Frozen Ever After opening day

[Oriolesmagic]

I think the general consensus here is that Disney did a good job of creating a solid Frozen attraction with the limited space provided by Maelstrom. They just shouldn't have pigeonholed it there in the first place.

 

[wdwmagic]

I think the general consensus here is that Disney did a good job of creating a solid Frozen attraction with a limited space provided by Maelstrom. They just shouldn't have pigeonholed it there in the first place.

That seems to sum it up

 

[Phroobar]

It's like the cliff notes version of the future big Disneyland version of this ride. Not that there is an mention of this happening. <wink><wink>

Does that mean Norway doesn't have to sponsor a ride anymore? I guess the fictional country of Ardendale will pick up the tab.

 

[Buried20KLeague]

Not to discount the sentiment, but Garner Holt didn't do the animatronics for Frozen Ever After.

I didn't know that, actually.

That makes me wonder if WDI has put extra effort into their most recent AA's because they felt a bit "slapped in the face" over corporate's decision to outsource AA work. Hmmm.....

 

[AndyS2992]

I have a strong suspicion that will come to WS and balance out crowds a few years down the road expanding France adjacent to Les Chefs De France in that open plot between Morocco & France..

I want this to come to WS, it's a great ride. Mt Fuji coaster for Japan, Rapid ride for Canada, Mickey's Fun Wheel like ride for UK, Family dragon coaster in China themed to Mulan, move the Flying Carpets to Morrocco, Gondola boat ride for Italy and a ride based on Grimm's fairytales that Disney have adapted in Germany and I will be very happy with WS.

 

[Tinkrbell]

In line now with a 4:45 Fastpass...confirmed that Standby is closed.

Are you in the stand by line or fastpass line?

 

[AndyS2992]

Are you in the stand by line or fastpass line?

He says he has a 4:45 FP so I would assume the FP line.

 

[tribbleorlfl]

I spent around 4 hours with my 4 yr. old granddaughter. I actually spent more time with the Frozen figures then my own children when they were growing up. Don't tell me for a second that they aren't still popular and will remain that way for a few years.

I'm not underestimating the IP or its staying power. I was responding to another user who was, saying the pre-opening crowds were indicative of the over-saturation killing interest in the ride.

 

[UpAllNight]

I really have no idea of any quick fixes they could implement within 2 years to improve this crowding situation.

Maybe we will see a hastily approved finding dory (erm double overlayed?) update to the Seas. Maybe a proper attempt at putting in a decent movie into the imagination theater. Other than that, substantial investment is required to solve this situation.

 

[MatthewWho13]

So... anyone else more impressed by this than Kong over at Universal? That was supposed to be Universal's return to practical effects, but I think WDI just schooled them on AA design despite the smaller, recycled show building.

I find this more impressive than Kong, Then again I think WDI wiped the floor with everyone with the Shanghai Pirates.

 

[Tinkrbell]

He says he has a 4:45 FP so I would assume the FP line.

I just wanted to double check if they were letting guests with FP get in line before the time of their FP. I've got a FP for 6:30, but will head over there sooner if I'm able to get in line before the actual time of my FP.

 

[Spike-in-Berlin]

I want this to come to WS, it's a great ride. Mt Fuji coaster for Japan, Rapid ride for Canada, Mickey's Fun Wheel like ride for UK, Family dragon coaster in China themed to Mulan, move the Flying Carpets to Morrocco, Gondola boat ride for Italy and a ride based on Grimm's fairytales that Disney have adapted in Germany and I will be very happy with WS.

No offense, I would be very pleased with this development but a return of Walt Disney (Reincarnation, Resurrection or some stuff) is more realistic than this.

 

[marni1971]

Kong over at Universal? That was supposed to be Universal's return to practical effects..

Link?

 

[AndyS2992]

No offense, I would be very pleased with this development but a return of Walt Disney (Reincarnation, Resurrection or some stuff) is more realistic than this.

Haha yeah very true, just wishful thinking.

 

[ElvisMickey]

Are you in the stand by line or fastpass line?

I'm in the Fastpass line. There actually is no standby line at the moment so you're only getting on if you have Fastpass.

 

[DisneyJayL]

I know. I knew it was premature about 30 minutes later when the line started to grow into some sort of leviathan.

Leviathan, that's a great way to put it. That's unbelievable for anything at EPCOT, even Test Track's reopening.

 

[DisneyJayL]

I'm in the Fastpass line. There actually is no standby line at the moment so you're only getting on if you have Fastpass.

How long is that line?

 

[Rich T]

In the post-credits scene of Frozen he finds a crown and that cheers him up so he's no longer grouchy, and then he has all the rude looking creatures that show up in the short film and are with him in this ride, so I guess he's happier now he has company.

Also, Marshmallow was never a villain; he was just guarding Elsa. Which brings us back to the weirdest element of Frozen in any form: Elsa has the power to create sentient life out of snow, but everyone--EVERYONE--in Arendelle just shrugs it off. Apparently, playing God is no biggie to them.

 

[ElvisMickey]

How long is that line?

I was told like 2 hours. I literally just got in the building.

 

[Stevek]

I find it a little funny and hypocritical for some to ask "who would wait 5 hours for it?" Most of us here won't, but maybe most of those people standing in line don't log onto a Disney message board every day to dissect and inject their opinion to every little move Disney makes. It's a simple solution of, "to each his own."

Except that the first 500 in line were probably card carrying members of the WDW blogger and fanbois community. But seriously, regardless of my fascination with Disney, I would never stand 5 hours for any ride, even if it was my only chance to ride it. Spending a ton of money on a vacation and dedicating almost half a day to a single experience...no thanks.