Just some quick notes before I download pictures:
There is NO opening show.
Sing-along:
1. Best seating is middle of theater and middle to back rows.
2. It's a raised stage making it difficult for small people to see in front rows. We sat in the front row to the left, had a great view of the historians when they were off to the left side of the stage. Otherwise, the stage is much larger than at the Premiere Theater making it difficult see or take pictures.
3. The package guests and the standby w/c guests cannot see the screen in the holding area. I hope when this is read, they will consider adding a screen or adjusting one of the others so that these guests can see the "pre-show."
4. The set looks fantastic!
5. The picture on the screen is very vivid, but up front you can see all the individual rectangles that make up the screen. I found that distracting at times.
6. The lighting effects are pretty neat.
7. Elsa's entrance is more dramatic and effective than it was at the Premiere.
Parade:
1. Anna and Kristoff interact with guests during the procession! They are wearing microphones.
2. If you are in a hurry and want to catch the parade quickly, the area by the Backlot Express and Star Tours is not a stopping area, so they are through there in 5 minutes, but take about 20 minutes to arrive. Also the entrance gate up to the Mickey Crossroads tower is another place to see a quick 5 minute parade. They fly by there in less than 5 minutes.
3. The left side of Hollywood BLVD was shaded during the 10:30am parade, but not at the 1:30pm parade.
4. No children walking in the parade.
5. The parade stops along most of Hollywood BLVD, flag people stop by the package.
6. We need to find out where near the Hyperion the parade stops.
There is a new Olaf drink container.
A Frozen shopping kiosk and an icecream/drink cart are located across from the funnel cake stand by Indy.
A drink tent is located between the Hyperion theater and the Premium package viewing area. I didn't see a menu, but the ski display outside it was kind of cool.
It would be great if they could at least keep some of it.
Dan
The sing-along is permanent!
I hope it's as successful as last year and they keep it longer too!
Last year it was extended through September 28th, so I think there is some hope. I'm sure they are going to see how popular it is this year before deciding. We will be there Sept. 12, so I'm hoping they decided to extend too.
) Here's hoping.
