From the first day the original Frozen opened in theaters, it was clear that Disney had a winner. The movie would go on to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time. A record that it would hold until it was beaten by its sequel, Frozen II. Anna, Elsa, and the rest have become the sorts of characters that kids dream of, and of course, they are always around to be found at Walt Disney World.
The first Frozen-themed land recently opened at Hong Kong Disneyland, and while Disney World doesn't have anything quite so impressive, at least not yet, there are a lot of different ways that fans can experience Frozen at the Orlando theme park. Only Disney's Animal Kingdom is without something connected to Frozen. Every other theme park, as well as a few other locations around the resort, has various elements of the franchise fans won't want to miss.
Frozen At Epcot
Frozen is one of Disney's fairy tales full of princesses, and as such, one might expect that most Frozen-related attractions are found at Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland. However, the truth is that the real home of Frozen at Walt Disney World is at Epcot. There, in the World Showcase, you'll find the Norway pavilion, and since The Snow Queen, which was the basis for Frozen, is a Scandinavian fairy tale (Hans Christian Andersen was Danish but never mind), that's where you'll find Frozen's home.
Frozen Ever After - Ride/Attraction
There is one ride based around Frozen found at Walt Disney World. Frozen Ever After is a boat-based dark ride that took over the previous attraction in that location, Maelstrom. The ride vehicles and the route have remained the same in the attraction, but instead of a general look at Norway's history and culture, everything is based around Frozen.
Rather than being a simple retelling of either Frozen movie, Frozen Ever After just allows guests to float through the world of Frozen, seeing Elsa's ice castle, hearing "Let it Go" and also seeing Anna, Olaf, Marshmallow, and the rest. The voice cast from the film all reprise their roles for the ride so it feels like you're inside Arendelle. Not everybody loves the screen-based animatronic faces of the characters. Time will tell if we'll see them updated with the Hong Kong Disneyland versions of the animatronics.
Frozen Characters In Epcot
If seeing Anna and Elsa in animatronic form isn't good enough you can meet the "real" people for a photo op, also found at the Norway pavilion. Anna and Elsa have taken up residence at the Royal Sommerhaus, and they can be found there more or less all day, every day. While maybe not as popular as they were when they first arrived, Anna and Elsa are still among the most popular characters in the park for photos, so that's something to keep in mind.
The Fjording
No area of Disney World is compete without a gift shop, and so, of course the Norway Pavilion has one. The Fjording isn't a Frozen gift shop specifically. It has lots of Norway themed items, with references to traditional Scandinavian folklore, Vikings, and more. But you will find a not insignificant amount Frozen merchandise there as well.
The Wandering Reindeer - Photopass Location
Previously, The Wandering Reindeer was a gift shop that guests meeting Anna and Elsa would exit through. However, the location remained closed following Disney World’s pandemic period. The Wandering Reindeer is open once again. Now, it’s a Frozen-themed Photopass location. Photopass photographers are on hand to take your picture in front of a wintery backdrop and they can add a bit of Frozen magic to your pictures with a Magic Shot that will add Frozen 2’s fire spirit Bruni to your pics.
Frozen Ever After Dessert Party (Currently Unavailable)
If Frozen-themed food is what you're looking for then you may want to consider dropping some extra money on a special ticketed event. Before Disney World’s pandemic closure, Epcot hosted the Frozen Ever After Dessert Party, which gave guests a special location in which to view fireworks while tasting delicious desserts. Followed by a ride on Frozen Ever After. This special dessert party has not yet returned to Epcot, but no other similar event has replaced it, so we’re holding out hope it may still return.
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
If you want some Frozen food, but aren't looking to spend too much to get it, visit the Norway Pavilion bakery. While the bakery's main menu is more inspired by the traditional foods of Norway than any particular animated Disney movie, they usually have at least a couple of special Frozen-inspired items that you won't find anywhere else.
Frozen At Disney's Hollywood Studios
Hollywood may be a long way from Norway, but there's still plenty of Frozen fun to have at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The second of the two Frozen attractions is here along with the second big meet-and-greet opportunity, because there's one member of the Frozen cast who would probably love living in sunny Southern California rather than cold Arendelle.
