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Quite cool seeing Car's Land and DCA all lit up at night! It is a bit odd with DL's version of Soarin' being outside like that and some different theming in the queue. WDW's looks a bit more modern, I guess.
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Thank you! I'm more and more pleased with my nighttime photos.
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Quite cool seeing Car's Land and DCA all lit up at night! It is a bit odd with DL's version of Soarin' being outside like that and some different theming in the queue. WDW's looks a bit more modern, I guess.
I think that would be a good comparison the WDW Soarin' is more modern while the DCA version is more about the history of flight.
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You and Luke are so adorable together I loved your pics of Cars Land at night!!!
Thank you! We had quite a bit of fun doing the poses the photographer came up with. Cars Land was incredible at night.
Thursday, October 8 – Under the Sea and the Awe of World of Color Wondering what to do after our night tour of Cars Land, I mentioned to Luke that I’d like to get the sweater sweatshirt I had seen at the shop Gone Hollywood earlier in the day. So we headed back over to Hollywood Land where I not only got the sweatshirt, but we also picked up an insulated tote, which is a purchase with purchase item. The sweatshirt and tote came to $65 after the $6.59 DVC discount.
This didn’t take very long so we still had some time before we could enter the reserved area for World of Color dining packages. What to do? We both realized we were thirsty so we stopped at Coke Corner for a large Coke for Luke and a regular Fanta Orange for me. Sipping our drinks we strolled through the park heading toward Pacific Wharf.
We checked the time and even the viewing location. Not time yet! The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure was nearby to the viewing area, so we decided we had to time to fit it in as well. The standby line really kept moving, making it feel like no wait at all. This attraction is very similar to the one at MK, which you will probably note as you look at the photos below.
Finally, as we exited Little Mermaid, we could find our spot to view World of Color. We headed towards the cast members we were told to find. While we’d be under the sea, the area had actually filled up, but we were directed to two options, one right on the water where there were spots in the back of the seated group or just a bit higher right behind this section. We chose the one nearest the water. As we entered, I mentioned to Luke that I thought we had to stand for this show, and debated whether I should even bother attempting to sit down because if I have to get back up, it’s not a pretty nor quick process. Just as soon as the words were out of my mouth, an announcement was made that everyone needed to stand up and move as far forward as possible. Great timing! So folks wanted to hang in the back, so Luke and I wound up in the second row once all the moving had stopped. From here I took a few practice shots.
World of Color – Celebrate The Wonderful World of Disney was a must do, hence the reason for getting the dining package. In the times guide, the show is described as having breathtaking effects, sky-high fountains (no kidding), music, magic, and marvelous memories. I can attest that it had all of these in magical proportions. The show is co-hosted by Neil Patrick Harris who will always be Doogie Howser to me and Mickey Mouse. The show celebrates both Walt Disney and the 60th anniversary of the park he built, Disneyland. We noticed that some folks who seemed to be seasoned veterans of DLR put on their ponchos at a certain point. I turned to Luke, telling him I no longer doubted it. We were going to get wet. He had the shopping bag with my sweatshirt and tote inside, so I told him that if I felt the camera was going to get too wet, we’d put it in that bag.
The “dazzling nighttime water spectacular covers five sequences. Information borrowed from The Disney Blog website.
Opening: The “World of Color” overture and the magic of Tinker Bell’s pixie dust introduce the hosts, Neil Patrick Harris and Mickey Mouse.
It Was All Started By A Mouse: From black-and-white cartoons to Technicolor stardom, “World of Color – Celebrate!” honors Mickey Mouse.
The Golden Age of Animation: A dazzling exploration of Disney animated features stirs hearts with a kaleidoscope of happy memories.
The Dream of Disneyland: A celebration of Disneyland, the “Happiest Place on Earth,” from Walt’s opening day dedication to creating smiles around the world.
Finale – Infinity & Beyond – A Celebration for Years to Come: The inspiring finale expresses the wish that everyone stay “Forever Young” and hold on to their dreams.
I only managed a handful of photos before the water raining down on us made me fear for my camera and it was tucked away in the bag. Notice the young woman in front of me who has the ear hat which syncs with the colors in the show. It was so cool to have her in front of us as that ear hat is so fascinating.
