What time is World of Color at Disneyland?

Show Times: Typically, First Show starts at 9:00 p.m. and the Second Show starts at 10:15 p.m.



In March 2026, the World of Color – ONE show at Disney California Adventure typically has a primary showtime of 9:00 PM. On busier nights, such as weekends or spring break periods, a second performance is often added at 10:15 PM. Because the show takes place in the Paradise Gardens Park area (formerly Paradise Pier), it is important to note that the viewing areas are tiered and can fill up quickly. To secure a spot in the primary viewing sections, guests must join a Virtual Queue via the Disneyland App, which usually opens at 12:00 PM daily. If the Virtual Queue is full, some "walk-up" standby space may be available, but it often offers poor visibility. In 2026, Disney also offers "World of Color Dessert Parties" and "Dining Packages" which provide reserved seating at specific times. Always check the official Disneyland app on the day of your visit, as showtimes can be pushed back or cancelled due to high winds or technical maintenance on the submerged fountain platforms in Pixar Pier’s lagoon.

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Fireworks at Disneyland usually begin at 9:00 pm or 9:30 pm but are subject to change and most shows typically run approximately 16 minutes long. Disneyland typically shares the fireworks schedule about 6 weeks out.

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You can usually get a good sense of whether or not fireworks will be canceled by talking to Disney cast members throughout the day. Expect rain to modify or cancel parades. World of Color runs in the rain (it is all water, after all), so plan to catch World of Color either way!

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Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.

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Non-alcoholic drinks and waters are totally something you can bring into Disney, it's even encouraged! It is so nice to have a drink on hand whenever you need to quench your thirst. You can bring refillable water bottles and refill them at water stations throughout the parks.

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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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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.

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