Originally Posted By MouseBear Salutations All, We saw WOC on Sunday (6/20) and on Wednesday (6/23). The first viewing was during the second showing (10:15). We ended up in the very front of the red section. It was amazing to be so close but we got REALLY wet and we couldn't see most of the projected animated images. The second time we saw the show it was during the first showing (9:00) and we were in the middle of the red section. The view of the show was much superior except for a projector partly blocking our view. In terms of time standing, waiting for the show for the first showing was much worse (we were in the viewing area for a full ninety minutes before the show started and there was really no way to sit down or lean on anything). For the second show we were held in the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail for about thirty minutes (9:00 to 9:30) and then we were walked out to the viewing area for about a forty-five minute wait; all and all a more comfortable situation. So my advice to WOC viewers: line up about 11:30 and you will probably get the second show, don't go to the very front area if it is offered to you and if you can figure out a way to make it happen get seating in the yellow section which is about dead center of show's projections and foundations (the orange and blue sections looked to be almost as good as the yellow section). I'd love to hear your comments on my tips and your tips as well. Thanks, MB
Originally Posted By mickeymorris1234 My only tip is to try and get a meal. It is worth every penny. The fastpass is so random you can come away from the show very unhappy because you got a bad spot.
Originally Posted By MouseBear Salutations All, I looked at the picnic meals before we made our trip. To be honest they looked small and nasty. Can someone who has had a picnic meal comment on the quality of the meals? Does getting a picnic meal allow you to pick the section of the viewing area that you will be in? Do you line up (or wait) in a different area than you do if you get a fast pass?
Originally Posted By Kathi K If you get yellow or blue and are short, like me, try to stand at the top of the steps in the circular "fountain" area. The side closer to the water would be better. We were on the other side.
Originally Posted By LuLu Yeah, you definitely want to stand at a railing or top of steps. After buying a dinner package, I think that Blue (Preferred Reserved for diners) is best, followed by Yellow. Blue seems to be more straight-on to the screens (tho I was towards the Yellow side of Blue . I do think how early you line up for the show, and how carefully you select your spot, makes a big difference to how happy you'll be with your view. I'm curious if there's a color section for Picnics, or they just get random FastPasses?
Originally Posted By LuLu Say MouseBear, were you crammed in so tight that you couldn't sit? If so, there's a big advantage to buying a dining package. We were able to sit til the preshow started (tho we were told to get up earlier - many just sat down again after the CM left). It is pretty costly for a family tho
Originally Posted By onlyme Please,,,someone answer the "picnic" questions. I'm curious if that's something we should do next weekend. If it's just a meal with a random FP, then I doubt I'll do it, but if they put you in a section without hours of standing and waiting, it's worth it. There are so many topics on WOC, maybe this questions already been answered.
Originally Posted By ksargen We didn't get picnics, but here's what I saw - the food looks decent, and a family of four sat next to us in the preferred viewing section and merrily ate while waiting for the show. So, they got in the preferred viewing, I believe slightly after we did, and had what looked to be a decent meal. I can't vouch for how it tasted, but at least you have a rough idea of where they wound up.
Originally Posted By onlyme Excellent. Thanks ksargen!! So, the preferred viewing area is different than the various "colored" areas you get with a FP? Did you do the other dining option, or is there some other way to get into the preferred area? Again, my apologies if this was discussed on another thread.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan also the bridge which is part of the colored sections is such a great spot!!! i viewed the show from there, sort of, last night and it was a great view!
Originally Posted By LuLu onlyme, I don't believe that Picnics are supposed to be in the same section as Dining Package, which gets Preferred Reserved (Blue). Disney makes a distinction that Diners get Preferred Reserved, and Picnics get Reserved. I think that may have been a fluke, or maybe there were a few Blue spots left over b/c the Dining Packages weren't sold out that day? We saw people with Picnic passes waiting to get in Orange (my DD noticed the passes, so I can ask her for more details). But your best bet may be to call Disney Dining to see if they can answer you, unless someone else chimes in here.
Originally Posted By LuLu And be aware that even with Dining Package, you should expect to arrive no later than 7:30pm for the 9pm show, if you want a prime spot. So it's still 1 1/2 hrs of waiting (at least - we got there around 7:10).
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb here's a review of the picnic on allears <a href="http://land.allears.net/blogs/lauragilbreath/2010/06/ready_world_of_coloropening_da.html" target="_blank">http://land.allears.net/blogs/..._da.html</a>
Originally Posted By sailor310 Hi onlyme, I've had the picnic dinners twice. An FP for the Blue section comes with meal. Blue is pretty close to center and goes from the water all the way to the back of the viewing area. There is a preferred section in the middle that comes with the $39 meals. The meal was just ok. For 9:00 show be there at beginning of FP time, 7:30. At 8:15 we were in the back-behind kids on parents shoulders and a tree.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>Can someone who has had a picnic meal comment on the quality of the meals?<< I tried the Taste of Asia and the Antipasto. I liked them both, and found they were satisfying, but not overwhelming. The meal includes a beverage. >>Does getting a picnic meal allow you to pick the section of the viewing area that you will be in?<< No. >>Do you line up (or wait) in a different area than you do if you get a fast pass?<< You are mixed into the regular reserved.
Originally Posted By MouseBear Salutations LuLu and All, The red section was very crowded and while we could have sat down it would have made people uncomfortable. Also CMs came by constantly reminding people to stand. I'm glad the picnic meals are better than they looked. Hopefully Disney gives picnic buyers yellow, blue or orange seating in the future, not just a random fastpass.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>Hopefully Disney gives picnic buyers yellow, blue or orange seating in the future, not just a random fastpass.<< But no one has said it's just a "random" FastPass.
Originally Posted By MouseBear Salutations DlandDug, I should have said- "it sounds like you get a random fastpass with your WOC Picnic Meal", if that's not true I'd love to hear about it. Thanks, MB
Originally Posted By poohbear14 Has anyone tried the Meditteranean wrap picnic lunch? I'd like a review on that one.
