World of Color Superthread

[lvdis]

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?

Do you mind getting wet? We've had luck (a couple of summers ago) getting in the very front row by the water and we didn't invest much time waiting for it. It was for the 2nd show, and we were pretty much able to walk right up to that area. My husband always wants to watch it from there even on cooler nights when I personally would rather not get wet. Although how wet you get does depend a lot on the direction of the wind.

 

[gmi3804]

Is the front row too close to take in the scope of the entire show? Opinions? Thoughts?

 

[lvdis]

Is the front row too close to take in the scope of the entire show? Opinions? Thoughts?

We thought it was a great place to see it, but maybe I shouldn't share that! It might become not as easy to get!

 

[HydroGuy]

Is the front row too close to take in the scope of the entire show? Opinions? Thoughts?

No not really. It definitely feels different than being further back. You feel very immersed in the front row. It is sort of like sitting in the front of a movie theater. Not the front row where is way too close, but maybe the third or fourth row. The screen is huge and it is hard to take it all in. But it is still a great experience.

 

[Diszona]

No not really. It definitely feels different than being further back. You feel very immersed in the front row. It is sort of like sitting in the front of a movie theater. Not the front row where is way too close, but maybe the third or fourth row. The screen is huge and it is hard to take it all in. But it is still a great experience.

Plus you have a great view of some of the effects that a closer to the surface of the water that you might not be able to see farther back.

 

[gmi3804]

No not really. It definitely feels different than being further back. You feel very immersed in the front row. It is sort of like sitting in the front of a movie theater. Not the front row where is way too close, but maybe the third or fourth row. The screen is huge and it is hard to take it all in. But it is still a great experience.

Plus you have a great view of some of the effects that a closer to the surface of the water that you might not be able to see farther back.

I'd like to experience this from the front sometime. July seems to be a good time to do this.

Thanks for your input.

 

[Angrose]

I may be in the parks on Sunday, May 17th and would like to try to see WOC if possible. There is only one show that night at 9:45pm. I probably won't be arriving until 11:30am though, so I'm thinking the fast passes may already be gone, right? I've never seen it before so I'd really like to give it a shot this trip. If there's no way FPs will be available then I'll just book a dining package. Thanks!

 

[HydroGuy]

I may be in the parks on Sunday, May 17th and would like to try to see WOC if possible. There is only one show that night at 9:45pm. I probably won't be arriving until 11:30am though, so I'm thinking the fast passes may already be gone, right? I've never seen it before so I'd really like to give it a shot this trip. If there's no way FPs will be available then I'll just book a dining package. Thanks!

I would expect that WOC FPs would still be available at 11:30.

 

[Angrose]

I would expect that WOC FPs would still be available at 11:30.

Oh, that's great! I think I'll chance it then and hope they still have some when I get there. I'd be going solo that day so I'd prefer not to dine alone at the TS restaurants. Thanks!

 

[cindernat]

What are people's recommendations for WOC on the 17th-21st May? Which would be the least busy? Monday night is a grad night, and Tues and Thurs DL closes early so presume people will flock to DCA. Preferably wanted an early night Thursday night anyway. I guess Wed night is an option too but since DL will be open late that night, kinda wanted to be there instead. Thanks!

 

[IWannaCruise]

We saw the frozen version in December. We are going in about 10 days. Will the theme have changed or will it be the same as it was in Dec?

 

[Liberator]

We are well prepared for our Fantasmic! Dinner Package, but still have some questions about WOC Cathay Circle Package.

1. we are booked during lunch-time, is there a specific menu for the "package-people" or can we order from the regular menu?

2. are there specific standing-sections for the guests with WOC dining packages? I can not find an up to date drawing

3. do we really need to show up 90min+ before the show!??

4. can we select which show we want to see? the second show would be better for us....

and, last question (off topic but I do not want to create a new thread):
Would you give up PPH Club Level for non club DLH Premium View OR non club GCH courtyard/woods view? kind of a first world problem..I guess I should better think of other things..

 

[BLKKROW]

Sorry I did not read over 95 pages of posts, but I have one question.

