Originally Posted By metalman Hello all. I really tried to search through all the previous WOC threads but I cannot find the answer to my specific questions. First, how good are the seats for the $15 Picnic meals? Are they worth the cost (I imagine so, as a meal at DCA is almost $15 by itself). And there is something else called "preferred seating", which costs $40 per meal? Where do you find those tickets, I cannot find them online with the regular picnics. Does the preferred ticket come with a meal, and is the view that much better than the regular picninc?
Originally Posted By metalman Ok I found the preferred seating online. My only question now is: is the viewing area much better from the preferred vs the picnic (or a regular fast pass for that matter)? Thanks!
Originally Posted By Kathi K When we got the dinner at Trattoria there were people sitting right next to us who had the picnic meals. Probably because we didn't care to be in the "wet" zone.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan they tend to put the picnics anywhere. your only getting a fastpass as a bonus to the picnic. even though it says reserved picnic it just means they went and reserved you a fastpass for the show. The three course meal you get preferred viewing which is really great! i have had the pleasure of doing both the three course meal and the picnic, both are nice but the viewing with the meals were great! you well get into the middle section of the left hand side of the ground fountain when facing the water.
Originally Posted By LuLu You should go here to read about the dinner packages: <a href="http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneys-california-adventure/world-of-color/dining/" target="_blank">http://disneyland.disney.go.co.../dining/</a> Note, you eat your meal in a restaurant and get preferred VIEWING for the show. There are no seats for the show. The preferred viewing area is the best angle to the show, and purposely un-crowded, which also makes it easier to see. I've heard that the picnics are not much food. An LP couple I talked to today said the fried chicken had almost all bones, no meat. Other meals may be better...
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x I got the picnic on Friday, and another LPer ate the dinner. We were closer to the show, directly in front of them. That being said, we got SOAKED and they didn't. I don't know if our area was by chance, as there were others in the Yellow who didn't know about the picnic, and some who were there eating there's. I say get the picnic, pick it up at lunch (not a huge amount of food anyway), then get dinner and take it into the viewing. And bring a poncho. I will be getting the picnic again when I take my 5 year old next month. I would eat the big meal if I had excellent company any wasn't paying for my picky eaters.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan when i did the picnic with my family the chicken didn't get great reviews but those who got the veggie wrap one, including myself, loved it!
Originally Posted By ncnike7 How long are the lines to get the fast passes if you don't get either of the meals? How long do you have to wait for the show if you get the picnic?
Originally Posted By sailor310 I've bought the picnic three times, once in the park (at 6:00 for the 10:00 show!), twice online. I've gotten the blue section all three times. It wraps around the preferred section. The pass says show at 7:30-8:30 for the 9:00 show. My friend didn't arrive until 8:15 and we ended up in the very back on the walkway by Ariel. That still would have been ok, but two dads put their kids on their shoulders right in front of us. My sister is a vegitarian and enjoyed the wraps. I've had the chicken 3x. It's ok, not wonderful- but in a world where even the coke is $3.00, I think it's a good deal to know you have a spot weeks before you go.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan the lines for the fastpasses can be anywhere between thirty to a reported hour and a half first thing in the morning. if you get a picnic you just return an hour before the second and third show and a couple hours before the first show but there is a fun preshow before the first show.
