World of Color Superthread

[HydroGuy]

I see the entry points for the various sections on the map, but if I wanted to get down front, what is the best/quickest way to do so? I imagine they have all manner of ropes strung up, I don't want to walk into one and then miss my chance lol

They do have ropes and the quickest way is to be near the front of yoru entry point and follow the ropes towards the front. There are lots of CMs there so ask for help if it is not clear for some reason.

 

[mom2rtk]

It was when I was there on November 13.

Also just to the left of the #4 there is a sign for Carthay Circle Dining entry - a separate entry point for CCR diners to the rear reserved (green) viewing. I advise strongly not to use that point but to use the other point at #4. As the OP outlines for some reason CMs direct CCR guests to the rear section and insist it is a better viewing area even when it clearly is not. I think maybe Disney is trying to have CCR guests not have to fight crowds as much down towards the front and being in the back is just less of a hassle for CCR guests.

Right along the #4 area to the left along the railing there a queue does form for reserved dining. That queue starts 75-90 minutes before the show. CMs will discourage the queue from forming but it does form. Just stay close to the #4 area and move into the queue as it starts to form.

Thanks so much! Dinner is at 5:30 and we have no plans but to watch WOC and collapse that night. It's our arrival day, so I'm planning on adrenaline to keep me going.

 

[mom2rtk]

Waiting right now for World of Color to start. I concur that the non Carthay Circle dining entry is a better location. However they almost didn't let us in. they tried to send me to the back of the Carthay Circle one that had formed over the last half hour. after spending more than an hour upgrading our hoppers to annual passes I really wasn't going to take no for an answer.

 

[millie0312]

Has anyone recently used the fire hydrant spot? Did it still seem like a good spot with the holiday show? How early did you get there to get the spot? Still deciding if we should shoot for the early 9 pm show or the later 10:15 pm show since my DD is 7, but kind of a night owl. Any advice?

 

[WeCampDisney]

Has anyone recently used the fire hydrant spot? Did it still seem like a good spot with the holiday show? How early did you get there to get the spot? Still deciding if we should shoot for the early 9 pm show or the later 10:15 pm show since my DD is 7, but kind of a night owl. Any advice?

Yes we did on Wednesday. The show looked great. See my post about it on page 124.

 

[WeCampDisney]

Yes we did on Wednesday. The show looked great. See my post about it on page 124.

Well page 124 is on my IPad. The post is just a few spots back.

 

[millie0312]

Well page 124 is on my IPad. The post is just a few spots back.

How did I miss that?? Lol! Thanks- hoping for the same luck you had in that spot and not having to wait 90 mins

 

[DLKiwi]

I'm curious if anyone has any ideas about what they are working on with the current renovation of WoC?

I found a few photos by googling, and it looks like they are working on the show area, and not the viewing area. I was hoping for an improved viewing area, but alas it may not be one of the improvements.

 

[djk]

When will World of Color re-open? The DIS has it listed as May 12, but I think I saw March 12 on Mice Chat.

 

[HydroGuy]

I'm curious if anyone has any ideas about what they are working on with the current renovation of WoC?

I found a few photos by googling, and it looks like they are working on the show area, and not the viewing area. I was hoping for an improved viewing area, but alas it may not be one of the improvements.

There have been rumors they are going to improve the viewing area somehow sometime soon. I thought they might do something during the refurb. I guess we won't know for sure until March but if there is construction involved they will need to start soon

 

[DLKiwi]

There have been rumors they are going to improve the viewing area somehow sometime soon. I thought they might do something during the refurb. I guess we won't know for sure until March but if there is construction involved they will need to start soon

I'll hope for the best and keep checking in the lead up to the 60 day pre-booking opening before my trip.

 

[ccb1212]

It sounds like they have removed the trellises in the viewing area.

http://www.mouseplanet.com/10920/Disneyland_Resort_Update

 

[mickmom728]

Does anyone have the latest menus for Wine Country Trattoria lunch and dinner packages? I can't seem to find the prices and/or the differences of what is included in the meal.

 

[DLKiwi]

Does anyone have the latest menus for Wine Country Trattoria lunch and dinner packages? I can't seem to find the prices and/or the differences of what is included in the meal.

mickmom, they are just on the Disney website.
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/world-of-color-dining/
Click on the 'read more' then there are links to the restaurants. I did WCT and we really enjoyed it, and got a great view. Might do Carthay Circle this year.


Has anyone seen WoC since the renovation was complete? Is there anything new or are they holding it back for the 60th Anni?

 

[mickmom728]

Just returned on Wednesday. We did WoC with the WCT package and the BEST viewing spot! Caught a bit of the spray and a LOT of the heat which felt wonderful because we were freezing after waiting more than an hour down by the water! I had only seen it once before but I'm pretty sure the colors were more intense and the water went higher up.....beautiful, fantastic show!

 

[HydroGuy]

Just returned on Wednesday. We did WoC with the WCT package and the BEST viewing spot! Caught a bit of the spray and a LOT of the heat which felt wonderful because we were freezing after waiting more than an hour down by the water! I had only seen it once before but I'm pretty sure the colors were more intense and the water went higher up.....beautiful, fantastic show!

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[theworldneedscolor]

So I'm having a bit of a dilemma. A few years ago, we just happened upon World of Color on a night where there were two shows, and were able to get a spot along the front rail. It was incredible! I have been wanting to see it again since then, but haven't gotten the chance.

My dad and I will be at DL May 6th and 7th. It is only showing once each night at 8:30. I really would like to see it, but I just don't think we can devote two hours to it. The parks will only be open from 10-8/9, and this is my dad's first time in 15 years, so we are trying to accomplish a lot. It just seems like we'd be wasting so much time standing in line for 90-100 minutes. And I'm ridiculously short (5'2.5"), so I would need a railing spot to see. I'm feeling very frustrated about this whole thing!

Are we basically out of luck?

 

[JadeDarkstar]

What about dinner? Try the woc dinner passes, many say you can get to the woc spot like what 30 mins before the show?

 

[HydroGuy]

What about dinner? Try the woc dinner passes, many say you can get to the woc spot like what 30 mins before the show?

"They" are wrong. Or, more specifically, not correct very often. Not for folks who are 5'2" at least. Or small children.

 

[HydroGuy]

So I'm having a bit of a dilemma. A few years ago, we just happened upon World of Color on a night where there were two shows, and were able to get a spot along the front rail. It was incredible! I have been wanting to see it again since then, but haven't gotten the chance.

My dad and I will be at DL May 6th and 7th. It is only showing once each night at 8:30. I really would like to see it, but I just don't think we can devote two hours to it. The parks will only be open from 10-8/9, and this is my dad's first time in 15 years, so we are trying to accomplish a lot. It just seems like we'd be wasting so much time standing in line for 90-100 minutes. And I'm ridiculously short (5'2.5"), so I would need a railing spot to see. I'm feeling very frustrated about this whole thing!

Are we basically out of luck?

You may get lucky but I would not count on it. WOC remains an enigma in many ways as the OP explains in detail. A great show. A flawed viewing experience for those who are not otherwise NBA players.

Your choices are basically these:

1. Wait the 90 minutes to get a rail spot (maybe 75 minutes with a dining package)

2. Get a free FP arrive later, and keep your fingers crossed (and say a prayer to cover your bases)

3. Skip WOC and see it when you have more time.

4. Accept the flawed viewing from behind the show (near TSMM for example) and make the best of it.

Best of luck!