The popular movie now has its own location in Disneyland Paris, and we had the pleasure of watching this park, as well as its star-studded opening party that has long been expected by Disney fans.
It’s hard to believe it’s been 13 years since Frozen first hit the big screen. Elsa and Anna’s Adventures quickly became one of the highest-grossing animated films ever, followed by its sequel released in 2019. It meant that every parent of a primary school child would, at some point, be able to recite all the words to Let It Go.
My daughter, who is seven, has had the Frozen movies on Disney+ for years now. There is something about the sweet stories of two sisters that is irresistible to her age group. So when I had the opportunity to explore Disneyland Paris for the opening of Disney Adventure World (formerly Walt Disney Studios Park), including the World of Frozen, I answered with a clear yes.
This area is the latest part of the strong expansion plans for Disneyland Paris, and includes some beautiful gardens made by hand around the lake, new restaurants and shops, and perhaps most importantly, the opportunity to enter Arendelle itself and feel like part of the journey.
Not only was it my first trip to Arendelle, it was also the first Disney trip for me and my daughter, which added to the magic. Before the big opening scene, we were given a sneak peek to wander around the city, and it’s pretty impressive. Although Frozen is set in a fairytale kingdom, it has a very Norwegian style, and this park captures this perfectly. In the backdrop of the huge artificial North Mountain – where you can see Elsa’s frozen palace in the distance – there are beautiful wooden structures with small details and references that will delight Frozen fans.
After walking around the lake to take in the view, we started our day with a trip to get my daughter’s hair done. There’s a log cabin by the lake where kids can choose from a range of Scandi-style hairstyles such as braids and updos with Frozen-style hair accessories. There are also face crowns and flowers for the look of a citizen of Arendelle.
We took a look at the new Nordic Crowns Tavern, a great option in the middle of the park that offers quick service dining. There were meatballs, fish and other dishes that fit the typical Scandinavian feel of Arendelle.
But the main attraction is the World of Frozen ride, so when we boarded the boat we went to an unknown place. The ride is a perfect retelling of the story of the first movie. You ride through different scenes and see characters from trolls, or lovers, to Sven, before climbing the hill to Elsa’s frozen castle.
As the song Let It Go plays, your boat is thrown back at speed, before you can be thrown from the North Mountain by a scary Marshmallow down a steep drop – a little warning, but I left my bag on the ground of the trip and it got wet. Now you can enjoy the silent show and the beautiful songs of Frozen. My seven year old absolutely loved the ride, and it was a highlight of the trip. And yes, we went around twice, it would be rude not to.
Time your visit right and you can witness the Arendelle Festival, where the characters put on a show with boats on the water, and of course, you can enjoy meeting and greeting Anna and Elsa (you need to read the slot for this ahead of time).
If you would like to enjoy the gathering of Disney princesses without the lines, we should visit the new Regal View Restaurant. I have to admit, it’s a bit of a surprise to walk into a fine dining restaurant after spending the morning at the park, and I felt like a mess compared to the beautiful interior filled with Disney-inspired oil paintings and ceramics. However, the staff could not be friendlier.
As we sat down and enjoyed our French three course meal, complete with little Disney princess themed treats from edible roses to crowns, the princesses wandered around the tables to greet us. We met four princesses from the comfort of our table, from Jasmine to Mulan, and they were all amazing and interesting artists. My child tends to be shy when she meets the characters, but soon they were chatting with her and practicing the princess games, and we had a lot of time to take pictures.
Although an expensive meal at €100 for adults and €50 for children for a set meal (about £86 and £43), it was a relaxed and fun experience and definitely one for a special occasion.
With all the excitement surrounding Frozen World, the new Tangled ride was quiet, but fun for little ones. At Raiponce Tangled Spin, you gently float on spinning boats under lights, and it’s a ride perfect for little ones.
In the evening, we headed to the opening ceremony, where with a burst of light and confetti, the gates were opened. And just as the gates of Arendelle opened in the first film, there was a roar of joy as we followed the brass band playing Frozen.
French singer Santa took to the stage to belt out Let It Go, among other songs, and the park was officially opened, with a rush to see the new ride and meet the princesses. And to top off your day at the World of Frozen, there’s a new nighttime show, the Disney Cascade of Lights, that takes place on the lake. Featuring a mix of drones, fireworks, and pyrotechnics, it’s a spectacular show and the perfect way to end the day for Frozen fans.
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Overall, World of Frozen was a really fun day and one of the highlights of Disneyland Paris for us. As a first time Disney viewer, I had high expectations for this park, and the level of detail and quality of entertainment at Arendelle met them. Best of all, my daughter, walked around looking scared all the time, which makes the trip worth it.
Want to see it for yourself? Prices start from £179pp/ night per for selected arrivals between 31st July to 29th August 2026, based on two adults and two children sharing a Disney Hotel Cheyenne room with a ticket package for unlimited access to Disneyland Park & Disney Adventure World. Find out more at www.disneylandparis.com. Prices are subject to change.
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