I've gone to Disneyland with my family a few times. It's been over 2 years since we last went to Disneyland and California Adventure. My husband and I were visiting for the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon. During our one day visit at California Adventure, we had a chance to do the Disney Junior Dance Party! Since it was during the Halloween months, the Halloween Trick'O'Treat show was playing! It had Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, and Goofy dressed up in Halloween Costumes! They were playing some spooky themed music and dancing to the songs! It was so much fun! At one point of the show, bubbles were coming out from the ceiling into the crowd! It wasn't too busy when we visited. The room wasn't filled to capacity and there was plenty of space on the floor to sit. There was also some open benches scattered throughout the area! After the show, the cast members were handing out Halloween candy! It was gummies and hard candy like skittles! The show is approximately 20-25 minutes long. I'd recommend getting there a little bit earlier to wait in the queue line, that way you can get a good spot to watch the show! read more

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Took my daughter here for the first time and they like to pack the room. I mean sit as close as you can to the stage. Next time I come here I will let my daughter go up in front like other kids to dance where she will have more room. They should have made everyone stand up so there's more room for the kids to dance. I recommend coming 30 minutes early and lining up or your not going to be able to get in. The short dance party was amazing. We will definitely take my daughter here again. read more

If you want to be tied down to a 30-45 minute experience, this is a good show to visit. Dance Party is located in the Main Street/Movie Area of CAA. There are specific show times. If you fear COVID, this is not the show for you. You are locked in a sitting room only room, shoulder to shoulder with other adults and kids. Yes, you sit on the floor that others are dancing on. Kiddos were meh about the dancing. They got shy. When Mickey and Minnie came out they loosened up. Cool guest appearances. Worth a one time watch. read more

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It was very boring and it used cancelled Disney Jr characters which the target audience would probably never heard of

I knew they had Disney Jr. at California adventures, but didn't know about the dance party. Kids get to stand while adults sit on the floor or the benches lining the walls of the places. They place music, have bubbles, snow, and even bring out characters. It's a great way to get your kids up and moving and burning some energy. I would check it out if you have any kids under 6 years old. read more

Before my nephew was born, there was never a reason for me to check out the Disney Junior Dance Party. I just knew it as the little theater on the right across from Award Weiners and Off the Page. I would occasionally see the characters they talked about - Doc McStuffins and Princess Sophia, but other than that I had never really watched Disney Junior. There are a lot more shows on Disney Junior than I knew existed and this show is a conglomeration of all of them under one roof for one epic dance party complete with bubbles, confetti falling from the ceiling and dance moves to follow along to. My nephew wasn't even 2 when he went so he did not pay attention to a lot of what was going on stage. There is a lot of sensory stimulation going on here, but he enjoyed the music and the dancing....as well as the bubbles and confetti, so I think if you have a little one who need to blow off some energy, this is a good spot for you. As for me, I will stick to going inside Animation Academy just a hop, skip and a jump away when I need to cool off from the heat and relax indoors for a bit. read more

I absolutely love and adore the Disney Junior dance party it is one of the first things that we must do at least once a day when we visit the parks First off they do not allow people to enter too far in advance of the showtime they do have people wait in a line in queue for 15 minutes prior to showtime then they open the doors and allow people to come inside anyone with strollers must park it outside of the line queue We have personally come early so we can be first in line so we can get first row seats I don't feel this is necessary at all because as much as I have gone to this show and we have gone 10+ times ... I have also walked in just before the doors closed and we still got great seats and getting front row seats is not a necessary thing to enjoy the show. seating is very open floor style the kids are free to run around and do as they please as long as they don't run onto the stage and pose a danger to the cast members The show itself last maybe 20 to 25 minutes long definitely keep the children engaged it keeps the energy high up there is even some things that magically fall from the sky during various parts of the show. I personally find that my children like listening to the introduction songs of Disney Junior shows if that is your child they will love this show that is what they are all about music dancing characters coming out fun If you have children in any age range and they enjoy Disney Junior I highly recommend you see this show couple of things they do not allow you to bring food or drinks inside the show so if you do have an open beverage or snacks out and open they will ask you to please put them away you can definitely bring bags in there but this is not a eat and snack type of show read more

