Frozen - Live at the Hyperion / Tips & Review

[bcla]

I don't mean to get too political, but it was pretty much like most stage musicals these days in that the casting is color-blind. During the performance we saw, the Queen, the bishop, and Kristoff were all African-American. The actor playing Kristoff seemed to have some variation of dreadlocks. The Duke of Wesselton was Asian.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

I don't mean to get too political, but it was pretty much like most stage musicals these days in that the casting is color-blind. During the performance we saw, the Queen, the bishop, and Kristoff were all African-American. The actor playing Kristoff seemed to have some variation of dreadlocks. The Duke of Wesselton was Asian.

I don't get the reference that it may be political (not trying to get into a discussion, I just don't see the politicalness of it).

I don't get the hullabaloo about the diversity of the cast. I really enjoyed the show regardless of who played the characters, and I've seen it four times so far with different actors each time. It's a good show, some actors are better, but all are good, and it will be fun to watch them make the character their own as the show progresses.

 

[bcla]

I don't get the reference that it may be political (not trying to get into a discussion, I just don't see the politicalness of it).

I don't get the hullabaloo about the diversity of the cast. I really enjoyed the show regardless of who played the characters, and I've seen it four times so far with different actors each time. It's a good show, some actors are better, but all are good, and it will be fun to watch them make the character their own as the show progresses.

Some people don't like it. However, a lot of stage plays and musicals are about suspending disbelief. I mean, there is the little detail about a puppeteer walking around controlling Oalf.

They don't seem to go for that specific diversity with well known characters in the parks. I can't really imagine Tiana would be played by a white CM. Disney parks in Asia have hired CMs of European ancestry. I've read about Americans under contract where they've learned Japanese, as they need to interact with the guests.

 

[Astylla]

I have a dumb question for those who have used wheelchair/ECV/ DAS : You still need a FP to enter correct ? I just want to make sure we would do it as normal as I'll be using an ECV for the first time.

 

[bcla]

I have a dumb question for those who have used wheelchair/ECV/ DAS : You still need a FP to enter correct ? I just want to make sure we would do it as normal as I'll be using an ECV for the first time.

Pretty sure a ticket is needed. This is what the park maps says:

https://wdpromedia.disney.go.com/me...a-adventure-disabilities-guide-2016-06-17.pdf

11 “Frozen- Live at the Hyperion”

(See Times Guide for show times and days)

Mobility Access: Enter through standard queue. For upper-level access, Guests using wheelchairs/ ECVs should proceed through the main entrance.​

 

[Astylla]

Pretty sure a ticket is needed. This is what the park maps says:

https://wdpromedia.disney.go.com/me...a-adventure-disabilities-guide-2016-06-17.pdf

11 “Frozen- Live at the Hyperion”

(See Times Guide for show times and days)

Mobility Access: Enter through standard queue. For upper-level access, Guests using wheelchairs/ ECVs should proceed through the main entrance.​

That's what I thought just making sure we account for the correct time.

While I still have a Frozen lunch package booked , things are slightly in flux due to hurting myself so just planning ahead

 

[MICKEYFIL]

I don't mean to get too political, but it was pretty much like most stage musicals these days in that the casting is color-blind. During the performance we saw, the Queen, the bishop, and Kristoff were all African-American. The actor playing Kristoff seemed to have some variation of dreadlocks. The Duke of Wesselton was Asian.

I agree it is always a bit strange. Then again disney didn't have a problem with Johnny Depp playing an indigenous character.

 

[MICKEYFIL]

Just asking if this is possible or currently done. Can a group get FPs for the performance and then have one person wait in line at the start of the queue time and then have the remainder of the group join up later after people are starting to be let in? In essence can one person hold seats for the rest of their group?

 

[Astylla]

Just asking if this is possible or currently done. Can a group get FPs for the performance and then have one person wait in line at the start of the queue time and then have the remainder of the group join up later after people are starting to be let in? In essence can one person hold seats for the rest of their group?

They have always stressed to keep your party together because once lined up it is very tight space and would be difficult to fight your way through to find your party.
Also holding seats while inside isn't really allowed imo , as they close the FP line strictly at the time stated and I would hate to see members of your group left outside or not able to sit with you.
You can exit the line if needed for a bathroom break , just ask for a re-entry pass but otherwise it doesn't really seem like a good idea.

 

[bcla]

Just asking if this is possible or currently done. Can a group get FPs for the performance and then have one person wait in line at the start of the queue time and then have the remainder of the group join up later after people are starting to be let in? In essence can one person hold seats for the rest of their group?

That sort of violates the spirit of the rules. I saw it happening, and it did seem unfair that we waited together as a group when large groups started bypassing us after we had waited.

Now getting passes with a "runner" is something specifically allowed.

 

[Ragtime109]

I have to mention that I am not a big fan of the way they distribute fast passes for the shows at Disneyland. Considering their vast advances in technology, I see no reason why they can't have multiple machines for their shows that distribute fast passes for all shows all day long. Once a show runs out of tickets, then that machine gets a SOLD OUT sign on it. I had this problem both with Aladdin and the World of Color during our last trip in early Janurary. It was very frustrating to have to go back to the distribution location multiple times until they finally had the tickets we needed. This was especially a problem with Aladdin because we were showing friends around both parks who had never been before. Our plan was to do the first half of the day in Disneyland and the afternoon and evening in DCA. I went to DCA myself to pick up RSR fastpasses for the afternoon and to get Aladdin tickets. Because they were not distributing the time I needed yet, I was told to come back at a specific time when they would be available. Of course, when I came back at that time, they were sold out for the performance. It is silly of Disney to expect people to pay extra to park hop but to not have a way to get tickets for whichever show you need if you are willing to switch parks to get the tickets.

