear the discribtion of everything going on and being up close I could see the different colors coming up. It was great, could still be a little better but for the most part it was great and being able to sit with the dog and device in a not so crowded place was a special treat, I could concintrate on the show and not my feet, or being knocked over, or having someone step on the dog and all those other things.

My ex loved both the shows and Thanks the cm who allowed him to sit both shows.

 

[gilesmt]

Oh by the looks of the post showing colors we would have been seating in the preferred seating right up front and center. We where in front of the circle part, there were a few people down a step in front of us and then it was us up a few feet and sitting on a bench with just a few w/c people around us. Maybe because it was a very slow day at the park but these were perfect seats, even for the blind.

 

[jkstewart1800]

I think my head is going to explode!
I tried reading the whole thread but kinda pooped out.

Let me see if I got this straight.

There are 3 sections now. Yellow, Blue and Green.

Blue is good, and you can get a FP for that section at 9am (we are staying at the GC)
Yellow can be good too, and you don't need a FP for that.

Green comes only with PD....

Right?

 

[theluckyrabbit]

I think my head is going to explode!
I tried reading the whole thread but kinda pooped out.

Let me see if I got this straight.

There are 3 sections now. Yellow, Blue and Green.

There are 3 sections: Blue, Yellow, and Preferred Dining. There is no Green section (the green is used to highlight Preferred Dining on the map).

Blue is good, and you can get a FP for that section at 9am (we are staying at the GC)
Yellow can be good too, and you don't need a FP for that.

A FP is required to view WOC from the Paradise Park viewing area in any section. You will not be allowed into the viewing area without a FP. Think of the FP as your ticket to the show.

All sections have good and bad viewing. There is no one section that guarantees good views for everyone.

Green comes only with PD....

Again, there is no Green section. Preferred Dining is its own area and has been broken down into WCT lunch, WCT dinner, and CCR. Disney appears to be working this out on a daily basis. Read through the last few pages of this thread to get the latest info on which Preferred Dining FP goes where.

Right?

Hope this helps! Don't get discouraged or overwhelmed -- WOC is a great show and worth the effort!

 

[jkstewart1800]

Hope this helps! Don't get discouraged or overwhelmed -- WOC is a great show and worth the effort!

Thanks!

Okay.. so Yellow, Blue and PD.

I don't want to do the PD route. And we are staying at the GC... so my best bet is to get a FP (showticket) as early as possible and then get in line as early as possible for either the blue or yellow section.

Can kids be on shoulders? at WDW there is a huge debate about this for parades. How do kids see if they are not in the front row at WOC? and How would/do adults see if there are kids on shoulders?

There really isn't a 'better bet' with either blue or yellow? Are there different FP arrival times? Like... they start letting people in before other people?

Thanks in advance!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Thanks!

Okay.. so Yellow, Blue and PD.

I don't want to do the PD route. And we are staying at the GC... so my best bet is to get a FP (showticket) as early as possible and then get in line as early as possible for either the blue or yellow section.

When are you visiting? Depending on the time of year, you might not need to line up so early for WOC FPs. During Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays, yes, better safe than sorry. But during an off peak time, there could be FPs available into the afternoon.
The more time you give yourself to wait for a good spot, the better your chances. Plan on 60-90 minutes, depending on the crowds. The second show (if there is one) can be easier for finding good spots.

Can kids be on shoulders? at WDW there is a huge debate about this for parades. How do kids see if they are not in the front row at WOC? and How would/do adults see if there are kids on shoulders?

If you don't have to put your child on your shoulders, don't. It really creates a viewing block for those behind you. If you put your child on your hip, his/her head should be about level (shoulder level or higher) with yours. If you can see, the child can see. Of course, the view will be better if you are right at the front or right behind a railing with no one in front of you, but even if you are not right at the front, putting the child on your hip or having them stand on their stroller should be fine. Being considerate of those around you will go a long way toward building good will and sharing good vibes (remember, you're going to be next to these people for a while).

There really isn't a 'better bet' with either blue or yellow? Are there different FP arrival times? Like... they start letting people in before other people?

It really depends on your preference. Blue has the bridge (which people like because you can be right up at the railing), but it is a side view overall. Yellow has the largest section, so there are more spots to choose from. When we've seen the show, the sections went in at the same time. But, since the areas are roped off, you can only go into your specified area. This prevents mass hysteria with all sections mixed together. I've read that the picnic FPs (yellow) are allowed in their section before the regular FPs, but I have not experienced this firsthand.

Thanks in advance!

I know this thread is LONG, but just make sure you really read the first post carefully. It has lots of really good info and will be updated soon, so keep checking back.

 

[jkstewart1800]

I know this thread is LONG, but just make sure you really read the first post carefully. It has lots of really good info and will be updated soon, so keep checking back.

I read the first 5 pages... but then jumped ahead and got myself all confused.

We are going the 3rd week in may. TP says its a 3... so hopefully it won't be too bad.

I will keep reading other material too about this... and maybe at a better time of the day than the middle of the night! LOL

Thanks!

 

[poohj80]

Here's the vid from my P&S from Friday's show from the CCR Preferred railing viewing spot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPLUZ35tYmc

Andy

Thanks Andy! That's great!

If you don't have to put your child on your shoulders, don't. It really creates a viewing block for those behind you. If you put your child on your hip, his/her head should be about level (shoulder level or higher) with yours. If you can see, the child can see. Of course, the view will be better if you are right at the front or right behind a railing with no one in front of you, but even if you are not right at the front, putting the child on your hip or having them stand on their stroller should be fine. Being considerate of those around you will go a long way toward building good will and sharing good vibes (remember, you're going to be next to these people for a while).

So, strollers are allowed in the WOC viewing area? I was assuming we'd have to park outside.