World of Color Superthread

[Jairy]

We didn't see anything frozen related on Thursday.

 

[HydroGuy]

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!

You still need to show up early. Does not really affect the crowd level since pretty much all WOC viewers have passes.

 

[HydroGuy]

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!

The Winter Dreams version of WOC stopped in mid-January. It will likely be back in November.

 

[msmama]

I'm short and have a 6 year old that's too heavy to hold up to see, so it seems like our best bet will be to get there early to get a railing spot.

Does doing a dining package vs fast pass (or vice versa) change the likely hood of getting a "front row" seat (of any level, we don't need to be close)?

I had assumed that I'd do a dining package even though the food doesn't really appeal to me, but if FP will give us the same luck I'll stick with that.

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

I'm short and have a 6 year old that's too heavy to hold up to see, so it seems like our best bet will be to get there early to get a railing spot. Does doing a dining package vs fast pass (or vice versa) change the likely hood of getting a "front row" seat (of any level, we don't need to be close)? I had assumed that I'd do a dining package even though the food doesn't really appeal to me, but if FP will give us the same luck I'll stick with that.

In our experience, the dining package lets you in slightly before the FP groups, and then we weasel our way down to the wet zone front rail (where we like to be, not necessarily the best spot)... If you don't care about which rail you are at, the FP option will be fine, I'd still line up an hour before the open it up for entry so you are at the front of the pack and not the back...

 

[HydroGuy]

I'm short and have a 6 year old that's too heavy to hold up to see, so it seems like our best bet will be to get there early to get a railing spot.

Does doing a dining package vs fast pass (or vice versa) change the likely hood of getting a "front row" seat (of any level, we don't need to be close)?

I had assumed that I'd do a dining package even though the food doesn't really appeal to me, but if FP will give us the same luck I'll stick with that.

No. I believe the OP covers this.

And I believe you mean "front row spot" not "front row seat" since WOC does have seats.

 

[Delilah1310]

The Winter Dreams version of WOC stopped in mid-January. It will likely be back in November.

thank you!

 

[Albytaps]

Been doing some crunching since it's almost time for our trip and noticed this:

the death of Simba

That would be the death of Mufasa right? You have it under the section titled "How suitable is WOC for small children.) Not like it matters too much, we get the point.

 

[HydroGuy]

Been doing some crunching since it's almost time for our trip and noticed this:





That would be the death of Mufasa right? You have it under the section titled "How suitable is WOC for small children.) Not like it matters too much, we get the point.

Ooops! That should read Simba's father! I will change it.

Have a good trip. Hope you get to catch the show.

 

[Albytaps]

Ooops! That should read Simba's father! I will change it.

Have a good trip. Hope you get to catch the show.

Oh you did have it written that way. I must have misinterpreted it, my bad.

Thanks, looking forward to the trip!

 

[HydroGuy]

Oh you did have it written that way. I must have misinterpreted it, my bad.

Thanks, looking forward to the trip!

Yep, I just looked at the OP to fix it and I had it right in the first place LOL.

An example in WOC is the death of Simba the Lion King's father in a stampede.

 

[JeriLee]

We did the Ariel’s Grotto WOC dinner last night, so I thought I would give an update. We were very disappointed to find that they have changed the WOC menu! They are no longer serving the appetizer assortment that we all loved. Now, you choose between soup and salad, and neither was very special. The main course was disappointing as well. We have always enjoyed the Tri-Tip which has always come out a perfect Medium Rare. Last night, all of it came out well done. The dessert was good, the service was lacking. The patio is a great place to dine, but I’m not sure we will go back.

We arrived 90 minutes early for the Preferred Dining WOC entrance and there were 20 people in line already! I was actually happy to see that they let us line up instead of trying to shoo us away, but I was shocked to see so many people already in line. We *love* this show!

Has the new Fun Wheel Challenge Game been discussed? I’m sure it must have, but I have not seen it. What fun! One of my girls won one of the challenges and controlled the wheel’s colors for 30 seconds. It was a GREAT way to pass the time! Whoever came up with that idea is a genius!

 

[Nosepass]

We did the Ariel’s Grotto WOC dinner last night, so I thought I would give an update. We were very disappointed to find that they have changed the WOC menu! They are no longer serving the appetizer assortment that we all loved. Now, you choose between soup and salad, and neither was very special. The main course was disappointing as well. We have always enjoyed the Tri-Tip which has always come out a perfect Medium Rare. Last night, all of it came out well done. The dessert was good, the service was lacking. The patio is a great place to dine, but I’m not sure we will go back.

When is the last time you did the Grotto WOC dinner? (I last went in November and had a similar experience)

 

[shruley]

Ok, I've read these posts and have a couple questions. Is there an actual queue yet for the reserved dining section, or it still the "congregate near Ariel and keep the eye on the CM" thing? Or does it vary? I go back and forth on getting the reserved dining. I would certainly pay for it if it would really be beneficial, but I don't want to be waiting and then have to fight just to get a spot in the line. I'd rather just show up early and wait in an orderly line.

Also, I keep reading "get a spot and prepare to hold it". How hard is this really? Is there a lot of pushback by people? I mean, if we're all present in our spot is that sufficent, or do you actually have people routinely trying to take your spot???

