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Frozen Summer Games come to Blizzard Beach review

Frozen Summer Games come to Blizzard Beach review

The Frozen Summer Games recently began at Blizzard Beach.  Jordyn and I went on separate days to check out this new offering.  I’ve included photos, video and our thoughts.

Blizzard Beach Frozen Summer Games


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The Frozen Summer Games opening ceremony begins about 5 minutes before park opening, which was 10am on the days we visited.  You can check my Crowd Calendars for park hours for the summer.

As you enter the park, early in the day, you are asked to join Team Olaf or Team Kristoff by the activities team.

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Each team member is given a complimentary armband.  Olaf is orange (nose) and Kristoff is green.  It’s one of those paper sticky back type.

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The opening show introduces you to Inga and Wolfgang, who are the emcees for the opening and closing ceremonies and the games themselves.  They are joined by Olaf and Kristoff (with a catch).  Inga welcomes you to the area near the Snowman family photo.  It’s easy to find, just follow the path to the rope drop area at the base of Summit Plummit and you’re there.

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So, here’s the only downer of the experience.  Olaf and Kristoff are WAAAAYYYY  AAAYYY  AAAAYYY up on the observation deck at Summit Plummit.  This photo was taken with a 200mm lens in digital zoom mode.  It is exactly what was taken with that lens on my Sony RX10m2.  It’s a fairly accurate view of what your eye would focus upon at that distance.

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I cropped a similar image down to the size of my site so you can see Kristoff, Olaf and Wolfgang.  They participate in the opening, closing and updates through the day, but their appearance is almost negligible as they are so far away.  It would have been better to have them on the fun deck with some of the 42,000 Disney security guards.  Seeing them would be more fun than hearing them only.

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As you enter, you might find some simple crafts in this area.
Frozen Summer Games at Blizzard Beach in Walt Disney World (4)After a couple of unattended hours, it was beginning to appear a bit messy with glitter everywhere.  I sure hope glitter and school glue doesn’t affect the park’s water treatment!
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On the first day, it was very chaotic.  Cast Members hadn’t been trained on where things would take place and when, but a couple of days later it was running more smoothly.

Here’s how to find the “fun deck.”  Head to the wave pool (which is excellent for littles, btw).  If you want one of those tubes, they are free, but you must snag it early in the day as people hoard them like a Series 1 Peace Bear Beanie Baby.

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You’ve made it to the wave pool.  Turn around and find the Polar Pub, which is below and left.  I’d draw you a sexy arrow, but I think the pink building gives it away.  The “Fun Deck” and sand play areas are on the right with the blue sign.

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You’ll see the activities team stirring up a crowd.  On my date of visit, the games began at around 10:45, 11:45, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30.  Closing ceremony was at 3:45.  Wolfgang and Inga appear to get you involved in classic Norwegian ya’s.

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Wolfgang is in charge of the games as the Offisiel on duty.  He enforces the “rules” and awards the “points.”  It’s a very loose and very fun thing.

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I think he was directing wave pool traffic here.  Important job to keep order with those floaties!  Look a loose one!  Run.  You may think I’m joking.  I was once in the wave pool and saw a loose one floating and some guy threatened me because it “belonged to his family.”  Things get crazy when there’s a ring of air involved.

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So, back to the fun.  The kids who participated in various games like Limbo, Freeze game and Pin the Nose on Olaf all had a spectacular time.  There was fun had by all and the activities team seemed to be enjoying their job as well.  I didn’t participate in the Limbo, I didn’t want to show up the poor kids with my awesome bendy skillz.

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It’s fun how they played games with Olaf.  First they built him, then played Pin the Carrot on the Snowman.  They throw a towel over the kid’s head to keep them from seeing.  So much faster then the ole blindfold we used at kids parties.  They even get to look like little ghosts.

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The scoring is very laid back, but they give kids little colored globes and they place them in the buckets.  The Offisiel Wolfgang quickly tallies the score in some obtuse way that I can’t remember.  Something over something divided by 17 over a piece of cheese multiplied by available Space Mountain Fastpass+ or something like that.

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The kids all had a blast and you don’t have to participate in every game or even sign up in any way, just show up and play.  It’s a fun diversion that belongs in the water parks, but I wish Kristoff and Olaf weren’t made of butterfly wings and would actually go down where the kids are.  If they don’t sign or pose, just have Wolfgang and Inga tell them while Billy the Bodyguard keeps the freshly washed masses away.

Frozen Summer Games at Blizzard Beach in Walt Disney World (28)One caveat to having this party this summer is that Goofy no longer meets at Blizzard Beach in his cool swimwear :(  If you are visiting Blizzard Beach this summer, check it out and let your kids have some extra fun.  Tell the activities team it’s a job well done for the kiddos!

Feel free to ask me any questions and I’ll update the post as necessary.  You’re welcome to share with your social media as well!


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Sue

Saturday 11th of June 2016

What was the craft?

kennythepirate

Saturday 11th of June 2016

Gluing some snowflakes and adding glitter

Tami

Friday 3rd of June 2016

I have a question about cameras at Blizzard Beach....did you actually go on the water slides, etc? Did you put your camera in a locker after checking out the games and photographing them? Last time we were at Blizzard Beach I didn't bring my camera and felt like I missed out on lots of great photo ops in fear that my camera would get wet.

Also, how were the crowds? I am guessing participating in the games first would be wisest and THEN water slides?

Thanks for the great review! We were planning on visiting BB in June - so this article was super timely!

kennythepirate

Friday 3rd of June 2016

I would store my camera in a locker when I'm enjoying the park. Crowds are high between 11am and 4pm. I would do slides, then games. I have touring plans on www.characterlocator.com that could help you.

Amber

Friday 3rd of June 2016

They took down Goofy??

kennythepirate

Friday 3rd of June 2016

Goofy longer meets in BB

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