It is 11:19pm and I am just getting home from seeing "How To Train Your Dragon Live" in Columbus, Ohio. The show is running this week at the schott center arena October 11th (tonight was opening night) until October 14th.
Some things you should know before seeing the show:
The story centers around Hiccup and Astrid among many other characters for those who are not familiar with the movie. Hiccup a young viking, with issues proving to his father that he should be a dragon trainer will stop at nothing to prove his worth. Astrid a young female dragon trainer, and her friends study hard and sometimes don't understand Hiccup are training to be part of the "Dragon Games". I don't want to say too much there but, I will say this eventually leads Hiccup to try a new approach to catch the attention of those around him (involving the ever popular dragon "Toothless"). As you watch you wonder if things will ever go right for the main character?
There are many price levels when it comes to tickets- all can be found at http://www.dreamworksdragonslive.com
There are also VIP packages as follows:
Take a guided backstage tour with our family-friendly Dragon Expert, who will lead you into the heart of the Dragons' Den. Experience firsthand the power and majesty of these incredible creations and learn the technical secrets that bring them to life. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime!
Hiccup and Astrid welcome you in person to the Isle of Berk in true Viking fashion! Meet & Greet the stars of the show before they head off to battle in a spectacular once-in-a-lifetime adventure
- Incredible Reserved Seat with an amazing view of the action
- Professional photo, in Viking costume in front of an amazing How To Train Your Dragon backdrop
- Exclusive How to Train Your Dragon 3D Poster
- VIP Gift Bag featuring official How to Train Your Dragon merchandise
- How to Train Your Dragon VIP Laminate: Your passport to the Isle of Berk
- VIP Parking Pass (1 per order)
- VIP Entrance into the venue and the Isle of Berk (The only quicker way in would be on Toothless’ back!)
Hiccup and Astrid welcome you in person to the Isle of Berk in true Viking fashion! Meet & Greet the stars of the show before they head off to battle in a spectacular once-in-a-lifetime adventure
A post-show "tech-talk" with our family-friendly Dragon expert who will explain the technical magic that brings these amazing creatures to life!
- Incredible Reserved Seat with an amazing view of the action
- Professional photo, in Viking costume in front of an amazing How To Train Your Dragon backdrop
- Exclusive How to Train Your Dragon 3D Poster
- VIP Gift Bag featuring official How to Train Your Dragon merchandise
- How to Train Your Dragon VIP Laminate: Your passport to the Isle of Berk
- VIP Parking Pass (1 per order)
- VIP Entrance into the venue and the Isle of Berk (The only quicker way in would be on Toothless’ back!)
- Incredible Reserved Seat with an amazing view of the action
- Professional photo, in Viking costume in front of an amazing How To Train Your Dragon backdrop
- Exclusive How to Train Your Dragon 3D Poster
- VIP Gift Bag featuring official How to Train Your Dragon merchandise
- How to Train Your Dragon VIP Laminate: Your passport to the Isle of Berk
- VIP Entrance into the venue and the Isle of Berk
(The only quicker way in would be on Toothless’ back!)
VIP upgrades include all elements of theDragon Trainer Enhanced Experiencepackage listed above. VIP upgrades are for those customers with preexisting ticket orders and DO NOT include a ticket. Each member of a party must purchase a Dragon Trainer upgrade to participate.
Tonight's show started right on or around the normal time of 7pm. I think they held the curtain to allow families to get seated for about 5-10 minutes. When the show finally started children all around myself were in awe of things buzzing, zipping, and lighting up all around them. The huge projection jumbo screens, and the artwork they use to move the story of the Academy Award winning movie is great. You might actually feel as if you are in the isle of berk.
Following Hiccup and Astrid lead for a great adventure right to the very end.
Tonights performance did have a technical issue about 5 minutes before intermission with a dragon flying- as they do use an inverted track to fly the dragons. They paused the show for a period of time and continued right where they left off.
After this they took another 15 minute intermission to set up for Act 2. The show gets even more exciting after the intermission, and the second act really keeps you focused till the finale.
So many dragons are represented. There are 24 dragons and about 12 different species shown through the show in various ways. From puppetry to animation robots.
About the technical issues tonight: Why they waiting for the issue to be fixed was hard, it allowed for time to talk among each other and enjoy the time we were having. Some of the younger kids around us began to get impatient, but once the issue was fixed it was as if it had never ever happened, because everyone was so in awe of the show.
Overall I would give this show a 4/5 star review. The only issue I might of found was some of the fast dialogue and perhaps this was a venue issue- not that with the actual show.
As an avid theater goer, this was a new fun way to enjoy some theatrics.
When I got home I found a few videos of the issue that was had. I also found some great video clips of the show. Recording/photography was allowed as long as it was not flash photography. Another tip when seeing the show, if your kids want to take photos, and want to keep a memory of the show.
Also I need to note I was given tickets free in exchange for a fair review.
I generally did enjoy the show and I am 26 years old. I had an older friend go with me and they loved it too, the younger kids who went tonight also left talking non stop about how much they enjoyed it.
I suppose sometimes even dragons need a quick break to spread their wings properly, and no one would know the wiser.
In order to take advantage of a 25% percent of tickets- please use PROMO CODE: MOM . This code will work for tomorrow night(Fridays) Columbus, Ohio show, as well as Nationwide on weeknights.
Please check this show out, and have an amazing family adventure.
**** Also to be noted: This show has a lot of wonderful merchandise, so much to choose from- you might want to check online and figure out what you want and prices in advance to help speed up lines and be more organized and know how much money to have on you with small children******
Some of the people who experience the VIP packages were talking about how much fun they had also, all the extras, and learning about and visiting the dragons up close, taking a picture in costume, and getting other special merchandise- if you have the funds- it is a great learning experience from the sounds of it, and other reviews.
If you have any other questions about this- please feel free to email me: brycealister@Gmail.com
Thanks.
P.S.- I ALSO WANT TO REPORT THAT THEY OFFERED REPLACEMENT TICKETS TO THOSE WHO WERE UPSET ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED DURING THE SHOW!
here is the video of what happened.
