World of Color Superthread

[mesaboy2]

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.

I cannot imagine any situation where it is not okay to sit on the ground.

 

[HydroGuy]

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.

Many (most?) people sit on the ground while waiting for the show to start. You will not find a bench for that so it will be concrete. If you have put in the effort to get a rail spot it is nice to lean up against the rail to support your back. Once the show starts you will need to stand to see it. It last for 26 minutes. Sort of like how you often need to stand to see a parade or fireworks show.

 

[Andray]

Is there stroller parking for WoC? We are going to DL with our 5 year old (our first time) at the end of April, and we have dinner reservations at WTC for the WoC package, and it looks like the show will be quite late at that date, (mid-April shows at 9:45pm for now) so it will be very late for our daughter so we will probably have the umbrella stroller for her if we are out that late after a day in the parks. I am sure it won't be allowed in the viewing area (tell me if I am wrong here), so will there be anywhere to park it for the duration of the show? thanks

 

[HydroGuy]

Is there stroller parking for WoC? We are going to DL with our 5 year old (our first time) at the end of April, and we have dinner reservations at WTC for the WoC package, and it looks like the show will be quite late at that date, (mid-April shows at 9:45pm for now) so it will be very late for our daughter so we will probably have the umbrella stroller for her if we are out that late after a day in the parks. I am sure it won't be allowed in the viewing area (tell me if I am wrong here), so will there be anywhere to park it for the duration of the show? thanks

The stroller should be fine in the viewing area. Just take it with you. If you are trying to get there early for one of the better spots it will be tough to navigate with a stroller. You should work out a strategy with others in your family or group.

 

[Andray]

Yes, i was really hoping to grab an excellent viewing spot for our daughter to see well. I read the first post where it suggests to show up 90 minutes early and where to go once they open the area.
The crowd predictor (although not 100% right from what I have read) predits a really low crowd when we are there. Would 90 minutes still be "required" to secure a good viewing spot?
What we would do probably is let her sit in the stroller while we wait for the area to open up, and when it's time to rush to get to the viewing spot, just fold up the stroller and all three of us walk to our spot.
My next question though is this: once at the viewing spot, how long before the show actually starts? ie how early do they open up the area. If the show is at 9:45pm (as stated in the calendar now for mid-April, and we are going April-May week), we'd line up around 8:30pm and when would they open up the viewing areas?
Thanks again!

 

[HydroGuy]

Yes, i was really hoping to grab an excellent viewing spot for our daughter to see well. I read the first post where it suggests to show up 90 minutes early and where to go once they open the area.
The crowd predictor (although not 100% right from what I have read) predits a really low crowd when we are there. Would 90 minutes still be "required" to secure a good viewing spot?
What we would do probably is let her sit in the stroller while we wait for the area to open up, and when it's time to rush to get to the viewing spot, just fold up the stroller and all three of us walk to our spot.
My next question though is this: once at the viewing spot, how long before the show actually starts? ie how early do they open up the area. If the show is at 9:45pm (as stated in the calendar now for mid-April, and we are going April-May week), we'd line up around 8:30pm and when would they open up the viewing areas?
Thanks again!

For the first show of the night they usually allow guests into the viewing area about an hour before the show.

I have yet to see any reports on any type of nights - with low crowds for example - where less than 90 minutes is safe. Sometimes it works. Just like sometimes you can leave late for a drive and still miss traffic. 90 minutes early always works. Less than that and you have to choose your risk tolerance. Folks who have seen WOC many times already but feel fine about the risk because if it does pan out to get a good viewing spot they are Ok with that. Those who visit only once or rarely do not have that luxury. If I were you I would do 90 minutes no matter what the TP crowd calendar says - for the first show. If there is a second show I would be more willing to slip to 75 minutes.

 

[Andray]

thanks. So 90 minutes it will be.

 

[Nosepass]

Does anyone know how early do you need to get there to be guaranteed admission to the Cove Bar for WOC viewing?

 

[superrach]

We tried to go there just two nights ago when the WOC was at 9pm; they closed the bar to any more customers at 8:15pm.

 

[rstout]

First: Hydroguy, I have worked my way through a number of pages of posts on WoC (not all 108 yet). Thanks so much for devoting your time to help us all understand the ins and outs of WoC. I appreciate it.

I apologize if you have answered these questions before. (I'm sure you have somewhere in 108 pages).