 

[DLRExpert]

I have to mention that I am not a big fan of the way they distribute fast passes for the shows at Disneyland. Considering their vast advances in technology, I see no reason why they can't have multiple machines for their shows that distribute fast passes for all shows all day long. Once a show runs out of tickets, then that machine gets a SOLD OUT sign on it. I had this problem both with Aladdin and the World of Color during our last trip in early Janurary. It was very frustrating to have to go back to the distribution location multiple times until they finally had the tickets we needed. This was especially a problem with Aladdin because we were showing friends around both parks who had never been before. Our plan was to do the first half of the day in Disneyland and the afternoon and evening in DCA. I went to DCA myself to pick up RSR fastpasses for the afternoon and to get Aladdin tickets. Because they were not distributing the time I needed yet, I was told to come back at a specific time when they would be available. Of course, when I came back at that time, they were sold out for the performance. It is silly of Disney to expect people to pay extra to park hop but to not have a way to get tickets for whichever show you need if you are willing to switch parks to get the tickets.

100% agree. I usually ask the CM when they expect a certain Showtime to start distributing FPs and they tend to be pretty accurate. Just a tip.

 

[abbie13_15]

Heading to Disney in 2 weeks! Can someone tell me how the Frozen fast passes seem to be going?

We are going on a Monday (early entry at 7 but we won't be entering until 8). I am taking it people will already be in the line. If we get in line around 9 will there be any left or are they running out super fast?

Thanks for the input!

 

[bcla]

Heading to Disney in 2 weeks! Can someone tell me how the Frozen fast passes seem to be going?

We are going on a Monday (early entry at 7 but we won't be entering until 8). I am taking it people will already be in the line. If we get in line around 9 will there be any left or are they running out super fast?

Thanks for the input!

They're not going to run out for the day that early. However, you may have a preferred seating level or time.

 

[JulieNMM]

I don't mean to get too political, but it was pretty much like most stage musicals these days in that the casting is color-blind. During the performance we saw, the Queen, the bishop, and Kristoff were all African-American. The actor playing Kristoff seemed to have some variation of dreadlocks. The Duke of Wesselton was Asian.

When we saw it last week, Elsa was black! She had on lots of light beige makeup on her skin to make her look Caucasian but we could still tell that she was black.

 

[JulieNMM]

Just asking if this is possible or currently done. Can a group get FPs for the performance and then have one person wait in line at the start of the queue time and then have the remainder of the group join up later after people are starting to be let in? In essence can one person hold seats for the rest of their group?

We asked if we could do this and the CMs said no. However, the queue area was very wide so the rest of our group had no problem scooching up to meet us (there were only 5 or 6 people in between us and them).

 

[JulieNMM]

Heading to Disney in 2 weeks! Can someone tell me how the Frozen fast passes seem to be going?

We are going on a Monday (early entry at 7 but we won't be entering until 8). I am taking it people will already be in the line. If we get in line around 9 will there be any left or are they running out super fast?

Thanks for the input!

We were there last week for 5 days. I got in line at 9:50am and waited only one minute before getting our FPs. It had just switched from the 1:30 show to the 4pm show, so we got orchestra tickets! So waiting til 10am shouldn't be a problem (in other words, no need to get there super early unless you want to see the first show).

 

[bcla]

We were there last week for 5 days. I got in line at 9:50am and waited only one minute before getting our FPs. It had just switched from the 1:30 show to the 4pm show, so we got orchestra tickets! So waiting til 10am shouldn't be a problem (in other words, no need to get there super early unless you want to see the first show).

Yeah - there's not much of a line except at rope drop.

 

[CassieF]

Just asking if this is possible or currently done. Can a group get FPs for the performance and then have one person wait in line at the start of the queue time and then have the remainder of the group join up later after people are starting to be let in? In essence can one person hold seats for the rest of their group?

Like previously posted, this is not allowed or easy to try to do. Everyone needs to enter the line together as there is no holding spots in line or seats in the theatre. They are constantly having people move up and fill in all available space. You are allowed to leave the line and return, just be sure to get a pass or you won't be allowed back in.

On the other hand, while they say it isn't allowed, there were people blatantly saving seats (fewer than half the people were there, and my friend who was with me actually knew them and had seen the rest of them further back) but the CMs did nothing about it. I didn't try to sit in the seats, but If I had perhaps the CM would have been forced to intervene and I would be curious if they would stand by their no saving seats rule...

 

[bcla]

I guess the one thing that is sort of enforced is arriving in line 20 minutes before the scheduled start time. I just wanted to use the bathroom and was cutting it close when a CM said do it. I'm pretty sure we got in line just after the cutoff, and we weren't the last group in line. We even saw several join a group further in the line.

There weren't many seats left. We could only find two together, so we separated.