What is the difference between World of Color and World of Color One?

PUBLISHED: February 2, 2023 at 2:35 p.m. | UPDATED: February 10, 2023 at 6:52 p.m. Any “World of Color” comes with a host of expectations that the massive water show will be bombastic, bold and over the top, but the new “One” at Disney California Adventure is quiet, subtle and mellow — and that's the goal.



In 2026, the primary difference between the original World of Color and World of Color – ONE is the narrative focus and the range of Disney properties represented. The original World of Color is a "celebration of animation" that follows a classic "beauty in life" theme, utilizing iconic music from the Disney Renaissance era (like The Little Mermaid and The Lion King) and featuring a legendary, high-energy Pirates of the Caribbean sequence. World of Color – ONE, debuted for the Disney 100 celebration, focuses on the theme of "how a single action can start a ripple of change." It is the first version to integrate Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Avengers) alongside newer Disney and Pixar hits like Moana, Coco, Soul, and Encanto. Critics often note that while the original has a more cohesive musical flow, ONE is more "intellectual property" heavy and modern. ONE also features a unique opening and closing segment dedicated to Walt Disney’s personal legacy. Both shows utilize the same 1,200 fountains, lasers, and projection-on-mist technology at Paradise Gardens Park in California Adventure, but the "vibe" and soundtrack differ significantly.

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All reserved viewing areas for World of Color – ONE are standing-room only. In order to enter the reserved viewing areas, Guests must present one of the following: A valid virtual queue selection for World of Color – ONE (one per Guest)

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Also because you want to get a good seat and not miss the pre-show, you'll want to make sure you show up with ample time to find a good spot. I recommend 30-60 minutes (some guests line up earlier) depending on how long you want to wait and how good of a spot you want.

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Susan, you don't need a ticket in order to see World of Color - ONE. However, Disney highly recommends that you join the virtual queue when it opens at 12:00 PM (noon). If the virtual queue reaches capacity, you can arrive 30-45 minutes before the show and ask a Cast Member about walk-up viewing options that day.

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Know Before You Go. World of Color may not occur daily and showtimes are subject to change. Please check our Entertainment Schedule or the Disneyland app for dates and showtimes. Theme park reservations and valid admission for the same park on the same day are required for park entry.

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Fireworks occur on select nights only. Please check the Entertainment Schedule for the performance schedule. All fireworks at Disneyland Park are dependent on weather conditions and are subject to change or cancellation.

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Although both are wonderful shows (and you really should see both if at all possible), my vote goes to World of Color. Fantasmic is a great story with awesome effects, but moments in World of Color made me cry. There is something spectacular about the water, colors, and scenes chosen that touches you.

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Fantasmic!, or World of Color? both are fun to go to and are different experiences, you should look at the info for both and decide which one you might like most. imo, world of color is good if you like mostly a large water show, and fantasmic is better at showing alot of disney characters actively doing things.

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