World of Color Superthread

[hitomi04]

No. Read the OP for more info.

The people who get picnics have zero (as in ZERO) chance to get a good spot ahead of normal FPs. They are in the same queue as everyone else who got a FP from the machine.

that's wrong, someone needs to go with the picnic option so everyone would believe me =)
I went again with the pinic option and again it was a different line. I went two times on monday 26 and on Thursday 29 THE 2 TIMES THEY GAVE US A DIFFERENT LINE and our line enter first (we enter from the yellow line, they gave us a small line that was in front of the normal line that was very big) world of collor is my favorite show

I missed it so much i want to return to disney to see it again.

Does this mean it is no longer worth it to get a yellow FP bec all the good spots will be taken by people who bought the picnic?

Yes I realize I am completely jumping to conclusions..

The two times i went the picnic line was very small, like 40 people.

 

[eyeheartdis]

I have a question, we are planning on doing the disney dining reserved seating for WOC, but, I am bringing my grandmother in her wheelchair because I don't believe she can stand long enough to see the show. Will they allow us into the dining reserved section? Is there a better way for her to watch from her wheelchair?

 

[StarGirl11]

A quick question I'm pretty sure we're flying in the day we're planning to go to DCA (not entirely sure since Dad hasn't booked the flights yet but I'm assuming this is the route he'll go with school and everything). And the earliest flight gets in around 9:00 meaning if we head straight over we may get over to Anaheim by 10:30 at the earliest (counting picking up luggage etc.). Plus we would still have to get the Premier Passport on site meaning the earliest we could possibly get in to DCA is maybe 11:00. So the question is do I have any shot of getting a fastpass that late for a WOC show? And another question so we eat outside during the show? So if we made lunch reservations we couldn't do the characters inside AG? Thanks.

 

[skiingfast]

I have a question, we are planning on doing the disney dining reserved seating for WOC, but, I am bringing my grandmother in her wheelchair because I don't believe she can stand long enough to see the show. Will they allow us into the dining reserved section? Is there a better way for her to watch from her wheelchair?

Yes, each viewing zone has a HCA area. If you decide against doing the dinner package keep in mind that you still need a Show Pass to get into the Paradise Park viewing area.

 

[skiingfast]

the earliest we could possibly get in to DCA is maybe 11:00. So the question is do I have any shot of getting a fastpass that late for a WOC show? And another question so we eat outside during the show? So if we made lunch reservations we couldn't do the characters inside AG? Thanks.

Probably. It's a little hard to tell now. Currently with the park first letting guests get WoC Show Passes at 9:30am there are always tickets upto 11am. With a second showing about 1pm.

When you go the park may open earlier which could shift those times. Pay attention to the entertainment in about a month when we see how new DCA operations and hours unfold.

Even then you will have plenty of time to reserve a picnic or dinner package which are options for late arrivals who need WoC Show Passes.

 

[Nonsuch]

I have a question, we are planning on doing the disney dining reserved seating for WOC, but, I am bringing my grandmother in her wheelchair because I don't believe she can stand long enough to see the show. Will they allow us into the dining reserved section? Is there a better way for her to watch from her wheelchair?

There is handicap seating within the Preferred Dining section. There are benches and room for wheelchairs. This is an excellent location to view the show. A few members of your group could sit on a bench next to your grandmother or stand behind her.

 

[Priory]

I'm sure this has been answered, but I want to ask specifically.

A couple of weeks ago, I booked a world of color dinner package (wine country) for the second show with a 7pm dinner seating and a 9:15 showtime. This was prior to the park calendar being updated.

Today, they (finally) added that day to the May calendar and I saw there was only one show at 8:45.

I called Disney Dining and they said I would eat at 7 for the 8:45 show.

Is this going to be too late? I know people line up very early, but with reserved seating, will this work out? I don't have to be in the very front...but I am concerned about getting a good spot at all.

Thoughts?

 

[Minnie Loves Mickey]

I would move my dinner reservation up by at least 1hour.

 

[HydroGuy]

I would move my dinner reservation up by at least 1hour.

So would I.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I just spent some time reading through the beginning tutorial of the thread. I have a WOC dining package, but the impression I got from the thread is that I will need to line up early dining package or no dining package.

Now I am thinking of cancelling the dining package and save that money (I am not really that excited about either restaurant choice) and just show up at DCA at 9:30 am to get a FP for WOC, and then just get in line for the show 90 minutes before it starts.

Thoughts?

 

[sonnyjane]

I just spent some time reading through the beginning tutorial of the thread. I have a WOC dining package, but the impression I got from the thread is that I will need to line up early dining package or no dining package.

