Meet Anna and Elsa at Epcot’s Royal Sommerhus

Anna and Elsa are two of the most popular character meet-and-greets at Walt Disney World. The sisters meet daily at Epcot’s Royal Sommerhus in the Norway Pavilion. Below, we’ll preview the details and photos of their meet-and-greet. We’ll also discuss a few other places you might see them during your vacation.

The Royal Sommerhus is Anna and Elsa’s summer home. It sits toward the front of the Norway Pavilion on the side closest to Mexico. It’s a charming home with red trim and grass growing on the rooftop. Inside, Anna and Elsa greet guests throughout the day.

Here are a few quick reference details for meeting the pair.

Meet Anna and Elsa	Royal Sommerhus (EPCOT)
Location:	Norway Pavilion
Hours:	9:15 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. (Average)
Lightning Lane:	No, Standby Only
Early Theme Park Entry:	No
Extended Evening Hours:	No
PhotoPass:	Photographers are not present. A box mounted on the wall takes photos of guests with the Memory Maker.
Signs Autographs:	Yes, both sisters sign autographs.
Accessibility:	Guests may remain in wheelchairs and ECVs.

Anna and Elsa meet daily at the Royal Sommerhus between 9:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. This location is one of the few dedicated characters meets at Epcot, where the characters are available most of the day.

Most characters in the World Showcase meet intermittently throughout the day. But you can find Anna and Elsa at this location anytime during their scheduled hours.

A wait time is posted at the queue’s entrance. A portion of the queue extends outside.

However, most of the queue is inside. If the wait is so long that guests are standing outside the house, we would probably skip it and return later. But you’ll want to remember that this attraction closes earlier than the rest of the park.

The Royal Sommerhus is decorated with darling references to the Frozen films. We always like to walk through slowly and check out the cottage’s decor.

You’ll eventually run into a waiting room that appears to be the living room of the summer house. Then, you’ll move ahead to another room with a fun painting of Anna, Elsa, and Olaf playing in the meadow outside their summer cottage.

After that, you’re invited into the meet-and-greet area with a few other guests. Cast members usually allow about five groups in at a time, depending on the number of people in each group. You’ll wait here until it’s your turn to meet Elsa. Then Anna will greet you afterward.

Elsa enjoys talking about Olaf, Gale, and her sister Anna. She told me that Gale had helped style her hair that morning.

If you have an autograph book, Elsa will sign it first. Then, the cast member will lay it on the table between the meet-and-greets. While you’re visiting with Elsa, Anna can sign her autograph, too.

Elsa will then pose for a few photos with you and your group.

After that, you’ll move over to meet Queen Anna of Arendelle.

Anna enjoys talking about Kristoff and Sven.

After meeting Anna, you’ll exit into the Wandering Reindeer. This used to be a fantastic gift shop featuring all things Frozen. However, lately, it only serves as a place to have a PhotoPass picture taken.

Speaking of photos. Unfortunately, PhotoPass photographers are no longer present at this meet-and-greet. Instead, Disney has installed boxes that snap random photos while guests meet with the characters.

If you have the Memory Maker, this is your option for photos. Sadly, these same styles of boxes have been installed at many of the character meet-and-greets. You’ll need to scan your MagicBand or Keys to the World card on another machine before exiting the meet-and-greet to attach the photos to your account. These boxes are a detriment to character meets. First, they replace an actual human photographer. Secondly, the photos aren’t great.

As for Anna and Elsa, the Royal Sommerhus is the only place to meet the sisters in Walt Disney World. We have found that the best time to meet them is usually first thing in the morning or after 4:00 p.m. Below, we’ll look at a few other locations where you might see Frozen characters in the parks.

Other Places to See Anna and Elsa at Walt Disney World

You might see Anna and Elsa in a few other places during your Walt Disney World vacation. When Frozen initially debuted, Anna and Elsa met at Princess Fairytale Hall. Disney couldn’t build the Royal Sommerhus fast enough. However, these days, Cinderella, Elena, Rapunzel, and Tiana meet at Princess Fairytale Hall. But you can still find Anna and Elsa at various places around the park.

For instance, Anna and Elsa are part of the daily Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom. This parade often runs twice daily. Times for the parade are listed in the My Disney Experience app. One unique thing is that Anna is Princess Anna, and Elsa is Queen Elsa in the parade.

Additionally, Anna and Elsa have a segment in Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire. This show is performed daily on the stage in front of Cinderella Castle.

During the holidays, they have a float in the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. We prefer to watch this parade from Main Street.

You can also see the sisters perform in A Frozen Holiday Surprise during the holiday season at Magic Kingdom. This show is held nightly at 6:15 p.m. from mid-November through Christmas.

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you can see Anna and Elsa in For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration at the Hyperion Theater. This is an excellent production well-suited for the whole family. Royal Historians of Arendelle provide a comical narration of the original Frozen saga. If you’re visiting in December, don’t miss the special holiday ending.

Lastly, you might enjoy experiencing Frozen Ever After. This Frozen-themed attraction is only a few steps away from the Royal Sommerhus at Epcot. If you’re a Frozen fan, make sure to look over our Everything Frozen at Walt Disney World Guide. It provides a detailed look at everything related to Frozen in the theme parks.

For more information on character meets at Epcot, try these articles:

• Meet Joy from Inside Out at Epcot
• Meet Winnie the Pooh at Disney World
• Meet Moana at Epcot
• Meet Snow White at Epcot
• Meet Belle at Epcot

You may also like to browse our entire list of characters at Disney World. Or try our Disney World Character Dining Guide if you’re looking to plan a character meal for your next vacation.

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