World of Color Superthread

[HydroGuy]

I usually queue 1:45 minutes early with 4-6 people for the blue section. I never seem to get close to the wet zone.

What is the best approach to take when entering the reserved area to get a good location? I always seem to be on the rail halfway between the bridge and the splash zone if that makes sense...

When I was last at WOC reserved area in August we followed the rope path to the front and got a spot at the elevated rail discussed in the OP. TO me that is the best approach.

 

[HydroGuy]

I was wondering if we are trying the blue bridge viewing location, what time should be get in line? Still 90 mins before the show or it could be later? Also, is it a good location for 6 and 4 yrs old kids to see? Thanks.

Young children should be able to see fine from the bridge if they are on the rail. It is a decent location. I like to be closer to the show as I think the experience is much better.

How early you need to arrive depends on whether youa re seeing first or second show and how much of a chance you want to take. My experience for the last 3 1/2 years is 90 minutes will for sure you get in position for one of the good viewing spots. Less than that you may still get one or you may not.

 

[karenkspears]

Young children should be able to see fine from the bridge if they are on the rail. It is a decent location. I like to be closer to the show as I think the experience is much better.

How early you need to arrive depends on whether youa re seeing first or second show and how much of a chance you want to take. My experience for the last 3 1/2 years is 90 minutes will for sure you get in position for one of the good viewing spots. Less than that you may still get one or you may not.

Thank you HydroGuy. I think if I get in line 90 mins ahead, I should aim for a closer locations too as I would much prefer. There's only 1 show at 9pm during our stay in March. So any location along the rail would be ok for little kids? With 2 little kids, I don't really want to take the chance that they cannot see. Another question is do all of us have to wait in line together or it's ok that I wait and then they come later?

 

[HydroGuy]

Thank you HydroGuy. I think if I get in line 90 mins ahead, I should aim for a closer locations too as I would much prefer. There's only 1 show at 9pm during our stay in March. So any location along the rail would be ok for little kids? With 2 little kids, I don't really want to take the chance that they cannot see. Another question is do all of us have to wait in line together or it's ok that I wait and then they come later?

To you specifically, if you

1. Research the good viewing spots ahead of time
2. Arrive 90 minutes before the show
3. Go directly to one of those spots
4. Work as a team as necessary to hold onto that spot

then people in your group who are of short stature should be able to see the show just fine.

 

[Venoma]

How quickly do the fast passes go?

 

[HydroGuy]

How quickly do the fast passes go?

Hard to say but general guidelines are given in the first post of this thread (called the OP or Original Post).

 

[Joysnote]

I will be at Disneyland Resort in 2 weeks. I made the WOC lunch at Carthy Circle. I did the WOC dinner at Ariel's in 2011 so I know sort of how it works.

I have never eaten at Carthy Circle yet, so really excited. What does everyone recommend there off the set menu for WOC?

 

[Viva Las Disney]

I've seen WoC 5 times from the yellow section and finally got a blue FP today , although I got a clearer view of the right and center projections from the blue I really missed the POTC heat blast and being so close to the fountains, totally subjective but I'll probably stick with yellow from now on.

I was surprised that showing up 70 minutes early (my norm for WoC the last 3 shows) was not enough for blue, I passed the yellow holding area on my way to blue and it had the normal 50 or so people in it already, the blue section already had at least 150. The last 2 shows I had a good viewing location (yellow star ) in the yellow section but the best I could get in blue was on the rail in the wet zone after the curve. The view was great, I just felt so far away after getting used to yellow.

There really is no cheating the system Hydro has laid out. Show up early and get as close to a starred location as possible.

 

[starjazz]

We were just there last week. Probably considered a slow time. Let me just first say, WOW, what an awesome show. Disney has got it mastered.

Okay, we had blue FPs, and due to circumstances, couldn't get there until 50 minutes before hand. At that point, there were zero rail spots in the main viewing area. But standing down there, I looked up and saw the bridge. I said to the wife, "Maybe we ought to give that a try", seeing as how we have a DD5 and DD3. A CM overheard us and said, "The bridge is my favorite spot.". So up we went.

