Meeting Elsa & Anna at Disney World
We just returned from spring break in Florida, including 3 days at Disney World. Days 1 & 3 were spent at the Magic Kingdom and day 2 was at Epcot.
The most popular attraction at Disney World is meeting Elsa & Anna from Frozen. Right now they are appearing at the Norway pavilion at Epcot. Lines to meet these girls and get their autographs reaches 4-6 hours on a daily basis. There is NO way that I would wait in the line that long so I did research. Through blogs, social media, Lines, and talking to friends who recently went I knew the quickest way to meet them is by getting there early. We got in and had their signatures by 10 am. Here is how we did it.
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Lines outside Epcot around 8:25 am |
Get in line early to enter Epcot! We arrived in the Epcot parking lot at 8 am (9 am opening) and were at the gates in line by 8:05. We were the 3rd family in line. The plan was for my hubby to run ahead and get in line. He made sure he was hydrated and all stretched out for the sprint. We both had hip packs (because we are hip!) and I held his. The music to allow people to enter went off about 8:53 am. There are 2 turnstile scanners for each line and the people in front of us were having issues, but he scanned his on the other scanner and took off. **Please take note of Extra Magic Hours. Each day, one of the 4 Walt Disney World theme parks opens one hour early for guests of certain Disney World resorts. See the Disney calendar for hours. Don’t try to get in line early to see Elsa & Anna on an Epcot Morning Magic hour because the special guests in early will already be in line!**
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image credit: Disney Epcot |
Map it out! Take a look at the Epcot map (click to enlarge) and make sure you know where the girls will be. Basically, you go straight till you hit the lagoon and then turn left. Norway
is just past Mexico. You meet the girls at Prinsesse Plass which is on
the left-hand side when you enter the Norway Pavillon. It’s across from
the Akershus restaurant. I have put a yellow path on the map above and marked Prinsesse Plass with a snowflake.
Do the Daddy Dash! When the rope drops, RUN to Norway! It only needs to be 1 family member, which is usually Dad. At least it is at our house. (I proudly display a 0.0 sticker on my minivan!) It’s about 6/10 of a mile from the front gate to Norway.
My hubby was runner #4 in line, however, we weren’t 4th in line. People
that had made early reservations for Akershus had one family member wait
in line instead of eating breakfast. I personally am not willing to spend
$40 per adult and $25 per child to get there early. That is even IF you
can get an early reservation. They are booked months out! We were about halfway back in the 2nd loop of the line and were the last people to meet Anna & Elsa before their brief 10 am break.
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Here is our first glimpse in the door. |
The front of the line is out in front of Prinsesse Plass. The end of this line is about the 90-minute mark. The line is broken up so that Norway isn’t congested. The overflow line forms along the front of Norway and snakes around the side. There is no shade, so be prepared! I talked to many people in the park throughout the day that had waited in line anywhere from 2.5-5 hours. The parents took turns waiting while the other took the kids to attractions.
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The girls are quite lovely and chatted away with my daughter! |
All the planning was worth it! My husband was very skeptical about this working out when we waiting for the park to open, but when he got back there so quickly (way ahead of the people who were around us in line out front…those people had to wait about 30 mins longer than we had to meet Elsa & Anna) he knew we were going to pull it off and still make it back to Future World to see our son’s marching band to perform at 10:30 am.
I hope you had a good time. I know this has changed a little with the opening of the new ride.
Hello.
THANKYOU for you tips.
I be there tomorrow!!!
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You, my dear, are BRILLIANT! We are heading there in a few months with our 2 girls and the main reason now it's due to Frozen! So meeting Elsa and Anna are a priority! I planned doing the same thing you did after hearing from one of my best friends who waited 4 hours! Unbelievable! We'd do anything for our little princesses, so it sounds like I need to put on my running shoes! Thanks for your advice!
you would think Disney would have separate rooms with the same characters in it to make the line go by faster like they do with Mickey. Especially with such a huge line
Then you get to enjoy the rides instead of wait in line for hours for princesses. I calculated that we spent nearly 6 hours in line total for autographs over the 3 days!!
Fun post to read 🙂 It's amazing the things we will do for our kids! Just booked our first trip to Disney for September, but with 3 boys I don't think we'll be looking for Elsa and Anna 🙂
My coworked waited 3+ hours in line at Disneyland, and that's pretty much all she did the entire day. It's a good thing we live close and she has passes! Good job on the tips and getting it done in less time than most!
That't right make the guy run and hold the line 🙂 We used that method too when we took the kids to amusement parks. Works brilliantly! So glad you all had a great time!!
I love it when a plan comes together 🙂 I bet your daughter will never forget what great parents you are!
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
Great job pulling this plan! I did hear about 5hrs wait…that is just too crazy! Hopefully after they move to MK this month things will change for better…otherwise I will have tot do the mommy dash! 😀
This is awesome! I hubby probably would have pulled a hamstring…but I so want to go to Disney with you! Great post!
Kids never know what parents do for them, do they? Great tips!
Great tips, we are actually visiting the park very soon and going to try your tips. Much appreciated and helpful!
The things we do to make our kids' dreams come true! You guys are great parents.
Our family will be going to Disney next year and I can't wait for them to meet their favorite characters–especially Anna and Elsa! Thanks for the tips–pinning this to my travel board!
No Fast Pass + yet. I hear that they are going to building a special venue for the girls in the near future. Right now they are basically in a store. When that is being built they are supposed to be at a different location, possibly at the Magic Kingdom. The countries in Epcot are run by the actual countries, so all this has to get the approval of Norway.
2 words – Fast Pass. Do they have the option available for the girls yet?
She *LOVED* it!
Crazy dedicated parent. It's so expensive to go to Disney, why waste money by waiting in line?!
How exciting! My daughter is crazy about the Frozen movie. She'd wet her pants if she met a "real" Elsa or Anna. Your daughter's smile says it all!
Holy moly! 5 hrs to meet Ana & Elsa?!? THAT'S a dedicated parent for you. Like you, I wouldn't have waited in line – I just don't have the patience. Great game plan! So glad your daughter got to see the girls, and you didn't miss your son's performance. Memorable experience!