Is This new Show Pass thing going to work?

Originally Posted By reido1

$14.99 dinner is inexpensive but wondering where the seats are for this? Are they as good as Ariel's or WCT?

 

Originally Posted By Dabob2

As I read it, no. Those packages get "preferred viewing," whereas the picnics just get "regular old, but within Paradise Park" viewing. That's how I read it, anyway.

It sounds like the dining packages get the best of the best view, while the picnics get the equivalent of a fastpass.

 

Originally Posted By lesmisfan

yes most if not all paradise pier attractions will be closed and those CMs will be used to help with WOC.

 

Originally Posted By lesmisfan

and i wouldn't mind if the fastpass did it randomly that way it never gives out the better sections first and that way all guests have equal chance at getting decent seats.

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

Yes again, the dining reservations have a "Preferred Reserved" section, and the picnics are in the Reserved area. Also note that only dining may be ordered through the dining phone reservation system (714-781-DINE). Picnics may be preordered up to 60 days in advance online (starting June 10 or 11). No phone orders for the picnics.

The LP article will be up today-- we had a rep at the media event last night. The picnic meals were GOOD. They offered the Taste of Asia (good salmon!) and the European Antipasto (killer selection of cheeses!).

 

Originally Posted By SuperDry

<<< 3. Picnic meals. Four different meals, as well as a child meal, will be available for (hold on to your hats) $14.99. They may be purchased starting June 11 either by walking up to the Sonoma Terrace (the counter on the "San Francisco" side of the Golden Vine Winery), or on line (www.disneyland.com). These include a place in a reserved viewing area. >>>

The more I think about it, the more brilliant I think it is. It strikes a balance between full-day attendees that can get the FPs in the morning, and the AP holders that may not want to or be unable to get there until the evening hours. The fact that they will be selling them via the Internet tells me that they are specifically targeting the late-arriving guests, and not just those that want reserved seating at a lower price point than the table service meals. Plus, although it may look like you get reserved seating for $5 more than what an equivalent counter service meal might cost, they're actually getting $15 more out of an AP that would have otherwise come into the park and bought nothing.

Premium viewing for table service dinner customers. FPs for those in the morning. Box lunch and reserved area for those coming later or booking on the Internet. Plenty of viewing area all around the lagoon for everyone else. It reminds me of the old DL ticketing area recording from decades ago: "There are several ways to enjoy this happy place."

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

I should note that not every picnic box lunch comes with the viewing area. There is a set number per performance. I would bet that they will sell out the reserved seats online well in advance. Walk-ups purchasing the picnic MAY enjoy a reserved viewing area.

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

And yes, they will let you know before you purchase.

 

Originally Posted By TP2000

DisneyParks Blog is today confirming that Fastpass is in fact happening for World of Color. So it's really for real.

SuperDry, the analogy to the old ticket books is an apt one. I think this plan is fantastic, and it favors the tourists and higher-spending hotel guests, rather than the penny-pinching locals on the layaway plan for their AP's.

It all looks brilliant on paper. Let's see how it works in real life. The weak link here seems to be that the Resort's Food & Beverage division has their hands in it. They seem so disorganized and shleppy, with a noticeably different caliber of CM's operating it all, compared to some of the other departments.

Have I mentioned the completely lazy and charmless oafs that were staffing the beer tasting tents at Food & Wine this year? Those restaurant CM's couldn't even fake it, and really put a damper on what should have been a fun and upscale extra-cost event. Let's hope the restaurant group get their act together for their major part in World of Color.

 

Originally Posted By Dabob2

The picnics do sound like a good deal, and a). a good compromise for the AP's who like to come after work and can't/don't want to get their fp's in the morning; and b). more revenue for Disney at a price that most people so far think is quite reasonable.

I'm only surprised Al Lutz had zero mention of this option AFAIK in any of his "scoops."

<Ducks for cover!>

 

Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1

" Also note that only dining may be ordered through the dining phone reservation system (714-781-DINE)."

Can the dinners be ordered in advance online for international visitors?

 

Originally Posted By LuLu

Just reminding everyone, since many of you are still referring to preferred seating - There will be NO SEATS. It's Preferred Viewing. Everyone stands.

I'm wondering if the picnic purchasers will get priority over FP holders.

I agree that this is probably the best solution they could have come up with. Nice work.

 

Originally Posted By LuLu

>>Can the dinners be ordered in advance online for international visitors?<<

Unfortunately you have to call to reserve the sit-down dinners. The picnics can be ordered online but not until June 11, and you can't order the same day that you wish to see the show.

 

Originally Posted By TP2000

I just called the DINE line. It has a big announcement about premium SEATING reservations now being accepted for Fantasmic! and the Electrical Parade. There is not one single mention about World of Color. None.

Uh, guys, the Electrical Parade is in Florida and your official Blog is directing people to call you for World of Color packages.

This is a perfect example of how disorganized, sloppy and slobby the Disneyland Restaurant Division CM's are. They are going to be the very weakest link in this whole WoC Dining Package concept.

Why doesn't TDA clean up and crack down on that Restaurant organization??? Who is in charge there??? Anyone at all?

 

Originally Posted By believe

Al's right again.... and he was the ONLY one reporting this showpass/fastpass from the start!

 

Originally Posted By WorldDisney

Al was right again?? Say it aint so!!!

 

Originally Posted By SuperDry

<<< Al was right again?? Say it aint so!!! >>>

What a relief. What's that smell? I think my Pop-Tart is burning.

 

Originally Posted By ksargen

TP2000 - I called DINE for my dinner package attempt (since this was still "rumor" at that point), and the CM I spoke with was already a harried soul. Yes, they have a really difficult time coordinating their various info channels, and please don't get me started on how they could be using some third party thing like Open Table and do a better job with reservations...

 

Originally Posted By Hista98

But the other choice is a free-for-all, which would be a much bigger disaster.
How so? this is how fantamsic has always done it and there s never a free for all

 

Originally Posted By Hista98

also al was not entirely right he said there would be 3 showings, but there will only be 2. Secondly he said that guests who stay over to see the shows after closing will be treated to a preshow festival in HPB and while there is a preshow it is nothing like what he described, it starts at 6 and is really for those wanting to snag seats early. The only thing he got right was the show pass which is not set up at all like he said and even has a different name.