World of Color dining package

[Jellyrolls]

I just saw on the DIS that they will be offering a World of Color dining package at either Ariel's Grotto or the Wine Country Trattiota. Price is around $40. Might be a fun group thing one of the evenings. I'm looking forward to hearing more about it when it starts.

[Robin]

I was confused about the name at first.... Does the package include a view of the new nighttime lights and music show night time show on DCA's lake?

[Jellyrolls]

Yes, it includes reserved seating to the new World of Color show.

Here is the info on wdwinfo.com

http://www.wdwinfo.com/california-adventure/california-adventure-entertainment.htm

[MissBianca]

That sounds really nice to me--I'd love a reserved seat for the show!

[zakerdog]

Count us in too, it sounds great. We have eaten at Ariel's a couple of times and it is pretty good.

[Jellyrolls]

I ate at the Wine Country Trattiota and thought it was pretty good as well.

[akdisney]

Yes, it includes reserved seating to the new World of Color show.

Here is the info on wdwinfo.com

http://www.wdwinfo.com/california-adventure/california-adventure-entertainment.htm

Wdwwinfo.com say there is: A new 9,000 seat theater has been built to provide the best viewing opportunity for the show.

I See and photo the location At DCA and there is NO 9,000 Seat.:confused:
Or you count seat on the ground a seat. Disney may bring in 9,000 folding chairs?
There is some bench Not for 9,000 people.
I have to say there is Standing room only and some wet zone.

[Bookwood]

I think it would be a great idea- count me in, and depending on the day we decide to go Mike too!

[SuzyQ]

Hi there,

I spoke to a CM this morning and obtained some quick information that may help clarify the seating, reservations, etc.

The two restaurants offer the dinner package. There are two seating times for the two show times.

Ariel's Grotto
Show & Dinner Times
First Show: 9pm
Dining Times: 5-7pm

Second Show: 10:15pm
Dining Times: 7:10-8:30pm

What's Included
Shared appetizer
Salad
Entree (choice of 5 entrees)
Shared dessert
Voucher for special viewing area

Pricing
Indoor Seating:
Ages 10+: $36.99
Ages 3-9: $20.99

Outdoor Seating:
Ages 10+: $33.99
Ages 3-9: $17.99

Wine Country Trattoria
Show & Dinner Times
First Show: 9pm
Dining Times: 4-7pm

Second Show: 10:15pm
Dining Times: 7:10-8:30pm

What's Included
Shared antipasto
Salad
Entree (choice of 5 entrees)
Shared dessert trio
Voucher for special viewing area

Pricing
Indoor Seating:
Ages 10+: $39.99
Ages 3-9: $18.99

Once you have dinner, you will be given a voucher for your special viewing area. Special Viewing Areas do not have seating - standing only.

To make reservations, call Disney Dining at 714-781-3463

[Jellyrolls]

Thanks for the additional info, Suzy!

[zakerdog]

Great info Suzy, thanks. I imagine, like all ressies at DLR, it will be at the 30 day mark. Since we are there in January I suspect it may only be weekends. We arrive on a Friday and I will NEED to go directly to Disneyland so this may work out for Saturday night.

[WDWNJ]

This sounds very interesting!

[BetsyAnn]

Interesting offer - Dinner at either sounds good to me - Get special ticket to stand and see the show - that is classic Disneyland!

Dessert for Fantasmic would be great too!

[SuzyQ]

Great info Suzy, thanks. I imagine, like all ressies at DLR, it will be at the 30 day mark. Since we are there in January I suspect it may only be weekends. We arrive on a Friday and I will NEED to go directly to Disneyland so this may work out for Saturday night.

Actually, these are booked through Dining - so reservations can be made 60-days in advance. (Premium Viewing packages such as Fantasmic Desserts are made through another department and are accepted at 30-days out).

Suzy :)

[Bookwood]

are people thinking of doing both the Fantasmic dessert and the World of Color dinner?

[Jellyrolls]

I would do both of them :)

[zakerdog]

I would do both also. If I was to pick one I think I would go with the Fantasmic Dessert.

[WDWNJ]

You all just tell me where I need to be and when.... :lol:

[BetsyAnn]

You all just tell me where I need to be and when.... :lol:

Hey that is my line!;)

If I had to choose one I would choose the Fantasmic Dessert package. If you decide to see Fantasmic without this, we will need to camp out hours before to get a great place to watch. Sitting on the ground is not as fun as it was a few years ago. Now we have walked up and found a decent place to stand and watch about 30 minutes before. Not sure might need Alan to tell us about how the Wonderful World of Color is looking as we get closer. New show may mean less at Fantasmic - I would guess in Jan. They will not run both shows on the same night.

[AZMouseFan]

Here is the DisneyLand Park blog that tells about the viewing options on World of Color. The fast pass ticket is going to be interesting. We are going the week of the 27th so I'll let you know which option we choose and how the viewing goes. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/06/world-of-color-viewing-tips/ Although, I have to say I'm depending on AK and his usual promptness to help us prepare!

[MissBianca]

May I say how good it feels to have so many people here to tell me what to do! Sign me up!

[ripkensnana]

Is this still going to be showing in January? I just read this on the link about the dinner package:

"The 25-minute show is scheduled to run June 11 - August 29, 2010 at 9:00 pm and 10:15 pm."

I'd be interested in doing this, if it's going to be going on when we're there.

[SuzyQ]

The CM that I spoke to said that, though times/showings are subject to change, this is considered a permanent attraction.

Also, here is an update on pricing - effective July 1st:

Ariel’s Grotto-WofC Dinner Pkg
Adults (age 10+): $36.99
Children (3-9): $20.99


Wine Country Trattoria-WofC Dinner Pkg
Adults (age 10+): $39.99
Children (3-9): $20.99

[Jellyrolls]

Thanks for the info, Suzy!

[Barb D]

We went on July 3rd and bought the Picnic option. We got passes for the yellow zone. I got the Salmon picnic and my husband and grand kids got the chicken option. We felt the food was not to bad for Disney and having the pass with out standing in line to get in the mroning was a huge plus. We ate our picnic while we watched the parade in DCA. The show was great. we was in one of the handicap sections. high up near the rail and had good view. We did get misted on even through we was far from water edge.

[AZMouseFan]

We went June 30th and didn't get a dinner package. We entered through Grand Californian (cms are trying to crack down on non resort folks using that entrance-we had to show our room key for the first time)first thing in the morning and I immediately got in line for fastpasses for the evening show. The line was the longest I've ever been in as far as length but I got to the machines in 45 min just as the CMs said when I entered the line back in front of Soarin'. We got passes for the first show and stood in the red section. The first show gets to go right into the viewing area at 7:30 while the 2nd and sometimes 3rd shows line up at Grizzly River. While waiting in line another couple said that a third show had been added every night for the week that they were there.
Standing in one spot for the 2hrs of preshow time and show was hard on my old joints but the show was great. The night before we did Fantasmic and the good part about that one is they give you chairs.
World of Color is an amazing show with spectacular music and pictures. It brought tears to my eyes several times. We did get misted even though we were 2 sections away from the water. Some of the mist depends on which way the wind blows.
I imagine in January they won't run as many shows and may only do the weekends-just like Fantasmic.