Everything You Need to Know About “Disney Jr. Live: Costume Palooza”
Sing and dance along with Mickey, Minnie, and Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends March 17 to 19.
Photo: Courtesy of Disney/Phil McCarten
What It Is
Disney Junior Live is making its way to Honolulu for the first time. The all-new interactive show, “Disney Jr. Live: Costume Palooza,” features keiki’s favorite Disney characters including Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Doc McStuffins and the Puppy Dog Pals. And this time, characters from “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends,” Alice from “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery” and Bo from “Firebuds” will be joining the stage too!
Who it’s For
“Disney Jr. Live: Costume Palooza” is the first show of its kind for pre-school aged kids. Those as young as two are sure to enjoy the singing, dancing and web-slinging fun!
When and Where
Shows are Friday, March 17 at 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 18 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.; and Sunday, March 19 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu.
How Much It Costs
The event is ticketed with tiered admission ranging from $35 to $55 per person, plus $3 service fee. Ages 2 and up will need to have a ticket for entry.
Photo: Courtesy of Disney/Phil McCarten
What To Expect
Be ready for a high-energy, immersive, concert-style show. The whole ‘ohana will be able to sing along to fan favorite songs from Disney Junior shows, and hear some original music too. Expect a DJ to keep things interactive, and delight in dancing, acrobatics and 3D special effects.
The show takes you along as Mickey, Minnie their crew get ready to throw a costume party. However, wild weather—mysterious green rain, wind and smoke—keeps interrupting the fun. Then, Spidey, Spin and Ghost-Spider will be there show up and try to help save the Costume Palooza.
The show is scheduled into two parts with a 15-minute intermission. There will be a pre-show for about 10 minutes, as audience members find their seats. The first act will be 30 to 35 minutes long and include Mickey and his pals, as well as Alice, Doc McStuffins and the Puppy Dog Pals. The second act, about 25 minutes long, will showcase the Marvel super heroes.
The addition of “Spidey and his Amazing Friends” elevates this show to whole other level—thanks to Cirque-style entertainment with a trampoline, tumbling and more. The actors in the show are high-level performers, they are bringing incredible skills to the stage.
“A large reason why we do this type of show is to introduce children to theater and different kinds of productions and, of course, bring kids closer to their favorite characters,” says Executive Producer Jonathan Shank. “It’s amazing to see the expressions on kids’ faces.”
Photo: Courtesy of Disney/Phil McCarten
Our Tips
- Dress up as your favorite Disney Junior character. Keiki and their siblings, parents, grandparents—the whole ‘ohana!—are encouraged to dress up and connect with the characters and other audience members.
- Follow @DisneyJuniorTour to get a glimpse of the action.
- Be prepared for your keiki to see (and want!) all sorts of Disney Junior swag. Think exclusive tour merchandise such as plush toys, light up wands, posters and more.
- Make sure to allow time for traffic, parking and entrance delays. Doors open 60 minutes prior to the show.
- Be aware that there is no elevator access to balcony seats.
More information can be found at disneyjuniortour.com. Tickets are available online at ticketmaster.com.
