World of Color Superthread

[djmeredith]

What about the blanket spot saving method (having a few people sit on a blanket and save that area then fold it up close to show time)? I've read conflicting opinions about this, but it seemed that the practice of using a blanket in this manner is not forbidden, but merely not used often. Does anyone know for sure if this is absolutely banned or not?

 

[HydroGuy]

I would love to see WOC when we are there at the end of August, but don't know how to make it work with my young kids (ages 5&7) who will be on EST and unlikely to stay awake that late.

If we come with a blanket and stake out a spot super early (like maybe even 4-5 hours early), will they have enough time and space to sleep for a bit before we all need to stand up? Is there any benefit to doing the dining package for kids? I know the advice is generally only if you were going to eat there anyway, and then we'd still need to show up early for better seats so they can see, but if they have more space and maybe an extra hour or two to rest at the hotel prior to the show, it might be worth it.

You will not be allowed to stake out a spot 4-5 hours early. So that will not work. And the dining package will give you not significant advantage.

Best advice is to try WOC later in your trip after jet lag has reduced as much as possible.

 

[mom2rtk]

What about the blanket spot saving method (having a few people sit on a blanket and save that area then fold it up close to show time)? I've read conflicting opinions about this, but it seemed that the practice of using a blanket in this manner is not forbidden, but merely not used often. Does anyone know for sure if this is absolutely banned or not?

I don't see that being very successful. Sounds like a good way to get your blanket stepped on.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

What about the blanket spot saving method (having a few people sit on a blanket and save that area then fold it up close to show time)? I've read conflicting opinions about this, but it seemed that the practice of using a blanket in this manner is not forbidden, but merely not used often. Does anyone know for sure if this is absolutely banned or not?

We were able to put a blanket down after they let people in (we were in the CRR area). We put a blanket down next to the double stroller and against the rail; the kids sat and ate some snacks and then we folded it up and stood when the show started. Nobody said anything to us.

 

[nervous1sttimer]

You will not be allowed to stake out a spot 4-5 hours early. So that will not work. And the dining package will give you not significant advantage.

Best advice is to try WOC later in your trip after jet lag has reduced as much as possible.

Unfortunately the last days of our trip are the days I need to get up at 4am for the Dumbo Double Dare races, so late night entertainment is not really an option.

I think I might just need to have the kids skip it.

 

[HydroGuy]

What about the blanket spot saving method (having a few people sit on a blanket and save that area then fold it up close to show time)? I've read conflicting opinions about this, but it seemed that the practice of using a blanket in this manner is not forbidden, but merely not used often. Does anyone know for sure if this is absolutely banned or not?

Once you are allowed into the viewing area I supposed you could so this while you sit and wait.

But you can't do it 4-5 hours ahead of time because the viewing area is cleared out before they allow guests in from the FP queues.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

Once you are allowed into the viewing area I supposed you could so this while you sit and wait. But you can't do it 4-5 hours ahead of time because the viewing area is cleared out before they allow guests in from the FP queues.

Yes I agree. We did it after they let us in, but you can't do it any earlier like at Fantasmic. Just want to make sure I was clear in my last post

 

[Fargoman2]

I keep reading that there are two WoC shows during "peak" summer months, but as far as I can see out on the calendar, it seems the official site is posting just one show at 9:45 p.m. Am I looking at something wrong?

We will be there July 30, 31 and Aug. 1, and trying to figure out which show to catch. But have they really scaled it back to just one showing? Sorry if I am way out to lunch on this.

Also, if you do try to get the 2nd show -- if there is indeed one--how early can/should you get in line? Sorry if I'm wasting everyone's time with what is likely a redundant post...

 

[HydroGuy]

I keep reading that there are two WoC shows during "peak" summer months, but as far as I can see out on the calendar, it seems the official site is posting just one show at 9:45 p.m. Am I looking at something wrong?

We will be there July 30, 31 and Aug. 1, and trying to figure out which show to catch. But have they really scaled it back to just one showing? Sorry if I am way out to lunch on this.

Also, if you do try to get the 2nd show -- if there is indeed one--how early can/should you get in line? Sorry if I'm wasting everyone's time with what is likely a redundant post...

Starting about a month ago WOC went to one show a night. I thought when they hit mid-June they would take it to 2 but they have not. No one around here seems to have any idea why they are doing this or how they can handle the demand.

Typically what you hear is that you need to queue an hour early fo the second show.

 

[djmeredith]

Once you are allowed into the viewing area I supposed you could so this while you sit and wait. But you can't do it 4-5 hours ahead of time because the viewing area is cleared out before they allow guests in from the FP queues.

