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The other area that will be added to the expansion pad behind the present-day Fantasyland will be centred around another more modern Disney feature, the Frozen franchise. Of course, it is no surprise that this has been a super popular franchise, with currently two feature films and multiple shorts in its legacy (and thus truly deserving of attention and representation in the parks). Therefore, I was glad to hear that Disneyland Resort Paris will be receiving an entire themed land dedicated to the famous sisters from Arendelle. However, it has been somewhat confusing to see that the land will only feature one attraction and that it will be placed in Walt Disney Studios Park. So far, Disney seems to have been hesitant with adding anything related to Frozen into Fantasyland, despite the movie fitting in perfectly with the Fantasyland surroundings. Overall we’ve seen the company shoe-horning the franchise almost everywhere from Epcot’s Norway Pavilion, Tokyo DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs (which is, I suppose, a second Fantasyland to the entire resort), Walt Disney Studios Park, and even Hong Kong is receiving its own Frozen land instead of just adding it into Fantasyland. For that reason, I’d like to see what it could do for Frozen not to have a full land (especially with how I personally prefer not to have lands dedicated to just one franchise in general), but instead, work it into Fantasyland as it is.
Currently, the Fantasyland Railroad Station is also home to a Mickey Mouse meet-and-greet venue. However, in favour of the new expansion, the train station and meet and greet area will be removed. The train station will be re-built with a tunnel underneath in style of Arendelle/Scandinavian wood work. Steep pitched roofs, octagonal towers with wide overhang roofs and symbols related to the kingdom of Arendelle signify what lies ahead. Guests passing through the train station building exit the other side to find themselves on a crossroads between the Tangled and Frozen areas. To their left however they will wander off onto a small Arendelle square, with a bridge leading towards the Royal Palace. The town and palace seem to be stuck in perpetual winter (not because of Elsa, but simply because of the storyline the area and its’ attraction follow. Between the town and the castle, the background is made out of the Northern Mountains with Elsa’s ice palace perched atop. Through the open palace gate, you’ll find yourself on the Royal main square, with two large fountains and the steeply pitched grand entrance to the area’s e-ticket attraction, Frozen Sleigh Journey. The area seems to be preparing for a celebration. For the attraction, Guests first wind through a regal side hall that looks into the main hall. From here we are led through an outdoor overhang before entering back into the castle. The queue continues through the halls of the castle, where it becomes clear that Anna is preparing a birthday party for Elsa (which is in December).
All of the interior spaces of the queue that are set in the palace are richly themed and dressed with tapestries, paintings, and royal fixtures re-telling the events of the movies (yes, this attraction will take place after the events of Frozen II). We eventually end up in the royal stables where we walk among stacks of boxes, barrels, and hay. There are windows that look out into the loading room, which is simulated to be outdoors and made to look like a snowy forest with twinkling stars above. Ahead is a load platform where Guests will board their wood-carved sleigh. Four sleighs load at one time, each seating 8 Guests. After loading and seat check, the sleigh set moves forward through a large pitched roof wooden tunnel, like a gate. We pass through a courtyard area, where we see Queen Anna is busy decorating the castle for Elsa’s birthday celebration and singing a new rendition of ‘Making Today A Perfect Day for You’. She is happy to see us as she needs us to spread invitations for the party later tonight and to pick up Elsa from the Enchanted Forest. A last warning though as the journey will not be without danger, that’s why she is sending Kristoff and Sven along to guide us. We exit the castle and pass through the forest. As we approach, a sleigh comes out of the forest with Kristoff driving. He tells us that he’s glad that we’re joining him and that before we go to see Elsa in the Enchanted Forest, we have to pick up Olaf at the Ice Palace in the Northern Mountains.
We continue through the dark forest, first seeing the menacing eyes of wolves in the underbrush. One of them jumps up from a rock, planning to attack us. We then hear, Kristoff yelling ‘Here, doggie. You want some, come and get me!’ and then seeing a projection of Kristoff’s sleigh racing through the trees. This distracts the wolf and we see a pack of them running through the woods. ‘I’ll be right back! You guys head on to Oaken’s Trading Post, it’ll be safe there. Run, Sven, quickly!’. We exit the forest for now and turn to find a clearing where we pass by Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post. Oaken is standing outside and making snowmen humming along to a rendition of ‘Do You Want to Build a Snowman’. He turns around surprised by receiving Guests. Kristoff and Sven appear again and tell him of the invitation to the party, which he accepts with great gratitude. He’ll be right on his way to Arendelle. Kristoff and Sven tell us to follow the path towards the Northern Mountains now so we can pick up Olaf, but that they have to make a stop first. Therefore they get a head-start and leave before us. We leave the trading post behind us and pass through a frozen crystal forest, with icicles hanging around us.