Question #1 is about the WoC dining package. We are going to get the WoC dinner package and know will get a "fast passes". I know you suggest people arrive 90 minutes before the get the best location, but what we are content with an okay location? Does the dining package fast pass guarantee us entry in the that zone even if we show up 15 minutes prior to show time?

Question #2 is similar: On a later night (after dinner package night) if we want to wander in to CA and view the show from any area that is available, knowing that it might be just be a partial view. Is this realistic? Could we show up with no fast pass, 15-30 before show time and get a glimpse of the show from some location in CA, or is the designated viewing area the only place you can see the show?

Again, thanks for you dedication to helping people with our questions.

Ross and Dan

 

[HydroGuy]

I apologize if you have answered these questions before. (I'm sure you have somewhere in 108 pages).

As the OP says at the top, no need to read thru 108 pages.

Question #1 is about the WoC dining package. We are going to get the WoC dinner package and know will get a "fast passes". I know you suggest people arrive 90 minutes before the get the best location, but what we are content with an okay location? Does the dining package fast pass guarantee us entry in the that zone even if we show up 15 minutes prior to show time?

Even if you are in the wet zone, you will not have a good view unless you are at the rail or very tall - 6'3"" would probably be tall enough. And by 15 minutes before the show all rail spots will be long gone. To get a rail in the wet zone I would say anything less than 60 minutes would likely be too late.

If you are content with an OK location, then show up any time you want. 60 minutes will get you a shot at a good location but possibility of a poor one. 30 minutes early will almost certainly be poor unless you are well over 6 foot tall. My two cents.

Question #2 is similar: On a later night (after dinner package night) if we want to wander in to CA and view the show from any area that is available, knowing that it might be just be a partial view. Is this realistic? Could we show up with no fast pass, 15-30 before show time and get a glimpse of the show from some location in CA, or is the designated viewing area the only place you can see the show?

Apparently they do let some people watch from the space in front of the LM ride. Sort of like watching an NFL game from the nosebleed section but you can see at least part of the show.

 

[helenb]

I have a question about the dining packages. First, do the lunch packages provide access to the reserved dining area, or only the dinner packages? Second, do PAP discounts apply to WOC dining packages?

ETA - Do we have to order form the Prix Fixe menu to get the WoC tickets, or can we choose any appetizers/desserts/entrees on the menu?

Thanks!

 

[HydroGuy]

I have a question about the dining packages. First, do the lunch packages provide access to the reserved dining area, or only the dinner packages?

Yes. No difference between lunch and dinner.

Second, do PAP discounts apply to WOC dining packages?

Good question and I cannot remember but believe the answer is yes.

ETA - Do we have to order form the Prix Fixe menu to get the WoC tickets, or can we choose any appetizers/desserts/entrees on the menu?

Must order Prix Fixe.

 

[Nosepass]

Second, do PAP discounts apply to WOC dining packages?

I am almost entirely certain that they do.

 

[helenb]

Must order Prix Fixe.

Thanks. I was confused, because I saw some information that said that at Carthay Circle you had to order an entree and appetizer or dessert for each person, without mention of the prix fixe menu. Honestly the things I would order off of the main menu would probably cost more than the prix fixe menu.

I recall that a couple of years ago when I went, the lunch options for WOC only gave Blue FPs for WOC. Glad to know this has changed!

 

[HydroGuy]

Thanks. I was confused, because I saw some information that said that at Carthay Circle you had to order an entree and appetizer or dessert for each person, without mention of the prix fixe menu. Honestly the things I would order off of the main menu would probably cost more than the prix fixe menu.

I recall that a couple of years ago when I went, the lunch options for WOC only gave Blue FPs for WOC. Glad to know this has changed!

That was the case until 2013 at which point the changed.

 

[SultanPprShkr]

That was the case until 2013 at which point the changed.

or if you know a CM that's working Carthay. but a prixe fixed is easier.

 

[Andray]

Hi, I have another question about WoC. The schedule for the day we have the WoC dinner package says DCA closes at 8pm and WoC is at 8:30pm. Does that affect the crowd level at all? Still need to show up super early to secure good viewing spots? Thanks!

 

[bellebookworm9]

Second, do PAP discounts apply to WOC dining packages?

They do! I just made our reservation the other day and it specifically said that premium annual passes get a discount-I believe it was 15% for premium and 10% for the others. I was very pleased to see that CMs get the standard 20% on the package, as WDW does not have that perk for the Fantasmic or candlelight processional packages!

 

[Delilah1310]

are they still doing the winter / "frozen" version?

i know that was for the holidays but I wondered with the popularity of "frozen" if they have kept it around.

thanks!