DCA Water Filling Yet?

[houseofmouse]

Wish they could do a showpass for F!

[Z3ro to H3ro]

Originally Posted by houseofmouse

Wish they could do a showpass for F!

That would be very nice wouldn't it? Maybe when the crowds hit WoC, it will thin out some for F! ... hopefully

[dznyphreak]

Originally Posted by Z3ro to H3ro

That would be very nice wouldn't it? Maybe when the crowds hit WoC, it will thin out some for F! ... hopefully

Could you imagine if people tried (what am I saying?...people will do this) to watch both WoC and Fan!? Talk about a stampede.

[darph nader]

Originally Posted by dznyphreak

Could you imagine if people tried (what am I saying?...people will do this) to watch both WoC and Fan!? Talk about a stampede.

That would be veerry dangerous. Maybe we'll get lucky and when they have WoC,they wont run F.

[GrumpyGoofyGuy]

I would think they would run WOC about 9PM. That would ease the crowds for the first showing of Fantasmic and the fireworks. We'll see.

[Darkbeer]

Well, for the first couple of months, it won't be an issue, as Fantasmic! will be dark due to the draining of the Rivers of America for regular maintenance.

Now, in June, if DCA is still having major crowd issues due to the World of Color show, I can see some serious scheduling in advance by TDA, similar to moving the Celebrate! Un-Parade the last few days of Mickey's Trick or Treat to end prior to DCA closing and forcing a lot of folks into Disneyland and Main Street.

Disney will do its best to make sure it is impossible to see both shows.

I know in the past, Disney has done things like seriously undermanning the Disneyland turnstiles after the Electrical Parade to restrict the entrance of guests onto Main Street to a trickle to help with crowd control issues.

Heck, I can see Disney timing the end of the World of Color to end somewhere about the time of the end of the Fireworks show, the main drawback here is the rush of guests trying to leave both parks at the same time to get back to their cars, causing major issues with Trams and Shuttles loading.

But you can tell Disney is thinking about the issues right now with things like thinking about Showpasses to limit the lines for the WOC shows.

But yes, next summer looks like big messes all day long, starting with trying to park in the morning.

[Z3ro to H3ro]

Originally Posted by Darkbeer

But yes, next summer looks like big messes all day long, starting with trying to park in the morning.

Time to start flying in via personal helicopter. Anyone got one I can borrow?

[dznyphreak]

Originally Posted by Z3ro to H3ro

Time to start flying in via personal helicopter. Anyone got one I can borrow?

I'd say the compass in front of the castle's just the right size for a helicopter landing pad. What do you think?

[Z3ro to H3ro]

Originally Posted by dznyphreak

I'd say the compass in front of the castle's just the right size for a helicopter landing pad. What do you think?

That or like by the Space Moutain queue... but right in front of the castle would be awfully impressive!

[DizneyMommy]

So will you not be able to see the show at all from anywhere other than the seating area? I'm confused. Will they not allow people to stand along the water side all the way around the pond?

[mulansgirl]

Do we know if the show will be visible from any of the hotels? I know that paradise pier had a good view of the lagoon is it still good or has it changed with the new GCH wing? Cause I would just love to watch it from a hotel and not worry about crowds at all, nice cup of hot cocoa and a cookie and only my family around me. Any one know if this is possible?

[dznyphreak]

Originally Posted by mulansgirl

Do we know if the show will be visible from any of the hotels? I know that paradise pier had a good view of the lagoon is it still good or has it changed with the new GCH wing? Cause I would just love to watch it from a hotel and not worry about crowds at all, nice cup of hot cocoa and a cookie and only my family around me. Any one know if this is possible?

Paradise Pier will be at the wrong angle to properly view the show. My guess is that the new DVC wing of the Grand Californian is the only real chance of watching WoC from a hotel.

[candles71]

Originally Posted by Z3ro to H3ro

Time to start flying in via personal helicopter. Anyone got one I can borrow?

Pick me up on the way?

[MouseVII]

Originally Posted by Darkbeer

As for the Showpass system, as I understand it, they will be using Fastpass machines that print out World of Color "Show"passes. They will be free, but will allow folks to know early in the day if they will be able to watch the show from the Amphitheater or if the show is "sold out". This will prevent folks from lining up who have no chance to see the show.

A problem I can see is if they run out of passes while a large party is halfway done. I guess they could always just give out 50 or so less passes to leave room for those parties that got split.

[TowerofTerror]

Im happy they be using fast pass machine to the new show World of Color show .

