There has been some speculation over whether or not Anna and Elsa would be staying in the Magic Kingdom, once construction is finished at the Norway Pavilion in Epcot. Disney has posted more information on their website and it looks like we have an answer now.
There has been a lot going on at Hollywood Studios. With the exciting news of lands dedicated to Toy Story and Star Wars planned for the park also came the news of closings, a good amount of closings. One of the biggest upsets was the fact that the Osborne Lights would not be returning. Disney has just made another announcement regarding Hollywood Studios and it’s good news.
There was some upset when people found out the stage show at Cinderella Castle was ending, which is understandable. People love “Dream Along with Mickey”, so it did not go over well that the show would be ending soon. However, we know now what will be replacing it and it sounds like it is going to be a fun show!
Do you love seeing the castle lighting during the holiday season? Well, make sure to set a reminder for tonight.
Starting July 26, guests ages 3-12 at Disney World will be able to visit the Ice Palace Boutique in Hollywood Studios. They will have the choice of different packages themed to either Anna or Elsa from the very popular movie.
A while back I wrote a post about Disney Floral and Gifts. They have lots of fun, but expensive, baskets you can order for different occasions. Now they have two new packages themed for all the Frozen fans.
The first is called Anna & Elsa’s Warm Welcome and here is what it comes with:
The second is called Olaf’s Warm Welcome and here is what is in the package:
These packages are really cute, but they are also very expensive. Both Anna & Elsa’s Warm Welcome and Olaf’s Warm Welcome will run you $374.95.
For these and other packages check out Disney Floral and Gifts.
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*Liz*
According to Disney Parks Blog, Frozen Summer Fun will start this Wednesday at Hollywood Studios and there this is lots planned for this summer long event.
Here is a list of what you can see:
The event will run from June 17 to September 7, 2015.
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*Liz*
Source: Disney Parks Blog
This is exciting news for Frozen fans, because it’s the first look at the “Frozen Ever After” ride that is coming to Norway in Epcot.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the ride will take you back to the movie, but without retelling the story. Guests will encounter Anna, Elsa, Kristof, Olaf, and the Snowgies during the ride.
Another fun fact is that the ride vehicle and the path of the ride will remain the same. The scenes will, of course, be different and will features scenes relevant to Frozen.
In the article, it goes into some detail about the queue line revealing that guests will walk by Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post (and yes, you will hear Oaken’s famously hearty “yoo-hoo!” as you pass by).
The setting for the ride is described as a winter festival that takes place in the summer. The article describes the layout for the ride and the first scene (after boarding the ride vehicle) guests will see are Olaf and Sven setting up for the festival.
Next, you will make your way to Troll Valley to see Grandpappy Troll telling the store of Anna and Kristof to a group of troll children. Also in this scene are Olaf, Anna, and Kristof, singing and ice skating.
Elsa’s appearance is next and she will be singing “Let It Go” from the balcony on her ice castle. Wouldn’t be a Frozen ride without that song showing up at least once! Expect elaborate effects that will create simulated snow crystals that fly around the room for this part.
Marshmallow will also appear during the ride. He’ll be yelling “Let It Go” in time with Elsa’s song. This is the second to last scene of the ride.
The final scene is where you will see fireworks and Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and Kristoff will give you a wave as you pass by.
The audio-animatronic characters are expected to be cutting edge, because Disney will be using new technology for them. The new technology includes projectors pointed at their faces for more lifelike animation. The same animation was used for Seven Dwarfs Mind Train.
The placement of this ride has been received with very mixed reactions. Some love the addition and some are still angry at the replacement of Maelstrom. We’ll have to wait and see if this boosts attendance for Epcot when it opens in 2016.
Are you planning on riding “Frozen Ever After” when it opens?
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*Liz*
Source: Wall Street Journal
This year for the 24-hour kick-off party to the “Coolest Summer Ever” there will be a pretty “cool” commemorative T-shirt available.
The kick-off party starts this Friday, May 22, at 6 a.m. and runs until 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 23. People are encouraged “Snow Their Disney Side” during this event.
The commemorative T-shirt features Olaf, who is the host for the party, but the really fun part is that the ink on the T-shirt changes color when it is exposed to sunlight.
Guests can find this shirt in the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom. Those that cannot attend the party will be able to purchase the T-shirt online from May 22-31 at DisneyStore.com/ParkEvents.
Once the party kicks off, Disney is encouraging everyone to share their pictures and join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter. Just use #Disney24 and #CoolestSummer to join in!
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*Liz*
Source: Disney Parks Blog
We are almost a week away from the 24-hour kick off to the “Coolest Summer Ever” and more details about the event are starting to be released. Here is a rundown of what to expect at the event:
This sounds like an amazing event! Are you going?
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*Liz*