Thanks for the info! I knew we would have to wait to enter the viewing area, but wasn't sure about the spot saving once the area opened up (sorry I didn't make that more clear).

 

[djmeredith]

Yes I agree. We did it after they let us in, but you can't do it any earlier like at Fantasmic. Just want to make sure I was clear in my last post

Glad to have confirmation that you were allowed to do this. Thanks for the info!!

 

[HydroGuy]

Thanks for the info! I knew we would have to wait to enter the viewing area, but wasn't sure about the spot saving once the area opened up (sorry I didn't make that more clear).

Yes, but that is not 4-5 hours before. Only about one hour. Not conducive to getting in a nap for kids.

 

[conniehar90]

Any recent summer visitors? How early did you line up for the now single 9:45 show? I am really having a hard time talking myself into waiting 90 minutes for this show. We have never seen it, but I do a lot of tour planning so that we don't have to wait in line and a 90 minute wait for a show is driving me crazy.

Thanks!

 

[mesaboy2]

Any recent summer visitors? How early did you line up for the now single 9:45 show? I am really having a hard time talking myself into waiting 90 minutes for this show. We have never seen it, but I do a lot of tour planning so that we don't have to wait in line and a 90 minute wait for a show is driving me crazy.

Thanks!

Two weeks ago, I found the Yellow FP queue at 8:30p and probably had about 150 people already there. This was for a single 9:45p showing night. Thanks to this thread though, it worked out perfectly for us.

 

[momof2n2]

Two weeks ago, I found the Yellow FP queue at 8:30p and probably had about 150 people already there. This was for a single 9:45p showing night. Thanks to this thread though, it worked out perfectly for us.

Where did you get to stand?

 

[mesaboy2]

Where did you get to stand?

Referencing HG's color-coded map in the OP, we wound up in the Green viewing area right next to the Blue circle (or compass rose) in the middle of the area, on the rail. So in other words, where the two yellow stars are immediately underneath the word "Viewing" in the Green area--we were pretty much right on the right star.

This was not actually my goal spot (I was aiming for the two green stars on the next tier down and immediately below on the map), but due to a mistake on my part--and I guess different operating procedures that night since HG made the map--it worked out terrifically.

 

[djmeredith]

**While I'm on the topic, I didn't research to see if you've mentioned it before, HydroGuy, but the handicap areas have changed, at least the nights we were there. On the second night, when we lined up early at the yellow FP queue, they had wheelchair and ECV users and their families line up outside the main control rope line (the one that runs parallel to Ariel's building and is on the immediate left to the yellow queue). At 8:15 (15 mins prior to the show), CMs walked that group down the second yellow viewing ramp (not the one closest to the water) to their own roped off HC area. For the next 15 minutes, anyone who showed up in a wheelchair or ECV were allowed through the ropes and shown to that same area. I assume they did the same thing on the blue FP side, as well, though I can't confirm it. If this has become standard practice, then your aerial map outline might need to be revised since the non-HC viewing area has shrunk. The HC area started about 8-10 feet past the steps that lead down to the yellow FP viewing area. FYI **

Any one have new/confirmed info on changes to the HC viewing areas this summer? My mom will be in an ECV and I'd like to have some idea of what to expect. Thanks!

 

[pouncingpluto]

Do you guys have strategies for a solo traveler? I am going to be cramming DL and DCA into a single day (not my first visit, but it has been about seven years), so it would be nice if I could get away with not lining up so early since I only need to find enough space for one person to stand.

 

[tweedlemom]

Are there any HORRIBLE places in the viewing area to see WOC? I ask because I am going to DL for the first time with my MIL, who cannot stand for super long periods of time. If we queue up 30 mins before show will we still get a decent viewing area? It doesn't have to be the best, but good enough to at least see it and get the gist? I'm just trying to be realistic in terms of our viewing based on our queue time. Thanks in advance.

 

[HydroGuy]

Are there any HORRIBLE places in the viewing area to see WOC?

Unfortunately there are lots of them. Probably the majority unless you are tall.

I ask because I am going to DL for the first time with my MIL, who cannot stand for super long periods of time. If we queue up 30 mins before show will we still get a decent viewing area?

Doubtful but possible if the fire hydrant spot is still open. See the OP.

It doesn't have to be the best, but good enough to at least see it and get the gist? I'm just trying to be realistic in terms of our viewing based on our queue time. Thanks in advance.

You may want to lower everyone's expectations, get the normal free FPs, go for the fire hydrant spot, and if that does not work out just drop the idea of seeing the show.

It is hard to get a decent spot 30 minutes before the show starts.