Aladdin Westend Musical London

It's been three years since Aladdin musical came to London West End. And we went to see it on the second day because we couldn't get the tickets for the premier day, however we decided to go to see the musical again after all this time

After all we have seen The lion king musical three or four times, I can't keep count anymore. And since I love Disney and we managed to find great offer for the musical we booked our tickets for last Monday. We got a front row seats in the middle of the theatre, which was great! 

We had a clear view no ones head in front of you and you actually felt like they were at your home just for the reason that the actors were so close to you and great view

Unfortunately, like all of the musicals and theater shows, it is prohibited to take any pictures or video of the show. However I really enjoyed it, it was almost like the movie, some parts has changed little bit but it wasn't disturbing, since the changes are minimal and it's been produced very well

The most beautiful parts of the musical is when Aladdin and Jasmine are flying on the magic carpet while the orchestra is playing "A whole new world" - song. The moment is magical, the way how they have made the sky full of stars and that you really cannot see how the magic carpet is flying.
But I also love the way how all of the costumes are made, they are full of rhinestones and while the actors are dancing the entire stage is dazzling

After all the musical is great and definitely if I will have a chance to see it one more time or maybe even fourth time I would definitely go. And if you have any chance to get first row seat I highly recommend to do so. You get the feeling like the actors are actually dancing to you. And like always I wanted to get some souvenirs to bring back home. First time when we went to see the musical I bought a key ring so this time we took an ornament for out Disney christmas tree and Aladdin pin

- Tiia 

In The West End Summer Pop-Up

There are two Disney musicals currently showing here in Londons West End. I have seen both Aladdin and The Lion King musical, The lion king is my favourite one, I could go to see it again so many times!

But if there are any Disney fans in London or anyone who is coming to London and wants to see the musicals,  I really do recommend both of them and still for this weekend if you are visiting London, head to Covent Garden and go to see In the West End- pop up store! 

I posted some photos of the even on Instagram but if you haven't had time to see it there, here is little but more detailed the event

When you walk in to the pop up store you are able to see few of the dancers costumes, Mufasa, Rafiki, Zazu, Zeebra and head pieces of Lioness and Simba from The lion King musical which was the biggest part of the pop up shop

From Disney's Aladdin musical there was a smaller section of the store, but the most fun part was that you were actually able to take 4 photos with Genies lamp in the treasure cave and they even printed them out for you 

There were also two costumes from Aladdin, Sultans dress and another dress from the musical, but pardon me, unfortunately I can't remember whose dress it was

When we entered to the store they had at 11am starting small tour of the costumes and dresses. The cast members explained small details of each costumes which some were actually surprising!

What I learned about the tour is that Each of the Lion king head pieces are not made of wood, they are just hand painted to seem like they are made out of oak or some similar kind of wood, but of course that would be too heavy material for the dancers to wear while dancing. But the headpieces are looking amazing with the details they have and also what I learned was that each of the headpieces are repainted after each show just a little bit to make sure it is as good as new and they are completely replaced each year since adding the paint makes them heavier

A little note from Aladdin, sultans dress is full of hand sewed crystals and there are over 1400 crystals in the costumes and if any of them falls during the show it is sewed straight back in after the scene. 

If you have any questions related to these two musicals and you decided to go to see the store, feel free to ask, they have such amazing knowledge


They are arranging different program each day and also at the end of the day there is one little bit more special event happening, and the cast members said that the last one is the most popular and it is recommended to arrive about 30mins before scheduled starting time

After you have seen everything they also have arranged Genie lamp hunt, you need to find 4 different Genie magic lamps around Covent Garden Market place and you'll bring your note of the word you find letters from those lamps and you'll receive a small gift 

Which musical, Aladdin or The lion King do you like more? 

- Tiia