Originally Posted By ctp09 Any tips or suggestions on attending World of Color at DCA (where to sit, how early to show up, etc) would be very much appreciated. Just 2 adults, no kids. Also, are the pre-packaged picnics worth it? We'll be at the DLR 1/27-1/29...six days, can't wait!
Originally Posted By 73baloo I love the show but it is such a hassle. I have done FP as well as dinner at Ariel's and have been pushed and shoved both times. I wish they had a dessert like Fantasmic does where you can pay to sit and enjoy it.
Originally Posted By DoomBugger I have done the dinner at Aeriel's twice and have had good luck. We went to the first show both times. We showed up about 45 mins to an hour before the show was scheduled to begin. We stood at the top of the stairs in the center circle of the premium viewing area by the center hand rails that lead down to the wet zone. Both times we had a great view and enjoyed the show.
Originally Posted By Sparrow We got the fastpasses and had a great time. Maybe we got lucky and we were with a good crowd but we experienced no pushing or shoving. Just get to your designated waiting area as early as possible.
Originally Posted By Dalia3001 "Just get to your designated waiting area as early as possible.' This is so true. I was held up at the Wine Country Trattoria over dinner as they had overbooked the restaurant, and we ended up getting to our waiting area only fifteen minutes before the show started and couldn't see a thing. This was a big disappointment and illustrated that even with premium viewing, you need to get there early and wait to be guaranteed not only a good view, but a view of anything at all. I would not do it again without a dinner reservation is at least three hours before the show, and even then I might not do it again, as I hate to pay for premium and not be guaranteed a good view and a pleasant experience. Granted the price for a nice dinner at WCT and a ticket isn't that high, I would pay more for something that guaranteed a good view without the hassle of having to take such a big chunk out of my day to watch a show.
Originally Posted By iamsally Rainy nights are good. We have only been once, in December. We got our FP's early and it rained most of the day. When we showed up in the evening there was litterally (almost) nobody there. We were front and center and the area never did fill up. But I kind of agree with post#3. I just was not that impressed compared to other Disney shows. And all the work that went into it. I expected more. But it is worth seeing once; especially on a rainy night.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x I have gotten the picnics. The food is not worth it, but it was worth the money to not have to rush to get in line early for the FPs. I don't think it's as big a deal now to get the FPs early. I would suggest the second showing. The yellow section is the best (IMO) and I get there early enough to get a spot right on the water. You may get a little wet, but the view is great. I love the show, and think it's worth the wait.
Originally Posted By debtee We booked the Wine Country Trattoria for dinner to see WOC during the busy Christmas week. I was worried, after reading some of the comments on LP before we went. We had a FAB time. No troubles at all. We were sat at soon as we checked in and were served straight away. The dinner was brilliant and we got un-obstructed views of the show. I would do it again in a heartbeat as WOC is amazing!
Originally Posted By Dalia3001 Debtee, I'm so glad to hear that you had a good experience! I think we sort of plan and do things in a somewhat similar manner, ha ha. What time were your reservations for what show? I know that the day I went was weird, as they did have a problem at the Wine Country because they had really overbooked for some reason. I am just wondering what is really necessary on a normal day in order to get a relaxed meal and a good view. : )
Originally Posted By LuLu I would agree that dinner reservations should be 3 hrs before the show, at least for the 9:15 show, since you're really hitting peak dining time. In fact, I'd make res at 6 or before, and definitely show up before 6. One time I had a group with res at 6:20 and we had to bug our server to get our bill taken care of. We *just* managed to get a good viewing spot. When I've seen the show with FP, that was fine too, just try to get as close to a rail as possible.
Originally Posted By LuLu Oh, and I LOVE the show, it's gorgeous. I don't care about the lack of a cohesive story, I'm more into the visuals
Originally Posted By debtee Lol. Thanks Dalia. Our booking was for 6.10pm at the Wine Country Trattoria. Our meal was served very quickly, I feel because we were in the first seating, as they opened at 6pm. After dinner we went straight over to the premium viewing area. It was a long wait but I think the un-obstructed view was worth the wait. It was completely packed full because it was 27th December and that day was very busy at both parks.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I wouldn't bother with the picnic, the food is meh in the extreme. Our view was also underwhelming.
Originally Posted By revwog1974 Can anyone advise me, we're going May 6-12 and will probably be trying to see WOC mid-week. Do you think it's worth getting a picnic meal for a fastpass? I'm guessing the parks won't be too crowded then. I'm also wondering if anyone has experience with viewing WOC from a wheelchair. I know there are designated seating areas, but I wonder if people stand up in front of you so you can't see anyway? We've had that happen at parades at Disneyland and the people in front of us refused to sit or move.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance Skip the picnic. Get a fastpass early, and request the wetzone. You won't get wet, and the view is amazing.
Originally Posted By Dalia3001 Thanks for the details. We had 6:30 reservations for the 8:15 show, which I guess was where we messed up. If we ever do it again, I will know better. : )
