WE ARE just a couple of weeks away from the new Disneyland Paris World of Frozen opening and fans are in for a real treat.
Officially opening on March 29, the World of at Disneyland was first announced back in 2018 – and Sun Travel has been lucky enough to see it today, before the gates officially open.
Sun Travel Reporter Cyann Fielding got a sneak peek at the new World of Frozen opening at Disneyland Paris on March 29Credit: Cyann Fielding
There’s a family-friendly boat ride called Frozen Ever After, where you travel on a journey through ArendelleCredit: DisneylandParis News
In addition to the ride, visitors can head to a new Nordic-themed restaurantCredit: DisneylandParis News
The land features a life-sized 36-metre North Mountain with Elsa’s a Frozen Ever After boat ride and A Celebration in Arendelle show on the water.
There is also a Nordic-themed restaurant, as well as themed shopping experiences and character meet and greets.
Upon entering the I’m greeted by towering Nordic-style houses and a magical
Am I actually in Arendelle? Because it sure feels like it.
This weekend I got a sneak peek at the new land and let me tell you, there’s a lot to share.
The Frozen Ever After ride
The main attraction of the new land is the musical Frozen Ever After boat ride.
With no height restrictions, the family-friendly ride heads on a journey through well-known scenes from the Frozen franchise.
Starting at the Royal Docks, you head through the village and forest meeting Sven and on the way, then you glide past Troll Valley and up The North Mountain (and then down the other side!).
But don’t worry, the drop isn’t dramatic…yet.
The boat journey continues on past a magical moment with Anna and Kristoff, before being halted at the doors of Elsa’s Ice Palace.
Swiftly, the doors open to reveal singing from her balcony.
This is where the ride gets really special as you are propelled backwards through her glistening palace.
The air turns cold as fog emerges and the ice monster Marshmallow appears, with a blast of his icy breath you’re spun back around and plummet down the remainder of the mountain.
But don’t forget to smile, as this is the photo moment before parking back up at the Royal Docks.
Meeting Olaf
A few months back during the first peek at World of Frozen, videos circulated on social media of the interactive Olaf, quickly gaining millions of views.
Olaf is powered by AI but you wouldn’t know as he walks and talks just as you would expect him to if he had stepped out of the film.
He appears throughout the day in Arendelle and on the brand new boat show.
Make sure to catch his cute side shuffle and give him a warm-air hug.
A Celebration in Arendelle
Of course, World of Frozen wouldn’t be complete without its own show.
The land is set during the Snowflower Festival and as a result, the daily show features your favourite characters as they sing and dance and celebrate the festival together.
It’s a magical moment to sing your heart out to Let It Go.
You can expect a water display, snow and fireworks.
And you can meet characters from the film including an interactive Olaf powered by AICredit: Cyann Fielding
The new land includes an exclusive show set for the Snowflower Festival as wellCredit: Cyann Fielding
Royal Encounters
Head to the Royal Palace to meet Anna and Elsa who are welcoming guests for a private experience.
In a waiting area, there are several paintings that feature in the film including a reimagined version of Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s famous painting The Swing.
Then there is the room where you get your very own Royal Encounter, which is home to the royal orb and scepter as well as the clock young Anna leans against in the song ‘Do You Want to Build a Snowman?’
You won’t get a moment where you are closer to the two sisters and can take a photo to remember your time in Arendelle.
You can meet other characters too of course, back in the Kingdom including Mossie the troll and Oaken (from the trading post and sauna).
Arendelle Boutique
Inside Arendelle Boutique, which is next to the Clock Tower, guests will discover the world of Bjorn and Thea who are a couple of toymakers whose wooden creations are loved by Elsa and Anna.
There’s even a wooden Arendelle Castle with Anna, Elsa and Olaf.
In Arendelle Boutique, fans can pick up exclusive merchCredit: DisneylandParis News
There’s also another shop – Fjord View Shop – where you can adopt a trollCredit: Cyann Fielding
And for visitors who really want to feel as if they are one of the people who live in the Kingdom, they can grab Nordic-inspired dresses with floral patterns.
A great activity for little ones is sending a postcard from the village mailbox, which is next to the shop.
Fjord View Shop
Similar to the Arendelle Boutique, the Fjord View Shop sells exclusive merch, but one particularly special thing is the troll toys.
Inside this shop there is a real hidden gem too, you can adopt your very own Runa troll, who is interactive.
When you leave the shop with Runa, she also interacts with different parts of the World of Frozen.
I’m one of the first people to see the new World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris – here’s what it’s likeCredit: DisneylandParis News
Nordic Crowns Tavern
When it comes to having a bite to eat and a tipple, you can head to the Nordic Crowns Tavern, which is set just steps away from Arendelle’s harbour.
The outside of the Tavern is inspired by the UNESCO-listed Bryggen district in Bergen, , which is known for its wooden buildings.
Two buildings meet at the entrance to the Tavern, one painted green for Anna and one painted blue and purple for Elsa.
Inside, visitors are greeted by cosy wooden paneling with nautical touches such as maritime charts and paintings of the rolling fjords.
And of course, there are two portraits of the princesses in the main hall.
The menu is inspired by Norwegian and more widely, Scandinavian cuisine with dishes featuring salmon and meatballs.
For dessert, I enjoyed my very own white chocolate and berry snowflake, but you can also opt for a swirl of tutti frutti ice cream in Frozen’s iconic blue or vanilla ice cream sprinkled with snowflakes and edible flowers.
There’s also a new light and drone show at the park that takes place in the eveningCredit: Cyann Fielding
Disney Cascade of Lights
While not exclusive to just Frozen, the new Cascade of Lights is Disneyland ‘ second night-time show.
Set over Adventure Bay, the show features fountains, lights, projections, pyrotechnics and drones.
The show features firm Disney favourites including Mulan, Moana, Hercules and the Zootopia police force.
In other theme park news, anand has a huge new ‘showstopper ride’.
Plus, there’s a you won’t have heard and it has revealed a huge £78million expansion plan.
World of Frozen at Disneyland Park officially opens on March 29Credit: Cyann Fielding
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