World of Color Superthread

[Scaramedic]

Hey sorry to skew the questions here but it is a WOC question.

We have reservations for the WOC dinner at 6:30, yet the show starts at 8pm. I know people say to get to the PD area early cause it can get busy. I was just wondering if we will have time to eat, not feel rushed and still get a good view. We're reserved for Sept 14, one of the slowest weeks of the year and in the middle of the week.

So is this doable or should we try for an earlier reservation?

 

[skiingfast]

Hey sorry to skew the questions here but it is a WOC question.

We have reservations for the WOC dinner at 6:30, yet the show starts at 8pm. I know people say to get to the PD area early cause it can get busy. I was just wondering if we will have time to eat, not feel rushed and still get a good view. We're reserved for Sept 14, one of the slowest weeks of the year and in the middle of the week.

So is this doable or should we try for an earlier reservation?

I would aim for earlier. At least an hour to eat, and an hour to wait for the show. People get jammed up in the situation of your current reservation.

 

[sonnyjane]

You know what? I just think it's all way too complicated. I'm going to get my FP at GRR and show up a half hour before the show starts. What ever we get, we get! It's still a life changing experience I nor the kids will forget. I know what seats sort of to stay away from. I'm hoping to avoid the red section completely unless it's by the railing. I'm not the type of person to have to have the "best" seat.. hopefully we can see. What I'm on a mission to do at the moment is buy my darn tickets for the cheapest possible rate. THAT to me is the most important thing, or we don't go. I so wish Craigslist was reliable cause that's what I really wanna do, but I know it doesn't always work and you lose money.

You know seriously, if that is the approach you want to take I would recommend you skip WOC. Unless everyone in your group is tall, your approach is, IMHO, a recipe for disappointment. Just sayin'.

I have to agree with Hydroguy. If you don't want to show up early to see the show, that's fine, but understand that your children will have a very hard time seeing and the overall experience will be inferior to those that did put in the time. Would you expect to show up to a popular movie theater on a Friday night to see a new release minutes before the show and expect to get a good spot? No. WOC and F! are no exception. They are shows. If you want to make sure that everyone is together and that you have a good view, you'll need to show up earlier. If you don't care, then don't put in the effort, just don't come back and complain that the show was disappointing because you were behind someone tall because, well, that's the risk you're taking by not going early. Nobody is saying you have to shell out money for a dinner or a picnic - the free FP's are just fine and are what I prefer to use when I see the show. The important part is lining up for the show at least an hour in advance.

 

[Rbthemommy]

Getaway today, just called them. Stephanie was AMAZING! She spent a half hour on the phone explaining what she did for WOC, other tips for what I should and shouldn't see, and told me the picnic lunches were $16 (I saw they were more somewhere else but she emailed me a link) so I think I'm going that route. I guess we'll just have to spend the extra mula for 5 of those. Oh and a 3 day park hopper through them is $852 for 5 people with a MM .. and it's both parks each day if we want. I'm sold, booking that way I think unless someone knows something cheaper.

 

[sonnyjane]

Getaway today, just called them. Stephanie was AMAZING! She spent a half hour on the phone explaining what she did for WOC, other tips for what I should and shouldn't see, and told me the picnic lunches were $16 (I saw they were more somewhere else but she emailed me a link) so I think I'm going that route. I guess we'll just have to spend the extra mula for 5 of those. Oh and a 3 day park hopper through them is $852 for 5 people with a MM .. and it's both parks each day if we want. I'm sold, booking that way I think unless someone knows something cheaper.

Oh boy. Okay...when you get the picnic, you just get a yellow FP inside your picnic box, the EXACT SAME yellow FP that you would get FOR FREE from the machine. You STILL must line up with all the other people that have FP's before the show, which is why you STILL need to show up at least an hour early to get a good spot so your kids can see. If you're trying to save money, don't get the picnics, just get the FREE FPs, you'll save $80 right there!

 

[Scaramedic]

I would aim for earlier. At least an hour to eat, and an hour to wait for the show. People get jammed up in the situation of your current reservation.

Thanks, had a feeling that was going to be kind of tight. Don't want to feel rushed during our meal.

 

[HydroGuy]

Getaway today, just called them. Stephanie was AMAZING! She spent a half hour on the phone explaining what she did for WOC, other tips for what I should and shouldn't see, and told me the picnic lunches were $16 (I saw they were more somewhere else but she emailed me a link) so I think I'm going that route. I guess we'll just have to spend the extra mula for 5 of those. Oh and a 3 day park hopper through them is $852 for 5 people with a MM .. and it's both parks each day if we want. I'm sold, booking that way I think unless someone knows something cheaper.