[Disneyland1955]

does anyone know what the month is that they are calling for WOC to have its opening day? I want to go when it opens but I am looking to see what month that would be. also do you think they will sell tickets to watch the show like they do for fantasmic where you can pay for a seat. thanx

[dznyphreak]

Originally Posted by Disneyland1955

does anyone know what the month is that they are calling for WOC to have its opening day? I want to go when it opens but I am looking to see what month that would be. also do you think they will sell tickets to watch the show like they do for fantasmic where you can pay for a seat. thanx

I've heard/read either March or April (I think most recently April), and that they might do priority seating at Ariel's Grotto? Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[dsny1mom]

Originally Posted by dznyphreak

I've heard/read either March or April (I think most recently April), and that they might do priority seating at Ariel's Grotto? Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

My understanding is the current plan is for there to be some sort of priority seating with food (either desserts or an upcharge for a regular full meal or perhaps one or the other at each of the two venus) at Tratorria and the upper level of Ariel's aka the Cove Bar. The plan is for Traorria to close the first week of Jan to double its seating capacity and not to reopen until some time in April.

dsny1mom

[dznyphreak]

Originally Posted by dsny1mom

My understanding is the current plan is for there to be some sort of priority seating with food (either desserts or an upcharge for a regular full meal or perhaps one or the other at each of the two venus) at Tratorria and the upper level of Ariel's aka the Cove Bar. The plan is for Traorria to close the first week of Jan to double its seating capacity and not to reopen until some time in April.

dsny1mom

So I wasn't wrong...I just wasn't completely right. Thanks.

[Ish68]

Originally Posted by DizneyMommy

So will you not be able to see the show at all from anywhere other than the seating area? I'm confused. Will they not allow people to stand along the water side all the way around the pond?

yes you will be able to see the show from other areas besides Paradise Pier Plaza and Park.

If Disney does a showpass it will just be to control the crowds within the new viewing area and to control people from laying out blankets hours before the show.

They are not doing it to minimize lines of people forming to see the show or to minimze the amount of people that will see the show.


Aside from the new tiered viewing area there will be other areas where people will be able to see the show from with minimal obstructions.

[Ish68]

Originally Posted by dsny1mom

My understanding is the current plan is for there to be some sort of priority seating with food (either desserts or an upcharge for a regular full meal or perhaps one or the other at each of the two venus) at Tratorria and the upper level of Ariel's aka the Cove Bar. The plan is for Traorria to close the first week of Jan to double its seating capacity and not to reopen until some time in April.

dsny1mom

I believe the priority seating is being considered for the bottom level of Ariel's grotto, the cove bar would have a terrible visiblity and seating capacity.

Also the trattoria does not have any visible views of the bay that would allow them to charge for priority seating. The tratorria is on the bottom level of the winery. The restaurant on the second floor is suppose to be reconfigured but that also has limited views of the bay. The foliage around the restuarant as well as the new foliage that is added and will be added around Paradise Plaza would give guests from the restuarant a bad view of the show.

[Ish68]

I believe the priority seating is being considered for the bottom level of Ariel's grotto, the cove bar would have a terrible visiblity and seating capacity.

Also the trattoria does not have any visible views of the bay that would allow them to charge for priority seating. The tratorria is on the bottom level of the winery. The restaurant on the second floor is suppose to be reconfigured but that also has limited views of the bay. The foliage around the restuarant as well as the new foliage that is added and will be added around Paradise Plaza would give guests from the restuarant a bad view of the show.


I am surprised that they did not consider a two tiered restaurant for the soon to be remodeled food garden. Better yet they should had considered removing the jumping jellyfish along with the now cleared back area of rustworthy and the sand pit area next tot he zephyr. That area would had been perfect for a restuarant with a second floor open air seating area that could have doubled as a viewing area. That would had given them a chance to remove the burger invasion building. That area along with the mullholland Madness pad and the Dino pad would had given them a large plot of land for another large attraction.

The jumping jellyfish could have been relocated between the old souvenir 66 shop and Mermaid building. It could have been a nice secluded sea themed garden for an Ariel meet and greet. Lots of rockwork large plants and water features

[dznyphreak]

I don't think the new Paradise Garden area will have a good view at all...you'd be looking at the show from the side and miss most if not all of the back screen, which plays a major part in the show.
[brilliant idea]How cool would it be if the new TLM show building had a balcony a la The Disney Gallery? That'd be some prime seating...[\brilliant idea]
Maybe someone's listening

[Z3ro to H3ro]

I'm just going to hover over it and watch from my helicopter.

I may make a prime seating for under it. Strapped in a comfy harness for two, enjoy the brilliance of color from a vantage point like no other! Dessert will be served, feel free to eat what you can catch. Coffee or hot chocolate upon request.

[princessariel]

so is the lake filled yet?