If you're visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios, the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration is an absolute…read moremust-see! From the moment the show begins, it's packed with energy, humor, and incredible live vocals that bring the story of Frozen to life in such a fun and interactive way. The royal historians are hilarious and keep the crowd laughing the entire time, while Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff make magical appearances that feel straight out of the movie. The theater itself is beautiful and immersive, and when it "snows" inside during "Let It Go," it creates such a memorable, almost magical moment. Whether you're a huge Frozen fan or just looking for a break from the Florida heat, this show is the perfect mix of entertainment and comfort. It's great for all ages, super engaging, and honestly one of the highlights of the park. Five stars all the way!

For The First Time In Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration is one of my all-time favorite shows…read morein Walt Disney World. This is a must see for myself and my husband. It is located in Hollywood Studios, in the old theatre where American Idol used to be. It is a sing along version on Frozen, which uses live actors. It is so incredibly funny and fun. We do really love to come here every time we visit, but especially in the summer when it is so incredibly hot outside. It is a large theatre, with tons of seating. It is very cool inside and a great way to cool down. The show is lead by the narrators who 100% make this show. They are comedic and engaging and incredibly funny. They help to tell us the store of Frozen. There are a few surprise characters that come out including Anna, Kristoff and of course Elsa. There are also opportunities to sing along but if you do not know the song, there are subtitles so everyone can participate. The ending is very sweet and Elsa makes it snow! This part gets me every time, children smile ear to ear, its so sweet and just so magical. Overall this is one of the best shows at Studios. We see it every time we visit. Comfy seats, comedy act and sing a long, cant get much better!

You'll be able to meet character from Disney's Incredibles inside The Magic of Disney Animation…read moreBuilding at Hollywood Studios. Mr. Incredible is always here, but the other characters do rotate. Sometimes Mr. Incredible will be with Mrs. Incredible, and other times he'll be with Frozone. The line usually isn't too long here. Not generally more than about a 15 minute wait. It's definitely worth the wait because these are some of the most fun characters to interact with. Frozone is an absolute hoot! The meet and greet with them is located inside the building right next to The Animation Academy where the drawing classes start every half hour. If you happen to be waiting to do the drawing class, it's a perfect opportunity to meet The Incredibles.

The Festival of Fantasy Parade has the best floats ever! They're not only colorful, but there are…read moredancing performances by Disney characters on each float. It's the best opportunity to see your favorite Disney characters up close. Just take your seat along the curb in front of Cinderella Castle (the best view) along Main Street, or hang out further away on a bench in the shade on Main Street. It all depends on how close you want to get to the characters. This specific parade started in 2014. I originally thought it was the parade of my childhood. The one that I remember getting a nose kiss by one of the chipmunks as a teenager while standing by the curb. Was it Chip or Dale? I have no idea. It was cool how they all interacted with everyone on the street. I didn't see as much of that. It was mostly waving, blowing kisses, and singing. Yep, I was thinking of a totally different parade without the fancy floats. However, this one is way better. The floats actually perform. Peter Pan's galleon ship shoots cannons. Not real ones. Don't be silly. The Tangled boat was so cool with it's moving oars, and tools that swing up high with Flynn Rider onboard. But, the coolest float of all was the Maleficent dragon that's breathing fire throughout the route of the parade. Beauty and the Beast, as well as Mickey & Minnie provided some cute moments. Get to your parade location by 2:45 pm so that you get a good spot. The parade starts at 3 pm at Frontierland. It moves past Liberty Square, Cinderella Castle, and then on to Main Street. Everyone on Main Street will be the last to see it. It takes time for it to get there, but just be patient. Oh, and definitely be sure you have sunscreen because you'll be frying like an egg in a skillet (unless it's overcast). Most people aren't used to the intense afternoon sun in Florida. If you burn easily, you need to be protected. Other than that, enjoy the parade. It's absolutely magical!

Finally!!! On my latest Disney World Trip to Magic Kingdom over Memorial day, my family and I had a…read morechance to watch the Festival of Fantasy Parade! We ended up stopping on our way from Tony's Restaurant to the Haunted Mansion ride. There was plenty of viewing spots, standing up, to watch the parade. It's such a fun parade! There were all sorts of characters from the dragon in Maleficent to Alice in Wonderland. The characters and costumes were absolutely stunning. You could see several characters also interactive with the guests! The music that accompanies the parade is great and really brings the experience to life! This is a must see parade while you're visiting Disney World!

