New details on 'World of Color – ONE' debuting January 27 at Disney California Adventure Park

Jan 05, 2023 in "Disneyland Resort"

World of Color – ONE at Disney California Adventure Park
Posted: Thursday January 5, 2023 12:08pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The new nighttime spectacular "World of Color – ONE" will debut at Disney California Adventure park on January 27 2023.

Part of the Disney100 celebration at the Disneyland Resort, "World of Color – ONE" celebrates how a single action, like a drop of water, creates a ripple that can grow into a wave of change.

According to Disney, "You'll discover how it only takes one action to make an impact on the people in our lives and the world around us, just as one man – Walt Disney – started the wave that has continued to grow and inspire people around the globe for 100 years."

Music will draw from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, the Avengers, and Star Wars. Moments from favorite films such as "The Lion King," "Moana," "Coco," "Mulan," "Soul," and others emerge on an immense water screen that can span up to 380 feet across.

The musical score comprised of 18 different compositions, including a new, original song "Start a Wave," which was written by GRAMMY®-nominated artist Cody Fry and features lead vocals performed by singer-songwriter and actress Loren Allred.

When "World of Color – ONE" debuts, you will be able to access viewing areas for the show through a virtual queue system available only via the Disneyland app.* Distribution for the complimentary virtual queue will begin at noon, daily (subject to availability), and is available for guests who have entered Disney California Adventure park for the day or have entered Disneyland park with a Park Hopper ticket. On nights when there are multiple showtimes, distribution for additional showtimes will begin immediately after distribution for the first showtime has ended. If you have obtained a virtual queue selection, enter your designated viewing area for your designated show time via one of the two marked entrance points (Blue or Yellow) approximately 30-45 minutes before the show begins.

If the virtual queue reaches capacity, check in with a cast member at the Paradise Bay viewing area shortly before "World of Color – ONE" begins for walk-up viewing options. Joining the virtual queue is not required, but it is highly recommended as walk-up viewing options for each performance are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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TrainsOfDisneyJul 21, 2024

If there are 2 shows on the night you will be attending, the 2nd show will have great walk up space available.

tancJul 21, 2024

Unfortunately I only will arrive around 1PM at SNA, so idk if I'd be able to get a slot

ajrwdwgirlJul 20, 2024

Dinner packages don't get seats for the show, only the dessert party has seats. Dinner package is a reserved area in which you still have to stand to see the show.

PiratesMansionJul 20, 2024

Also, if you're going for any of the packages/parties because you get seating, don't assume it's *comfortable* seating. The director-style chair I got for the dessert party was awful. Not sure if the dining packages get anything better or the same thing as the dessert parties.

Disney AnalystJul 19, 2024

Honestly, the Virtual Queue is also really easy, we waited until 1PM, got the second show, and then went about 30 mins before, got a front row spot.

tancJul 19, 2024

Booking my first Disneyland and have a question, why do WOC Dining Packages never show up? I did not know you were supposed to book the Storytellers Cafe and then ask. Such a confusing reservation system, I hope I can get reservations since I really want to see WOC.

Starship824Jul 19, 2024

It would be nice if they could being it back and maybe in add in some of the One segments.

TheRealSkullJul 19, 2024

Maybe after Pixar Fest? Might be a nice D23 surprise.

Starship824Jul 19, 2024

OG World of color needs to come back. ONE isn't terrible, but the OG is just better but it doesn't look like there's any plans to bring it back.

TrainsOfDisneyJul 19, 2024

It does have IP that Iger likes - some obviously shoe-horned in. I love the original for the opening sequence and the wall-e sequence because what they do with the lasers in the fountains is so cool - they try to do it in ONE during the mufassa talking but it’s not as good.

vlvtwishesJul 19, 2024

I'm sure the original will return at some point, but this is weird, ONE has no business to be running this long, the celebration it's attached to has ended and it's not even THAT good to be keeping this long considering the original is iconic and the most well regarded version.

Starship824May 14, 2024

They need to bring it back with original night on bald mountain segment, it doesn't look like they will though.

SquishyMay 14, 2024

I don't think there is any plans for the original to return considering the new one is still running outside the "100th celebration".

TheRealSkullMay 14, 2024

Anyone have any idea when the original will return?