Originally Posted By sjdimon WOW! That's all I have to say. I've seen some of the YouTube videos of WOC - and they look nice - but you really have to experience it live to understand just how amazing this show is. Due to an infected foot, my wife was in a wheelchair during this recent trip (July 11-16); so when we got to DCA we proceeded directly to the Grizzly River Run Fast Pass area to get tickets to WOC. We got passes to the 10:15 show (the one we wanted) in the Red Section. We were instructed to show up at 9:00 PM right by the Waterwheel on the side of GRR (that was the initial "holding area" for the 10:15 show for wheelchairs). Once we were moved into our actual section - it turned out that there were only 8(!) people in the Red Wheelchair section - and there were 3 benches - so we ALL got seats. The Red section is to the RIGHT of the viewing area, fairly close to the Golden Zephyr - so these were not considered to be "great" seats - but I have to tell you - once the show started - it felt like we were right in the middle of it - it was AMAZING. We were not in the "splash zone" but it felt like we were right on top of the fountains (without the getting wet part!). There were even fountains in the planters that surrounded us that would pop up from time-to-time. From beginning to end the whole show was just an amazing experience. We were only able to see it once while we were there, but we are already planning our next trip down, and if we are able, we definately want to include one or more viewings of WOC in our plans. One more thing - when the flames start going off, we REALLY could feel them. Rating - 9.995 out of 10
Originally Posted By Elderp I have to agree with you, it is definately something you have to see in person. If anything just to understand the size of the show, it's huge!! Anyhow, glad to hear the infected toe didn't slow you down.
Originally Posted By sjdimon WDWdreamin: I hope that you are able to see it too - the YOU-Tube Videos capture the images, but not the majesty of the show. It's truly a remarkable show that has put Disney California Adventure on the Theme Park Map. When they complete all of the other additions to this park - it will rank right up there in the top eschelon of Disney Theme Parks - no longer will it be one of the bottom-dwellers (IMO).
Originally Posted By EmmaJayne The videos on youtube are amazing enough, I can only imagine what it's like in person. SO glad you enjoyed it and the wheelchair seating seems to have definitely worked in your favour!
Originally Posted By sjdimon The seating was really nice. I have read on some other topics where people do not like all of the time that you have to invest ot see this show - but to be honest - I appreciated that they were working really hard to maintain order in what could have been a real mess. I want to commend Disney for figuring this all out and putting this plan into place and being so well organized. Truthfully - we spent about 3 minutes in line during the morning to get the Fast Passes (we wanted 2nd show anyhow); then we got to the queueing area just at 9:00 PM (the tickets said to get there between 9 and 9:30 PM). We moved to the next staging area right at 9:30 (just after the first show was ending); then were in our "seating area" by 9:45. The show started right on time at 10:15 and ended at 10:45.
Originally Posted By GMLSKIS I saw it 4 nights in a row last week because yes it is that good. Online videos don't do it justice. You must see in person and you will be amazed and you will love it forever.
Originally Posted By skidca Great to hear. We have the dining package for the 10:15 show this Thurs. Hope the dinner and viewing section is worth the $40.00 a head.
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl We are using the Picnic Dinner option in 12 days (but who is counting?). Am really looking forward to it!
Originally Posted By jirishgirl Skidca - hope you will share your experience from Thursday when you get back. I would like to know if the "view" was good and worth the $40 a head. Goofygirl - hope you share your experience too. We have not seen the show yet but will be going in July 2011. I like to research and my fellow Disney fans are the best resource!
