World of Color Superthread

[HydroGuy]

Our trip is just in a few days! YAY!

We're driving down from Northern California Sunday morning. We'll be getting annual passes, so we will be entering the park probably around 3 or 4 on Sunday evening. I'm trying to figure out if it is better for us to try and catch the late showing of WOC on Sunday or get fastpasses for the show on Monday. We need to see a different night show each night because Wednesday, our last night, we will be joined by friends and we intend to let them choose the night show they'd most like to see.

I just don't know. The indecisive side of me is really coming out on this issue. LOL!

I like to do shows on days with late arrival myself. The issue for WOC would be likely getting a FP for show #2. You should be able to do it but it will keep you out later.

 

[bellanapoli]

The issue for WOC would be likely getting a FP for show #2.

When is a good time to go looking for FP for show #2?

 

[HydroGuy]

When is a good time to go looking for FP for show #2?

If you want FPs for show #2 then it has been reported the CMs will give them to you if you ask - even if show #1 is currently being distributed. If so then you can go anytime up until all show #2 FPs are given out. Some days that never happens and on busy days I would not wait past 3pm.

 

[dtnrhi]

Is it possible to get Fastpasses for BOTH World of Color shows?

 

[HydroGuy]

Is it possible to get Fastpasses for BOTH World of Color shows?

Only if you get a regular free FP for one and a dining reserved FP for the other. Otherwise only one free FP is given per day per entrance ticket.

 

[Zbugz]

Thanks for letting us know how it worked last night. That would be great if they stayed consistent with an actual line for the reserved dining!

Did you happen to notice if the blue and yellow FP sections also had separate lines?

We are doing the 8:15 show on a night where there is a 7:00 AP viewing, so I appreciate your insight.

This may not be quite what you are looking for, but on Tuesday for the 8:15 show they had people lining up near the Christmas tree at the top of the bridge/entrance to Paradise Pier. Wheelchair users lined up right next to Ariel's Grotto.

 

[butterflymouse]

I like to do shows on days with late arrival myself. The issue for WOC would be likely getting a FP for show #2. You should be able to do it but it will keep you out later.

We don't mind staying late. We usually stay till closing.

Looks like there will be 3 shows every night we're there. Do crowd levels get smaller with each passing show? I'm thinking of doing the 10:15 show on Sunday. Just get WOC out of the way and don't stress about it the rest of the trip.

 

[Targus Targus]

I'm sorry if this has been discussed already, I didn't see it. I just noticed that on the day we will be there (11/26) there are now three shows, 7:45, 9:00, 10:15. I don't think it was like that until recently? Will one of those showings be for AP holders only? Do you know which one? I just want to be a little prepared going in.

Also, how early will they close certain rides for this?

Thanks.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

If there are 3 shows a night, what time would a 3pm "lunch" (Carthay Circle) get us into? Doesn't really matter, I just like to prepare

 

[HydroGuy]

I'm sorry if this has been discussed already, I didn't see it. I just noticed that on the day we will be there (11/26) there are now three shows, 7:45, 9:00, 10:15. I don't think it was like that until recently? Will one of those showings be for AP holders only? Do you know which one? I just want to be a little prepared going in.

Also, how early will they close certain rides for this?

Thanks.

Wow, in the last couple days they have added the 7:45 show during TG week. That sure changes things for me.

The rides will close about 30 minutes before the show. They need to close the queue and allow those already in line time to ride before the ride closes.

 

[AZlady]

wow~just catching up here....I didn't realize the AP time was a separate show (same show).....but only AP holders?
So I am going Dec 1,2,3....would there be a smaller crowd on sunday 12/1 @ 10:15 vs the 7pm 12/2&3 AP showing....hmmmmmm
What do you all think??

 

[HydroGuy]

wow~just catching up here....I didn't realize the AP time was a separate show (same show).....but only AP holders?
So I am going Dec 1,2,3....would there be a smaller crowd on sunday 12/1 @ 10:15 vs the 7pm 12/2&3 AP showing....hmmmmmm
What do you all think??

WOC almost always "sells out" of FPs so I can't see how there would be a difference. The only way there is is if the AP show does not sell out. I have not heard how full the AP shows are.

 

[ksromack]

If there are 3 shows a night, what time would a 3pm "lunch" (Carthay Circle) get us into? Doesn't really matter, I just like to prepare

I don't know if this helps you because when I first got my WoC dining ressie I wanted a lunch because it's so much cheaper.....but there was only ONE show scheduled so obviously that's the show we were going to (8:15pm). Did you already make your reservation for the dining at CC? If not, I would ask the CM at that time if you could choose which show you wanted to see.

