For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration is a must-do attraction during your visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This entertainment offering is an excellent opportunity to see characters from Frozen and one of the most delightful theatrical performances at Walt Disney World.
Below, we’ll discuss the details for experiencing For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration. We’ll discuss the best times to see the show, whether or not you’ll need a Lightning Lane and other commonly asked questions. Toward the end of this article, we’ve included a video of the special holiday version of this show with the song “When We’re Together.” This unique finale is usually available between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
From the hilarious skit to the superb acting, you’ll feel like you’re watching a Broadway-style performance. The Hyperion Theater is also the perfect place to take a break from the heat or afternoon rain showers.
Here’s a quick reference chart for this attraction:
| Frozen Sing-Along Celebration | Hollywood Studios Attractions |
|---|---|
Location: | Hyperion Theater |
Height Requirement: | None |
Lightning Lane: | Yes, with Multi Pass |
Ride Type: | Theater Performance |
Seats Per Vehicle: | Theater Rows |
Rider Switch: | No |
Duration: | 30 minute show |
Early Theme Park Entry: | No |
Extended Evening Hours: | No |
Good For: | Everyone |
Scare Factor: | None |
Must-Do List: | Medium Priority |
Perfect For: | Frozen Fans (Everything Frozen at Disney) |
Special Mention: | Meet Olaf next door after the performance at Celebrity Spotlight. |
Additional Info:
- Guests may remain in a wheelchair or ECV. Video captioning, assistive listening, and handheld captioning are available for this attraction. Details for those with mobility issues (i.e., wheelchair, ECVs) can be found on Disney’s site.
- Make sure to check our one-stop Lightning Lane Guide to plan your attractions.
Show Times for the Frozen Sing-Along
Disney’s Frozen Sing-along is scheduled daily every hour on the half-hour, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the last performance at 6:30 p.m. You can check the My Disney Experience App or Disney’s schedule for the exact times on the day of your visit.
Frozen Sing-Along Celebration Review
The Frozen Sing-Along Celebration is held daily in the Hyperion Theater near Echo Lake. The theater is to the left of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. It was the former home of the American Idol Experience.
It’s important to note that the Frozen show will take at least 30 minutes of time investment. Those who join the queue 15 minutes or so before are looking at an investment of 45 minutes.
I got in line at 4:08 p.m. for the 4:30 p.m. performance on the afternoon of this visit. At 4:12 p.m., cast members opened the doors for guests waiting in the accessibility area. Naturally, those guests are seated first. During this time, Lightning Lane guests can enter the theater from an entirely separate area. The Lightning Lane entrance is on the opposite side of the theater from the standard queue.
By 4:15 p.m., the doors opened to all guests. When the doors open, you can choose from any available row except the first two. Here is the exterior waiting area. It’s sloped, similar to the theater. A few cartoons play on televisions overhead while you wait.
I opted to sit a few rows back from the stage for this performance. Here is my view.
We’ve also sat in the back row at a previous performance. Ultimately, I don’t think the house has a bad seat. Of course, if you want to see the characters up close, you might prefer the front. But for an expansive view of each scene, the back of the theater is excellent.
Anna is the first of the cast members to appear. She is searching high and low for Elsa.
Soon, a couple of royal historians from Arendelle join the stage. The historians, Erik and Aria, act as narrators. They make appearances throughout most of the show.
These Historians are a real comedy act. Coming from someone who’s seen the Sing-Along more than a few times, I’m always surprised at how much their jokes make me laugh.
They do an excellent job of condensing the story of Frozen while simultaneously keeping the adults and children entertained.
Then there’s the Sing-Along part. As the story unfolds, it’s hard to move forward without including the movie’s award-winning songs. So the Historians briefly take a back seat as scenes from the movie appear on the screen with lyrics so everyone can “sing along.”
First up–Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
Then–For the First Time in Forever.
Soon, a bad guy in disguise shows up. Unfortunately, one of the historians didn’t get the memo about Hans. She’s singing, “What a Mighty Fine Man,” while the other historian tries to warn her.
After this moment, only one song can naturally come next–Love is an Open Door! Unfortunately, that song ends in a proposal, which sends Elsa into a tailspin.
So naturally, it’s time for the song that all the dads have been waiting for–Let It Go!
About this time, Kristoff joins the stage. He brings everyone up to speed about how he met Anna and joined in the search to find Elsa.
Along the way, they meet Olaf, a snowman that Elsa created during her winter fury. He has dreams of living, well–In Summer.
Unfortunately, everyone begins to see at this time that Hans isn’t such a nice guy after all.
So, the historians who failed Arendelle 101 make up their ending. It went along the lines of Kristoff saving Anna by giving her true love’s kiss.
We all know that’s not how it happened. Thankfully, Elsa decides to grace everyone with her presence to set the record straight.
She tells of how Anna saved herself through an act of true love. That act was saving her sister.
Then, Elsa summons a little snowstorm for the audience.
You might not want to mention this surprise element if you’re taking your children to see this performance. It’s truly a magical moment when snow (bubbles) begins to fall from above.
At the end of the Frozen Sing-Along, lights will come on, and everyone exits the opposite side of the theater. This is usually the perfect time to meet Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight. His character meet-and-greet is near the Hyperion Theater’s exit.
Olaf Holiday Ending to Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
For those visiting during the Christmas season at Walt Disney World, you’re privy to an extra special ending of the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration. Olaf joins the cast for a special scene with the popular holiday song When We’re Together.
Here is a video of the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration’s holiday finale.
When’s the Best Time to See the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration?
It’s really at your convenience. Most will want to see this performance when wait times are at their highest at other attractions, which is usually during the afternoon.
Additionally, you might consider seeing the Frozen Sing-Along during the heat of the day or during inclement weather when other attractions close. Unlike Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage, the Hyperion Theater is in an enclosed, air-conditioned building. It’s an excellent place to wait out a rain shower, especially considering it lasts approximately 30 minutes.
The Resorts Gal Spin on Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
We give For the First Time In Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along the green light. This is an incredible entertainment offering for everyone, and we wouldn’t miss it!
Resorts Gal Traffic Signals
Green Light
We give an attraction the green light if we consider it a must-do, regardless of the posted wait. We also give the green light for attractions we deem suitable to experience anytime. For example, some attractions have high capacities. Therefore, the lines continuously move and you shouldn’t have a long wait unless the attraction experiences downtime.
Red Light
We recommend checking the posted wait times for red light attractions. Then, make a quick judgment call on whether to wait, skip it, or return later. We also red light some attractions that we feel might not be suitable based on our experience.
Final Thoughts
Overall, For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along is one of those shows that most guests will enjoy far more than they probably expected. For more on this park, make sure to try our Hollywood Studios planning guide, or you might enjoy the following attractions:
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