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'A Frozen Holiday Wish' to begin November 5
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kap91
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Well...I still prefer the more holidayish vibe and character choice of the original but holy crap if that wasn't the most awesome way to flip on the lights. Projection mapping has found its true calling. And did they turn the snow machines on too? Talk about going all out. They even continued to use the castle balcony and have two Olaf's just cause? Shocking. Also, while the spell casting and the lead up was a bit drawn out - the dialogue was surprisingly natural and not very cheesy while working it a bunch of the famous lines and more importantly I love what they did with the music. THANK GOD they didn't actually have her sing the blasted song.
Tigger1988
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Yes, the snow machines were on. Was amazing to witness. Lots of gasps, applause and cheers.
BrerJon
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"This isn't our home, we're visiting, and we have to be respectful to those who live here."
I was hoping she'd follow that line with "Apart from the Norway pavilion. Screw those guys."
kap91
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seemed like the perfect segue to bring out Cinderella and the gang. But that didn't happen, which really isn't all that surprising. Curious that it's even brought up at all though.
RandomPrincess
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I want to hug Olaf! He never gets any hugs. Someone hug him already!
Sped2424
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Saw it live.
The great:
projection mapping phenomenonal
the characters felt endearing and true to the film
the Pyro with the castle lighing up was lovely
the needs improvement:
The voices. Only returning cast of the film is Josh gad and no one else. It's quite noticeable too.
More characters should be included. Throw Cinderella in there. They had a perfect Segway to use her with "we are just visiting" line but she never comes out. Compared to the last show its a little bare with the characters.
Beyond that this is jndeed an improvement could be perfect with just the right touches.
The great:
projection mapping phenomenonal
the characters felt endearing and true to the film
the Pyro with the castle lighing up was lovely
the needs improvement:
The voices. Only returning cast of the film is Josh gad and no one else. It's quite noticeable too.
More characters should be included. Throw Cinderella in there. They had a perfect Segway to use her with "we are just visiting" line but she never comes out. Compared to the last show its a little bare with the characters.
Beyond that this is jndeed an improvement could be perfect with just the right touches.
mm52200
Well-Known Member
You realize all of the face characters were talking live right? Nothing was prerecorded which I absolutely LOVE. It's so refreshing to have live actors on the castle stage again. Even though the film voices are nice, there's just something really off about perfectly capable performers and actors lip synching to simple prerecorded dialogue. LOVE THE NEW SHOW. Great job entertainment!
PhotoDave219
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My only issue was the audio for the second show was ridiculously insanely loud. Someone in DACS messed up as it was ridiculous and Townsquare.
^this. Having watched the first lighting and stayed for the second lighting, and watching DAWM in between, I absolutely loved that the performers got to use their actual voices. It's always jarring to hear Peter Pan's voice come out of a man's body, so I'm glad the Frozen characters didn't have to lipsync.
Animaniac93-98
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I think the show is great as is. No need to go all fan-ficcy again and bring out the Cinderella cast.
Besides, why would Cinderella get final say over the castle getting the ice treatment anyway? Last time I checked the King wasn't dead at the end of her movie.
Besides, why would Cinderella get final say over the castle getting the ice treatment anyway? Last time I checked the King wasn't dead at the end of her movie.
PhotoDave219
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So the 7 foot tall abominable snowman wasn't your cup of tea?
MagicHappens1971
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Honestly it looks great! Can't wait to see it in person later this month. The Olaf wasn't that great. But... I can live with it I guess. But for a movie that made so much money they could've put a little more effort into Olafs costume he was like taller then Elsa. Can you say unrealistic?
JordanKing
Active Member
I know we are on Frozen overload but this was PERFECT. Very well done.
PhotoDave219
Well-Known Member
I was on the second floor of the train station and I could see from there that Olaf was a foot taller than Anna.
I agree. It was very well done. It was impressive. There was no singing. It was a good incorporation of the projectors. I also agree that frozen is 100% over blown & oversaturated and over done right now and it's just going to get worse as the month goes on…
Communicore
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They shoulda used Disco Yeti too as a part of the show.
note2001
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GymLeaderPhil
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Not bad. Dialogue and choreography fits for the characters. My only criticism is that it seems like the entire thing is a bit too long. Specifically the castle projection sequence seems to stretch and I feel like they need to stick to the graphics/animation being realistic without resorting to the over over-enlarged cliche snowflakes.
With Olaf, I think Entertainment struggled to find a middle ground. In the end I think they went with a taller version to ensure that they would be able to easily duplicate, otherwise they would have the old Donald/Seven Dwarfs issue with ensuring they have enough Cast that meet the requirements. I also think if they went the short route we would have seen something more akin to Mike Wazowski with limited animation and mobility. That and Disney on Ice already did the dirty work with the design. $$$.
With Olaf, I think Entertainment struggled to find a middle ground. In the end I think they went with a taller version to ensure that they would be able to easily duplicate, otherwise they would have the old Donald/Seven Dwarfs issue with ensuring they have enough Cast that meet the requirements. I also think if they went the short route we would have seen something more akin to Mike Wazowski with limited animation and mobility. That and Disney on Ice already did the dirty work with the design. $$$.