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Hong Kong Disneyland’s Frozen-themed land opening in 2023

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During D23 Expo 2022, Disney shared updates about the new projects at its international parks.

At this year’s D23 Expo, it was announced that Hong Kong Disneyland’s new Frozen-themed land is opening in the second half of 2023.

During the event, Disney shared updates about the new developments at its international parks. Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia-themed land was unveiled, and fans got a look at some of the new gardens at Disneyland Paris.

“There’s no limits to where we are going,” said Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.

Hong Kong Disneyland

As above, World of Frozen is opening in the second half of 2023 at Hong Kong Disneyland. It is the first of three Frozen-themed areas launching at Disney’s international parks.

Disneyland Paris’ Frozen land is the next major milestone in the transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park. The animated films are also being brought to life as part of the Fantasy Springs expansion at Tokyo DisneySea.

Hong Kong Disneyland’s new land will immerse visitors in the sights, sounds, cuisines and traditions of Arendelle. It will include the first Frozen-themed coaster, Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs.

Guests will enjoy a scenic ride designed and built by Oaken and powered by Olaf and Sven, who work together to pull the sleds to the top of the hill.

Another attraction, called Frozen Ever After, will take visitors on “a whimsical journey to visit Elsa’s Ice Palace”, said Hong Kong Disneyland.

Disneyland Paris

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Disney has shared a first look at the new area that will connect Walt Disney Studios Park to its extension. This will feature a lake and a promenade of unique themed gardens.

The Tangled Garden will have a new family-friendly attraction, while the Toy Story Garden will be home to larger-than-life characters from the films.

Work is continuing on the resort’s new Frozen area. In addition, the Disneyland Hotel is being reimagined, and Disney has shared a look at the Frozen-themed suites.

disneyland paris frozen hotel suite

“Beyond the fantastic 30th anniversary celebration and the debut of Avengers Campus, we continue to build the future of Disneyland Paris,” said David Wilson, site portfolio executive for Walt Disney Imagineering Paris.

“We have much more in the works for Paris, and couldn’t be more thrilled about it.”

Shanghai Disneyland

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Finally, more information about the world’s only Zootopia-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland was revealed at D23 Expo 2022.

The area will immerse visitors in the “mammalian metropolis” of Zootopia. The building façades, pictured above, are inspired by various mammals and their habitats.

Images: Disney

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Bea Mitchell

Bea is a journalist specialising in entertainment, attractions and tech with 10 years' experience. She has written and edited for publications including CNET, BuzzFeed, Digital Spy, Evening Standard and BBC. Bea graduated from King's College London and has an MA in journalism.

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