[EXCLUSIVE] Frozen Ever After: Disneyland Paris's Snow Queen Ride

Frozen Ever After, the new Queen of Snow attraction at Disneyland Paris, is set to open on March 29, 2026, at Disney Adventure World. This immersive boat ride, inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean, transports guests into the magical world of Arendelle alongside Elsa, Anna, and Olaf. We had an exclusive preview of the attraction—here’s everything you need to know!

Ready for a trip to the heartof Arendelle? Frozen Ever After, the new immersive attraction dedicated to Frozen, is set to open its doors atDisneyland Paris—atDisney Adventure World, to be precise—with an opening date scheduled for March 29 in the heart of the future area dedicated to the world of Arendelle. This boat ride promises to take visitors on a family adventure alongsideElsa andAnna, with sets, music, and scenes from the film. The information was revealed at the D23 Expo, held from August 9 to 11, 2024.

What does the attraction consist of? More specifically, it is a boat ride: a water attraction featuring several scenes from Disney animated films, as well as one or more drops, similar to Pirates of the Caribbean, an attraction found at Disneyland. The two-story boat ride building has a floor area of 7,900 m² and is hidden by a 40-meter-high mountain and a perspective version of Elsa's ice castle.

Frozen Ever After in detail

Located at the entrance to the Clock Tower, Frozen Ever After will take visitors of all ages on a boat ride alongsideAnna, Elsa, and their companions. The journey, punctuated by iconic songs from the film such as "Do You Want to Build a Snowman"and "Let It Go," will allow you to meet Olaf, Sven, Kristoff, and other key characters. The journey will take visitors from the snowy forest to the Valley of the Trolls, before reaching Elsa's Ice Palace and ending in style in Arendelle Bay, illuminated by snowflake-shaped fireworks.

The attraction will feature particularly advanced technology, with next-generation Audio-Animatronics and a combination of lighting, sound, and immersive projection effects. The Walt Disney Imagineering teams are continuing to program these devices to offer a spectacular visual and emotional experience.

Our Review of Frozen Ever After at Disney Adventure Park:

We had the exclusive chance to test this new attraction over a month before its official opening… and it’s sure to delight families and fans of the animated film. Why? Because the scenes stay true to the original medium, and the songs are the same ones everyone will probably be singing along to inside the attraction.

To recap, the concept is pretty classic: a boat ride (with a drop, note), especially in the first part. But the second half steps into more innovative territory, featuring several small drops and, most notably, a boat that spins around, then goes backward before spinning again for a final, quite impressive drop. While such features aren’t new for other parks (certainly not for Disney parks in Florida, Hong Kong, or Tokyo), they are a first for Disneyland Paris.

As you might have guessed, this attraction exists in other parks, but each version has slight variations—extra scenes, different routes, and so on. However, all of them now feature the latest Disney animatronics, which are incredibly advanced (we won’t go into too much detail, but hydraulic systems have been replaced with electric mechanisms, making the figures more lively, natural, and fluid in their movements, we’re told). Indeed, these animatronics move much more smoothly and realistically compared to those in Pirates of the Caribbean or Phantom Manor.

This ride will also appeal to parents, especially thrill-seekers. Why? Because the final drop is quite intense—it takes place in the dark, is fairly steep, and quite abrupt. It might be a bit intimidating for very young children. There’s no minimum height requirement, we’re told, so it’s suitable for most kids—just use your discretion.

Another point: the story behind the ride. While many scenes are reminiscent of the film, they’ve been subtly tweaked to fit the storyline that takes place after the two movies. Some dialogue was slightly altered to align with this timeline. When the words remain the same, the tone changed—think of the song Let It Go (French: Libéré, Délivré): here, Elsa is already “freed,” and with that knowledge, her speech reflects her liberation.

Now, some tips:

The fall can be quite tough...

Since the final drop is quite steep—almost nose-diving (compared to Pirates of the Caribbean, for instance)—it could scare some children. We wouldn’t recommend it for very young kids (under 3-4 years), but it really depends on whether your little one is brave or used to thrill rides. The safety bar at the start of the ride is designed to keep everyone secure. Although, if you're tall enough, it doesn’t need to be pulled down very far—it’s safe for everyone. No worries on that front.

In English, please!

It’s important to note that the songs are only in English and not available in French. The dialogue, however, is bilingual—both in French and English. For young French-speaking children, this might be tricky to understand. Considering this is a French park, we expected the songs to be in French (Tokyo, for example, has songs in Japanese...). This might disappoint some visitors, so just a heads-up.

Patience, please!

Regarding the wait time: there’s no preshow, but the various rooms and corridors help pass the time. Purists might miss the preshow, which usually helps make the line feel shorter and more engaging. The queue might seem long, but during our visit, it was running at full capacity—under normal conditions, it’s manageable and not as long as it appears. When the park first opens, it will be busy, but numbers should even out after a few months, similar to what happened with Avengers Campus. So, it might be worth waiting for or exploring Arendelle and other parts of the resort meanwhile.

Come out... a little damp!

And of course, this ride gets you wet—quite a lot, in fact. If you prefer to stay dry, we recommend sitting in the middle seats of the boat (each boat has four rows of four seats, seating 16). The queue is straightforward, with a single rider line to reduce wait times and Premier Access for those willing to pay extra for shorter lines.

That’s everything you need to know before you go…

An attraction for the whole family.

An attraction featuring around ten scenes and two drops—one gentle and one more thrilling... But don’t worry: it’s designed to be family-friendly. Young children can enjoy a safe and exciting ride. It’s sure to delight the little ones even more... Afterward, take some time to wander through Arendelle, recreated within the area, and stop by the themed shop for souvenirs.

Ready for a magical journey withElsa and Anna?