Disney Junior Dance Party! - Performing Arts Near Me - Anaheim, California

Noelle's Yelp Notebook 2016 2016 is our second consecutive year we are annual pass holders at Disneyland. Our family friend who lives in Irvine (also annual pass holders) introduced us to Disney Jr. Live on Stage in 2015. Our first experience in 2015, I didn't like sitting on the very damp carpet (this was due to the snowflakes that fell in previous shows making the carpet wet in some areas). Our then two year old enjoyed the show. The show consisted of one main theme about Minnie Mouse's Surprise Birthday and a few short skits from other Disney Jr shows. We came here recently and since our first visit our son has watched the shows on the Disney Channel (unlike our first visit). It was the exact same show as 2015- Minnie's Mouse Surprise Birthday theme, Doc McStuffins, Sophia the First, Jake and the Neverland Pirates. It's entertaining but I'd like them to change up the show to a different one each year if possible. Seeing the same show from 2015 and now it's repeating in 2016 is boring (also these may be viewed in cartoon format as well on the Disney Channel). They like to pack parents and kids in like sardines sitting on the floor, what would be nice is actual bench seating at the very least. It's located in California Adventure and is a good way to get a reprieve from the hot Southern California afternoons :) Stroller parking is located outside. Best to be the 20th person in line to guarantee a middle of the theater seat on the floor. Noelle's Notes Seating on floor Not bad for toddlers Same show as 2015 read more

Disney Junior Dance Party! - 08/13/16 - Performing Arts Near Me - Anaheim, California

My 4-year old loves this! It's usually packed and my daughter is usually in awe the whole time, but she thinks it's great. If your kid's into Disney Jr., he/she will likely be a fan too. read more

Disney Junior Dance Party! - Performing Arts Near Me - Anaheim, California

GREAT place to visit if you're visiting Disney California Adventure with young children. Our girls (2 1/2 yr olds) LOVED it !!! As a matter of fact, they loved it so much that we went back to see it again the next day. + Kids loved seeing their favorite Disney Jr. characters on stage (puppets with a live host). Current show features: Doc McStuffins, Sophia the First and Jake and the Neverland Pirates. + A/C!!! + Fun effects: "snow", bubbles and "gold doubloons" falling from the ceiling. + No need to wait in line for an hour to get a "good seat" - even though a lot of people do. You can actually show up 10 minutes before showtime (like we did) and still get in because the theater is quite large. + Several shows throughout the day. - Floor seating, but there are a few benches on the sides of the theater. read more

Disney Junior Dance Party! - Performing Arts Near Me - Anaheim, California

Date of visit: March 26, 2016 Being the Disneyland/DCA completionists we are, my girlfriend was curious about watching the Disney Junior stage show... and even though we're not the target audience (especially as we don't have kids yet), I obliged my lady. We found seats on the floor away from as many preschoolers as we could (you'll see why in a minute), and made ourselves as comfy as possible for what was a surprisingly long show for the kiddies. If you're familiar with Disney Junior programming (in my case, due to showing it for the kiddos at work), you'll recognize the characters from the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins, and Jake and the Neverland Pirates in this puppet show. Lots of singing and dancing around will be in effect - which is why Kat and I stayed near the back of the room, so no overly enthusiastic kids would step on our hands accidentally. And, watch for surprises such as soap bubbles showering down, (paper) gold doubloons falling from the rafters, and even streamers towards the end of the performance. Yes, we're not exactly the target demographic of this program... but hey, the kids around us were happy. And besides, for us this could be considered as research as to what to expect once we have little ones of our own! read more

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This is s super cute show! It's highly interactive and all of the little munchkins in the audience are always jumping up and down. They sing, clap, jump around, and dance! The children chase bubbles, streamers, and gold paper coins that fall from the ceiling throughout the performance. I do not watch the shows that are featured in this performance since I do not have children. But, my niece knew all of the characters and watches this stuff religiously! The children are quite familiar with the characters and it's pretty neat to watch their little faces light up when the characters rise up from underneath the stage. Stroller parking can be rough so my hat goes off to all of the parents that have a serious strategy to bypass stroller congestion outside of the studio! read more

