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Anna and Elsa from Disney’s Frozen have been among the most successful character launches in Disney history. People began lining up early for them before the movie even released in theaters. Little girls were already wearing their dresses and lines were between 1 and 2 hours. Well, it’s only become more popular since the movie released. The wait times for these characters is regularly 2-3 hours or more. Someone recently said 5 hours, but I wasn’t there to confirm. I can tell you that my kids and I once waited 3.5 hours to meet Rapunzel and Flynn Rider on the 24 hour day in order to complete an Ultimate Tour attempt.
I’ve recommended that people arrive at the pavilion by 10:00 a.m., but lately it’s become a rope drop attraction despite the fact that they don’t begin appearing until 11:00 a.m. on most days. (It’s my opinion that Disney should look at beginning at 9:00 a.m. everyday and, if needed, cut the line off earlier in the day.
Well, I’ve had a lot of people asking if they are going to continue the meet and greet beyond the previously announced date of January 4, 2014. The answer is YES. The ladies will continue in exactly the same location in Norway until at least the end of January. Disney Synergy picked up the tab for the cost. I’ve heard that another Disney property will then assume the cost of the meet in the future, so it doesn’t count against the entertainment budget. They are looking at constructing another area and possibly even moving to a full-day schedule to accommodate more fans and sell more merch :) Rumors of the potential new location have been pointing toward the Magic Kingdom’s vacant side of Town Square Theater that the Princesses used to fill. If they were to stay in Norway, it would require refitting the theater with a meet and greet in the rear area. The small room they currently use just isn’t very viable for a meet and greet, especially a constant flow one. Disney looked at the Stave Church, before deciding on the current location and didn’t see that as a quality option.
Have you met Anna and Elsa? How long would you wait?
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Melissa
Sunday 23rd of February 2014
We were just there last Monday 2/17. When we walked up at 9:30 AM (the greet didn't start until 11) the wait was already at 4 hours. Later on (around 3 pm) we walked back by and it was 2 1/2 hours so we jumped in line. The wait had peaked at 6 hours earlier in the day. The characters took frequent 20 min breaks. It was pretty nutty but we accomplished our goal of seeing Elsa and Anna!!
kennythepirate
Monday 24th of February 2014
They just switched back to 9am today
Ally
Monday 17th of February 2014
4 hour wait minimum this week. We waited for an hour and gave up. The line barely moved. I went around and peeked in from the gift shop....People in these lines make me crazy. They get to the Characters and despite being in line for 4 hours -- they somehow are NOT READY. Not to mention the GROWN MEN wanting photos with these characters. I get maybe a Mickey Mouse photo or Minnie....but Elsa and Anna? That is just creepy to me..
kennythepirate
Monday 17th of February 2014
Why do you find it creepy that an adult male would meet them? I met them by myself when they first appeared. Because my kids are in school when I often visit parks, I often meet characters alone. Why would Anna and Elsa be any different than Mickey and Minnie?
jr2014
Tuesday 11th of February 2014
We were there both Jan 30th and Feb 3rd. On the 30th we walked past Norway around 11 AM and again 7:00 PM. I asked how long the wait was and was told 3.5 hours at 11 AM and 1.5 hours at 7:00 PM. We didn't have time to visit them on the 30th. Went back on the 3rd and didn't bother checking in the AM. Checked the line around 3 PM and it was 1.5 hours. Decided to go see Mulan and went back around 4. CM still said 1.5 hours. We were in with the princesses by 5. The highlight of my 4 year old's trip. Definitely recommend the afternoon.
kennythepirate
Tuesday 11th of February 2014
Read my most recent article. They have a new schedule and they begin at park opening. Highly recommend you go at park opening now!
Kristy
Sunday 2nd of February 2014
We just got back from Disney. We were at Epcot on Tuesday. I got in line at 11:40and we saw them at 3:30. It was crazy. But I knew going there that was I going to have to stand for a long time. I just couldn't in my right mind leave Disney without my girls seeing them.
kennythepirate
Sunday 2nd of February 2014
Certainly respect that. When my girls were little we made sacrifices for them too. My friends attended the same evening and waited just about an hour.
Jenny Russell
Tuesday 28th of January 2014
Ok, so now I am officially anxious about this meet and greet. We are coming this Saturday, Feb 1st. We planned to start at the magic kingdom, because you have to your kids first time, right? Around 12pm head over to epcot and stick my husband in line with a cold beverage(s) :). We have Akershus reservations at 6:25pm. So, if we are in line by 1:30pm at the latest is there a chance of my daughter meeting them before dinner or do I need to replan our day?
MDubs
Tuesday 28th of January 2014
Feeling the exact same way about our upcoming trip- Disney shouldn't be this stressful!! Why do they always ensure everything popular is short in supply! I'm reworking our trip for fear that if we're not in Epcot by opening we won't have a shot. And for a novice like me, I'm afraid I'm going to miss out anyway since I'm up against the regulars/pros...