World of Color Superthread

[sleepydog25]

Thanks for that feedback on the HC area. They do change things around every so often but not nearly as often as they used to. I will keep an eye on reports and will update the OP when a consensus emerges. I plan to catch WOC in July at least once and will keep my eye out as well.

Sounds good. By the way, we were second line at the yellow FP queue on the second night, getting there a little over two hours early. It wasn't necessary as an hour and a half before showtime seems about right, but we were tired and had no other plans; plus, we like to people watch. Nonetheless, we were the second group in line as we settled in beside a friendly family of four from Canada who had arrived 10 minutes earlier. Based on what I overheard, they were uncertain of where to go once the rope dropped, so I whipped out my phone and showed them your aerial picture. It was a tremendous help, and we wound up sitting, er, standing next to them during the show. We went as far as we could go until we butted up against the HC section I mentioned previously. We were about where the first yellow star is located (coming from the left), so just barely past the sidewalk. In retrospect, we should have taken the walkway closest to the water since the wind was very light that evening, ergo the getting wet issue wasn't as severe. The Canadian family was extremely pleased with their vantage point.

We also noticed that even within 10-15 minutes of showtime, there were plenty of places to stand at the water's edge--not on the railing itself, certainly, but right behind them. We were surprised at that turn of events. It might have had something to do with the surprise announcement that evening that there would be a second show at 9:30. Naturally, as the 8:30 show goers were trudging out, the 9:30 watchers were trying to squeeze into their queues. Herding cats came to mind. . .

 

[mouseguy77]

We saw WoC tonight and had Carthay Circle lunch reserved seating, but when we arrived (90 minutes early, 2nd family in "line") they said the reserved seating area for Carthay folks was only the uppermost green section on the awesome map provided by Hydroguy. They went on to say that each of the other reserved areas were designated for people who ate at other restaurants. We still had a reasonably good view, but were certainly much farther back than I was expecting considering what time we arrived. Has this happened to anyone else? Is this something new they are trying?

 

[HydroGuy]

We saw WoC tonight and had Carthay Circle lunch reserved seating, but when we arrived (90 minutes early, 2nd family in "line") they said the reserved seating area for Carthay folks was only the uppermost green section on the awesome map provided by Hydroguy. They went on to say that each of the other reserved areas were designated for people who ate at other restaurants. We still had a reasonably good view, but were certainly much farther back than I was expecting considering what time we arrived. Has this happened to anyone else? Is this something new they are trying?

No, they have been doing this for awhile. The OP talks about it. Looks like you did not see it. You could have had a much better spot.

Why do I have to go to the back area of the Reserved Viewing (Dining Package) area if I bought an expensive meal at the Carthay Circle Restaurant that day? Shouldn't I get the front and not the back?

You don't have to go to the back. By default - and I have no idea why - the rear area of Reserved Viewing (Dining Package) is designated for CCR diners and the CMs will direct you there.

However, if you tell them (and you should tell them) that you want to go down closer to the front they will tell you you can just go anywhere you want, no problem. So speak up!

 

[Disney Dreams]

Also keep in mind that WoC is a funny thing when it comes to up front Vs all the way in the back. Some people like viewing it from
Farther back. Others like being up close. It's just a different vantage point.

- Dtreams

 

[ConnorsMama]

I've used the thread search tool already, but didn't find this question answered.

I'm finding conflicting information regarding the offerings of the Prix Fixe Menu for Carthay Circle's World of Color Dining Package. The menu listed on Disneyland.com says one thing, the menu listed on TouringPlans.com (which says it was checked for accuracy on April 4th of this year) says another, and the menus listed on AllEars.net have yet another menu. And each menu is vastly different than what is found on the others. I'm struggling to determine which menu is the most accurate so that I can determine if the package is actually a good fit for us. Has anyone been recently that can help me confirm?

Right now we are booked on June 17th for dinner, but trying to determine if it is worth the cost for me, my husband and our four year old is a bit challenging. Neither my husband or my son have ever seen the show, and I have only seen it once. I want to make sure we have a nice view, but the differences in the menus are making me question whether we should just try to get FastPasses for the show. Though with it being summer (and I believe Grad Night are at DCA that same week), I'm struggling.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[HydroGuy]

I've used the thread search tool already, but didn't find this question answered.

