World Of Color: Winter Dreams

I am so embarrassed that this is the first World of Color show that my friends, family, and I have watched.
Over the years, I’ve heard of what an amazing show World of Color is, and since we were around for the holidays, I suggested that we get Fastpasses for both the Winter Dreams edition (which was showing at 9:00) and the original (which was showing afterwards at 10:15). And we did.
I’m a shortey, so even with fastpasses, I was all, «Aaaaahhhhh, too many tall people!!!» and had to jump up and down to see things.
Two of the biggest things that made me strongly dislike this show:
1) It felt like one giant 30-​minute commercial of Frozen.
2) Olaf was the main character of this show.
Oh gosh. No. Make it stop. Maybe the first 30 seconds of Olaf greeting the audience and welcoming them to the show was endurable, but afterwards, it went downhill. Him acting cutesy. Him gushing over the audience and the show. Him squealing about how he loves warm hugs.
Then, in the middle of the show, he exclaims, «OH, I KNOW, LET’S DO A SING-​ALONG! JUST FOLLOW MY BUTT!»
*cuts to Olaf’s butt cleaving from his body and bouncing over the words of «Jingle Bells”*
That was supposed to be funny? I groaned. I kid you not, his exclamation was verbatim.
During the Toy Story segment (and I LOVE Toy Story), my mom turned to me and said, «This is really boring. Can we leave?»
No Mickey, or any other old-​school Disney characters, except for cameos from clips projected upon the water.
Olaf’s giant face comes back to us, and he starts his stupid cheesy song about his fantasies of summer. Olaf, why are you singing your summer song? Aren’t you supposed to focus on the holidays? Oh, gee, I forgot, this ended up being a 30-​minute Frozen commercial, not a Disney Winter Dreams show.
OLAF [singing]: «Beeeeeeeees they buzz, kids’ll blow dandelion fuzzzzzzzzz, and I’ll be doing whatever snow does in suuuummerrrrrrrrrrrrrr!»
ME: Good, now please go melt and die.
We didn’t even stay to use our Fastpasses for the original World of Color. Everyone hated the show so much, we just left California Adventure after it ended.
Unless if you have a little girl who’s a die-​hard member of the Frozen cult, don’t waste your time on this show. I’m sad that watching this show was the last thing we did in California Adventure before we left when we could have at least squeezed in at least one more ride.
This show is a laughingstock compared to the Disneyland fireworks or Fantasmic!

Loved this show. I know it’s only a winter thing but I loved this show. Make sure you get you fast pass over by the water ride. This fast pass does not count against your fast passes for the day. This is a great show and you shouldn’t miss it if you are trapped at DCA for a day.

Seeing this one for the first time the music was good the water show was excellent lots of Christmas colors and songs. Olaf was the main character for this one so of course it was funny and fun. Only wish they incorporated more characters and of course Mickey as well. Overall it is a must to see during the Holiday run.

Fun show. Get your fast pass early. They need better system for collecting passes, for sure, but if you don’t have one they won’t let you in. I loved the bubble snowflakes I need a bubble snowflake machine at home now. Anyone know where I can get one?

Like any other event for the masses, you gotta get tickets early and show up early if you wanna get good seats because it’s basically a first come first serve type of seating!
I’ve only experienced World of Color twice, the second time being with the addition of Olaf, and they’ve both been pretty awesome shows.
My plan is to always start at California Adventure beginning with the Toy Story ride… then I make sure I get a ticket to World of Color before they run out, and then we continue on with the rest of both parks!

I absolutely love the world of color.
Things I’d recommend:
Come early to DCA and get a fast pass for a color… The view is much better. It’s much better than looking over the crowds.
Bring a blanket. It gets cold at night and you want to keep it for 1) sitting on the floor waiting for the show to start and 2) keep yourself and your kids warm
Try to get a place where you are centered with the show. It’ll maximize how much you can see and clearly!
Also be prepared for some heat toward the end… Even in the way way back, I could feel it lol
THE WORLD IS A CAROUSEL OF COLOOORRRRRR! I sing along every time! Have fun and enjoy!