Have you even read the first post in this thread yet? What you just "discovered" is all explained there. And I doubt that someone at GAT would have better info than what this forum provides. It might be equal but it is probably not as good.

Oh boy. Okay...when you get the picnic, you just get a yellow FP inside your picnic box, the EXACT SAME yellow FP that you would get FOR FREE from the machine. You STILL must line up with all the other people that have FP's before the show, which is why you STILL need to show up at least an hour early to get a good spot so your kids can see. If you're trying to save money, don't get the picnics, just get the FREE FPs, you'll save $80 right there!

SJ is totally correct here.

Please, go back to the first post in this thread and read it through. Then come back with more questions. It appears like you are making decisions on a lot of misinformation and misunderstandings. Which is causing you a lot of unnecessary stress!

 

[sonnyjane]

Have you even read the first post in this thread yet? What you just "discovered" is all explained there. And I doubt that someone at GAT would have better info than what this forum provides. It might be equal but it is probably not as good.

SJ is totally correct here.

Please, go back to the first post in this thread and read it through. Then come back with more questions. It appears like you are making decisions on a lot of misinformation and misunderstandings. Which is causing you a lot of unnecessary stress!

I hope she comes back to read our responses before booking!!!

 

[Libby]

We saw WOC in early June - on a Sunday night. We got the picnic dinners - which were delicious and lined up about an hour before the sections opened up. We headed for one of the back locations - as advised by quite a few of the "experts". NO-ONE wanted to sit with us and it was about 15mins before showtime before we had any neighbours. But we were really happy with the view we had and we were able to sit and wait until showtime. We were thinking we could have come a LOT later but I think we just saw it on a quiet night because the next night our "spot" and all the other good ones were taken with 15mins of the sections being opened. I do recommend going before the ropes go up and choosing your location so you know where to head.
We LOVED the show - I think it's the best of them yet (except for maybe Tapestry of Nations parade and Illiminations in EPCOT). We didn't have kids with us this trip but get them some dinner, get a spot by the rail so they can see and sit while you wait.

You can read about, and see photos, of the day we did WOC here.
http://libby.withnall.com/2011/06/06/usa-day-2-part-2-california-adventure/

 

[HydroGuy]

Hey sorry to skew the questions here but it is a WOC question.

We have reservations for the WOC dinner at 6:30, yet the show starts at 8pm. I know people say to get to the PD area early cause it can get busy. I was just wondering if we will have time to eat, not feel rushed and still get a good view. We're reserved for Sept 14, one of the slowest weeks of the year and in the middle of the week.

So is this doable or should we try for an earlier reservation?

I would aim for earlier. At least an hour to eat, and an hour to wait for the show. People get jammed up in the situation of your current reservation.

I agree with Ski. If I had an 8PM WOC I would:

1. Make the dining reservation for no less than 3 hours before

2. Enjoy the dinner - take your time - but try and be out and to the queue area 90 minutes before the show. Whcih gives you 90 minutes for dinner and walking to the queue which is 5 minutes from AG or WCT. We did it in 60-70 minutes and took our time.

 

[Rbthemommy]

Dont worry I haven't booked yet. Yes I read the first post, but since I have read so many other posts my mind was/is swimming. She did say she lined up an hour before...that's fine with me. I just hope we don't get red fast passes or something. What we get is what we get. I am sure we'll still enjoy it. I don't however want to get wet, misted is fine. So I won't be trying to get to the railing. I think I read several posts say the 3rd tier in yellow is good or something. I dunoo. Don't care to put more energy into where I'll be at. I'm going, that's all that matters to me.

 

[skiingfast]

Dont worry I haven't booked yet. Yes I read the first post, but since I have read so many other posts my mind was/is swimming. She did say she lined up an hour before...that's fine with me. I just hope we don't get red fast passes or something. What we get is what we get. I am sure we'll still enjoy it. I don't however want to get wet, misted is fine. So I won't be trying to get to the railing. I think I read several posts say the 3rd tier in yellow is good or something. I dunoo. Don't care to put more energy into where I'll be at. I'm going, that's all that matters to me.

Look at it this way. If you decide not to order the picnics, but get to DCA and find you are stuck with Red(it's not all bad, but you want to be in the closer part of it), you still have the option to buy the picnic when in the park. They can sell out but that is more typical on the busiest days.