From start to finish, I was in AWE! Next to Illuminations no Disney nighttime show has moved me more. , I wept tears of joy and longing for a little girl who would have loved this show with me. To say I loved it is an understatement. Every night afterwards as I listen to the music from our room, I was moved all over again whether I could see the displays or not. The water that fell on us throughout the show in no way stopped me from looking up into the sky-high fountains as they told a tale not quite as old as time, but still as precious. The exit song is Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young” sung by Christine Perri, reminded me that in my heart a little girl still feels the magic of a man and a mouse. The song’s title also seemed fitting as the title for my TR as 50 years after Luke and I first dreamed of going to Disneyland as little kids, we were there and forever young.
From there the night was a little anticlimactic. We were now physically and emotionally drained, so it was time to head home to the Grand California. We exited California Adventure through the resorts private entrance in Grizzly Peak. As we came in to the lobby we stopped at Acorn’s Gifts and Goods to purchase an orange juice and Coke Zero for the room. The alarm was set for 7:00 as we needed to arrive at DL around 9:00 AM the next morning for our tour.
Great time for WOC and seemed like an amazing experience! Great nighttime photos of PP and Mickey Wheel. The latter looks just so ! Glad you got good seats and seems like it was fairly organized! I'm with you as Neil Patrick Harris will always be Doogie to meas well! Where does the time go as he was 16 when the show began (I think 1989) and now is 42! One of my favorite shows ever! Liked his friend Vinnie on the show as well!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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I'm so glad you enjoyed World of Color - isn't it just wonderful? I have to say I'm jealous of that sweatshirt. They didn't have that at all when we were there. If they had done, I'd probably have bought it.
Great time for WOC and seemed like an amazing experience! Great nighttime photos of PP and Mickey Wheel. The latter looks just so ! Glad you got good seats and seems like it was fairly organized! I'm with you as Neil Patrick Harris will always be Doogie to meas well! Where does the time go as he was 16 when the show began (I think 1989) and now is 42! One of my favorite shows ever! Liked his friend Vinnie on the show as well!
It was very organized in the special viewing area for WoC. We even hung back a little afterwards to let the crowd disperse, but that really didn't take very long.
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I'm so glad you enjoyed World of Color - isn't it just wonderful? I have to say I'm jealous of that sweatshirt. They didn't have that at all when we were there. If they had done, I'd probably have bought it.
We kind of thought that the sweatshirt had just been put out this day as we had looked over the tops very closely the past two days. Afterwards, we began to see it in quite a few shops. I've worn it several times and everyone just loves it.
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What a great ending to your day! Love all the pictures of the park at night!
Oh, my! I can only imagine how great that show must have been. Your nighttime shots are beautiful.
I had high expectations for this show, and I was not the least bit disappointed. I was most certainly in my happy place.
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I LOVE World of Color! My favorite night time show at any of the parks. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Love the sweatshirt and the tote bag!
Up close as we were with the fountains raining down on us, I felt totally immersed in the program. I can't wait to see it again, even if I have to wait a few years.
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It is a bit odd with DL's version of Soarin' being outside like that and some different theming in the queue. WDW's looks a bit more modern, I guess.
I loved your pics of Cars Land at night!!!
So folks wanted to hang in the back, so Luke and I wound up in the second row once all the moving had stopped. From here I took a few practice shots.
and Mickey Mouse. The show celebrates both Walt Disney and the 60th anniversary of the park he built, Disneyland. We noticed that some folks who seemed to be seasoned veterans of DLR put on their ponchos at a certain point. I turned to Luke, telling him I no longer doubted it. We were going to get wet. He had the shopping bag with my sweatshirt and tote inside, so I told him that if I felt the camera was going to get too wet, we’d put it in that bag. 
, I wept tears of joy and longing for a little girl who would have loved this show with me. To say I loved it is an understatement. Every night afterwards as I listen to the music from our room, I was moved all over again whether I could see the displays or not. The water that fell on us throughout the show in no way stopped me from looking up into the sky-high fountains as they told a tale not quite as old as time, but still as precious. The exit song is Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young” sung by Christine Perri, reminded me that in my heart a little girl still feels the magic of a man and a mouse. The song’s title also seemed fitting as the title for my TR as 50 years after Luke and I first dreamed of going to Disneyland as little kids, we were there and forever young. 
One of my favorite shows ever! 
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Love all the pictures of the park at night! 
It was a wonderful finish to Luke's birthday. 
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