When we got up there, there were still no rail spots until right under the Paradise Pier sign in a little nook between the rope and the bridge abutment. Well, for our family of four plus my gma & gpa, this little nook was perfect. It was easy to hold, and the nice CM guarding that corner would let us in and out thru the rope as long as one adult stayed, so the kids and a couple adults went shopping on the pier and got bubble guns and had a blast while waiting for the show.

The view from up there was just awesome, too. Yeah, you're further away, but I felt like I could soak in the whole thing, and really appreciate the "waves" and effects from up there. We could see all of the projections, and the angle of viewing was actually pretty close to our position - a little to our right.

All in all, a great spot for showing up 50 minutes early. If we get there earlier, I might try to get closer next time, but its a great fall back location if you don't like showing up 90 minutes early.

 

[HydroGuy]

We were just there last week. Probably considered a slow time. Let me just first say, WOW, what an awesome show. Disney has got it mastered.

Okay, we had blue FPs, and due to circumstances, couldn't get there until 50 minutes before hand. At that point, there were zero rail spots in the main viewing area. But standing down there, I looked up and saw the bridge. I said to the wife, "Maybe we ought to give that a try", seeing as how we have a DD5 and DD3. A CM overheard us and said, "The bridge is my favorite spot.". So up we went.

When we got up there, there were still no rail spots until right under the Paradise Pier sign in a little nook between the rope and the bridge abutment. Well, for our family of four plus my gma & gpa, this little nook was perfect. It was easy to hold, and the nice CM guarding that corner would let us in and out thru the rope as long as one adult stayed, so the kids and a couple adults went shopping on the pier and got bubble guns and had a blast while waiting for the show.

The view from up there was just awesome, too. Yeah, you're further away, but I felt like I could soak in the whole thing, and really appreciate the "waves" and effects from up there. We could see all of the projections, and the angle of viewing was actually pretty close to our position - a little to our right.

All in all, a great spot for showing up 50 minutes early. If we get there earlier, I might try to get closer next time, but its a great fall back location if you don't like showing up 90 minutes early.

Thanks for sharing and glad you had a good experience.

 

[HydroGuy]

I've seen WoC 5 times from the yellow section and finally got a blue FP today , although I got a clearer view of the right and center projections from the blue I really missed the POTC heat blast and being so close to the fountains, totally subjective but I'll probably stick with yellow from now on.

I was surprised that showing up 70 minutes early (my norm for WoC the last 3 shows) was not enough for blue, I passed the yellow holding area on my way to blue and it had the normal 50 or so people in it already, the blue section already had at least 150. The last 2 shows I had a good viewing location (yellow star ) in the yellow section but the best I could get in blue was on the rail in the wet zone after the curve. The view was great, I just felt so far away after getting used to yellow.

There really is no cheating the system Hydro has laid out. Show up early and get as close to a starred location as possible.

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[HydroGuy]

I will be at Disneyland Resort in 2 weeks. I made the WOC lunch at Carthy Circle. I did the WOC dinner at Ariel's in 2011 so I know sort of how it works.

I have never eaten at Carthy Circle yet, so really excited. What does everyone recommend there off the set menu for WOC?

I wish I could remember what we ordered! I think I had the Angus steak. Anyways everyone enjoyed their food in my group. Wish I could help more!

 

[Butterfly123]

I've seen WoC 5 times from the yellow section and finally got a blue FP today , although I got a clearer view of the right and center projections from the blue I really missed the POTC heat blast and being so close to the fountains, totally subjective but I'll probably stick with yellow from now on.

I was surprised that showing up 70 minutes early (my norm for WoC the last 3 shows) was not enough for blue, I passed the yellow holding area on my way to blue and it had the normal 50 or so people in it already, the blue section already had at least 150. The last 2 shows I had a good viewing location (yellow star ) in the yellow section but the best I could get in blue was on the rail in the wet zone after the curve. The view was great, I just felt so far away after getting used to yellow.

There really is no cheating the system Hydro has laid out. Show up early and get as close to a starred location as possible.

