World of Color Superthread

[HydroGuy]

All that money for dinner, I would think you wouldn't still have to wait 90 to get in...maybe it's just me.

Sure, you don't need to wait in line to get a FP that morning, but how long is that these days?

One minute for the regular FP these days.

As far as money for dinner, many folks like to eat at the better restaurants at DLR regardless of other things happening. AG is one of them. Without WOC it still would set you back $25-30 a person. If you look at it that way it is not that much extra for the WOC preferred viewing.

 

[Bashara]

One minute for the regular FP these days.

As far as money for dinner, many folks like to eat at the better restaurants at DLR regardless of other things happening. AG is one of them. Without WOC it still would set you back $25-30 a person. If you look at it that way it is not that much extra for the WOC preferred viewing.

I have to agree. In our case I just couldn't see us all getting out of bed in time that morning to be able to grab a fastpass as you need everyones ticket activated to get one and it was almost the end of our trip and the kids were shattered. If we had to queue, later in the day was easier for us. Also while I 'queued' that evening hubby took the kids off for a ride or two but returned in plenty of time.

The meal was the best we'd had at Disneyland resort at that stage, but they really did try and rush it even though they weren't that busy. Lucky my 4 year old just won't be rushed at times lolz. As we got a really good view of the show I think the money was worth it in the end. If we'd been too far back as I said previously I would have been annoyed at the expense. Unfortunately not everyone who pays for dinner gets a great view so it is a risk. With smallish kids I wanted to get it right so they could see and enjoy it and we didn't have to try night after night for a better viewing spot. If it had been just my hubby and I we would have gone the fastpass route and braved both queues.

I saw long queues at the fastpass machines early in the morning and late in the day on the Friday (Halloween party night and Gay Day weekend).

PS We ate at Steakhouse 55 and enjoyed that meal more then AG's the next night

 

[greenkai3000]

Just wondering if anyone out there has a pretty good idea of what time approximately ,on a busy Sunday, Fast Passes for the Blue Section of the 2nd showing of WOC become available?

It's my understanding that if you get a FP for the first show , you can't trade it in for a FP for the second show right?

 

[skiingfast]

Just wondering if anyone out there has a pretty good idea of what time approximately ,on a busy Sunday, Fast Passes for the Blue Section of the 2nd showing of WOC become available?

It's my understanding that if you get a FP for the first show , you can't trade it in for a FP for the second show right?

Trade it, not exactly. Ask before you get in line what color/show there are on. As far as time it hard to say but they may be a truly busy day when you will need to be there at 10:45 to get the blue second show. On slightly busy days it's been as late as 11:45.

 

[TahoeMom]

Just wondering if anyone out there has a pretty good idea of what time approximately ,on a busy Sunday, Fast Passes for the Blue Section of the 2nd showing of WOC become available?

It's my understanding that if you get a FP for the first show , you can't trade it in for a FP for the second show right?

I don't know that it was particularly busy, but this past Sunday (10/2) they did not start giving out 2nd show fast passes until about 2:45pm.

 

[areweindisneyyet]

Went a couple of weeks ago. It's actually a really nice place, with great sunset ambience and equally great food - no cardboard here. I much prefer it's atmosphere to Ariel's, though you'll want to be sure you have a sweater.

Thanks Hoku

I appreciate your review. I think I am leaning towards the Trattoria as we have eaten at Ariels before and I would like to try somewhere new. And I will remember the sweaters.

Maholo

 

[dnamertz]

Couple questions about WOC:

1. I thought I read that the FP machines used for WOC are the same FP machines used for GRR. If so, does that mean you can not get GRR FP's until all the WOC FP's are gone for the day?

2. A family member who is planning on going to DL with us next month recently had surgery on both feet and is not healing as fast as expected. Depending on how she feels at the time of the trip, she might require a wheelchair to get around. In case this happens, I need to start looking at the HC viewing areas as options for WOC. Is a special FP needed for the HC areas? I've seen the HC areas on the map, but what are they like? Is everyone in the HC area required to sit (I assume many HC people have to sit, so it doesn't seem like the non-HC people in their party would be allowed to stand and block some people's view)?

 

[skiingfast]

1. I thought I read that the FP machines used for WOC are the same FP machines used for GRR. If so, does that mean you can not get GRR FP's until all the WOC FP's are gone for the day?

2. Is a special FP needed for the HC areas? I've seen the HC areas on the map, but what are they like? Is everyone in the HC area required to sit (I assume many HC people have to sit, so it doesn't seem like the non-HC people in their party would be allowed to stand and block some people's view)?

1. GRR fastpass machine are exclusively for WoC in the morning. They may switch half of them over around midday. This greatly depends on the need of FPs for GRR, as we move into colder times the line doesn't get too big.

2. She will still need a regular Show Ticket. Each area of Paradise Park, the viewing area, Has HC areas.

 

[HydroGuy]

Couple questions about WOC:

1. I thought I read that the FP machines used for WOC are the same FP machines used for GRR. If so, does that mean you can not get GRR FP's until all the WOC FP's are gone for the day?

From the OP...

Where do I get World of Color FASTPASSes?

At this time the Grizzly River Run FP machines are dedicated to World of Color in the morning, transitioning mid-day to offer GRR and WOC in parallel. See WOC and GRR FPs Distributed in Parallel.

 

[teddygurl28]

okay, so im traveling to DLR for the first time (and probably last time for a while).
i have booked a WOC package for lunch and have a ticket to the 8pm showing of WOC.
will i be able to make it back over to DL to see the 8:45 believe in magic christmas fireworks.

