Why I'm Over Frozen

    Let me start off this post by saying that I actually do like the movie. I really like the characters and the songs throughout the movie. Mostly, I like the different messages seen throughout. I liked how Anna's want to marry Hans after a couple of hours was frowned upon and people's disdain for the decision was made know. I liked how Oaken was hinted at being gay, go Disney! That may ruffle some feathers but I feel that it is a step in a positive direction regarding gay rights.I also really liked how true love's kiss was not a theme to this movie. Yes, there was some romance but it wasn't the solution to the problems going on in the movie. These reasons are why I still enjoy the movie. My reasons for being over the whole Frozen craze gets a little bit deeper. 

      What I have a problem with is that massive takeover of the Disney Parks. It started with the above, Frozen Summer Fun at Hollywood Studios. That was just supposed to be a month long event that turned into a way bigger spectacle. It was extended twice because it was so popular. I was there during it and did none of the activities associated with it. Even if I wanted to, the crowds were not worth the time. The problem with bringing this into the parks are the crowds! Anything Frozen automatically means more people. Our trip was more crowded than anything in the past and Frozen played a huge part in that.

      The next thing that Disney did was take out the Norway ride, Maelstrom. Yes, it did need to be updated. However, I don't think that Frozen belongs in one of the countries rides unless they incorporate the country into it. The Mexican boat ride added Donald Duck and the other Caballeros but they still teach you about Mexican culture. I do not think that is the case with the new Frozen ride. It needs to be Norwegian culture with a little bit of Frozen thrown in. The ride should still fulfill the goal of EPCOT, to educate the public about the world.

      Now that the holidays are upon us, Frozen is everywhere. They changed the name of the parade and they changed the castle lighting ceremony. The Fairy Godmother lights the castle because it is CINDERELLA'S castle!! Not Elsa's! This infuriates me the most out of all of the changes. It just does not make sense. Yes, you get to see Olaf that's kind of cool. However, this is just shoving Frozen into your face. This is just one tradition that should not be changed.

     The last change, so far, has moved over to Disneyland. Frozen's Freeze the Night Party is Disneyland's first major change in regards to Frozen. This will be replacing the much loved Mad T Party dance show. I never went to this event, it just didn't interest me. I guess a lot of local Disneyland fans are not happy about it.

      I'm fine with the onslaught of merchandise and character meet and greets. I just don't want o visit Disney World one day and see nothing but Frozen advertising. I feel that Disney is just getting as much money as possible from all these changes and don't really care what the public thinks. I am happy that Disney is making so much money. That means more great things in the future. I just hope all of those future great things don't have to do with Frozen. Enough is enough when it comes to the parks.