One of our family members will be in a Wheelchair during our visit and wanted to see WoC. Originally before she blew out her knee we where planning obtaining fast passes. We still have the same strategy but are worried that whenever we get there the quests in front of us will stand up and block her view. Do the CM's help with this at all?

 

[MommyJKM]

We are well prepared for our Fantasmic! Dinner Package, but still have some questions about WOC Cathay Circle Package.

1. we are booked during lunch-time, is there a specific menu for the "package-people" or can we order from the regular menu?

2. are there specific standing-sections for the guests with WOC dining packages? I can not find an up to date drawing

3. do we really need to show up 90min+ before the show!??

4. can we select which show we want to see? the second show would be better for us....

and, last question (off topic but I do not want to create a new thread):
Would you give up PPH Club Level for non club DLH Premium View OR non club GCH courtyard/woods view? kind of a first world problem..I guess I should better think of other things..

Most importantly I love GCH and would give up PPH Club Level to stay there. You can also check out WOC from the 6th floor balcony there if you're there on a night you aren't in the parks. Just my opinion - we ALWAYS stay at GCH and love the convenience of leaving mid-day to swim or nap and walk right back in. It truly feels like being IN the park.

1. You have a set WOC Menu to choose from - our favorite is Carthay Circle and though it doesn't include my favorite biscuits - we just order them on the side. They should have the updated menu here http://allears.net/dlr/din/menu/men_carthaydw.htm
2. There are specific areas to watch WOC for each restaurant. I prefer the CC area but some like the Wine Country area. I've never stood there
3. I usually show up 15mins before the show. Some people may argue that but I have never had an issue. I'm also only 5' Tall and have a 4yr old and we always been able to see in the probably 10 times we have seen it (she wasn't always 4yrs old )
4. You can ask nicely and they will let you choose the later show. I've never been denied the show I chose.

Hope that helps...Enjoy!!

 

[Sjwillia]

2. There are specific areas to watch WOC for each restaurant. I prefer the CC area but some like the Wine Country area. I've never stood there

Can anyone tell me where the Ariel's preferred area is? Is it combined with WCT or CC or in a totally different place?

 

[Liberator]

Most importantly I love GCH and would give up PPH Club Level to stay there. You can also check out WOC from the 6th floor balcony there if you're there on a night you aren't in the parks. Just my opinion - we ALWAYS stay at GCH and love the convenience of leaving mid-day to swim or nap and walk right back in. It truly feels like being IN the park.

1. You have a set WOC Menu to choose from - our favorite is Carthay Circle and though it doesn't include my favorite biscuits - we just order them on the side. They should have the updated menu here http://allears.net/dlr/din/menu/men_carthaydw.htm
2. There are specific areas to watch WOC for each restaurant. I prefer the CC area but some like the Wine Country area. I've never stood there
3. I usually show up 15mins before the show. Some people may argue that but I have never had an issue. I'm also only 5' Tall and have a 4yr old and we always been able to see in the probably 10 times we have seen it (she wasn't always 4yrs old )
4. You can ask nicely and they will let you choose the later show. I've never been denied the show I chose.

Hope that helps...Enjoy!!

Thank you very much for your information and thoughts

I would rather switch to GCH than to DLH, but I am still not sure to give up CL...tough..

 

[Tallen234]

Has there been any reviews of the "new" show? We are going in May and am debating whether to skip it this year....

Thanks!

 

[dtnrhi]

We just decided to head up a day early for our trip next week. We'll arrive in Anaheim at about 4:30PM on May 6. I'm kind of assuming that FP for WOC will be gone by then? They are having a single show at 8:30.

 

[dirtnap101]

Thanks to everyone for this informative thread.

I also have a question on the different dining package viewing areas. Based in the 10/2012 colored overhead picture in the first post of this thread, I'd like to be in green Reserved Viewing with the 3 stars along the railing that is sandwiched between the red "Wet" front section and the blue central circle. I"d like to get railing spots in that section.

Is that the section for Wine Country Trattoria?

Thanks!

 

[HydroGuy]

We just decided to head up a day early for our trip next week. We'll arrive in Anaheim at about 4:30PM on May 6. I'm kind of assuming that FP for WOC will be gone by then? They are having a single show at 8:30.

Probably.