We soon arrive in rocky terrain dotted with steam vents that are powered by volcanic activity. Vegetation, such as moss, is abundant, growing even on the boulders around the area; we arrived in The Valley of the Living Rock. Grand Pabbie recounts the stories of the two sisters from Arendelle to a group of young trolls. Kristoff and Sven are surrounded by other trolls singing a new rendition of ‘Fixer-Upper’. Kristoff notices our arrival and says, ‘Ah, there you are! I thought you guys got lost in the woods for a second. Are you guys ready for the journey to the Northern Mountains? Let’s go!’. To our right, we find a group of trolls pointing out the directions to the Ice Palace and waving us out (‘See you tonight! Good luck on your quest!’). The forest transitions to the snowy rockwork of the mountain and the sleighs ascend a lift towards Elsa’s ice palace. When they reach the top, the doors magically open and Guests see Olaf on a balcony, re-enacting Elsa singing ‘Let it Go’ for the Snowgies. Sven sits on the side with his tongue stuck to a pole, while Kristoff tells Olaf that it’s time to go to the Enchanted Forest and pick up Elsa. The sleigh exits the palace and we encounter Marshmallow who spits out mist. We pass through the mist and go down a slight descent.
We travel through the Arendellean countryside, under the shadow of the Northern Mountains, and pass through another veil of mist. Olaf and Sven direct us to travel over a snowy path and through the standing stones that lead to Northuldra, which is now experiencing winter too (the mysterious voice from ‘Into the Unknown’ guides us into the Enchanted Forest). The sleigh enters Northuldra, passing through the beautiful, idyllic forest at night, where the air elemental Gale makes its presence known, sending blasts of wind around us. Olaf can be seen playing with Gale, blown apart in a flurry. The sleigh continues and passes through the village of the Northuldra, who perform ‘Vuelie’ as we pass by. Yelena welcomes us to the village and then cautions us not to upset the spirits of the first. Our journey continues and we pass by a herd of reindeer. Here, Kristoff and Ryder are singing a new rendition of ‘Reindeers are Better than People’. The call of Ahtohallan is heard again, awakening the curious fire spirit, Bruni who bounces from tree to tree in curiosity (causing the snow on it to melt). One of the trees falls down, diverting our path and sending our sleigh through a cave where we pass by the slumbering Earth giants. Disturbed by our presence, one sends the sleigh into another, darker cave.
Just when it appears we are lost in the caves. Olaf appears with Sven who is holding a lit torch in his mouth. He sings a new rendition of ‘When I Am Older’, making sure that we are not in fear, ‘The Dark Sea’ is just ahead. Sven looks around suspiciously as red glowing eyes appear behind them. Soon we arrive at ‘The Dark Sea’ where the water spirit Nokk, creates a water tunnel so our sleigh is able to pass through. We magically resurface outside Ahtohallan, where a beautiful glacier of memories and music is revealed. As we glide into the glacier, we hear Elsa singing ‘Show Yourself’ through reflections in the ice. Then, with a burst of snow and light, we enter Elsa’s new throne room as protector of The Enchanted Forest, where she continues her magnificent new rendition of ‘Show Yourself’. With a little magic, Elsa sends our sleigh backward through the woods. A projection of Kristoff, Olaf, Sven, and Elsa rushes by on the sides. We miraculously return to Arendelle, where we see the castle with fireworks bursting over top. Lastly, Guests reach the courtyard again where now a party for Elsa is finally taking place and we see characters like the trolls, the Northuldra, Marshmallow and the Snowgies, and Oaken all celebrating along. Anna and Elsa hold hands and sing a rendition of ‘For the First Time in Forever’. The sleigh slows down during this scene and then returns to the Royal Stables where we disembark and are invited to explore the rest of Arendelle.
In the Arendellean village square, we are invited to explore Wandering Oaken’s Emporium. After the events of the first film and the castle gates opening back up, Arendelle returned to being a bustling centre of trade. Therefore, Oaken decided to open up a new business in the village, inviting Guests to find their desired Frozen memorabilia. Not too far away, you’ll find the Kongelig Bakeri og Sjokolade, this bakery and chocolatery will invite you with the warmth of bread ovens and the smell of delicious Scandinavian pastries, bon-bons, and Smorrebrod. In the Arendelle Theatre, Guests will find that a new version of Frozen: A Musical Invitation has moved over from Walt Disney Studios Park and can now be found at Disneyland Park. Now, the show will be more similar to the general Frozen Sing-Along Celebration shows, hosted by the Royal Historians of Arendelle who recount the frosty story of their enchanted kingdom. Through the use of puppetry and projections, the show will come to life and Guests are invited to join in to sing and bring out their magical dance moves that lie dormant in them.
So will you gonna planning for a Roger Rabbit simulator ride aka Toontown Transit at WDSP, the building for the queue will be themed to Union Station based on 1940s that Who Framed Roger Rabbit taken place in late 1940s in Hollywood. There was different names for the simulator ride:
Toontown Trolley
Roger Rabbit's Runaway Trolley
Toontown Transit
Toontown Express
Roger Rabbit's Toontown Transit