 

[HydroGuy]

Ok, I've read these posts and have a couple questions. Is there an actual queue yet for the reserved dining section, or it still the "congregate near Ariel and keep the eye on the CM" thing? Or does it vary? I go back and forth on getting the reserved dining. I would certainly pay for it if it would really be beneficial, but I don't want to be waiting and then have to fight just to get a spot in the line. I'd rather just show up early and wait in an orderly line.

Also, I keep reading "get a spot and prepare to hold it". How hard is this really? Is there a lot of pushback by people? I mean, if we're all present in our spot is that sufficent, or do you actually have people routinely trying to take your spot???

The poster JeriLeff from yesterday apparently was in a queue. First time I heard that. I have not done reserved viewing since August so my first hand knowledge is not 100% current.

As far as holding a spot, what is meant is that you are waiting for 60-90 minutes for the show. If you get to your spot you will likely not stand in the exact same position for 60-90 minutes. As you naturally move around other folks just kind of fill in. They do not push. They just subtly move.

Also late arrivers will sometimes try and subtly push in between people to get a better view.

Finally, some folks will push children in front of you without asking and then as the show starts just slide up next to their kids thus getting in front of you. What I tend to do is not allow kids in front of me during the waiting period. If I feel OK about the family I will tell them during the long wait that when the show starts I will not mind if their kids want to move in front. That usually draws an appreciative smile.

For my the first time I took my family to see WOC we did not allow anyone in front of us. Period. I have had bad experiences letting kids go in front of me at other Disney events. So I wanted our first experience to be unobstructed.

What all of this means is that your group should work together to maintain your spot and your space around you both during the waiting period and during the show. The last thing you want is an argument that breaks out during the show. Most guests around you are fine with all of this. But there is always 1% that can mess up the show for you.

 

[Jairy]

Ok, I've read these posts and have a couple questions. Is there an actual queue yet for the reserved dining section, or it still the "congregate near Ariel and keep the eye on the CM" thing? Or does it vary? I go back and forth on getting the reserved dining. I would certainly pay for it if it would really be beneficial, but I don't want to be waiting and then have to fight just to get a spot in the line. I'd rather just show up early and wait in an orderly line. Also, I keep reading "get a spot and prepare to hold it". How hard is this really? Is there a lot of pushback by people? I mean, if we're all present in our spot is that sufficent, or do you actually have people routinely trying to take your spot???

We did Ariel's dining on Thurs. March 20th. We arrived 90 mins early and you could tell they were just starting to set up. They told us to wait close by the Neptune on the ride. When they got our area set up we were first in line. We let another family (so sweet!) who were on a Make a Wish trip ahead of us. The first three families in line all went to the same rail (we did a lot of chatting in line! Lol). No one was pushing us at all, and for the first hour it was only busy along the rails (ie, not a huge crowd behind us). In the last half hour it got busy behind us. We did have a family who pushed their child in front of us (beside our seated kids) in the 20 mins before the show. I was miffed at first, but that boy was so excited to be there, our family really enjoyed him!!! Lol
As far as the package, I feel I could have had the same experience in any of the zones! As long as you are willing to show up 90 mins early, you will get a good spot. Our dinner was VERY expensive (fancy kid and adult drinks added up!) We did enjoy eating out on the deck on a sunny night, but not really worth that price. And I don't feel like it gave us any advantage as far as getting a good spot.
We did love the show though (better than Fantasmic), so it was worth it for us to put in the time for a good spot.

 

[JeriLee]

Nosepass – I think the last time we did the Ariel’s WOC dinner with the previous menu was last August.

HydroGuy – First – Thanks for all your selfless input on this forum. They did let us queue 90 minutes early! First time I have seen that and I hope they continue to do so. IMO, it is much less disruptive for everyone: CM’s, WOC attendees, and non WOC guests as well. We queued right along the railing in front of Little Mermaid, expanding toward the Silly Symphony Swings

Have you played the Fun Wheel Challenge Game? So fun!

 

[Jairy]

Nosepass – I think the last time we did the Ariel’s WOC dinner with the previous menu was last August. HydroGuy – First – Thanks for all your selfless input on this forum. They did let us queue 90 minutes early! First time I have seen that and I hope they continue to do so. IMO, it is much less disruptive for everyone: CM’s, WOC attendees, and non WOC guests as well. We queued right along the railing in front of Little Mermaid, expanding toward the Silly Symphony Swings Have you played the Fun Wheel Challenge Game? So fun!

Yes, we formed a line as well at 90 mins out.

 

[ksl5f123]

We are planning our first trip to Disneyland and I have a quick question. The map in the OP shows both a north and a south queue for the blue section. Is this assigned by your FP or do you choose? Is one queue better than the other for easy access to the best viewing locations?

Thanks!

 

[SultanPprShkr]

We are planning our first trip to Disneyland and I have a quick question. The map in the OP shows both a north and a south queue for the blue section. Is this assigned by your FP or do you choose? Is one queue better than the other for easy access to the best viewing locations?

Thanks!

it's assigned based on your FP, which is based on what time of day you get your FP.