World of Color Superthread

[czmom]

Oh and if you do plan to do the WCT WOC package if you don't mind eating too early book your reservation for 5:00 or 5:15 and ask for a seat on the patio next to the railing. I didn't plan for us to catch the Pixar parade, as we were doing so many other things, but lucky for us the parade came right by us at the restaurant around 5:30-5:45 and we had front row seats without having to fight people for a spot on the street. It was an awesome surprise. My son loved it!! Not sure if the parade is viewable from the other two WOC restaurants.

Thanks for the tip! We may try this!

 

[BandMom1]

We just went last Tuesday and were first in line for the Reserved viewing area thanks to all the tips on this thread!!! So thank you much!!! We waited near the Little Mermaid ride after dinner around 6:50 and watched the cast members set up all the queues. Then when they were done I walked over and asked which area I would be lining up at for Wine and Country(which is correct on the OP map) and I asked if I could start waiting and they said yes. They let us in the viewing area around 7:30 and we got the front railing not in the wet zone and stood our ground as others crowded in. The one thing that was different than the OP(maybe just on this night though) was the queue line up for CC was not with the same queue as AG and WCT. The queue to line up for CC was between yellow and the AG/WCT queues near the section they are trying to make them go to. The blue and Yellow FP queues were crowded very quickly right after 7 when they started letting people line up. So 90 minutes is correct for a good viewing spot.

Thank you so much for your post! We will be doing the WCT WOC dining package in a few weeks and I was wondering about what time to get in line. I do have a question: Were you at the elevated front rail in the middle(marked by a red line in reserved area photo on first page of this thread) ?? Any other tips or suggestions?

 

[robin2588]

Yes the front rail marked in red. We could have gone to the green rail, but it was a little windy that night and we still got misted at the red rail. Also make sure if you go to the red rail that you are not right next to the stairs because people stand on those stairs and you may or may not have trouble seeing thru them. If you have kids make sure to play the wheel challenge game that starts 30 min before the show to entertain them. They will announce the website to go to so you can join the game. It's like the old game simon. Also, if you do the WOC WCT and are hoping to see the parade obviously make sure there is a parade that day, and check the time of the parade. When I went the parade started at 5:15, so you may have to adjust your dinner reservation if the parade is earlier/later if you want to catch it. After dinner we just pretty much hovered over by the little mermaid ride until they set everything up and then I asked if we could wait. My son rode the little mermaid a couple times while we waited as there was no wait time at that time. Something i noticed with the family next to me is that they had younger kids around 3-5yo that they had to hold up during the show so they could see everything. They would hold them or sit them on the railing to see. I don't think the kids could see from that railing very good once all the people stood for the show. Seems like the kids at the green (wet zone) railing were able to see without being held. My son is 8 and could see just fine at the red front railing, but he is also taller than the railing. Hope all that made sense LOL

 

[BandMom1]

Yes the front rail marked in red. We could have gone to the green rail, but it was a little windy that night and we still got misted at the red rail. Also make sure if you go to the red rail that you are not right next to the stairs because people stand on those stairs and you may or may not have trouble seeing thru them. If you have kids make sure to play the wheel challenge game that starts 30 min before the show to entertain them. They will announce the website to go to so you can join the game. It's like the old game simon. Also, if you do the WOC WCT and are hoping to see the parade obviously make sure there is a parade that day, and check the time of the parade. When I went the parade started at 5:15, so you may have to adjust your dinner reservation if the parade is earlier/later if you want to catch it. After dinner we just pretty much hovered over by the little mermaid ride until they set everything up and then I asked if we could wait. My son rode the little mermaid a couple times while we waited as there was no wait time at that time. Something i noticed with the family next to me is that they had younger kids around 3-5yo that they had to hold up during the show so they could see everything. They would hold them or sit them on the railing to see. I don't think the kids could see from that railing very good once all the people stood for the show. Seems like the kids at the green (wet zone) railing were able to see without being held. My son is 8 and could see just fine at the red front railing, but he is also taller than the railing. Hope all that made sense LOL

Thanks for the tips! My son is 19 and daughter is 12 so should have no problem seeing if we're at the rail....will be sure to get there early though!

 

[Sjwillia]

I am considering going to the second WOC a night this August. On the map there is an arrow pointing off the edge showing the second show queue. Can anyone be more specific about the waiting area? Are there different 2nd show queue areas for FP by color and for the dining FP? TIA.

 

[HydroGuy]

I am considering going to the second WOC a night this August. On the map there is an arrow pointing off the edge showing the second show queue. Can anyone be more specific about the waiting area? Are there different 2nd show queue areas for FP by color and for the dining FP? TIA.

WOC held two showings a night for the first several years but over the last year they went to one a night. Now it is going back to two with the new WOC show for the DL 60th.

If they use the same spots as before, the yellow and blue queues will be taped off and/or roped off areas between the WCT and the so-called Obelisk in the OP. It is just a long stretch of walk way so it is hard to be more specific than that. It will be obvious when you are there at that time.

 

[catycatcat4]

No. Only if you want to make sure you have a good view of WOC.


You're not. There is no reserved seating. There is reserved standing.

I have never seen anyone on this forum tell anyone that had to spend money to see WOC. So I am not sure where you are getting that. Read the OP in this thread for advice on how to see WOC. This advice is standard and has not changed for the last five years. Hope you figure out what is best for your group.

Saying seating is out of habit.

 

[Kuffam]

Of the dining packages, who has the best fp viewing area - Carthay Circle or Wine Country Trattoria? Also, if my daughter has a DAS card but does not use a wheelchair, will there be anywhere for her to sit? TIA!

Has anyone answered this question? I am unable to stand for that long either.