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm really glad I didn't decide to schedule a WOC lunch or dinner for 12/6 when we had initially planned to see WOC. I won't last until the 10:15 show and it now appears that the only other show (9 PM) is now for AP holders only, despite being listed on the calendar with no reference to it being for AP holders only. That would not have been a good use of my vacation dollars. And I think it's bad show on Disney's part not to be clearer about this up front.

 

[ksromack]

I'm really glad I didn't decide to schedule a WOC lunch or dinner for 12/6 when we had initially planned to see WOC.

Janet, I was toying with the idea of canceling our CC WoC dining ressie on wednesday but now I'm thinking I will keep it and go to that viewing.....AND eating at CC later in the week and see the AP show as well. That way I'll be able to compare the two meals to see if it's worth doing the dining package AND I'll be able to see the show twice from two vantage points.

Can you take a little nap that day and still go to the 10:15 show? Or maybe sleep in a little (I know.....sleeping in while at Disney? Duh ). I couldn't sleep in if I tried.....as a matter of fact, I'm having a hard time sleeping at home now!

 

[mom2rtk]

Janet, I was toying with the idea of canceling our CC WoC dining ressie on wednesday but now I'm thinking I will keep it and go to that viewing.....AND eating at CC later in the week and see the AP show as well. That way I'll be able to compare the two meals to see if it's worth doing the dining package AND I'll be able to see the show twice from two vantage points.

Can you take a little nap that day and still go to the 10:15 show? Or maybe sleep in a little (I know.....sleeping in while at Disney? Duh ). I couldn't sleep in if I tried.....as a matter of fact, I'm having a hard time sleeping at home now!

Your plan sounds great. Actually Katie and I had just decided to see WOC from 2 spots on 2 separate occasions right before I found out that one was out.

Unfortunately that is the day we are doing the holiday tour in the afternoon. And I'm just and awful sleeper (I've been up since 4:30 this morning) so by that time of night, I'm just done. And with that being Pacific time, I'll be even worse off. We did decide to go ahead and grab a FP that morning for the late show, but I just don't think I'll enjoy myself after being up and on my feet since EE.

I do appreciate the your suggestion though.

 

[HydroGuy]

I'm really glad I didn't decide to schedule a WOC lunch or dinner for 12/6 when we had initially planned to see WOC. I won't last until the 10:15 show and it now appears that the only other show (9 PM) is now for AP holders only, despite being listed on the calendar with no reference to it being for AP holders only. That would not have been a good use of my vacation dollars. And I think it's bad show on Disney's part not to be clearer about this up front.

Things seem to be changing fast and furious on the DLR website but if I read things right the 9PM show is NOT for AP holders. There will be a 7PM show for AP holders and the 9PM show will be for regular guests. Maybe that changes things for you?

See https://disneyland.disney.go.com/offers-discounts/world-of-color-winter-dreams-for-passholders/

 

[mom2rtk]

Things seem to be changing fast and furious on the DLR website but if I read things right the 9PM show is NOT for AP holders. There will be a 7PM show for AP holders and the 9PM show will be for regular guests. Maybe that changes things for you?

See https://disneyland.disney.go.com/offers-discounts/world-of-color-winter-dreams-for-passholders/

I would love for that to be the case. And yes, it would sure make things better for me.

But I looked at the list on that length and am reading it as the AP show being at 9 on 12/6.

They really need to be a lot clearer on this.

 

[czmom]

This may not be quite what you are looking for, but on Tuesday for the 8:15 show they had people lining up near the Christmas tree at the top of the bridge/entrance to Paradise Pier. Wheelchair users lined up right next to Ariel's Grotto.

Thanks! Did you go to the 8:15 show that night?
I am wondering if there are separate lines for each color FP- one line for blue and one for yellow? Also, since there is an earlier show, is it necessary to lineup 90 minutes early for the regular 8:15 show? We are willing to invest the time to get a front railing spot, but don't want to waste time waiting if its not necessary.

 

[ksromack]

I would love for that to be the case. And yes, it would sure make things better for me.

But I looked at the list on that length and am reading it as the AP show being at 9 on 12/6.

They really need to be a lot clearer on this.

yep, I'm afraid so.....

Quoting from link:

Show Times

Each show is approximately 30 minutes.

On November 15, 16, 17, 22 and December 6, 2013
•9:00 PM show time