Disney's New Frozen Ride in Tokyo Stuns With Impressive Tech in This Week's Theme Park News
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Yes, you just saw a statue come to life with state of the art Imagineering tech on Disney Parks’ Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey, locatedin theFrozen Kingdom at Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs. If you want to ride this attraction sooner rather than later (it might be coming to Disneyland), you’ll have to fly to Tokyo Disney and visit the new Fantasy Springs expansion opening June 6—along with more lands inspired by Tangled and Peter Pan.
Learn more about Fantasy Springs’ Frozen Kingdom and some spooky Disney Parks news from Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise line in the gallery ahead. Plus more theme park news, from Universal Studios teasing Halloween Horror Nights, to Meow Wolf announcing a Los Angeles location for 2026.
Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey at Tokyo DisneySea
This week Disney unveiled to press the first look at Fantasy Springs, the eighth themed port at Tokyo DisneySea. The new land features three areas inspired by Walt Disney Animation fairytale films: Frozen Kingdom, Rapunzel’s Forest, and Peter Pan’s Never Land.
Each land has an E-ticket attraction that combines the magic of dark rides of yore with new tech advancements from Disney Imagineering—stunningly showcased in Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey, as seen in Disney’s official video above. Seeing Anna transform from frozen like a statue to back to life is so magical—just look at her cape! On the six-and-a-half minute attraction, guests board a boat and enjoy an immersive storybook ride through the events of Frozen that’s accompanied by the film’s well-known songs. Additionally, Frozen Kingdom will feature two themed dining experiences: the Royal Banquet of Arendelle restaurant and Oaken’s OK Foods. Here’s hoping that Walt Disney World’s original version of the ride gets some refurbishments to match the incredible audio animatronics seen in the new iteration of the ride—or that we get it at Disneyland during its recently announced expansion.
Season of the Force treats
Take a look at the goodies you can taste this May to celebrate Star Wars: Season of the Force at Disney Parks.
New tower at Walt Disney World’s Polynesian Hotel
Walt Disney World Resort’s new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will open in December 2024.
The Haunted Mansion Parlor on the Disney Cruise
Haunted Mansion fans will adore this new lounge onboard the Disney Cruise’s upcoming ship, the Treasure. The space pays homage to over 50 years of the Haunted Mansion, and unearths more lore through art, installations, drinks, and speciality aquatic tiki mugs. For more info visit the Disney Parks Blog.
Disney Halloween merch revealed
Though it’s not yet available for purchase, here is a preview for this year’s Halloween at Disney Parks gear—including more Haunted Mansion love.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Starting August 9, the annual Halloween event for families will kick off at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The costume and candy experience will feature spooky treats and thrilling shows to celebrate all things Halloween with Disney Villains taking over the park and new character appearances. For more info visit Disneyworld.com/Halloween.
The dates for 2024 are:
August 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
September 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29
October 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31
Halloween Horror Nights announcements are imminent
Halloween Horror Nights Orlando will run from August 30 to November 3 this year. As we approach summer, more detailed announcements are on their way. Here’s a tease that we’re getting closer every day.
Summer at Universal Studios Hollywood
Summer is on the way at Universal Studios Hollywood and it’s a good idea to cool off on the Jurassic World ride and rehydrate at the Isla Nu-Bar, which is currently featuring a drink inspired by Jaws for the Studio Tour’s 60th Anniversary.
Meow Wolf Los Angeles
The sixth permanent exhibition of Meow Wolf’s cosmic portal universe is set to open in 2026 and will be based in Los Angeles. The press release revealed that “this new Meow Wolf location will encapsulate our signature style of maximalist fantasy woven together with a decidedly Angeleno twist: cinematic grandeur, mysterious Easter eggs, the forgotten side of Hollywood, glamorous glitz, and novel connections to their existing Meow Wolf worlds in other cities, all that thrive and pulsate under an overarching cosmic Meow Wolf Universe.”
Looney Tunes at WB World
Until May 26, if you happen to be in Abu Dhabi you can watch sporty Looney Tunes face off against athletes at WB World.
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