Come for the A/C, stay because Ty Burrell just made climate change sound like a sitcom plot…read more Awesome Planet is EPCOT's way of saying, "We're still educational, dammit." Nestled inside The Land Pavilion, this 10-minute film opened on January 17, 2020, replacing the long-running Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable (1995-2018). You remember that one -- Timon and Pumbaa lecturing you about recycling while you tried not to fall asleep in the air conditioning. Disney retired it after two decades, deciding it was time to update the message and the visuals (and, let's be honest, cut the fart jokes). History check: before Circle of Life, the theater housed Symbiosis (1982-1994), which was pure 1980s EPCOT -- equal parts earnest science lesson and school field-trip snoozefest. Awesome Planet continues that tradition but with a 21st-century facelift: gorgeous IMAX-style cinematography, sweeping time-lapse shots, and narration by Ty Burrell (yes, Phil Dunphy from Modern Family, which somehow makes saving the planet sound both funny and slightly neurotic). The show is a mix of jaw-dropping aerial shots, underwater footage, and computer graphics that make you realize just how insane Earth really is. It hits the big notes: oceans, forests, deserts, storms, climate change. There's a section where you're basically watching Earth flex its muscles while you're sitting there with a churro wondering what you've done with your life. Is it a thrill ride? Nope. But it's pure EPCOT DNA -- infotainment with enough Disney polish to keep you from checking your phone. And the air conditioning? Let's be real, that's the real five-star feature in Florida summers. "It's a commercial for Planet Earth, but at least it's a good commercial."-- it's slick, beautiful, and makes you want to go recycle something immediately... or at least feel guilty about your plastic poncho. Bottom line: Awesome Planet is short, smart, and surprisingly moving. It's the quiet conscience of EPCOT -- reminding you that the most impressive attraction here isn't a ride, it's the rock we're all spinning on.

Awesome Planet is a show located in World Nature at the Land Pavilion. It's right next to the…read moreGarden Grill restaurant, and you'll see the show off to your right as soon as you enter the Land Pavilion. It's been a few years since I watched the show. It's a 10-minute film featuring the earth and the environment from across the globe! This show is for all ages. The film does use in-theater effects such as wind, scents, and water. It tells the story of life on our planet! If you're looking to take a break from the summer heat, this is a great spot to stop at. It's in a air conditioned building. The images are stunning! There usually aren't many people that queue up for this attraction. The theater is relatively large though with lots of seating! If you haven't watched this film yet, you should check it out while you're visiting Epcot!

Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire is a show located in front of the Disney World's Magic Kingdom…read moreCinderella Castle. Showtimes vary, but it's typically every hour and 15 minutes during the morning and afternoon. You can check the showtimes on the Disney World mobile application. The show focuses on Princess Tiana and friends from the Princess and the Frog. Afterwards, you'll see a musical from Rapunzel and Flynn from Tangled, with the show wrapped up with Anna, Elsa, Olaf from Frozen. There is lots of singing and dancing! Watch as Disney Characters interact in a magical, musical featuring lively dancing, dazzling effects and music from the films. My favorite was Anna and Elsa from Frozen. Elsa sang "Let it go." and the stage had some cool special effects! It runs approximately 10-15 minutes. I got lucky and saw the 4:00 p.m. showing. There wasn't too many people there so I was able to get a good viewing spot for the show!

FUN STAGE SHOW AT CINDERELLA'S CASTLE…read more We caught the late afternoon showing of Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire that is shown a few times a day in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. On an off peak Saturday, there was no need to stake out a place to watch the show - except for the small area in front of the stage, few people were watching the show during the hot sunny day. If your children are fans of Frozen, they will enjoy seeing Elsa belt out "Let it Go" complete with some special effects fog. We missed the first part of the show that featured characters from the movies The Princess and the Frog and Tangled. The show is around 15 minutes long.