Boo to Disneyland and California Adventure Parks!!! Received an invitation for yearly pass holders only ‘party’ and over half the park is closed down for ‘repairs’. I don’t know if they are in the middle of cleaning up still over the measles problem or if they truly are redecorating most of Disneyland andCalifornia adventure park for their grand reopening for their 60^th anniversary of opening day… BUT… The California adventure park did not open at same time Disneyland did so, this feels ridiculous.
I had so many weird things happen at Disneyland this day it’s impossible to document them all… So, I left the park early, The lighting was so dreary it looked like they simply wanted everyone to go home. On my way out the park, I decided to pick up a souvenir for myself. I had been wanting a very expensive souvenir and hoped that it would put me in a better mood if I simply bought it for myself… I was wrong because the old woman at the shop … Theresa… was being a bitch that day. When I asked her for something they did not have in stock, she told me to buy my very expensive souvenir online. I told her I wanted to buy a souvenir at Disneyland and her response was merely ‘oh you’re one of those, that needs instant gratification’ I don’t eat candied apples at home but I would eat one at Disneyland… I don’t buy Disney clothes online but I shop for them at Disneyland… Etc. just a bad day in general at Disneyland and California adventure strong advice… do not go there for at least a couple of months unless you want to waste your money

I actually like this holiday «World of Color: Winter Dreams» («WOC») better than the original because hey, let’s face it – anything Christmas-​themed makes anything better! I really like the «World of Color: Winter Dreams» because it features some of the most beloved Disney/​Pixar characters with an underlying Christmas theme, and the show itself just seems a bit more organized than the original «WOC.» (There are definitely no «low points» depicting sadder Disney movie scenes during this water show!). «Frozen» enthusiasts will especially like this show because it’s hosted by Olaf, everyone’s favorite snowman, and the entire water show includes some of the more popular songs from the movie (including a «Let It Go» finale).
I first saw this «WOC: Winter Dreams» in December 2013 (before seeing «Frozen»), so I was a little lost at times. But once I did see the movie – and saw the «WOC: Winter Dreams» when I was back in the Park on Christmas Day 2014 – the film snippets in the show made a LOT more sense!
There are so many little details in this holiday water show that make it extremely memorable. For me, some of the highlights include how the show utilizes the loop from California Screamin’ and the Mickey Fun Wheel to project additional images. And, of course, you can’t forget about the large, foam snowflakes that rise up in the air at the end of the show (nothing to boost the already-​high Christmas spirit). Fun fact: Participate in the «Fun Wheel Challenge» with your smartphone before the show starts … it’s sure to help the wait time pass by a little faster!
The «WOC: Winter Dreams» is only available for a limited time – basically, the same time that the Christmas decorations are up during the Parks – so be sure to catch the show between November and early January (I think the Christmas decs start coming down circa Jan. 6). As per the usual «WOC» show, it’s a good idea to show up an hour in advance to get a great viewing spot. Be sure to get your Fast Passes earlier in the day (it doesn’t need to be at the crack of dawn, but definitely before the afternoon, in case it’s a busy Park day and Fast Passes run out). If you’re visiting the Park during this time frame, definitely incorporate the «World of Color: Winter Dreams» in your plans … it’s a show you won’t want to miss!

The best part of any Disneyland vacation is the World of Color. It’s the perfect way to end any trip, so it’s best saved for last. I was so moved by the entire display the first time I saw it that I’ve reminisced about it since. I couldn’t wait to come back to see how the original measured up with the winter edition.
As much as I enjoyed Olaf’s winterized and upbeat sing-​a-​long rendition of the show, I couldn’t help but compare it to the original, and, sorry to say, but it was a slight letdown. The show had to be a Frozen montage with bits from other Disney movies randomly sprinkled in. I get that Frozen is a multi-​billion dollar franchise, but the cold has in fact bothered me and has officially taken over a show that would’ve otherwise brought a grown man like me to tears.
Still, it’s worth watching because it’s only around for a limited time and first-​timers won’t have the original to compare it to. Grab a fast pass at Grizzly River Run (it won’t count towards your fast pass time limit) and show up as early as possible to get a good spot. You’ll get wet if you’re standing anywhere near the front, so dress accordingly or move towards the back or the cold WILL bother you.
It was an excellent display, but I’d much rather relive the original show. The kids will love it though, so bring the little tikes for sure. Every girl will be channeling their inner Elsa.