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With kids, a trip to Disney Junior Live on Stage is a treat, especially after a full day at the park, getting a chance to sit for 30mins in an air-conditioned room is nice. The seating is on the floor and some padded benches along the wall. The show is interactive - kids are encouraged to dance and sing a long. The theme is Mickey and his friends are planning a surprise birthday party for Minnie. They share their adventures with Handy Manny, Little Einstein, and Jake the Neverland Pirate. There are 4-5 shows a day - last show starting at 4:15pm. Stroller parking is alongside the left of the entrance near the restrooms. read more

Disney Junior Dance Party! - Performing Arts Near Me - Anaheim, California

This is a delightful interactive indoor show located in the Hollywood Adventures of the Disney California Adventure Park. Their updated 2013 show features the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse main characters, a bit from Doc McStuffins, Sophia the First, and Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Earlier in the year we watched bits from Handy Manny and Little Einsteins. I'm glad that Disney updates their shows from time to time to keep them up to date and interesting. My daughter was so excited to see their show this past summer and was even happier to discover that the show had changed. She was never a big fan of Handy Manny, so to see Doc McStuffins and Sophia on stage was a nice change. We will definitely be back this Winter season! read more

What a joy for young audiences (and for their parents). This is the place where your children's favorite characters from Disney Jr. come to life on stage. It's truly magical! The music is fun and there's always something new. Our favorite new addition is Jake and the Neverland Pirates! It's mostly floor seating, but if you want a tip- go to the bench seating at the outer edges. From there, you can see everything (including some of the puppeteer's heads). If you sit on the floor in the front, viewing all of the show is a little difficult. I found myself singing along out loud. A mother turned to me and said, "Isn't it interesting that we all know the songs better than our kids?" I looked around and noticed how many parents and grandparents were singing compared to the kids who were just watching the show with their mouths gaping open and their eyes glazed over in a trance-like state of wonderment. I then realized that it is the children who accompany the parents to Disney Jr. Live on Stage rather than the other way around. read more

Disney Junior Dance Party! - Gold doubloons! - Performing Arts Near Me - Anaheim, California

My family has annual passes to Disneyland and one of our favorite shows to attend is the Jr Dance Party. My daughter absolutely loves the show but already twice within a month the show had been cancelled due to a performer not being able to perform. I was wondering why they don't have alternates to sit in for cases like this like any other show. I appreciate the staff letting the kids take pics with the characters when the show is cancelled but it's not the same Experience for my daughter. Need to Come up with a system to avoid future occurrences read more

For young kids who have grown up with Disney Jr (and maybe even others!), this is a great show. As usual, Disney made great puppets for the show. The backdrops and props (bubbles, etc) were all great as well and so much fun for my son. The songs and story line are appropriate. The only thing is, you sit on the floor - and you will find the criss-cross applesauce is not so easy once you are older. We usually come see this show on every visit. It's especially nice on a hot day! read more

Went to this dance party for the first time today. Toddler enjoyed the dancing involved; but got bored after while. They had bubbles, paper leaves, and fake snow come out from the top - those were the best. The characters we saw included Timon (from Lion King), Doc McStuffin, Princess Sophia, Mickey + Minnie, and the 2 DJ's that spin the music and entertain everyone with their dialogue. The kids all had fun while the adults just sit on the floor and watch them. :) read more

My Kids LOVED it. If your kids watch any Disney Junior (especially in the evening) then the characters that are on stage will captivate them. We actually went a second time just to get a better view for our kids to enjoy. I suggest getting there early and sitting in the middle (bubbles and dabloons are mostly in the middle). read more

