World of Color Superthread

[HydroGuy]

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?

No one answered - sorry I have been out of town for the last 2 weeks - and I do not know for sure the answer. There is a handicapped area as the OP outlines. I do not know what you need to do to sit there but that is probably your best bet for someone in a wheelchair. Otherwise this person will not be able to see.

 

[HydroGuy]

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!

WCT reservations can go to that section. There is no exact WCT area when I checked.

 

[HydroGuy]

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

Thanks!

The current show is not new. On May 22 the new WOC show will start and there have been no reviews because there have been no showings.

 

[HydroGuy]

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

Combined.

 

[HydroGuy]

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

There is a section for CCR but as I said in the OP you do not need to go to that section and IMO you should not go to that section.

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

People seem to have very different experiences. I can tell you about one of my co-workers who took her three kids last June (first week of June). She knows all the ropes about where to see WOC and is Disney savvy (former AP holder when she lived in SoCal) - and she showed up 90 minutes early. But...it was a grad night - of which she was aware - but she did not know how the grads would pile into WOC early. Her kids could not see the show - heck, she could not see the show - and they were in tears. No exaggeration. Ages are in the 5-10 range. I have heard stories like this so many times.

Generally 90 minutes early is fine to get a guaranteed good viewing spot. 60 minutes can often be fine but is more of a risk. And 30 minutes early is a huge risk but can work out.

There are some folks who say one can see WOC with a 10-15 minute wait. If you feel comfortable following that advice then it is your call. I sincerely hope it works out for you!

 

[undertheseas]

she showed up 90 minutes early. But...it was a grad night - of which she was aware - but she did not know how the grads would pile into WOC early. Her kids could not see the show - heck, she could not see the show - and they were in tears. No exaggeration

Yikes! Now I'm really worried about how long we will need to wait to see the new show the week after Memorial Day!

 

[Luv_Tink]

I'm trying to wrap my head around all of this and am looking for a little clarification here on WOC viewing. If we spring for a lunch or dinner package, do I understand correctly that lunch and dinner people will all be in the same section? Are all restaurants lumped into the same section or does each have it's own like with Fantasmic? And does the 60-90 minute arrival time also apply to those with a meal package or just those with regular FP. Finally, if we get there early to get a decent spot would one of us be allowed to take our kids to the restroom if needed or go grab a snack or is this frowned upon?

 

[HydroGuy]

If we spring for a lunch or dinner package, do I understand correctly that lunch and dinner people will all be in the same section? Are all restaurants lumped into the same section or does each have it's own like with Fantasmic?

Lunch and dinner is the same. Some restaurants have their own section (like CCR) but you are not required to go into that section.

From the OP -

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!

And does the 60-90 minute arrival time also apply to those with a meal package or just those with regular FP.

I use the 90 minute rule but have found that 75 minutes early is often fine for the reserved area.

Finally, if we get there early to get a decent spot would one of us be allowed to take our kids to the restroom if needed or go grab a snack or is this frowned upon?

No problem. We always plan a restroom run about 20 minutes before the show is scheduled to start.

 

[mom2rtk]

Lunch and dinner is the same. Some restaurants have their own section (like CCR) but you are not required to go into that section.

We ate at CCR and lined up in the other restaurant section and had all sorts of trouble. The CM insisted that we leave the line and go to the back of the (by then) crazy long CCR line.

 

[HydroGuy]

We ate at CCR and lined up in the other restaurant section and had all sorts of trouble. The CM insisted that we leave the line and go to the back of the (by then) crazy long CCR line.

That is good info. I have done CCR twice since they started putting that in the back and both times they said to go to the CCR section. Wheb I told them I wanted to go up front they said no problem - except in one case the CM tried to convince me the back was better.

Not sure if maybe you could ask for a supervisor or something? I guess it is possible they have started insisting that people go into the CCR section which would mean I would not do CCR anymore for WOC.

Anyways, everyone should be aware of mom2rtk's experience!

 

[mom2rtk]

That is good info. I have done CCR twice since they started putting that in the back and both times they said to go to the CCR section. Wheb I told them I wanted to go up front they said no problem - except in one case the CM tried to convince me the back was better.

Not sure if maybe you could ask for a supervisor or something? I guess it is possible they have started insisting that people go into the CCR section which would mean I would not do CCR anymore for WOC.

Anyways, everyone should be aware of mom2rtk's experience!

It really caught me offguard. I have to confess I wasn't in any mood to be messed with at that point. We had traveled half way across the country that day and had a colossal mix-up at Guest Relations over our AP upgrade (They actually closed down that ticket window while we went and ate at CCR so they could figure the whole thing out). So I pretty much just told her there was no way I was going to the back of the CCR line (There was an hour long wait worth of people there already). Perhaps she sensed that I was serious.

 

[starjazz]

I always figure, regarding when to show up, just be in the area about 2 hours before the show. Keep an eye on the lines, but do some other stuff - ride Ariel, Zephyr, etc. Shop the pier for souvenirs. Grab a snack. And when the line starts to build, go get in it when your comfortable.

 

[Luv_Tink]

Thanks so much everyone. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread while we start to make our plans for our August trip.

 

[BandMom1]

I am so confused...I have made our WOC dining pkg. res's for Carthay Circle - but from reading previous posts, it sounds like the designated CC area is not the best to view WOC from . What restaurant should I make res's at to get the front, starred area shown on viewing map??

 

[mikana876]

How long are FP lasting for WOC these days? I have a friend heading to DLR in October asking for advice.

 

[dirtnap101]

WCT reservations can go to that section. There is no exact WCT area when I checked.

Thanks Hydro!

We're going on Tuesday Aug 24th (no early entry), currently a 3 at Touringplans. Am I correct in thinking we can show up to the WOC reserved dining area 60 mins before the show and still get railing spots for a party of 4? I have no problem showing up 75-80 mins early either, I guess we'll just be in the area and watch the lines, no need to take a chance.

 

[HydroGuy]

I would not do 60 minutes early. That may work and may not. I would not do anything less than 75 minutes for the reserved section.

 

[phyllis1966]

I have a question - tomorrow is my 60-day mark for a WOC dinner package ADR, but the park hours and entertainment calendar on the DL website only shows information up to mid-June. I have no idea if there will be one or two showings that night (July 3), or at what time. I guess I have no choice but to pick a meal time that seems reasonable and hope for the best? I've only been to DL once, ten years ago, so this is new to me.

 

[HopLow1968]

I keep seeing 90 minutes as the recommended wait (or 75 with reserved dining), does this hold true only for summer or for off season (October weekday) as well?

 

[HydroGuy]

I have a question - tomorrow is my 60-day mark for a WOC dinner package ADR, but the park hours and entertainment calendar on the DL website only shows information up to mid-June. I have no idea if there will be one or two showings that night (July 3), or at what time. I guess I have no choice but to pick a meal time that seems reasonable and hope for the best? I've only been to DL once, ten years ago, so this is new to me.

WOC is a night time show. In June the days are longest and WOC will not start until at least 9PM or so. Book your dinner early enough. IMO that is at least 3 hrs before the show.