Now I am thinking of cancelling the dining package and save that money (I am not really that excited about either restaurant choice) and just show up at DCA at 9:30 am to get a FP for WOC, and then just get in line for the show 90 minutes before it starts.

Thoughts?

The only time I recommend paying for the dining package is if you wanted to eat at one of those two restaurants anyway. If you're not excited about the food, just save the $40 pp and get a free fastpass.

 

[macleod1979]

I second that, I always spring for the free fastpass.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Thanks for the responses. I think I'll cancel that package reservation and now I get to eat at the Big Thunder Ranch BBQ

Maybe I'll just bring my Kindle in and be ready for a long wait for WOC.

 

[HydroGuy]

The only time I recommend paying for the dining package is if you wanted to eat at one of those two restaurants anyway. If you're not excited about the food, just save the $40 pp and get a free fastpass.

I agree!

 

[dnsmills]

Is line holding in the WOC lines allowed/not allowed? Is it frowned upon? I'm going to be going with 12 & 13 yr old girls (as well as DW) and will be happy to stand in line while they go ride some rides but don't want to go against rules and make other people mad.

 

[sonnyjane]

Is line holding in the WOC lines allowed/not allowed? Is it frowned upon? I'm going to be going with 12 & 13 yr old girls (as well as DW) and will be happy to stand in line while they go ride some rides but don't want to go against rules and make other people mad.

It's not NOT allowed. It is frowned upon by many posters, but I guess it depends on how many spots you are saving. The other thing I'll say is that there is a difference between holding a spot in the actual line if you're waiting in the staging area and trying to hold a spot once you're standing in the viewing area. It is exponentially harder to save spots in the actual viewing area because everyone is vying for the same spots. It's not like Fantasmic! or a parade where you can put down a blanket or a sweatshirt to save a spot. The only way you can really save a spot is by having a person physically standing there, and if you're only one person trying to save spots for three others, you're just not going to have any success.

 

[dnsmills]

It's not NOT allowed. It is frowned upon by many posters, but I guess it depends on how many spots you are saving. The other thing I'll say is that there is a difference between holding a spot in the actual line if you're waiting in the staging area and trying to hold a spot once you're standing in the viewing area. It is exponentially harder to save spots in the actual viewing area because everyone is vying for the same spots. It's not like Fantasmic! or a parade where you can put down a blanket or a sweatshirt to save a spot. The only way you can really save a spot is by having a person physically standing there, and if you're only one person trying to save spots for three others, you're just not going to have any success.

I wouldn't attempt to save spots in the viewing area, only in the staging area. Let's throw out a hypothetical scenario: WoC showtime is 8:00. (1) What time should we/I line up in the staging area? (2) What time would they let everyone start moving into the viewing area? I'm not planning on doing a dining package but getting WoC FP early in the day 1st thing. From my early planning we're going to have one night available to us to see WoC so I want to make sure we all get a good view. I'm 6'4" so I'm not worried about me but seeing as my nieces are just a BIT shorter, I want to plan accordingly. Thanks.

 

[HydroGuy]

I wouldn't attempt to save spots in the viewing area, only in the staging area. Let's throw out a hypothetical scenario: WoC showtime is 8:00. (1) What time should we/I line up in the staging area? (2) What time would they let everyone start moving into the viewing area? I'm not planning on doing a dining package but getting WoC FP early in the day 1st thing. From my early planning we're going to have one night available to us to see WoC so I want to make sure we all get a good view. I'm 6'4" so I'm not worried about me but seeing as my nieces are just a BIT shorter, I want to plan accordingly. Thanks.

The OP answers this question very specifically. If you want a for sure good viewing spot, get in line 90 minutes before the show. Please read the OP.

As for saving spots in the staging area, that will be tough because they may let you into the viewing area early in which case you would have a hard time getting spots without the others to help you.

I would propose you do not have your group leave any waiting spots except for bathroom breaks. And wait on those until you get to the viewing spots.

 

[Pete W.]

Just be aware that the WCT lunch package does not include a preferred viewing pass, but rather a blue FP, the same one you can get for free from the machines. Only the WCT dinner comes with preferred viewing.

This doesn't seem to jive with the info on the Disneyland site which specifically states that the lunch "includes Disney Dining Reserved Viewing Ticket." Can someone confirm that WCT lunch only gets you a Blue FP?

 

[sonnyjane]

This doesn't seem to jive with the info on the Disneyland site which specifically states that the lunch "includes Disney Dining Reserved Viewing Ticket." Can someone confirm that WCT lunch only gets you a Blue FP?

It is misleading. Notice it says "reserved", which is the same thing it says with picnics, which also give only a FP. The dinners come with "preferred" viewing.