MomForFrozenAddicts
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- Jun 4, 2014
Yes!!! Snow cones!!
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My only niggle is the part she says about not getting the best view of the fireworks due to the stage. While I'm sure my children will like the stage bit going on, I'd like to see the whole spectrum of the fireworks :-/
So, thought I'd pop in with a few thoughts on the package since we were there so early in the run.
We were at Studios on 6/18, almost entirely for the Frozen event, and had purchased the package about a month ago. We checked in about 9:30 and got our lanyards. Some people were already waiting for the parade and the treats cart was already up and running, but we decided to pop over and see the first (10am) showing of Frozen Fever before settling in for the parade. The short was super cute and well worth the time. When we got back, getting a good spot for the parade was no problem thanks to the way they had it set up - children were invited to sit up front, accompanied by a parent, and there was no standing allowed in that part of the area. My girls sat down in front while my mom and I stood behind them. The view of the parade was good, not great, but the better places were full sun and the package area was shaded. The characters seem to pay a little extra attention to the package area too; Elsa waved at my girls and commented that they look like sisters just like her and Anna (they sort of do - older DD is blonde, younger is a redhead, and when we met A & E at MK they made the same comparison). While we were there we each had a strawberry-lemonade bar, plus the girls each had a frozen lemonade cup and we all had a water or two each, which was heavenly since it was well above 90 that day!
After the show we used a couple of FPs for other rides and left the park for the afternoon. We'd made our sing along FP time for 7:30 and returned to the park just in time to keep that reservation. The package seating isn't the best in the house - it is closer to the stage than I'd like - but it was lovely not having to wait in line or use a FP+ selection on it. The show itself is absolutely hilarious, and we all really enjoyed it. Afterwards we went straight to the dessert party in the air conditioned Disney Junior building. The selection of desserts was okay. I enjoyed the warm apple crumble with ice cream and the berries & cream. I'm not a fan of chocolate so I can't give a fair review to many of the other choices but my girls had a little of everything, including a chocolate mint thing that reminded me of Girl Scout Thin Mints (one of the rare chocolate treats I enjoy). They especially loved the snow cones and Olaf's Summer Sunset (orange, passion fruit, guava juice). I enjoyed the alcoholic version of the juice punch as well and had two or three while the girls enjoyed their sweets and colored pictures. The only complaint I have is that the tables were all high tops with no seating. That was fine for the adults but not so practical for kids trying to eat messy desserts with a spoon!
About 15 minutes before the scheduled fireworks time cast members led us out to the fireworks viewing area, which was the same general area as the parade viewing. The dance party was still going on since F! had been delayed due to weather so the fireworks were going to be a little late, and the girls really liked having a little space to dance and play. I didn't think the stage detracted from the view of the fireworks at all. In fact, with the way the fireworks show incorporates stage elements with the characters I thought the location was quite ideal for having a good view of both parts of the show. And I love fireworks at Studios! I'd never been there for a fireworks show before and thought it was absolutely brilliant, all the more so since we weren't packed in like sardines on a steamy evening waiting for the show to start.
All in all I thought the package was money well spend. In the heat and the high summer crowd levels we wouldn't have taken the time to wait for a good view of the parade or fireworks, and the dessert party was a great way to unwind at the end of the evening. I was very disappointed with the Wishes dessert party on the trip we booked that - so-so desserts, a not very good view of the fireworks, and because it is the MK, no adult beverages - but the Frozen package lived up to expectations and is something I'd certainly recommend to others wanting to see all the Frozen elements without fighting crowds or heat.
Thanks for your review! We are set to enjoy the package in a couple of weeks and can't wait!So, thought I'd pop in with a few thoughts on the package since we were there so early in the run.