 

[MadeToLove]

Just saw the new WOC. It's wonderful. Try to see it as close to the center line of sight as possible to be able to see all the videos. And if you stand in the front, near the water, bring a poncho! You'll need it. They gave us one and we still got soaked.

 

[::danielle::]

Just saw the new WOC. It's wonderful. Try to see it as close to the center line of sight as possible to be able to see all the videos. And if you stand in the front, near the water, bring a poncho! You'll need it. They gave us one and we still got soaked.

Would you mind sharing the details of your WOC viewing? Dining package? Blue FP? Yellow FP?

I'm anxious about getting the best possible view when we go next month!

 

[kirstie101]

Does anyone know if a 5:00 dinner reservation for the WOC dining at WCT would give us a fastpass to the early or late show? Hoping for the early show but prefer a nice sit down dinner over lunch.

 

[TechGuy]

WOC held two showings a night for the first several years but over the last year they went to one a night. Now it is going back to two with the new WOC show for the DL 60th.

If they use the same spots as before, the yellow and blue queues will be taped off and/or roped off areas between the WCT and the so-called Obelisk in the OP. It is just a long stretch of walk way so it is hard to be more specific than that. It will be obvious when you are there at that time.

I have CC WoC reservations, can I line up with the AG and WCR RV people for the lower reserved area; as opposed to going to the upper reserved and then asking a CM if I can head down to the lower section?

 

[MadeToLove]

Would you mind sharing the details of your WOC viewing? Dining package? Blue FP? Yellow FP?

I'm anxious about getting the best possible view when we go next month!

I was at a special press viewing last night, so I can only assume that FP and dining options will stay the same for the new show. My only recommendation is to find a spot away from the water and as close to the center line of the projections as possible. They had us to the right to stay out of the media's sight lines (as you can see in the videos posted today), so we could only see two of the three water screens and missed a bit of the action. There is a lot more going on visually in this new version than the former WOC.

 

[dtnrhi]

What's the FP situation for the WOC:C?

What time are they running out?

 

[RoyalJay]

Sorry I haven't read all 98 pages, but my question is this: If you arrive the recommended 90 minutes early (or more), and get in and get that coveted rail spot, what goes into holding that spot? Can 1 person out of a party of 5 hold spots for the others while they go do other stuff for an hour or so, or do all 5 have to stay there the whole time (other than a bathroom break or two)? Do you sit while waiting or have to stand? Can you put a blanket down or something to mark your territory?

Last year we did the dining package and didn't show up early enough and it was a disaster (my fault), but I also have a group that doesn't want to waste an hour of vacation time sitting and waiting. Trying to figure out if I can do that for them somehow while they mess around. Thanks!

 

[TechGuy]

Did you read the first post? I think Hydro answers many of these and first page or so of replies gives more tips.

 

[SD33]

Is there an updated color sections map? When my wife and I were there this last Fall, it was not accurate. There was not a mixed color viewing area front and center. We got yellow FP's in order to get the very center but the CM told us we had to be off to the side on the rail. Not a bad place by any means but we were hoping to be front and center this time. I believe last time it was reserved for those with a particular dining package. Does anyone know anything about this?

And one more question...if they have two shows when we are there mid July, about what time are the FP's expected to be gone for the second show? We probably will still want yellow unless there is a better option for being even closer.

Thanks!

 

[RoyalJay]

Did you read the first post? I think Hydro answers many of these and first page or so of replies gives more tips.

Actually it took some digging but I just found the answer on page 78. Looks like you can't really hold spots for others. Let me know if that has changed recently but otherwise I guess I'll have to see if the whole family is up for waiting 90+ minutes. If not, I'll probably skip it. My last two WOC experiences with sub-optimal viewing spots weren't great.

 

[gmi3804]

Is there an updated color sections map? When my wife and I were there this last Fall, it was not accurate. There was not a mixed color viewing area front and center. We got yellow FP's in order to get the very center but the CM told us we had to be off to the side on the rail. Not a bad place by any means but we were hoping to be front and center this time. I believe last time it was reserved for those with a particular dining package. Does anyone know anything about this?

And one more question...if they have two shows when we are there mid July, about what time are the FP's expected to be gone for the second show? We probably will still want yellow unless there is a better option for being even closer.

Thanks!

The map in the first post of this thread is current.

There's no telling when FPs for the first show will be gone; it all depends on the crowds that day. There's no estimated time chart based on predicted crowds, if that's what you're looking for. You'll just have to go to the FP distribution area and see which show is being distributed. The CM there might be able to tell you how many are left if they're still working on the first show.

 

[HydroGuy]

Is there an updated color sections map? When my wife and I were there this last Fall, it was not accurate. There was not a mixed color viewing area front and center. We got yellow FP's in order to get the very center but the CM told us we had to be off to the side on the rail. Not a bad place by any means but we were hoping to be front and center this time. I believe last time it was reserved for those with a particular dining package. Does anyone know anything about this?

They do change things in minor ways and last time I was there the mixed viewing at the front was not available and that was all set aside for reserved dining folks.

I need to update that image as it changes in subtle ways and it is hard to keep it up to date. It is mostly correct but not 100% correct for that reason.

And one more question...if they have two shows when we are there mid July, about what time are the FP's expected to be gone for the second show? We probably will still want yellow unless there is a better option for being even closer.

With an entirely new WOC show this summer this is impossible to predict. I would opt for yellow too and if I wanted second show I would plan to be around the WOC FP distribution area around 10AM to check on FP availability for second show. You will likely have to come back a few times to get what you want. You can ask a CM and I have heard they sometimes will give you the FP you want even if it is not being currently distributed.