I'm going solo, so i dont need to worry about getting a spot for a big family,
and i dont mind seeing the fireworks from way back on main st....
...but with such a short trip (9pm fri-3pm sun) this is the only time to see it!

WOC is a bigger priorty, but i have never been to a disney park for xmas, so i would really like to see the fireworks, im already slightly bummed about not getting to see the parade.

 

[sierranevada]

Has anyone eaten at wine country recently? How was the food? Deciding which dinner to book.

Thanks.

Went a couple of weeks ago. It's actually a really nice place, with great sunset ambience and equally great food - no cardboard here. I much prefer it's atmosphere to Ariel's, though you'll want to be sure you have a sweater.

Thanks Hoku

I appreciate your review. I think I am leaning towards the Trattoria as we have eaten at Ariels before and I would like to try somewhere new. And I will remember the sweaters.

Maholo

Completely agree with Hoku. We have eaten many times at Ariels' so tired WCT for the first time late August and thought the food was way better. We already had reservations again for Ariel's in Sept and I switched them to WCT. Second time, WCT food was still as good!! Each time I have gone it is with different people and they all have loved the food at WCT. Ever entree we ordered was great. My personal fave is the tenderloin - you could cut it with a fork! And the desserts were awesome! Overall, I felt it was a little more upscale experience.

 

[HydroGuy]

Completely agree with Hoku. We have eaten many times at Ariels' so tired WCT for the first time late August and thought the food was way better. We already had reservations again for Ariel's in Sept and I switched them to WCT. Second time, WCT food was still as good!! Each time I have gone it is with different people and they all have loved the food at WCT. Ever entree we ordered was great. My personal fave is the tenderloin - you could cut it with a fork! And the desserts were awesome! Overall, I felt it was a little more upscale experience.

FWIW, the general consensus is that the WOC dinner options are better at AG than WCT. Once you are away from that and talking about the regular menu then that is a different discussion.

 

[HydroGuy]

okay, so im traveling to DLR for the first time (and probably last time for a while).
i have booked a WOC package for lunch and have a ticket to the 8pm showing of WOC.
will i be able to make it back over to DL to see the 8:45 believe in magic christmas fireworks.

I'm going solo, so i dont need to worry about getting a spot for a big family,
and i dont mind seeing the fireworks from way back on main st....
...but with such a short trip (9pm fri-3pm sun) this is the only time to see it!

WOC is a bigger priorty, but i have never been to a disney park for xmas, so i would really like to see the fireworks, im already slightly bummed about not getting to see the parade.

WOC lasts 26 minutes and it will be a crunch getting out and then another crunch getting thru the turnstiles back into DL. You might make it. Walk fast and use your solo status to move thru the crowd quickly!

 

[rentayenta]

FWIW, the general consensus is that the WOC dinner options are better at AG than WCT. Once you are away from that and talking about the regular menu then that is a different discussion.

We're trying AG this time. Maybe I should switch back? Or maybe bag both and go for the picnic again? Or bag all 3 and hang at the Cove Bar? Decisions

 

[sierranevada]

FWIW, the general consensus is that the WOC dinner options are better at AG than WCT. Once you are away from that and talking about the regular menu then that is a different discussion.

Oh, okay but I was talking about the WoC dinners - just my opinion.

 

[HydroGuy]

Oh, okay but I was talking about the WoC dinners - just my opinion.

All opinions are welcome! I was just clarifying that there different menus between WOC dining and regular dining. If you have tried the WOC dinners at AG and WCT and you prefer WCT then that is an opinion that some folks will value. I personally have not done WOC WCT because of the mediocre reviews. I have done WOC AG and our experience was very positive. FWIW.

 

[MrsJackSparrow4Life]

I have read the OP but If my question is answered I didn't see it.

If someone wanted either a blue or yellow fastpass to the second showing of the evening, what time should they think about getting their fastpasses?

We will be there November 3-8, will probably be watching WOC on the 4th.

 

[HydroGuy]

I have read the OP but If my question is answered I didn't see it.

If someone wanted either a blue or yellow fastpass to the second showing of the evening, what time should they think about getting their fastpasses?

We will be there November 3-8, will probably be watching WOC on the 4th.

The OP does not say because one really can't. It does say an hour for first show blue, 1-2 hours for first yellow and 1-2 hours for first red. Then comes second show blue. All very approximate.

Basically if you want a certain color for a certain show you check the FPs being given out and stay in the area. I would expect you should start checking around noon for second show blue or yellow. But they might not be available until after 2-3 PM.

HTH

 

[teddygurl28]

WOC lasts 26 minutes and it will be a crunch getting out and then another crunch getting thru the turnstiles back into DL. You might make it. Walk fast and use your solo status to move thru the crowd quickly!

I figured it will be close,
i don't mind being at the end of main st to see them, just hoping to get in.
i just wasn't sure how far away WOC seating is from the turnstyles to DL.

im a fast walked by nature...(but i dont psuh or shove, i generally slide my way around and people never seem to notice me)
usually at WDW my poor husband gets seperated from me, because when im on a mission i just go, and i dont look back!!

 

[skiingfast]

I figured it will be close,
i don't mind being at the end of main st to see them, just hoping to get in.
i just wasn't sure how far away WOC seating is from the turnstyles to DL.

One thing I would suggest is view WoC from an upper tier and near an isle. This way you can get out quickly rather than be in the middle of the pack all of the way out of DCA.