W.O.C QUESTIONS???

Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub

? about post 55 or ""F dessert package. Is it expected to also tip the greeter/server?

 

Originally Posted By Jenn31

We've tried several times in the past for outstanding service and we were not allowed to tip, and that it's policy to not accept tips.

Our last server was great though and we made a point of letting him know.

 

Originally Posted By jbkuchon

Jenn, Is the view really good for the premium fantasmic view seats?
Did everyone get one of those boxes with all those desserts or was that for everyone to share?

 

Originally Posted By Jenn31

I thought the view was pretty good. It's one box of desserts per person. Although, when we did it a few months ago they gave a box to my son who is 2 who didn't have to pay for his ticket (too little). I thought that was really nice. They also brought him some cooled down cocoa and a bottle of water.

We do the "premium" seats twice a year and really enjoy it.

 

Originally Posted By jbkuchon

Are you from out of town or local to Disneyland?

 

Originally Posted By cheesybaby

I think you guys are talking about the two different "premium" viewing areas for F!. One (the more expensive one, which has always been the same price as a one-day admission to the park) is way above street level, up on the Disney Gallery/Dream Suite balcony, limited to about 16 guests, and includes an all-you-can-eat dessert bar (NO boxes) and a perfect, unobstructed center view. I'm not sure if they do this anymore since the Disney Gallery was converted to the Dream Suite.

The other one (which is less expensive) is down on ground level, is a seating area close to the Island rafts and smoking area, and everyone gets their own box of desserts. This seating area is off to the side, not in the center, and accommodates a larger number of people.

You guys seem to be talking about the cheaper (ground level, dessert boxes) one, while some think you are talking about the more expensive balcony one.

 

Originally Posted By Dabob2

They don't do the balcony any more. When they started the riverside seating, it was the same price as the balcony, and both were pegged to the one-day admission price. It seems in recent years that has not been the case.

 

Originally Posted By trekkeruss

Yeah, the balcony seating is long gone. They had to stop because as you surmised, they turned the Gallery into the Disney Dream Suite.

 

Originally Posted By Jenn31

I do miss my beloved balcony. However, riverside is good for it's own reasons.

 

Originally Posted By snappyfun

are all those pipes i see going to be under water?

 

Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt

Yes.

 

Originally Posted By believe

They have 3 different levels.
1. Daytime mode, where the platform is underwater and not visible - although if the water is clear, you can see it underwater.
2. Show mode, where they raise it for the show.
3. Maintenance mode where the platforms are above water so workers can do maintenance.

 

Originally Posted By mousermerf

I've seen the platforms when they're lowered - the nozzles and lights mostly vanish but the big projector thingies seem to have tendency to float or something and stick out.

 

Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance

This is probably a dumb question, but what is the difference in the water in say River's of America compared to the water in Nemo's Subs? One is clear and the other is murky. What makes the water murky in one in and not the other? Is it the bottom underneath the water? One is mud, the other manmade? Or do they treat the water in Nemo's subs so it stays clear?

 

Originally Posted By Dabob2

As I understand it, there are two water systems in DL; one for clear water (subs, iasw, and other places) and one for "green water" in the castle moat, ROA, jungle cruise, etc. That water is colored so that you can't see the bottom, giving the illusion that those bodies of water are deeper than they are.

 

Originally Posted By Terminus

I'll answer the first question...

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"This is probably a dumb question, but what is the difference in the water in say River's of America compared to the water in Nemo's Subs?"
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One is clear and the other is murky.

Glad I could help.

 

Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance

So it's not actually murky it's just colored green?

 

Originally Posted By FerretAfros

Right. The main water system for the park starts at Storybookland, heads over to the former Motor Boat Cruise area, down to the castle moat and around to the Jungle Cruise (the only part that's connected by a visible river instead of underground pipes), and finally into ROA. From there, the water is filtered and pumped back uphill to Storybookland, where it starts its journey again.

The other areas with water area all on their own systems. Pirates, Splash, and small world have individual systems that keep the water clean enough for the rides to function. There's a brown water system (instead of the green for the main one) in the Big Thunder queue with the small waterfall, pond, and mine shaft. The Toontown fountains are treated to stay nice and clear to help give the over the top look in the area.

The subs are a little different, since they run in chlorinated water. When the attraction first opened in 1959, it was the world's largest body of chlorinated water. I believe that has changed some, since there is now less water in the attractions (because of the dry sets for Nemo), and there have been other huge bodies of chlorinated water like wave pools. I've heard that the levels that they clean the water are far beyond what a standard swimming pool uses, so it will be clear enough to show lots of details and depth in the scenery.

 

Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance

That's interesting.

Hey Ferret how was the camping?

 

Originally Posted By mickeymorris1234

I'm posting because of posts 31-40. Fantasmic at Disneyland goes lower level where the brown bricks are sitting ONLY. Cast members make you fold strollers and everything (seen the show 16 times now and every time same story) Behind that is Standing Area One - This area opens up after the sitting area is filled up. Then you have Standing Area two which is up on top of the bridge above pirates. The Center steps area directly in front of the main tower on the second tier is for Special Guests and people who paid for those seats only. Behind the tower is a no stopping zone. So to recap Sitting, reserved, standing, "bleachers" (thats what I call them . The sitting area hold about 8,000-9,000 (reports vary even cast members are not sure the exact capacity of the area, I've asked the stage manager (I want to be the stage manager for Fantasmic eventually to get me through college my ultimate goal is Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Entertainment Department)) and add the standing area you can get around 11 - 12,000 people to see Fantasmic each show.