Epcot (Orlando) FUTURE WORLD WEST…read more I was wowed by the dazzling works of art that filled this shop. I oooh'd and ahhh'd as I walked past collectibles, figurines, sculptures, exclusive keepsakes, framed prints, paintings, souvenir postcards, artwork, Christmas ornaments and many more all Disney-inspired. At the same token I oooh'd and ahhh'd at the prices of each item. This store was for the serious Disney collector. Towards the front of the store there was an artist on location at work. It was actually pretty cool watching him work his magic putting life on a white sheet of paper. As I continued to walk around I came upon a glass case displaying Disney Princesses. I fell in love with the princess figurines as I have a few in my collection. I stopped collecting them as my daughters grew up. Now I just collect memories from our travels. I better just mosey on outta the store before I think of starting up my princess collection again. Oh, one more thing, if you are a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder enjoy 20% off at this location. The shop is located in Future World (West) at Epcot. Review #1516

We absolutely love this store and try to stop and every time we're in Epcot. Once you go in and…read moreyou're just underneath spaceship earth you'll see this small location off to the right. They have all kinds of different art pieces with of course a Disney theme. Pretty much every Disney character and Disney park is represented in artwork inside the store. If you don't see a character you want there are even machines where you can pull up art pieces that you can have custom made. They pretty much always have an artist on site who is doing sketches where you can watch and see how it's done. This is especially awesome if you want to buy a piece and ensure that it was handmade you can literally buy the piece the artist is working on. All of the large framed art pieces come with certificates of authenticity so you can be sure your piece will hold its value over time. Recently they've also started to include some of the pieces from a variety of different artists that are also at Disney Springs so they're a little more fun and Whimsical than your standard art pieces you may be used to seeing from Disney. They also sell almost everything in a print so it's definitely a lot cheaper than an original piece of art. So there's something for every budget inside the store. Overall: A Amazing store to buy amazing art!!

Such a cute, cute show. This show is performed on the stage in front of Cinderella's Castle during…read moreMickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. The Christmas Party is a separately ticketed event, so you'll have to come to the Party to see this one. =) The show is 20 minutes long, and includes all your favourite Disney characters all decked out in their Christmas best. There's tons of dancing, singing, and good 'ole fun. Of course there's some pyrotechnics thrown into the mix too. You'll see special dancers such as a ballerina, and Russian dancers. You'll even see Nutcrackers on the stage. The show is performed three times during the party. I recommend you wait and see the last show. The Park is pretty cleared out by then, and you'll have no trouble whatsoever getting a good spot to watch the show in front of the stage. We got there only 5 minutes before the show, and we had the perfect spot. Both kids and adults are sure to love this show. Don't miss it if you're going to the Party!

This show takes place in front of Cinderella's Castle during the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas…read moreparty... So you have to pay for the party to see it... It's a 20 minute stage show with many people's favorite Disney characters. All of the characters are dressed for the holidays... With three shows throughout the party you're sure to have the chance to see this at least once. If you want to view this with a smaller crowd come to the last show since most people will have left at this point. This is definitely worth seeing!

This is one of my favorite exhibits to visit while in Epcot! It's located in the Japan Pavilion…read more Hidden behind the beautiful Japanese castle gate is this gallery that offers a amazing adventure! The gallery offers a peaceful break from the crowds and gives you a chance to experience a different side of Disney. The current exhibit is Kawaii: Culture of Cute Things from Japan, a fun and interesting exhibit! Bright, colorful displays are full of pop culture references, but also explain how kawaii culture became such an important part of Japanese society. I really enjoyed learning more about the history behind something I usually connect with things like Hello Kitty, anime, and character designs. The gallery is air conditioned and a lot of fun to explore, making it a perfect place to slow down for a few minutes during a busy Epcot day. After visiting the gallery, I did spend some time walking through the rest of the pavilion and browsing Mitsukoshi Department Store for Japanese snacks and souvenirs! The whole area is beautifully themed and has a immersive feel. I recommend stopping by Bijutsu-kan Gallery if you're exploring the Japan Pavilion. It's educational and memorable, one of the best exhibits for me at Epcot and is always a must visit!

This gallery was located at the southern end of the Mitsukoshi Department Store. It was a pretty…read moresame exhibit in a single room, fairly easy to miss! What I saw during my most recent visit was an exhibit on Kawaii: Japan's Cute Culture. If you're a fan of stuff such as Hello Kitty, you should come check this out.