Pre-Show Packages Available Now for 'Frozen - Live at the Hyperion; Beaches Re-Open at Disney World Resorts

Pre-Show Packages Available Now for 'Frozen - Live at the Hyperion':

'Frozen - Live at the Hyperion' debuted last month at Disney California Adventure's Hyperion Theater in Hollywood Land. Now guests can an experience the show in a cool way with the new pre-show packages that are now available. There are now three new pre-show packages that will allow guests to experience the new stage show with priority seating along with special experiences for before and even after the show.

The Frozen Pre-Show Package:

Lets you chill with family and friends while enjoying refreshments, photo opportunities and more at a festive, “Frozen”-themed celebration before the live show. This one-of-a-kind gathering commences inside Stage 17, transformed into a castle courtyard in the wintry world of Arendelle with “Frozen” delights sprinkled all around, including a shave ice treat for you to enjoy. When the magical reception winds down, you’ll be whisked off to the nearby Hyperion Theater and land in your priority seats.

The Frozen Pre-Show Plus Package:

This includes the pre-show experience and priority seating, plus a melt-in-your mouth dining experience at Carthay Circle Restaurant. You can savor a three-course meal that includes your choice of four stunning main course dishes. There’s also a special kids menu, but everyone big and small should save room for a sweet “Frozen”-inspired dessert.

Frozen Signature Dining & Behind-the-Scenes Package:

This is an incredible offering custom designed for the biggest “Frozen” fans, which includes not only the pre-show celebration and priority seating, but also an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at the Hyperion Theater following the performance. You’ll then cap off the experience with an elegant four-course dinner at Carthay Circle Restaurant.

For more information, availability dates, pricing, and reservation information can be found by visiting the 'Frozen - Live at the Hyperion' page on Disneyland.com.

Beaches Re-Open at Disney World Resorts:

More than a week after the fatal gator attack at the Grand Floridian that took the life of 2-year old Lane Graves, Disney World has reopened its beaches at its resorts. Temporary barriers and new signage had begun being installed last Friday after the attack that happened late last Tuesday night. 

Guests will be able to use the beaches from sunrise to one hour before sunset, the beaches will also be staffed by Cast Members. Recreation marinas have also reopened, offering boat rentals and water sports. 

The Associated Press is also reporting that the alligator that had attacked and drowned the child was removed from Seven Seas Lagoon. In all six alligators were removed from the waters during the search. 

"Frozen - Live at the Hyperion" to Open May 27; Second Starbucks Coming to Disneyland Downtown Disney

"Frozen - Live at the Hyperion" to Open May 27:

"Frozen - Live at the Hyperion", the new musical replacing Aladdin, will open May 27 at Disney California Adventure the Disney Parks Blog announced today. Here is what they said about the show:

The Creative Entertainment team, led by Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Entertainment Portfolio Executive Dana Harrel, is hard at work bringing to the stage a production that stays true to the emotional journey of Anna and Elsa while presenting a unique take on the material through elaborate costumes and sets, stunning special effects and show-stopping production numbers. To bring this vision to life, Dana and her team are collaborating with some of the most noted talents working in theater today including Director Liesl Tommy (Broadway’s “Eclipsed”), Writer Chad Beguelin (Tony Award® nominee for “Disney’s Aladdin” and “The Wedding Singer”), Musical Supervisor and Arranger Jason Michael Webb (Musical Director for Broadway’s “The Color Purple”), Puppet Designer Michael Curry (Tony Award® winner for “Disney’s The Lion King”) and more!

With the opening of the new musical, we will be saying goodbye to "For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration" which will be ending officially on April 17, 2016. In the coming months, the Disney Parks Blog will share sneak peaks of the new musical that will lead up to the grand debut on May 27.

Second Starbucks Location Coming to Disneyland Downtown Disney:

A second Starbucks location will be coming to Disneyland's Downtown Disney District in 2016. The new location will be located next to Disney Vacation Club on the west end of the Downtown Disney District. 

Disneyland-goers, are you excited for another Starbuck's location?

Frozen Summer Fun Begins Today at Hollywood Studios

The "Coolest Summer Ever" is getting cooler as Frozen Summer Fun at Disney's Hollywood Studios began today. Frozen Summer Fun will run today through September 7. Here is a little bit of what's going on during Frozen Summer Fun at Hollywood Studios:

• Frozen Royal Welcome - scheduled to run twice per day and Olaf is joining in the fun along Anna and Kristoff as well as Elsa who will appear on her new ice-palace float. (Elsa didn't appear on the float today as the float is being repaired.)
• Olaf's Summer Cool Down - The new stage show taking place on the main stage in front of The Great Movie Ride. Olaf brings his friends to have a little fun "In Summer" and as temperatures heat up Olaf shares a bit of his own personal snow flurry. Here is video from our friends at WDWMagic:

• "Frozen Fever" the animated short will be shown multiple times a day in the ABC Sound Studio.
• For the First Time in Forever: A "Frozen" Sing-Along Celebration is moving into the old American Idol location in the Hyperion Theater. The show will feature all new in-theater effects.
• "Frozen" Fireworks - The day will end after the "Coolest Summer Ever" dance party with a spectacular show of fireworks in sync with the music of "Frozen."

Here are the times guide and the new cupcakes that debuted today for Frozen Summer Fun at Hollywood Studios.