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
If there is a single reason that Frozen is so beloved, it's probably the music. The first Frozen soundtrack blew up thanks to the power of "Let it Go" and Frozen 2's music, while maybe not hitting quite the same level (because how could it) still has some truly great songs. Get together with other Frozen fans here and belt out all your favorites. A combination of movie scenes, live-cast members, and sing-along lyrics on-screen combine to make singing your favorite Frozen song a breeze. Do you want to build a snowman?
Frozen Characters At Disney's Hollywood Studios
Once you've received Anna and Elsa's autographs, you can go to where Olaf the Snowman is enjoying the summer in Hollywood. He can be found in the Echo Lake area of Hollywood Studios meeting guests. Fans who want to give Olaf a warm hug won't want to miss this one. Just be careful not to knock Olaf over.
Frozen Fractal Gift Shop
Once you've met Olaf, you can head over to the nearby Frozen Fractal Gift Shop to pick up Frozen merch. Since this is the only gift shop specifically focused on Frozen, it's likely to have the best available stock for your Elsa, Anna, and Olaf needs.
Frozen At Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is the home to Fantasyland and most Disney Princesses, and so, you can be sure that Anna, Elsa, and more from Frozen can be found in Walt Disney World's first and most popular theme park. Not only can you see them, if you wish, you can be them.
Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire
Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire is a stage show that takes place in front of Cinderella's Castle throughout the day at Magic Kingdom, and it brings many of your favorite Disney characters together. Of course, you'll get Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and the rest of the core Disney gang, but you'll also meet Flynn and Rapunzel, Tiana and Naveen, and yes, Anna, Elsa, and Olaf as well.
Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade
There are few parades like Walt Disney World parades. The floats are always a sight to behold, showing off some of the coolest things that Walt Disney World can do, and to be sure when there's a parade at Magic Kingdom, Anna and Elsa will be there. The pair have their own float in the Festival of Fantasy parade, and it's sure to be a magical experience for everybody.
Happily Ever After Fireworks
There's no better way to end an evening at any Walt Disney World park than with a nighttime spectacular and there may be no nighttime spectacular better than the Happily Ever After fireworks show at Magic Kingdom. Between the music and the projection mapping on Cinderella's Castle you'll see and hear all your favorite Disney characters, but you'll see your Frozen friends more than once, and hear a verse of a spectacular cover of "Love is an Open Door" that for some reason has never been released as a single anywhere and that needs to be remedied.
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
If simply seeing Anna and Elsa or experiencing an attraction with Anna and Elsa isn't enough, then maybe you need to be Anna or Elsa. You can, or at least, your kids can, if you visit the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, where children can be transformed into their favorite Disney characters, and of course, the women of Frozen are two of the most popular choices.
Frozen At Blizzard Beach Water Park
While there are four full theme parks at Walt Disney World there is so much more to experience there, including two separate water parks. Fun with Frozen can be found there as well.
Frozen at Tike's Peak
Walt Disney World did take advantage of the fact that it was forced to close large portions of its parks during the global pandemic by using the opportunity to do some significant refurbishment. One of the places that saw a lot of work done was the Blizzard Beach water park. Specifically, the Tike’s Peak children’s area was given a Frozen-themed makeover that includes Olaf, the snowgies, and child versions of Elsa and Anna decorating the pool area.
Other Walt Disney World Resort Locations
While the theme parks are, of course, the core of the Walt Disney World fun, there is a lot more to do on the Walt Disney World property than just go on rides. If you need even more Frozen in your vacation check out these options.
Frozen In the My Disney Experience App (Genie+ required)
Frozen is only a couple of clicks away when visiting Disney World. Open up the My Disney Experience App, and if you purchase Genie+, you'll have access to Photopass lenses, which allow you to take pictures of yourself or others in various Disney-themed environments. A couple of these are Frozen-themed, including one that drops Olaf in the background to throw snowballs at you, and another that lets you create snow and ice like Elsa.
The success of Frozen 2 shows that the popularity of Anna and Elsa isn't going anywhere. Frozen is getting its own land at Disneyland Paris to match the one at Hong Kong Disneyland, and the recent announcement of the planned expansion at Disneyland Resort in California has hinted that such a thing might happen there as well. With the news that Frozen 3 is in development, there will certainly be even more opportunities for Frozen fans at Walt Disney World, but right now there's enough to satisfy even the most hardcore lover of Frozen.