The first few times we saw WOC it was from the blue section at the railing, and once from the bridge. They were great spots, although I thought the bridge was a little bit too angled and far away. It was a nicer place to wait out the time before the show, though. Now we get yellow for the second show (our visits have always been when there are two shows). The lines for the blue sections always seem much longer, and we have always manage to get the starred section on the map, second row. That is our favorite spot. Less waiting, less crowded, close and amazing view. I give a big for the yellow starred section as well!

 

[seagodess]

We have never seen WOC and kind of want to this time. I plan on getting fast pass, but I have never used a fast pass for anything, so I dont even know how they work exactly. So I have a few questions.
If it is playing 2 times a night, can we specify which time (1st or 2nd) we want a fast pass for?
Is one showing of it busier then the other?
Does it automatically tell you what color area you get, or do you pick what you want?
A friend who has been says the wet zone is usually not as crowded, so if I get yellow (I think thats the color of the wet zone) can I just go to that area or does a CM tell me where I have to be?

 

[HydroGuy]

We have never seen WOC and kind of want to this time. I plan on getting fast pass, but I have never used a fast pass for anything, so I dont even know how they work exactly. So I have a few questions.
If it is playing 2 times a night, can we specify which time (1st or 2nd) we want a fast pass for?

The OP discusses this. Have you read it?

You cannot specify which time you get a pass for. But sometimes the CMs at the FP machines will give you a second show pass.

Is one showing of it busier then the other?

Depends what you mean. Both shows are typically full so they are both just as busy. But the queueing for the second show does tend to not be as competitive as it is for the first show.

However, as discussed it the OP I have noticed less enjoyment for 2nd or 3rd shows than first show because people are more tired and kids are falling asleep. So keep that in mind.

Does it automatically tell you what color area you get, or do you pick what you want?

When you approach the FP machine ask the CMs there what is being distributed at that time.

A friend who has been says the wet zone is usually not as crowded, so if I get yellow (I think thats the color of the wet zone) can I just go to that area or does a CM tell me where I have to be?

The boundaries move. IMO the best wet zone area is the reserved dining viewing area. The second is in the free yellow section.

As for finding it, read the OP and use the maps. As discussed in the OP, take time during the day to scout the WOC viewing area so you know what you are aiming for.

 

[lawyergirl22]

Just to clarify the times to line up. I am planning on viewing WOC on sunday 3/30 with a dinner ressie at WTC for reserved viewing. Disney entertainment guide lists WOC at 945pm. Following the advice in the beginning of this thread, I should line up 90 minutes prior to showtime, so at 815pm, correct? And I will have to wander a bit to locate a cast member to direct me to the correct spot for the reserved viewing line?

Thanks in advance!

 

[HydroGuy]

Just to clarify the times to line up. I am planning on viewing WOC on sunday 3/30 with a dinner ressie at WTC for reserved viewing. Disney entertainment guide lists WOC at 945pm. Following the advice in the beginning of this thread, I should line up 90 minutes prior to showtime, so at 815pm, correct? And I will have to wander a bit to locate a cast member to direct me to the correct spot for the reserved viewing line?

Thanks in advance!

You are on the right track. In the OP I recommend 90 minutes early for a slam dunk good spot.

HOWEVER

Even if you line early, if you do not know where to go then it does not help you very much.

SO

If you have a dining res for WOC then 75 minutes is usually sufficient. Whether 75 or 90, you need to be assertive (aka aggressive) to get your group to one of the good viewing spots.

Know where you want to go. Scout it out ahead of time if you can. Be assertive. Get to your spot. Use your group as a team effort to hold your spot. Then enjoy the show!

 

[petals]

joining in I need to go back and read some of the tips

 

[HydroGuy]

joining in I need to go back and read some of the tips

Read the OP first.

 

[FanO'TheMouse]

This is our first trip to DL and WoC is one of my must do's. BUT there is no way I can stand still in one place that long. Are there any benches in the viewing areas? Even if the view is not perfect. Or can I sit on the ground against the fence until the show starts? At MK that is what I do for parades and fireworks etc.. but I don't want to break DL etiquette. Thanks for any advice.