I'm finding conflicting information regarding the offerings of the Prix Fixe Menu for Carthay Circle's World of Color Dining Package. The menu listed on Disneyland.com says one thing, the menu listed on TouringPlans.com (which says it was checked for accuracy on April 4th of this year) says another, and the menus listed on AllEars.net have yet another menu. And each menu is vastly different than what is found on the others. I'm struggling to determine which menu is the most accurate so that I can determine if the package is actually a good fit for us. Has anyone been recently that can help me confirm?

Right now we are booked on June 17th for dinner, but trying to determine if it is worth the cost for me, my husband and our four year old is a bit challenging. Neither my husband or my son have ever seen the show, and I have only seen it once. I want to make sure we have a nice view, but the differences in the menus are making me question whether we should just try to get FastPasses for the show. Though with it being summer (and I believe Grad Night are at DCA that same week), I'm struggling.

Thanks in advance for your help.

I have eaten at CCR twice for WOC - once before the prix fixe and once after - but I want to make sure your expectations are set properly. The CCR meal will not "make sure you have a nice view" of WOC. Only early arrival for WOC will do that - regardless of whether you have a CCR meal or just a regular FP.

 

[sleepydog25]

I have eaten at CCR twice for WOC - once before the prix fixe and once after - but I want to make sure your expectations are set properly. The CCR meal will not "make sure you have a nice view" of WOC. Only early arrival for WOC will do that - regardless of whether you have a CCR meal or just a regular FP.

I wholeheartedly agree. In fact, I'd recommend saving yourself some money by grabbing a FP earlier in the day, dining early and a la carte off the CCR menu, then scoot off to get in the queue for your color FP between 60-90 minutes ahead of the show. We dined at CCR just last week and opted to grab regular FPs vice paying extra for the dinner. We showed up at 5:15 for our 5:30 reservation, weren't seated until almost 6, and didn't get out of CCR until after 8. Had we paid for the dining package, we'd have been extremely disappointed. Yes, we'd have gotten into the reserved viewing section, but just as with the yellow and blue FP queues, if you don't show up early, then you won't get a prime place from which to view WOC. Further, we didn't have to worry with which prix fixe menu was correct (we found the same conflicting menus) and ordered straight off their regular menu--the one on the DL website is pretty darn close for that menu.

 

[ConnorsMama]

I have eaten at CCR twice for WOC - once before the prix fixe and once after - but I want to make sure your expectations are set properly. The CCR meal will not "make sure you have a nice view" of WOC. Only early arrival for WOC will do that - regardless of whether you have a CCR meal or just a regular FP.

No worries about that, we will be early either way, I just want to be a bit more center.

Any ideas about the variations in the prix fixe menu?

 

[HydroGuy]

No worries about that, we will be early either way, I just want to be a bit more center.

Any ideas about the variations in the prix fixe menu?

Sorry I do not. I am not the type to check menus ahead of time. My approach is that the CCR is a very nice place and there will be some fine options for me and my family. I can't even remember what I had at CCR last August! You have a more particular view on menus and I can't help you.

 

[bellebookworm9]

No worries about that, we will be early either way, I just want to be a bit more center. Any ideas about the variations in the prix fixe menu?

I would probably say the TP menu is correct. We currently have reservations at WCT in two weeks for the dinner package. There's no menu for that on the DL website, and the TP menu which was updated earlier this month, shows a total of four menu options with the package. Having done more research about viewing areas and good spots, I think I'm going to cancel our package and get a FP instead. PCH Grill is looking like a better alternative for our situation-cheaper and in our hotel!

 

[crz4mm2]

Is there a bad view?

Was thinking of the Dining Package at WCT. If I get that, you mean I may not get a decent view?

THanks.

 

[Cheshirecatty]

Is there a bad view?

Was thinking of the Dining Package at WCT. If I get that, you mean I may not get a decent view?

THanks.

You can absolutely have a great view, if you are willing to line up early(60 to 90 minutes)!

If you just want a "decent" view, then you won't have to line up as early.

Even with the preferred dining fast pass, if you don't invest the time, you can possibly end up with a very mediocre view(I know there have been exceptions, but I personally wouldn't count on those---especially after paying the money to dine!)

WCT and CCR have different reserved sections(WCT's being much better--in my opinion), but if you ask firmly and kindly when entering, the CMs should let you go where you'd most like---at least they did in our case(we had CCR passes but went where the WCT section was, and loved it!)

 

[HydroGuy]

Is there a bad view?

Was thinking of the Dining Package at WCT. If I get that, you mean I may not get a decent view?

