Frozen Ever After

Frozen Ever After

Frozen Ever After is a dark ride attraction located in the Epcot theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. The ride is based on the popular 2013 Disney animated film Frozen and its sequel, Frozen II.

History

Frozen Ever After opened on June 21, 2016, replacing the former attraction Maelstrom in the Norway Pavilion of Epcot's World Showcase. The ride was developed by Walt Disney Imagineering and features state-of-the-art audio-animatronics, special effects, and music from the Frozen films.

Ride Experience

The attraction takes guests on a journey through the kingdom of Arendelle, where they experience scenes and songs from the Frozen films. The ride begins in the village of Arendelle, where guests board a Viking-style boat. As the boat departs, guests are greeted by Olaf and Sven, who are preparing for a "Summer Snow Day" celebration.

The boat then travels through various scenes, including the Troll Valley, where guests encounter the trolls and hear the song "Fixer Upper." The journey continues to the North Mountain, where guests see Elsa in her ice palace singing "Let It Go." The ride features advanced animatronics that bring the characters to life with realistic movements and expressions.

The climax of the ride occurs as the boat travels backwards down a small drop, simulating the feeling of sliding down an icy slope. The ride concludes with a grand finale featuring all the main characters celebrating in Arendelle.

Technical Details

Frozen Ever After utilizes the same ride system as its predecessor, Maelstrom, with a track layout that includes both forward and backward motion. The ride vehicles are designed to resemble traditional Norwegian boats and can accommodate up to 16 guests per boat.

The attraction features cutting-edge animatronics that use projection mapping technology to create lifelike facial expressions for the characters. The ride also incorporates a variety of special effects, including snow, mist, and lighting effects, to enhance the immersive experience.

Reception

Since its opening, Frozen Ever After has been well-received by guests and critics alike. The ride is praised for its impressive animatronics, engaging storytelling, and faithful adaptation of the Frozen films. It remains one of the most popular attractions at Epcot, often drawing long wait times.

See Also

• Frozen (franchise)
• Epcot
• Walt Disney Imagineering
• Maelstrom (ride)

References

• Official Frozen Ever After page on Disney World website
• Orlando Sentinel article on Frozen Ever After