Grey K
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I've seen this show a handful of times over the years and it keeps getting better and better. Truly the best show that Disney does and is worth staying for / getting a park hopper if you only have one day at Disney. As of right now, they open up the virtual queue at noon, so try to snag a spot if you can. If you get into the yellow or blue sections, go down to the "splash zone" half an hour early and get a spot at the railing. You don't get wet anymore, it's more like a fine mist that'll rain upon you and it's the best spot. Even if a few people are in front of you because you can't get the rail, the projections are large enough that you won't miss anything.
Imo, it's not worth getting a dining package when virtual queue is available and to be fair, any spot is a good viewing spot, even if you're on the bridge of Pixar Pier. My tip is to catch the second show as well as it's not nearly as crowded as the first. I was just there a few days ago and the second show had MAYBE fifty people waiting for it, at most. Given that it was really cold out and during this crazy weather California has been having, but it was insane to see how few people were there.
Imo, this show outweighs Fantasmic and if you have to pick between fireworks, Fantasmic or this, go with World of Color. You won't regret it. It's like nothing else you've ever seen before. They utilize the ferris wheel, the lighting on Incredicoaster, the lamps surrounding you. There's fire, there's pretty lights, there's good music, all your favorite movies are shown. There's everything. The new show they've done for the 100th might be their best, though their 60th anniversary show was really well done too. Kids might prefer Fantasmic more because of the princesses and princes that show up, but they'll still enjoy WoC when they see movies they love projected.