The recent opening of Frozen Ever After in Epcot’s Norway pavilion also means there is a new slate of Frozen merchandise available for guests.
The Puffin’s Roost – which is also the “exit” for Frozen Ever After – features Norwegian products and an entire section devoted to all things Frozen.
Here guests will find products inspired by the Summer Snow Day Celebration and Troll Valley – both part of the new attraction. Products include apparel, home goods, artwork, ornaments, and more.
Kids will love checking out the plush dolls, toys, drinkware, and more. …

If you’re making plans to visit the Walt Disney World Resort in July there is a full slate of special merchandise events you can check out!
Artist David E. Doss will be at the Art of Disney in Disney Springs on July 6-9 from 1-9 p.m. each day, and artist Sydney Hanson will be appearing at the WonderGround Gallery in Disney Springs on July 8-10. Times are 5-8 p.m. on July 8 and 9, and 12-3 p.m. on July 10.
Greg McCullough is scheduled at the Art of Disney from today, June …

Happy last week of June! What a week it’s been!
After a couple of years of anticipation Frozen Ever After finally opened on June 21 in Epcot’s Norway pavilion, and on day one the queue was 300 minutes long (that’s 5 hours!). Guests were treated to free Mickey Ice Cream treats and water, and the ride itself is also getting rave reviews.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has announced a new nighttime premium experience – Savor the Savanna Evening Safari Experience. It features a VIP nighttime safari visit and African-inspired tapas.
We’re inching closer and …

Today, guests at Epcot had the chance to ride the new Frozen Ever After attraction – for the very first time (in forever).
According to several online reports the queue for the attraction was nearing a 300-minute wait (that’s five hours!) by mid-morning. The line stretched all the way to the Outpost bridge and back to China.
As is often the case with new attractions the ride reportedly hit a few non-magical speed bumps along the way, shutting down at 11:30 a.m. Guests who were in line were given the option to …

Happy May! What a week full of exciting Disney news! Let’s dive right in.
The week started as many thought it would – with an announcement about free dining for select dates this fall at the Walt Disney World Resort. The free dining dates start August 23 and run through December 21 on certain weeks.
runDisney has announced a series of virtual 5K races to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The race series starts in just a couple of weeks and participants will receive finisher medals.
Anna and Elsa are leaving the …

Anna and Elsa are making a move!
The princesses (OK, the queen of Arendelle and her sister the princess) are packing up and leaving the Princess Fairytale Hall at the Magic Kingdom sometime this summer.
They’re moving over to Epcot to the soon-to-open Royal Sommerhus in Epcot’s Norway pavilion.
The new Sommerhus is part of the expansion in Norway that also includes the all-new attraction Frozen Ever After which is housed in the former location of Maelstrom.
Guests can visit the Royal Sommerhus and meet Anna and Elsa once the updated area opens sometime …

Frozen Ever After and Soarin’ Around the World are both set to open in June at Epcot.
Soarin’ Around the World will open on June 17, one day after the ride makes its worldwide debut as Soarin’ Over the Horizon at Shanghai Disneyland.
This updated version of the popular Soarin’ attraction will take guests on a flight about The Great Wall of China, the Sydney Harbor, and more.
The updated attraction will also feature a third theater, an reimagined interactive queue, and more. Guests can start making FastPass+ reservations for Soarin’ Around the …

Epcot’s newest attraction, Frozen Ever After, is still under construction in the Norway pavilion but we’re learning more about this Frozen-themed ride.
The attraction replaces the fan-favorite Maelstrom which sailed its last voyage in 2014. Frozen Ever After will use the Viking ships and same track from Maelstrom but that’s where the comparison ends.
The new ride will include audio-animatronic figures that use rear-projection technology to make the animated faces look more lifelike. The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at the Magic Kingdom uses similar technology.
Guests on Frozen Ever After will visit Arendelle …

As construction continues in the former Maelstrom attraction, transforming it into Frozen Ever After, Disney has released more details about the changes coming to the Norway pavilion in Epcot.
The pavilion’s main attraction – Frozen Ever After – will take guests on a journey through Arendelle with Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven, and Kristoff. The ride will use the same track as Maelstrom and will showcase the ‘Winter in Summer’ celebration.
The Norway pavilion will also be home to the Royal Summerhus, a cabin where guests can meet Anna and Elsa. (There’s no …

It’s hard to believe that it is already July but summer is in full swing at the Walt Disney World Resort and it includes some great merchandise events this month.
From now through July 20 guests can meet with representatives from Precious Moments and see the newly-released Patriotic Collection. The reps will be at Once Upon a Toy in Downtown Disney each day.
A special Givenchy fragrance event is planned for July 1-5 at Le Plume et Palette in the France pavilion in Epcot. Another special fragrance event is happening with Fragrance …