THanks.

Read the OP in this thread. It spells this out in great detail.

 

[crz4mm2]

Read the OP in this thread. It spells this out in great detail.

Thanks. I will go and read it again right now.

 

[ConnorsMama]

I would probably say the TP menu is correct. We currently have reservations at WCT in two weeks for the dinner package. There's no menu for that on the DL website, and the TP menu which was updated earlier this month, shows a total of four menu options with the package. Having done more research about viewing areas and good spots, I think I'm going to cancel our package and get a FP instead. PCH Grill is looking like a better alternative for our situation-cheaper and in our hotel!

This is what I have been thinking as well. When I saw that there is 1 appetizer and dessert choice, and 3 or 5 dinner choices depending on the meal time I was pretty turned off of the package...The menu on Disneyland.com has a larger offering, and much more in line with what I would expect to see offered given the ticket price.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

 

[sandysue]

Oh the best laid plans. Just learned that a convention group staying the DLH is advertising WOC as their evening activity on Tuesday June 3. Guess which night our family is going? Yep. the same.

They have their meeting time at the hotel at 8:45p which gives them an hour until the 9:45p show.

So.... do convention groups get special treatment? Will there be a reserved area for them?

We are doing CC dinner package and I am committed to getting there 60-90 minutes ahead to get a rail spot.

Anyone have any insight on how this might impact our evening, since it's all about me.

 

[HydroGuy]

Oh the best laid plans. Just learned that a convention group staying the DLH is advertising WOC as their evening activity on Tuesday June 3. Guess which night our family is going? Yep. the same.

They have their meeting time at the hotel at 8:45p which gives them an hour until the 9:45p show.

So.... do convention groups get special treatment? Will there be a reserved area for them?

We are doing CC dinner package and I am committed to getting there 60-90 minutes ahead to get a rail spot.

Anyone have any insight on how this might impact our evening, since it's all about me.

I do not see how it would impact you. Especially if you are in the reserved area.

 

[bellebookworm9]

Just wanted to pop in and say that tonight and last night, the red area on the map has been only for dining package people, extending into the yellow section. However, by arriving 90 minutes early, we have gotten excellent spots right next to the dining area in the yellow area right at the rail.

 

[eileenkeeney]

So basically there is no way to get a good view of WOC without being willing to wait a long time, be assertive about keeping one's spot, and spend a few hours standing while crammed between masses of other people?

The fast passes are not tiered, so that only so many people enter the line in certain time frames?
That would have really helped, have the different times on the fast passes, for entering the area.

Even with an expensive dining package (that forces one to order a lot of expensive food), one does not have a much better waiting and viewing experience? It is still recommended to show up 90 minutes ahead, just as it is with the fast passes.

 

[SultanPprShkr]

So basically there is no way to get a good view of WOC without being willing to wait a long time, be assertive about keeping one's spot, and spend a few hours standing while crammed between masses of other people?

The fast passes are not tiered, so that only so many people enter the line in certain time frames?
That would have really helped, have the different times on the fast passes, for entering the area.

Even with an expensive dining package (that forces one to order a lot of expensive food), one does not have a much better waiting and viewing experience? It is still recommended to show up 90 minutes ahead, just as it is with the fast passes.

Standing for a few hours is not necessarily necessary. If there's only one show, then you'll probably be standing for an hour to hour & half + 30 min show.

Below I've attached the map from the OP, but have included a red rectangle in the blue section. That space is my favorite spaces to view the show, it's far enough back you won't get wet, and far / high up enough to see the whole show left to right, and you're center stage to the projections. PS: The VIP sit just behind you, so I trust if the VIP sit there, then standing in front and below them is the ideal spot.

The first part of your question describes how to get a spot for Fantasmic, lol, not World of Color.

PS: As for tiered entrance to WoC with FP's, they did this. it was a cluster@#! and nightmare/headache Staff wise, security wise, and crowd control wise. First year that WoC opened, they had like 4 color sections. Blue, Yellow, Orange, and Red. Red would go in first, then Orange, then Yellow, then blue from right to left if you're looking at the show from the viewing area. Then they eliminated Orange and made just blue yellow & red, tried it again and people were crowding too much and it was still a headache. trust us that the way they have now is much better. they used to have blue line up all the way by Wine Country Trattoria, and Yellow in Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (so yes, this would close early to allow line up for WoC) and Red is still where it is today by Jumpin' Jellyfish.