World of Color Superthread

[Friendly Frog]

ok- so please tell me if I have this right or wrong...
Party is DH, me (uses a scooter) DS 10 and DD 13 (uses a wheelchair). Our original plan had been to eat at CCT- but it seems like that would be a waste for us. Is the hc viewing area a pretty good area with kids? Will my husband and son be able to be in the section with us? And we just need any fastpass to access that area, correct? Finally, how early would y'all recommend getting there for the hc section?
TIA!

Good questions. I wonder if someone on the disabilities board might know the answer? ( Then you could cross post it here for others too.)

 

[Peezle]

I'm planning a trip for Aug '13 for my family and have benefitted greatly from various trip reports and super threads like this one on this site. Thanks to all who take the time to provide all of the information and tips that are invaluable for oober planners like myself.

I happened to be on the Disneyland website today and saw Ariel's Grotto listed on the WoC dining packages page. I called Dining Reservations to make sure I wasn't seeing things, so I can confirm Chereya's post (#1214) that Ariel's Grotto is back in play for WoC dining packages. I was told that Ariel's Grotto dinner packages are available on weekends for now, but was also told that, like everything else, it could change at any time.

Regarding Carthay Circle Restaurant, I also asked if it mattered (regarding what areas you have access to for the show) whether you did the lunch or dinner reservation and was told that it did not matter which meal you did at CCR. You are given access to the same preferred dining areas (reserved viewing) for the show with either a lunch or a dinner reservation.

Hope this helps.

 

[HydroGuy]

I'm planning a trip for Aug '13 for my family and have benefitted greatly from various trip reports and super threads like this one on this site. Thanks to all who take the time to provide all of the information and tips that are invaluable for oober planners like myself.

I happened to be on the Disneyland website today and saw Ariel's Grotto listed on the WoC dining packages page. I called Dining Reservations to make sure I wasn't seeing things, so I can confirm Chereya's post (#1214) that Ariel's Grotto is back in play for WoC dining packages. I was told that Ariel's Grotto dinner packages are available on weekends for now, but was also told that, like everything else, it could change at any time.

Regarding Carthay Circle Restaurant, I also asked if it mattered (regarding what areas you have access to for the show) whether you did the lunch or dinner reservation and was told that it did not matter which meal you did at CCR. You are given access to the same preferred dining areas (reserved viewing) for the show with either a lunch or a dinner reservation.

Hope this helps.

Thanks. If they keep AG for WOC dining I will need to change the OP.

 

[smiles33]

ok- so please tell me if I have this right or wrong...
Party is DH, me (uses a scooter) DS 10 and DD 13 (uses a wheelchair). Our original plan had been to eat at CCT- but it seems like that would be a waste for us. Is the hc viewing area a pretty good area with kids? Will my husband and son be able to be in the section with us? And we just need any fastpass to access that area, correct? Finally, how early would y'all recommend getting there for the hc section?
TIA!

I can't answer all your questions, but DH was in an ECV when we saw WOC in Sept. 2011. I just got regular Yellow FP from the free machine. We went and lined up around 7:45 for a 9 pm show but they let us into the HC section after some initial confusion (3 different CM took us from place to place before they finally showed us the right entrance for HC guests). We were the first in our section of 3 benches (they had several roped off HC sections). They let me and our 2 DDs (sitting in a double stroller) into the section with DH but said we could not sit on the benches since those were reserved for guests with disabilities. We were right by the edge of the aisle so no one was on our left. DH stayed in his ECV, DDs sat in their double stroller, and I stood.

We were standing just to the left of the #4 in HydroGuy's map (I see that it's now been changed to reserved dining seating, but it used to be yellow in the earlier version of HydroGuy's map I posted in my TR back in Sept 2011):

We were there early and then a party of 10 guests (with 1 lady in a wheelchair) showed up much later and they took over 2 benches on our right. So there was no limit of how many guests could accompany the guest with disabilities and no one enforced the bench issue if you arrived late.

HTH!

 

[29apr00]

haven't had a chance to read thru the whole thread....but I am slowly making my way thought it!!

here is my question.......we are going next January for Tinkerbell 1/2. I am sure that Thursday and Friday night before the race will be really busy. because we won't get there until after 2pm, and neither CCR or WCT appeal to us, I'm thinking of doing the Picnic. is it worth it? $15 seems a good price for the adult meal, but the kids meals are the same price. $15 for a chicken leg and gold fish?? And is the food good? The Asian Salmon looks good, but i'm a bit worried about "picnic fish" type food.

 

[keahgirl8]

haven't had a chance to read thru the whole thread....but I am slowly making my way thought it!!

here is my question.......we are going next January for Tinkerbell 1/2. I am sure that Thursday and Friday night before the race will be really busy. because we won't get there until after 2pm, and neither CCR or WCT appeal to us, I'm thinking of doing the Picnic. is it worth it? $15 seems a good price for the adult meal, but the kids meals are the same price. $15 for a chicken leg and gold fish?? And is the food good? The Asian Salmon looks good, but i'm a bit worried about "picnic fish" type food.

I always get the salmon. I would eat it even without the Fastpass! It is delicious, and so is everything that comes with it.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Thank you so much to those who answered my questions, I really appreciate it. Our first day we are expected to arrive at lunch time, so rather than make reservations on a day when my kiddos would rather "see stuff"; we'll get some sort of fastpass if we can and then try the hc section; if it doesn't work out, we still have 3 more nights to work on something else, right?

 

[cutedisneygirly]

We will be arriving on a Tuesday late morning/early afternoon, most likely between 11:30-12:00 (April 16 to be exact). How likely are we to get blue FPs if the park opens at 10:00 that day?
I would usually wait until the next day, but knowing that crowds may be lighter, it may be worth it to try to get one for Tuesday.

