Arendelle: The World of Frozen is set to open on November 20, 2023, allowing guests to experience the world of Frozen like never before. The immersive new land will feature the fun-filled attractions Frozen Ever After and Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleigh, along with exclusive shopping and dining.
The land is the first – and largest of three Frozen-themed lands to open at Disney’s international theme parks. The world of Frozen is also set to debut at Walt Disney Studios in Paris and Tokyo DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs Expansions.
In Arendelle: The World of Frozen, guests will experience Arendelle after the events of the first two films where Elsa and Anna have created a Summer Snow Day, commemorating the day Anna saved Elsa and her kingdom with her true love. Olaf has been appointed as a global ambassador by the royal sisters and will be inviting people from all over the world to a summer snowy day in Arendelle!
Arendelle Village
Within Arendelle’s borders, you’ll find the towering North Mountain, the location of the mesmerizing ice palace where Elsa first harnessed her icy powers, Arendelle Castle, the regal abode of the royal family, and even the fishing boat on the Bay of Arendelle that carried Anna on her fateful encounter with Hans.
Bay of Arendelle
Fans of the Frozen films will be excited to see many familiar locations featured within the films, including the Clock Tower, featured in the “Love Is An Open Door” sequence where Anna dances with Prince Hans. The clock tower features traditionally carved depictions of Elsa and Anna.
Arendelle Clock Tower © Disney
Guests can also visit the Friendship Fountain, where Elsa used her magical ice powers to freeze the water in the fountain and create beautiful snowflake decorations. The enchanted fountain will prove to be a popular photo spot for guests wishing to memorialize their visit to Arendelle.
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The Citizens of Arendelle will help immerse guests into the world of Frozen. Guests can interact with Oaken and other cheerful villagers as they get ready to celebrate Summer Snow Day in Arendelle.
Citizens of Arendelle
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Set against the stunning backdrop of Lantau Island’s natural landscape, Arendelle: The World of Frozen is inspired by the real-life nature, arts, culture, and architecture of Norway.
Walt Disney Imagineering worked closely with Walt Disney Animation Studios to accurately portray the world of Frozen, with attention paid to every detail, down to the different forms of ice and snow on show.
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The Norwegian-inspired area is rich in elements of Norwegian culture, including landscapes, and architectural design, including the “Dragestil” (dragon style) architectural style, Bellstrand’s asymmetrical architecture, and rose-melting flower paintings.
Norwegian-inspired Design Motifs
Walt Disney Imagineering has brought back award-winning composer, Andrew Cottee, to rearrange the iconic music from the movies for World of Frozen. Extended versions of familiar songs from the Frozen films will play throughout the different locations of the land, further immersing guests into the story.
Michel Den Dulk, Executive Creative Director, Walt Disney Imagineering said: “We are excited to see this project come to fruition. The idea started as a simple sketch seven years ago and has been transformed into a beautiful area that enchants guests with a magical experience! A collaborative effort that went above and beyond made this a reality and created memories that will last a lifetime.”
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“As Hong Kong Disneyland Resort celebrates its 18th anniversary today, we are very excited to share details about World of Frozen. We look forward to welcoming guests from all over the world for our grand opening on November 20th and will continue to ensure our guests enjoy a magical experience every time they visit our resort. We look forward to bringing you new and innovative experiences, and we look forward to inviting you to explore the world of Arendelle.”
Michael Moriarty, managing director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Arendelle: The World of Frozen will feature two state-of-the-art attractions: Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs; the first Frozen-themed family coaster, and Frozen Ever After, which invites guests on a magical journey to visit Elsa’s ice palace.
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Frozen Ever After
Frozen Ever After is a song-filled boat ride that takes guests on an adventurous journey through the kingdom of Arendelle during the “Official Summer Snow Day Celebration”. The ride features the award-winning music from the first film and features appearances by Anna, Elsa Kristoff, Sven and of course, Olaf. The 6-minute ride is an enhanced version of the popular Frozen attraction at Walt Disney World.
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