We were at Studios on 6/18, almost entirely for the Frozen event, and had purchased the package about a month ago. We checked in about 9:30 and got our lanyards. Some people were already waiting for the parade and the treats cart was already up and running, but we decided to pop over and see the first (10am) showing of Frozen Fever before settling in for the parade. The short was super cute and well worth the time. When we got back, getting a good spot for the parade was no problem thanks to the way they had it set up - children were invited to sit up front, accompanied by a parent, and there was no standing allowed in that part of the area. My girls sat down in front while my mom and I stood behind them. The view of the parade was good, not great, but the better places were full sun and the package area was shaded. The characters seem to pay a little extra attention to the package area too; Elsa waved at my girls and commented that they look like sisters just like her and Anna (they sort of do - older DD is blonde, younger is a redhead, and when we met A & E at MK they made the same comparison). While we were there we each had a strawberry-lemonade bar, plus the girls each had a frozen lemonade cup and we all had a water or two each, which was heavenly since it was well above 90 that day!
After the show we used a couple of FPs for other rides and left the park for the afternoon. We'd made our sing along FP time for 7:30 and returned to the park just in time to keep that reservation. The package seating isn't the best in the house - it is closer to the stage than I'd like - but it was lovely not having to wait in line or use a FP+ selection on it. The show itself is absolutely hilarious, and we all really enjoyed it. Afterwards we went straight to the dessert party in the air conditioned Disney Junior building. The selection of desserts was okay. I enjoyed the warm apple crumble with ice cream and the berries & cream. I'm not a fan of chocolate so I can't give a fair review to many of the other choices but my girls had a little of everything, including a chocolate mint thing that reminded me of Girl Scout Thin Mints (one of the rare chocolate treats I enjoy). They especially loved the snow cones and Olaf's Summer Sunset (orange, passion fruit, guava juice). I enjoyed the alcoholic version of the juice punch as well and had two or three while the girls enjoyed their sweets and colored pictures. The only complaint I have is that the tables were all high tops with no seating. That was fine for the adults but not so practical for kids trying to eat messy desserts with a spoon!
About 15 minutes before the scheduled fireworks time cast members led us out to the fireworks viewing area, which was the same general area as the parade viewing. The dance party was still going on since F! had been delayed due to weather so the fireworks were going to be a little late, and the girls really liked having a little space to dance and play. I didn't think the stage detracted from the view of the fireworks at all. In fact, with the way the fireworks show incorporates stage elements with the characters I thought the location was quite ideal for having a good view of both parts of the show. And I love fireworks at Studios! I'd never been there for a fireworks show before and thought it was absolutely brilliant, all the more so since we weren't packed in like sardines on a steamy evening waiting for the show to start.
All in all I thought the package was money well spend. In the heat and the high summer crowd levels we wouldn't have taken the time to wait for a good view of the parade or fireworks, and the dessert party was a great way to unwind at the end of the evening. I was very disappointed with the Wishes dessert party on the trip we booked that - so-so desserts, a not very good view of the fireworks, and because it is the MK, no adult beverages - but the Frozen package lived up to expectations and is something I'd certainly recommend to others wanting to see all the Frozen elements without fighting crowds or heat.
Thank you @lovethattink! I was wondering if we have the package and my son has a wheelchair do you know where we will be seated as I have seen it posted that wheelchairs are in 2 spots. He has a real problem being separated from the family hoping we can all sit together as this is for him. His older siblings just want to see him having fun.
Hehe... Who doesn't?I need some more coffee haha but that's good to know as well
Thank you @lovethattink! I was wondering if we have the package and my son has a wheelchair do you know where we will be seated as I have seen it posted that wheelchairs are in 2 spots. He has a real problem being separated from the family hoping we can all sit together as this is for him. His older siblings just want to see him having fun.
@lovesthattink I'm sorry I wasn't clear at all I was talking about the sing along. I was reading your updates from your visit the other day and just chimed in. I need some more coffee haha but that's good to know as well
Thanks to those who provided current reviews! It really helps. I still have a couple more questions, though.
We plan to get to Hollywood studios right at 9am and get in line to checkin for the party right at 9:30. Do we all need to be there or can one person check in for our entire party of 4?
We will stay for the 10:30am Royal Welcome. What time do they allow you in the roped off section? And just to confirm, ice cream treats are available. (If yes, I am going to do cereal only for breakfast in the room that day.)
Immediately following the Royal Welcome, we plan to catch a bus to Animal Kingdom for late morning, afternoon. Should we schedule the Frozen sing along for 6:30pm or for 7:30pm? I know the party starts at 8:15, but is it better to get in line early?
THANKS - We are new to all of this!!