Disneyland Resort (DL, DLR, DCA) Discussion Thread

[GnomeJar-Jar Binks smells like Donkey]

went to DCA and took some friends with me who never saw world of color. They wanted to go about halfway through so we ended up leaving. I really think they need to go in and chop it down more. IMO, the movie moments where they just play clips from the films need to go. It destroys the pacing, its uninteresting, and i've already seen and own it on dvd. I've also noticed that they now have a free standing area in the back along the mermaid que that doesn't require a fast pass, and I would actually say it has a better view of the show. It just seems the closer you are to the water, the less interesting it is because you just can not get the full picture.

[giscoStarbucks Enthusiast]

When I saw the World of Color I lucked out and managed to get a pretty good location and didn't have to wait at all. I was on the Little Mermaid just after the first show. When I got off the ride they were ushering in the second group. I group was walking by and I just joined them and ended up being in the center. After seeing the show I felt sorry for the people who waited over an hour.

Unfortunately, we are going next week and my daughter wants to see it now!

[COASTER FREAK 11"CACTUS SHARP!!"]

The lines are basically gone now. So you don't need to worry about that anymore.

Also, if you want company I'd be happy to meet you guys in the parks.

[WFChrisJar-Jar Binks smells like Donkey]

^Do you know if they discontinue WOC fastpass distribution for the really slow periods or is it always there?

I also have a random question. Does anybody know why Soarin' shows Disneyland in holiday mode all year? I was there last week and thought I was all special for noticing it was a holiday scene, only to be told it is always that way (I don't ride Soarin much; I have the row 3 curse). Just wondering if anybody has insight on that

[DJeXeLThis button makes my penis erect.]

^Do you know if they discontinue WOC fastpass distribution for the really slow periods or is it always there?

WOC fastpasses are available up until an hour before show time on the 1 show nights and on 2 show nights they are available until the 1st show starts or until they book out, whichever comes first.

I also have a random question. Does anybody know why Soarin' shows Disneyland in holiday mode all year? I was there last week and thought I was all special for noticing it was a holiday scene, only to be told it is always that way (I don't ride Soarin much; I have the row 3 curse). Just wondering if anybody has insight on that

Soarin' has had the same film since it opened but there's been rumors flying around (pun intended) since 2007 about the film being changed but has yet to happen.
I always thought it should have different films that change with the season but that's just my 2 cents....

[COASTER FREAK 11"CACTUS SHARP!!"]

^They never discontinue Fast Pass for the show (at least they haven't yet). On slow nights, they load the fast pass people first, and then just open the viewing area to anyone!

As for Sorin', the reason it has holiday Disney at the end was because that's just when they filmed it and It's
been that way from opening day. I don't have any clue as to why they haven't updated it to be regular Disneyland (probably cause they just don't feel the need to, it's not really an issue)

[SunfireFull Fledged Great America Enthusiast!]

I don't ride Soarin much; I have the row 3 curse

Just in case you didn't know, if you talk to the cast member who's assigning rows, you can request to sit in row 1, and they will almost always accomodate your request. However, you may have to wait an extra cycle, but it's worth it because the experience is much better in the first row.

[DJeXeLThis button makes my penis erect.]

^^I work WOC guest control quite a bit........just sayin'

You are right about the viewing area being opened up if the show doesn't book out but never a good idea to depend on that as some nights it doesn't happen. If fastpasses are available you should always get one.

[pdconHave I mentioned how awesome donkeys are?]

I cant wait for them to change soarins film all together, Frankly im tired of soarin over California, time to change it up and soar somewhere else

[COASTER FREAK 11"CACTUS SHARP!!"]

^^I work WOC guest control quite a bit........just sayin'

You are right about the viewing area being opened up if the show doesn't book out but never a good idea to depend on that as some nights it doesn't happen. If fastpasses are available you should always get one.

My response wasn't to you, it was to WFChris.