I prefer the regular show, as this Winter Dreams version was practically all revolving around Frozen. (With Olaf being the host, his Summer Song, Let it Go, Do You Want to Build a Snowman songs making their way into the playlist)
My absolute favorite parts though were the Tangled lights and Rex’s Sugarplum Fairy Dance though. These parts were worth watching. :) Along with the giant snowflakes at the end which surprised me. What are they made of? I want one!
Anyway, you’re at DCA, and you’re watching a magical water show. Still all very enjoyable even with annoying Olaf! Good thing it’s a seasonal host!

So after seeing this show again this year, I was blown away at how much it was improved over last year. I’m now a fan, this new re-​tooled show is INCREDIBLE. Best of all, it doesn’t feel like a giant commercial for Frozen anymore! The part based off of Tangled almost made me cry… the same part of the film that made me cry when I first watched it. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing it again!
Additionally, they restored Walt Disney’s name to the beginning of the show instead of Olaf. I’m so glad they restored the original intro. :)

Absolutely, beautifully executed and breathtakingly entertaining. I was in awed and completely immersed with the whole production from beginning ’till end. Technology and outside stressors were set aside for the time I have with it. Perfect weather and clear BLACK sky really helped illuminated the energetic colors. The dancing water brought the show to life! I especially loved the winter theme and sing-​a-​longs ~ from Disney songs to Christmas songs! «Frozen» made a special debut, along with its other Disney homies. «Let It Go» scene was so powerful and emotional! What an empowering moment and scene for little girls out there. And for me, too! Hahah cus psh, the cold never bother me either.
I totally suggest this one of a kind show to everyone! It’s so worth it. Enjoy and share this special moment with the people in your life. With strangers around you. With people you just met… Cus love makes the world go round.

So what if I watched this show twice in 2013, but am finally writing a review for it in 2014?
To be honest, when I first heard about a winter show for World of Color, I was the least bit interested… until I learned that the toys from Toy Story would be putting on their own version of the Nutcracker Musical!!!
Yet, I still had my reservations about the new nighttime spectacular… I mean, how can the original World of Color show even be topped?
Alas, when the show opened up with the familiar, heartwarming tune of «Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas» with projections in MEGA-​HI-​RES (19K+ pixels!!!), all doubts from underestimating Disney’s creative entertainment team vanished before Olaf, the endearing snowman from Frozen… and MC for Winter Dreams, finished his introductions (Basically, he likes warm hugs)
What I loved about Winter Dreams was that it didn’t try to compete with the original World of Color: the music and scene selections, the Sing-​Along (where you’re following the words with Olaf’s bouncing butt), the gimangous floating foam snowflakes, and even the lighthearted feeling this show evokes (aside from Celine Dion’s moving cover of «Believe») are unique to Winter Dreams alone.
The end of the show definitely put me in a jolly mood for the holidays. Looking forward to making this show a holiday tradition for years to come!

I tried very hard not to compare this show with the original version of World of Color, but it’s just so hard not to when the original is as magnificent as it is.
Despite the lackluster reviews, I was still really interested in seeing the winder version of World of Color. It starts off a little show and overly sentimental. I do enjoy the fact that they integrate so many Disney characters into the winter-​themed spectacle and I enjoyed quite a few of the songs, despite not having seen «Frozen» yet. I do wish they had been able to make the colors just a bit more vibrant and included songs that were a little more well known, but overall it was a nice show, but I can’t wait for my next visit so I can see the original.

