On July 19, 2014 my husband and I had a fanstastic opptournity to go to the new frozen event at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We purchased the Premium VIP Package for $53 per adult. I have since been told that all of these packages were sold out! However, there is only a 24 hour cancelation period, so if you want to book this package, keep trying!
We arrived at the park at about 9:45 am and went straight to the Frozen Premium Package check-in location that we were told was at Min and Bill's Dockside Dinner, the location was however across the street, but there were plenty of signs pointing the correct way! Upon checking in we both received a lanyard (pictured below) and we were asked to select our return time for the Frozen Sing a Long. The first showing was already full, even though we checked in right at 10 am when we were told that check in opens. Anyways, we were able to get into the 1:30 showing.
They had a whole area roped off for the Premium Package holders with a perfect view of the stage and great viewing for the parade. There was also refreshments including: ice cream, soda, and frozen lemonade. They wanted to make sure that everyone could see so they had a small section at the front taped off and if you had a child, the parent and the children could SIT to watch the parade. The key word being sit. If you didn't have a child you could stand anywhere else! This allowed for great viewing for everyone! Hubby and I were able to stand right behind where everyone was sitting, so it was really a great spot! The following photos are of the actual parade!
As Kristoff's float came up they asked everyone to stand so that they could open the rope to allow the Premium Package Holders to go right up to the stage to see the welcome ceremony.
Olaf appeared on the big screen! Then Elsa and Anna lead the crowd in a sing a long of let it go complete with falling snow!
When the welcome ceremony was over we headed over to Oaken's Trading Post. We went in to build a snowman but were happily surprised that they were having an ice skating show! Two wonderful skaters did a dance to the songs from frozen.
After we went straight to the area to build a snowman. Good thing too, because moments after we got in line the line became huge! They were letting groups of about 20 -25 in for 10 minuets to play in the snow. We only waited about 10 minuets in line, so it wasn't too bad. But it would be my guess that the line was over an hour long by the time we got in to play. And after many failed attempts I built a tiny snowman!
We didn't go ice skating but everyone seemed like they were having fun! It was $10 for 30 mins and included skate and helmet rental. Yes! They made everyone wear a helmet. By the ice skating rink was a little place to by snacks. They had an Anna cupcake, Elsa cupcake, and Olaf cupcake for around $6. They also had a souvenir Olaf cup with blue slushie for $10. I purchased the Olaf cup and was surprised at how delicious the slushie was!
We headed into the store area of Oken's next. They had a lot of merchandise. Here is a lost of what I can remember:
Anna and Elsa Animator Dolls
Figurine sets
phone cases
topsy turvy plush
Elsa coronation mug
lithographs
Anna and Elsa Costumes
shirts
snacks
Anna and Elsa Magic Bands
pens
pressed penny machine
trading pins
I did get the Elsa, Anna and Olaf pressed pennys. The magic bands were cute, but in my opinion since I already have a magic band they were not worth the $20. I did pick up the Elsa coronation mug and the OE Elsa and Anna pins though.
After all that fun we had lunch and headed over to the sing a long. There were already people in the Premium Package line when we got there. But not too many, and they had several big umbrellas up to keep us somewhat cool. Once we were inside the theater they sat us in the third row, and there was no one in front of us except for people in wheelchairs, so the view was amazing!
I was a bit worried that the sing a long was going to be cheesy, but how they handled it was great. It is narrated by two Arandelle historians that that are telling the story of Elsa and Anna through "the songs of the land" Blow you can find the photos and a short video I took.
The Sing a Long was a total blast, I really enjoyed it. Afterwards we did some rides, and had dinner before heading over to the dessert party. The photo below is the area they had set up for the Premium Package holders before anyone was allowed in. I thought it was really beautiful.
The dessert party was scheduled to start at 8pm, but they didn't allow us in until almost 8:40. They had tall tables in the back and shorter ones in the front for children. Hubby and I grabbed a table and I headed off to get food! The selection was amazing!
We were in the same spot as for the parade, so the view of the stage was still awesome! There was an 80's cover band playing called The Icemen and The Lady of the North. They were pretty good, and very funny.
In between sets from the band, there was a Dj playing. DJ Chill, and I really loved him. He played a lot of good songs and was really good at keeping the energy going!
The night concluded with the Frozen fireworks! They were really amazing!
I really loved the Frozen event to Hollywood Studios, and I really do think it was worth the money for the premium package. Have any of you been? Let me know what you thought in the comments.
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