I think this place used to be called: Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage. Now on disney's website it's called: Sing and dance along in the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse at Disney Junior - Live on Stage! I definitely recommend this to anyone with children. To see the kids getting crazy and interacting with the puppets and MC was great. They also have some of the best puppets I have ever seen. It's interactive, has good singing, has 4 stories (main and 3 "shows") It's not too long, maybe 20-30 mins. They also shoot out bubbles and confetti. If you are an adult and don't want to participate I suggest high tailing it to the back or side where there is nicer seats and a wall to put your back on. (I saw about 12 parents sleeping on the walls during the show :) I believe they have a show like every 30-45 minutes from 10am to 4pm. The times should be listed on the website and event listings at the park. read more

If you have kids and need a break, this is a great show to see. It's interactive and entertaining for the little ones. I have gone with my best friend and her kids and each time, her kids are mesmerized while her and I sit and eat a snack, reorganize our stuff, defrost (when it's cold out) or cool off (when it's hot out), check our cell phones, etc. The show for adults is lame. But the kids love it. Just know that seating is on the carpeted floor. They have several different cast members who do the show (both male and female) but the story line is always the same. After lots of walking and dealing with the kids, this is something I look forward to. I always need a small break to just sit...so check it out. Without kids, you're a weirdo if you come in to watch this.....just saying..... read more

This is my son's favorite thing to do at either of the parks. When he isn't laughing or dancing around, he just smiles and stares in awe. We have seen this show (as well as the one before it - with Handy Manny and Little Einsteins) at least 15 times, and his reaction/excitement is the same each time. I have never seen any kid cry during the show, nor have I seen any one leave early in disappointment. It is very interactive, and keeps kids entertained for the duration of the show. The only negative for me is children and parents sit on the floor; however, I can't ding them for my lack of flexibility or back issues. They do have a couple benches in the very back and along the side wall, but all of the interactive stuff (bubbles, streamers, etc) happens in the main floor area. For the most part, you could plan on a show starting every hour, but check the day's schedule online before you go. When you enter California Adventure, just head straight towards the turnabout, and you will see the theater on your left. I highly recommend adding this show to your agenda, especially if your child is between 2 and 5 years of age. Enjoy! read more

(sept 3 2013) Height Requirement: None (My son fell a little short of 40" this time around in DL) A wonderful interactive show for the young ones to enjoy. A plethora of familiar Disney Jr characters come to life on stage, encouraging both parents and children to dance and sing a long to well known songs. The theatre can get packed quickly - floor seating - all seats have good view of stage. If you are accompanied by someone who needs a more "chair" like experience, there are a few benches that the line the outskirts of the main seating/dancing area. Besides being entertained by a host of favourite Disney Jr characters (my son's favourite part), my personal favourite moments have to be when the kids are asked to interact with their parents and do silly dance moves etc. There are fun confetti/paper and bubbles that float from the ceiling during specific acts and I cant tell you how excited the whole room of children got!! A room of happy babies I tell ya!! A lot of smiling parents too!! Location is right next to the restrooms so it might be a great idea to plan a potty break around (probably before because I don't believe there's ins and outs). Also directly across is Award Weiners if you want to take a lunch/snack break. And then follow up with a visit to Monsters Inc ride which is across the way too. (Just a suggestion since this seemed to work very well for us.) read more

We love taking kids to this fun show- their little faces light up when they see the characters on stage- it features the latest Disney Jr stars: Sophia, Jake, Doc as well as Mickey and friends. My son has seen it about 4 times and still gets excited about the bubbles/snow/gold gabloons (sp?) and ribbon that drop from the ceiling. Plus since it's air conditioned it's a nice way to cool off if the weather is warm. read more

Unbelievable rip off!?!?!? I bought the tickets bc it said it would be the first time they'd be showing the puppy dog pals and the lion guard (and vampirina and Elena) but nope- none of them (really) there were no characters for the puppy pals or lion guard- just a lame video of them and an excuse about not being there- and some junky dancers dancing to their theme songs-LIKE WE WANT TO PAY $60 for that.. and the real people who were supposed to be Elena, Sophia and vampirina were HORRIBLE attempts and the kids didn't even buy it. All in all I can't believe that Disney puts their name on this. The Disney junior show at Hollywood studios is a thousand times better. Oh and I was in Melbourne FL. So I don't know how they are everywhere but BEWARE if you are seeing it around here read more