 

[HydroGuy]

We will be arriving on a Tuesday late morning/early afternoon, most likely between 11:30-12:00 (April 16 to be exact). How likely are we to get blue FPs if the park opens at 10:00 that day?
I would usually wait until the next day, but knowing that crowds may be lighter, it may be worth it to try to get one for Tuesday.

I am not sure why you care that much but I would say your chances are reasonable it will still be blue at that point.

 

[papamouse1]

I started reading this thread again around page 60 or so the other day to get caught up, and now I can't remember where I left off.

...Several pages back I read someone report that dinner reservations at Carthay had the option to choose where they wanted to stand, but lunch reservations did not and have to remain in the area shown by CMs. Is this still the case? If so, what time qualifies as a dinner reservation? I'm determined to get a spot down front

We were there in November and had lunch. We were pointed towards upper area but told CM we preferred to go upfront.... we went upfront, no problem

 

[Blue32]

We will be arriving on a Tuesday late morning/early afternoon, most likely between 11:30-12:00 (April 16 to be exact). How likely are we to get blue FPs if the park opens at 10:00 that day?
I would usually wait until the next day, but knowing that crowds may be lighter, it may be worth it to try to get one for Tuesday.

FWIW, when we visited in November(with a 10am opening) I pulled WOC FP at around lunch time and still got Blue. Also, if you want to be in the wet zone we did not see anything that seperates the Blue and Yellow zones down in front.

 

[sophies*mom]

We will be in DCA on the 16th as well, wondering if there will be a big crowd to see WoC or if we'll have to line up an hour early?

Park hours are 10am-9pm with a 9:15 WoC show. Any ideas? We have a 3yo and an 8mo so it could be a good time to rest and have a snack or all hell could break loose waiting lol.

Just trying to see if anyone has any idea of what we should expect. Its our first time seeing it and even the first time I've been to DCA since the park remodel.

 

[HydroGuy]

We will be in DCA on the 16th as well, wondering if there will be a big crowd to see WoC or if we'll have to line up an hour early?

Park hours are 10am-9pm with a 9:15 WoC show. Any ideas? We have a 3yo and an 8mo so it could be a good time to rest and have a snack or all hell could break loose waiting lol.

Just trying to see if anyone has any idea of what we should expect. Its our first time seeing it and even the first time I've been to DCA since the park remodel.

The issue is not crowds as WOC will be full no matter what. In other words WOC is always crowded.

The guidance is the same as ever. If it is OK with you to possibly get a poor viewing spot then you can show up later. You may get a good spot and you may not. If you feel like you must have a good viewing spot then 90 minutes early is still recommended.

 

[halfgirlhalfmouse]

for anyone that wants to see WOC, I will never not go in the wet zone ever again. we still had to get a WOC fast pass to get in to the area, but we had a random other color (I think yellow) that wasn't blue and we could still easily walk into the wet zone area. we took my dad for his bday last year and it was the best viewing spot ever.. AND we did not get a drop of water on us. my sister had gone in the wet zone a few weeks before and said she got a little misted but looking back she said it was definitely because of the breeze. I will go in the wet zone every time now! Definitely worth it.

 

[sophies*mom]

The issue is not crowds as WOC will be full no matter what. In other words WOC is always crowded.

The guidance is the same as ever. If it is OK with you to possibly get a poor viewing spot then you can show up later. You may get a good spot and you may not. If you feel like you must have a good viewing spot then 90 minutes early is still recommended.

Gotcha. Thanks

 

[love280mickey]

We are making our 1st trip to Disneyland Wed July 3 through Sunday July 7. I know, I know, it'll probably be crazy busy with the holiday in there. I've looked online and park hours etc are not listed yet.

Is WOC shown every night, or only select nights. Since we will be there over a holiday weekend I'm sure it'll be showing at least some time while we're there, right?

I'm thinking of doing the dining package with Wine Country. I've read the first few pages of this thread with showing all the viewing areas. Is the reserved area usually packed with bodies as well? Guess it will just depend on the day we go, right?

Also, I'm sure my dd will love to get the Glow with the Show ears. Anyone know if my DVC membership will give me a discount on those ears?

Thanks for all the great info, I've been wanting to make it to CA for such a long time. Staying at Grand Californian villas too, yay!

 

[HydroGuy]

We are making our 1st trip to Disneyland Wed July 3 through Sunday July 7. I know, I know, it'll probably be crazy busy with the holiday in there. I've looked online and park hours etc are not listed yet.

Is WOC shown every night, or only select nights. Since we will be there over a holiday weekend I'm sure it'll be showing at least some time while we're there, right?

I'm thinking of doing the dining package with Wine Country. I've read the first few pages of this thread with showing all the viewing areas. Is the reserved area usually packed with bodies as well? Guess it will just depend on the day we go, right?

Also, I'm sure my dd will love to get the Glow with the Show ears. Anyone know if my DVC membership will give me a discount on those ears?

Thanks for all the great info, I've been wanting to make it to CA for such a long time. Staying at Grand Californian villas too, yay!

As mentioned in the OP, WOC shows every night and twice in high season.

The reserved area fluctuates in size based on how many folks did the dining that day. Whether or not it is packed is not relevant IMO because you want to be sure to get to the front of the viewing area and there it will always be packed.

Glow with the show was cool at first (from what I have seen) but now few people do it because of the cost. No idea if you can get a discount.

 

[ChrisSD]

Did the fire hydrant view. Perfect. The distance from show is ideal. All in perspective from there.

 

[TinkFlies]

Is it still a necessary to make a run for the FPs first thing?

 

[Blue32]

Is it still a necessary to make a run for the FPs first thing?

Definately not first thing. But depending on what time of year you go and if you want Blue, you may want to get a FP by noon or so.