The highly anticipated Disney film “The Princess and the Frog” opens everywhere on December 11 but for audiences in New York and Los Angeles, they’ll not only get a chance to see it beginning Wednesday, November 25, but they’ll get a full blown Disney Experience surrounding it.
I was lucky enough to enjoy “The Princess and the Frog” Ultimate Disney Experience in Los Angeles this past weekend and I must say, if you have kids who are into Disney (and particularly princesses) it is pretty darn awesome.
By clicking the photo on the right, you can check out some photos I took from the tour, including the famous Disney water tour, the frog marks you follow to get to the theater and even the inside of the experience where you can meet all your favorite Disney princesses, see all sorts of cool Disney memorabilia, get photos taken and play “Princess and the Frog” themed games.
The Los Angeles experience goes a little something like this… (In New York, the experience is similar, but instead of being all in one place, the film is playing at the legendary Ziegfeld Theater and the experience part is a few blocks away at Roseland Ballroom)
We drove up to The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank and were greeted but a ton of friendly people who lead us to a parking garage. From there, we followed the green frog prints to the Welcome Center where we checked in and picked up some refreshments. That room has a ton of cool Disney props and is just a hint of what is in store.
Following the frog prints again, we were lead to the luxurious theater which had a huge “Princess and the Frog” banner in front of it. The theater is large and comfortable but the bathrooms are small. Take note. Inside, there was a organ player belting out all your favorite Disney tunes, a perfect mood setter. Then the film began. Our review will be coming soon, but safe to say the movie is quite excellent.
After the film, more frogs feet lead us to the experience on Sound Stage 3. Upon entering, the first thing one notices is is Tiana, the lead character right in the center of the room for kids to take photos with. Then, as you look around you realize that Every. Single. Disney. Princess. is there too. I’m talking Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Mulan, Belle, Pocahontas and more. All played by beautiful actresses who are super personable and willing to take photos and answer questions.
On the left side, there are several games that kids can play where they can throw frogs or velcro darts in (loose) theme with the movie. There’s even a bayou obstacle course. All the way across from that are several glass cases of Disney props – I took photos of Troy Bolton from “High School Musical 3″ as well as “Hannah Montana: The Movie.” That’s right next to the small gift shop and a special section where you and your family can be digitally placed in a photo with characters from the movie (see the last photo of the gallery featuring yours truly). You can even learn to draw like a real Disney animator!
All in all, “The Princess and the Frog” Ultimate Disney Experience is a very fun couple of hours for the whole family. It’s a little expensive, but if you bring your camera – and your patience – the memories that you can make are well worth the price.
The experience will be happen from November 25 through December 13 and it’s highly encouraged that tickets are purchased in advance at www.princessandfrogtickets.com.
And keep checking KidGlue.com for more photos and information about “The Princess and the Frog,” opening in theaters everywhere December 11.
Comments
Brad
November 26th, 2009 - 10:24:00 AM
Very nice. I was able to attend the event in NYC earlier this week and have shared my review of the Ultimate Disney Experience and photos at http://www.stitchkingdom.com/2009/11/25/report-the-ultimate-disney-experience-brings-mardi-gras-to-broadway if there's any interest
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Colleen Swales
December 5th, 2009 - 7:00:54 PM
I attended the Thursday 10:00 am show and I am trying to locate the Kodak pictures we had taken. We loved the movie and the interactive activities at the Roseland Theatre. If you could let me know how to access the pictures I'd very much appreciate it. I used the www.princessfrogphotos.com with no luck.
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Germain Lussier
December 8th, 2009 - 10:52:30 AM
Colleen - I went to that web page and then followed the instructions. They were a bit complicated but I remember you need to sign up and then go to your folder or something like that. Just go through the directions carefully and realize that, once you have signed up and come back to the site, you have to go into your account. If you need any more help, email me at glussier@kidglue.com and I can try. Thanks for visiting the site, hope you come back soon.
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Janice
December 12th, 2009 - 3:03:52 PM
Help, I can't view my photos either the website does not exsist www.princessandfrogphotos.com. Very dissapointed I fell we were taken advantage of considering the price for these tickets
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miriam
December 13th, 2009 - 1:15:23 PM
Help, we can't view the photos. We paid good money for the tickets and now we can't view the them. We also waited in a long line to be able to have one taken. Very dissapointed !!!!!! Is the website not working? What are you going to do about it? We want our picture.
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Germain
December 13th, 2009 - 9:02:57 PM
Well, it's not my Web site so I don't know what I can do but it works for me. www.princessandfrogphotos.com. Or, if that doesnt work, try this: https://princessandthefrog.venuephotos.com/ENC/0/0/.TOP.System.Login.Welcome.aspx?sub=7356 From there you enter your photo number on the right, register for the website, and then log back in using the email the site sends you. From there, once you are logged in, click on download your photo, add it to your cart (it's free) then check out. It's complicated but it works for 30 days after you took it. After that, it is expired. Hope this helps you both.
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Julie
December 14th, 2009 - 8:12:25 AM
I can't find the site either. We went to see it on Thanksgiving's Day and I have been trying since then. I would love to get that picture of my family. HELP!!!
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brad
December 14th, 2009 - 8:18:49 AM
www.princessandfrogphotos.com works. it re-directs to: https://princessandthefrog.venuephotos.com/ENC/0/0/.TOP.System.Login.Welcome.aspx?sub=7611 because it's https, it might not work behind company firewalls, but the site does work. there's a contact form, but it uses https as well.
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jessy
December 27th, 2009 - 6:27:41 PM
I'm trying to locate my daughter's picture and we can't find them. help me locate locate them.
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Germain Lussier
December 28th, 2009 - 8:49:45 AM
Jessy - Please check out some of the comments above - it should work. It's complicated yes, but that's the best we can do.
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Lisa
January 1st, 2010 - 3:56:43 PM
I've read all the above comments and suggestions for viewing the photos, can't get on the website to even follow the "complicated instructions". Why when I type in the website on the back of the card do I get kidglue website? there's got to be a better way, I guess I'll never see the photos.....
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brad
January 1st, 2010 - 4:13:32 PM
for starters, type it in your browser's ADDRESS bar, not google toolbar or whatever you're typing it into. the same space that says http://www.kidglue.com/2009/11/25/photos-plus-princess-and-the-frog-ultimate-disney-experience/ right now.
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john settle
January 10th, 2010 - 6:21:12 AM
Like some of the other E Mails I can't find the pictures my wife & I posed for with our granddaughter.
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JESSICA
January 13th, 2010 - 10:32:02 AM
I did what Brad said and typed the address not in the google box but at the very top in my browser's address bar and it took me right to the site!! Thanks so much Brad now I have the photo of my son and I and will cherish it forever.
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