 

[becstr]

Great thread! I can't wait to see WOC for the first time this Sept! So here is my question. If I attend MM on Thursday, Sept 22 and head to DCA after collecting ST fastpasses at 10am, what is the likelihood I will get blue fastpasses for WOC?

 

[HydroGuy]

Great thread! I can't wait to see WOC for the first time this Sept! So here is my question. If I attend MM on Thursday, Sept 22 and head to DCA after collecting ST fastpasses at 10am, what is the likelihood I will get blue fastpasses for WOC?

Pretty good I would say. But be prepared for yellow. I would take yellow over blue myself anyways.

 

[becstr]

Thanks Hydroguy, now I have the first hour of our trip planned, time to plan the rest of our 5 days!

 

[5ne5chalmer5]

Is the new handicapped section in the back really that awful? Is it elevated, or are there people standing in front of us blocking the view? I'm debating whether to get in line 1.5 hours early with my family and wheelchair bound grandma to try to scramble for a rail view up front for her, or get in line about a half hour before the show and settle for the new handicapped section in the back. Thanks!

 

[ArchOwl]

Is the new handicapped section in the back really that awful? Is it elevated, or are there people standing in front of us blocking the view? I'm debating whether to get in line 1.5 hours early with my family and wheelchair bound grandma to try to scramble for a rail view up front for her, or get in line about a half hour before the show and settle for the new handicapped section in the back. Thanks!

When I was there in July, the handicapped folks were allowed in the section first and had their choice of spots before the rest were allowed in. I haven't seen the show from the very back, but notice that the VIP section is in the back, so it couldn't be horrible.

 

[TiggerCat]

Is the new handicapped section in the back really that awful? Is it elevated, or are there people standing in front of us blocking the view? I'm debating whether to get in line 1.5 hours early with my family and wheelchair bound grandma to try to scramble for a rail view up front for her, or get in line about a half hour before the show and settle for the new handicapped section in the back. Thanks!

We watched the show on Friday from this area. The view is good from that point and the CMs were vigilant at keeping people from standing on the fences in front and obstructing the view from the handicapped section. There are a number of benches in that area so wheelchair bound guests have a choice between staying in their chair or using a bench. The benches are to the far left (as you face the show) and that area is elevated enough to see well over the heads of guests in front. Note that those guests who can stand should do so to ensure that there is sufficient seating for those who need it.

On another note, this section was strictly for the use of guests in a wheelchair/ECV and those with a GAC card along with their guests. The CMs kept a close eye on the section before and throughout the show. Those individuals who managed to sneak in where promptly asked to leave so kudos to the CMs.

Finally, this section is well located to vacate the park at the end of the show and it is also far enough from the water to avoid the mist that can be uncomfortable during the cooler evenings.

Enjoy,

TC.

 

[Judy from Boise]

For those interested, this is the view from the Cove Bar where I watched World of Color on Sunday, February 27th. I do not recommend this location for your first experience, but it was a nice way for hubby and I to see it again without standing in line. The Cove Bar does charge a $10 cover per person if you stay to watch the show, but that wasn't a big deal to us since we wanted to finish our drinks anyway.

Last call for drinks was at 7:45pm if I remember correctly. The show began at 8:15pm.

searched the thread for "cove bar" and this is what came up.......plan to do this end of Sept, any new tips or experiences? Guesses on when we would need to show up to snag a railside table?

 

[Love Tink]

Is the new handicapped section in the back really that awful? Is it elevated, or are there people standing in front of us blocking the view? I'm debating whether to get in line 1.5 hours early with my family and wheelchair bound grandma to try to scramble for a rail view up front for her, or get in line about a half hour before the show and settle for the new handicapped section in the back. Thanks!

We watched the show from the blue handicapped section last Tuesday. It's the only time I've seen the show, so I don't have a lot of basis for comparison, but I didn't think it was awful at all.

We arrived about 20-25 minutes before the show and my husband was able to get a seat on a bench in the front row. My children and I stood behind the benches....actually, we sat on the ground for 20 minutes and then stood at showtime. That was NICE, because down in the hordes I don't think anyone had room to sit down while waiting.

Anyway, the section is elevated behind the crowd, so my two older children could pretty much see without being held, and my little one could see with me holding him in my arms. Down below, there were hundreds of kids up on their parents' shoulders, so if you weren't there early enough for the rail, your kids probably wouldn't be able to see much.

For my family, which fought me on going to the show to begin with, and certainly wasn't going to arrive 60-90 minutes early, it was perfect.