I'm giving this rating based off of how much my kids loved it. They take you in and you sit down on the floor. If you don't like to sit on the floor there's benches on the side and in the back. The show is very interactive with a life girl and Disney puppets. They have them dancing chasing bubbles things dropping from the ceiling. Kids had a fantastic time. It was also pretty entertaining ad an adult. I've seen this a couple times and I like to sit on the side and sit really tall so I can actually see into the pit where the puppets are. I like to observe kind of a behind-the-scenes look. read more

Perfect for our 20 month old. She loved it. We only decided to come in here to rest our feet and get out of the sun. We didn't know she'd get to see 5 main Disney characters plus Disney Junior characters and love it. We were in the secondary line that gets in only if there is space. There was still plenty of space, we were maybe 5th in that line. We sat (on the floor, no chairs) to the right in the very front corner. I think all areas get a great view, but the middle section really gets the good pouring of bubbles and confetti. We got maybe 5 bubbles and no confetti in our area. We also had a good comfortable space between us and other guests. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, & Goofy puppets pop up on stage and sing the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse song at the start of the show. My babe loved this. She is getting weird and scared of the life-sized characters lately, so she liked seeing them from afar. It made things easy for us because she got to see all of them at once and we didn't have to search for them and stand in line only for her to clam up when she finally got close. They sing and dance and act out a story. The kids look so cute standing and dancing along. My daughter wanted to run up and hug Minnie so bad. I would guess kids about 1 year old to 5 would enjoy this show. Stroller parking was next to the theater in front of the restrooms. The Disneyland app has all show times for all entertainment. It's very useful while in the park plus wait times and maps. I think the show is about 20 minutes long. For very young kids, I think it's more enjoyable for them than any ride in either park. read more

My 4th grade nephew was maybe on the far edge of "almost too old" for this show but his younger siblings were really mesmerized by it. They enjoyed it so much, they sat in for the very next show while most of the adults in our party and my older nephew reserved our sidewalk and bench space for the Pixar parade. I sat through it once but my heart belongs to the classic characters. Also, as the other reviewers mentioned, bench seating is limited to the perimeter. The majority of the audience has to sit on the carpeted floor. Loved the simple props and old fashioned special effects. Other Disney attractions may be too loud and brash for younger visitors. This is a great show that lets the family slow down, decompress and pick up their second wind. read more

If you have a young kiddo that Loves Disney Junior like ours does this show is perfect. It gets the kids up and moving, involved in the show. Also be prepared you sit on the floor. it's a really cute puppet show. Don't miss this. read more

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This is a great show! Fun for the kids. My nieces and nephew had a great time meeting the cast members I love that they were Interactive. My nephew got to be on the big screen when one of the dancers came out and danced with him. So memorable. read more

I feel that the show is "ok". Quite interactive. It's a story telling with characters from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Doc McStuffins, Sophia the First, and Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Stay in the middle of the room to get a better view of the stage. And please come early. The line will get very packed! read more

Boring show. It did not keep the kids attention. Not a great use of characters and focuses on the DJ dancers. We enjoyed Disney on Ice so was excited for this, but was very disappointed. Would not recommend. read more

Saw this show in Toms River, NJ today. I have the same complaints as one star reviewers below. Mostly all video of characters. Very reminiscent of the Six Flags shows you see free at the park. A bunch of kids dancing and trying to convince us we are having fun. My four year old granddaughter even asked when we were leaving.... read more

We went to the tour in Kalamazoo and although the State Theater was great, the show was terrible. My 5 year old came to see the characters (in suits) and there were only a handful. The plot was almost non existent. The balance of voices and playback tracks was mostly miserable, and the stuff to buy was insanely overpriced. My 5 year old and 2 year old both asked to leave at intermission. We stayed but our saving grace was that the entire production was short and we were out of there in an hour and a half. Don't waste your money on the touring version. read more