I really wish it was the usual show (which I give ⁵⁄₅ stars). This holiday show was subpar. I would go skip this show and watch Fantasmic or the fireworks.
Cons: The intro was odd. Not many familiar songs until they butchered the Nutcracker medley.
Pros: This would have been one star except I loved the last 5 min of the show. The best part was the sing along portion and the massive snowflakes they make that float in the air and drift into trees.
What I would have liked: a story arc like the standard WOC. [WOC intro, bunch of beloved Disney characters, favorite songs, «conflict» (capt jack number), «resolution”(so close) finale number and end with WOC theme.]
Start with the sing along, more familiar disney songs, do the toy story nutcracker medley, follow that with the big Frozen number and end with lots of snow and giant snowflakes and the WOC theme.

I like the original show. This show feels like a 30 min Frozen trailer, to which I have yet to see. and why do you wonder? Because I am afraid. I’m afraid of Olaf. his voice (brought to you by Josh Gad) is so. not. christmas-​y. or inviting. and I know it’s supposed to be funny and cute, but I don’t find his voice any of the above. It’s actually just annoying. then he sings! oh god make it stop.
The parts that I DO like: Tangled with lights up in the sky, Joy to the World sequence, Toy Story (though a little long — Rex’s Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies is the best), and Ending finale with the giant snowflakes. Also they added lights and projectors to the Ferris Wheel and onto the Roller Coaster which complete the World of Color amazingness. it feels truly «Vegas-​y» with it all lit up and sparkling.
Parts I do NOT like: Olaf’s In Summer song, It’s A Small World sequence was a little sleepy, and the sing-​a-​long was cheesy.
Parts I like that could be integrated into the regular WoC show: Frozen’s Let It Go sequence and Tangled Sequence.
They should have added «real» snow to fall on us like it does in Disneyland, but that’s just me. They make bubbles appear in Under The Sea for regular WoC, so what’s the problem DCA?

Blew my mind away!
Disney never seizes to surprise anyone! Not a bad seat in sight and wow so entertaining. I have not seen frozen yet but it totally made me want to get out of California Adventure and head straight for the AMC theaters. I loved everything about the show. The music was fantastic, Toy story popping up, Olaf be adorably funny, and the amazing soap bubble snow flakes! Amazing! For the Christmas season, DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW! It is a MUST! GOOOO! Grab the tickets at grizzly run! Remember there is never a bad seat!
–Give it a try!

Last night was my first opportunity to finally check out World of Color. I’ve heard so much about it and I’ve watched it on You Tube. So I took advantage of my week-​long vacation from work and grabbed a fastpass for World of Color.
I lined up maybe 15 minutes prior to my scheduled queue time and not more than 10 minutes later, there was the largest gathering behind me. I was shocked to see how long that line became in no time!
The Winter Dreams theme included characters from Disney’ latest flick, Frozen. Olaf was our MC for the night. He ended up leading everyone in a sing along and many of the people in the audience were swaying and jumping up and down. I’m not talking about the children either!
Many characters made personal appearances throughout the show. Bambi and Tinkerbell really brought back some of my happier childhood memories.
I highly recommend that you see what all of the hype is about because you’ll appreciate the never ending advancements that Disney has made in the recent years!

My first time watching world of color and was super stoked about it!!! I’ve heard nothing but good things about world of color so I was excited to see what winter dreams had in store.
We saw the last showing that started at 8:15pm. Smartest thing to do is get the fast pass as earliest as possible so you can get good view of the show. Stand a little further away from the soak zone, not unless you want to get wet. This is about a 30−35min. show.
I don’t know what it is that makes you just feel all emotional about a water show, but it def. almost made me tear up… in a good way. Cheesy I know. Haha. The colors and the way the water moves with the music as well as how they mixed some animation into it was fantastic, super amazing. I enjoyed every bit of it.
Beyond any doubt will be coming back to check out the original (off season) world of color! I know some people chose to watch the fireworks over world of color… they def. missed out.

A new world of color called winter dreams that features Olaf from Frozen! It’s also a holiday version of the water show for the holidays. Just as amazing as the original!
I got a prime standing spot that was reserved for those who dined at Carthay Circle which was definitely worth it since I wasn’t with the entire Disney crowd and didn’t get sprayed with water!