While we absolutely love the show, my biggest complaint is with Nan, a cast member, who helps seat guests and patrols the audience during the show. June 2013- We were seated next to the yellow safety lines . This is an interactive show, and my autistic son was dancing and moving just like EVERY other kid in the room. Occasionally his toes would go over the line and I would correct him. The other kids did this too but Nan kept singling out my son, giving us dirty looks, asking him to move , etc. Not cheerful either like you would expect in a preschool show. Meanwhile she kept ignoring the other kids who were doing this, and the 300 pound man who had his entire leg in that aisle for the duration of the show . Finally , when she came over to me and started barking at him yet again I had it . I politely explained that he has autism , doesn't quite understand boundaries but I was doing my best to move him when a toe would go over , and that he was dancing like every other kid. Nan very rudely told me that I shouldn't use his autism as an excuse not to discipline and parent my kid . That kicked me like a knife in the chest . I couldn't even say anything to her because of how downright hurt I was , and I didn't want to blow up at her in front of my kids . I left the show in tears. It's been nearly 2 years and I am still so hurt over this . Nan singled out my son to pick on , ignoring others who were doing worse than he was, and insinuated that I was using his autism as an excuse to ignore bad behavior when I clearly was correcting him (and I don't believe he was behaving badly. He really and truly didn't understand boundaries at that time .) I am sorry to say that Nan still works at Disney Junior Live despite my hefty, heavy worded complaints to both guest relations at california adventure and city hall at disneyland . read more

I usually do not leave reviews or comment, but this show was a complete waste of money! We have taken our 3 year old to numerous Disney shows and have been very satisfied, until now. The show advertises appearances by all of the characters, yet puppy dog pals, lion guard, and muppet babies were on a screen only. I can watch the cartoons at home. The other characters look nothing like the actual characters. Worst costumes ever!! The show is really two "djs" dancing and singing 95% of the show, which I did not feel was age appropriate for Disney Jr. watchers. Kids at that age can not follow that and are excited to see the characters. My daughter lost interest, as did many kids around, and I honestly couldn't wait for it to end, which is sad! I'll be very cautious next time a show of this nature if advertised again. read more

Worst show I have ever seven Disney do they should be ashamed of themselves such a disappointment and a waste of time any money. A few dancing characters, just a lot of talking and a movie screen back ground. So glad I didn't pay for the VIP seating read more

Waste of Money!!! Went to the show in Riverside. Spent $200 for my two kids we sat on the lower level they started late, the 2 host kept talking n talking distracting the actual show it was delayed. Then the only actual characters that come out where Sophia, vampirena, elena, & doc mcstuffins, Mickey cane n went quick only seen him 3 times for like 5 mins, goofy cane out for another 7 mins, mini came out for like 5 mins too but most of the show it was those kids just dancing to every song. Not to mention the show was only 1 hr long, the only snacks they had were alcohol for the adults, nachos and popcorn. Pretty expensive! I felt ripped off for the show honestly I expected better I would of paid $20 bucks to see this.. I feel for those that paid $150 per person ..a week later I went to Disneyland guess what show was there this one, and free!!!!!! I would of rather gone there and saved my $200 never again over all my son wanted to really see Mickey this was more of a girls thing for toddler girls. Disappointed on the coordination and show! read more

Horrible show, don't recommended, basically the show is just a bunch o people dancing ,

We recently attended the Disney Junior Dance Party on Tour. Honestly, it was a waste of money. We paid nearly $90 a ticket for regular people to dance for an hour. While the main entertainers "Dee & Jay" kept the crowd going, the entire show had minimal characters and lots on a big tv screen in the back. We watch it on tv everyday, why would I pay to watch it on a bigger screen projector? My daughters are huge fans of Vampirina and Doc Mcstuffins and neither had any idea that they were on stage. It was normal people in a dr's jacket and Vampirina was a girl painted blue. No costumes at all. My kids were like what? Who is that? It was awful. My nieces Halloween Vampirina costume was better than the entertainers. I feel like I truly wasted my money on this event. It would definitely make me think twice about ever attending another Disney show on tour. Not worth the money for sure! read more