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‘Frozen’ Attraction Opens at Hong Kong Disneyland: All the Magical Details

'The gates of Arendelle are open!' one excited fan wrote of the new attraction at Hong Kong Disneyland

Paul Chan, Hong Kong’s financial secretary, left, and Josh D’Amaro, chairperson of Disney Experiences, right, pose with performers in front of the press during the opening ceremony of the World of Frozen themed area at Disneyland Resort in Hong Kong, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. AP Photo/Louise Delmotte

The kingdom of Arendelle has landed in Hong Kong.

Thousands of fans, some dressed as their favorite Frozen characters, flooded Hong Kong Disneyland on Monday for the opening of its newest attraction based on the hit film franchise, per the Associated Press. Main characters like Anna, Elsa and Kristoff were front and center to greet them, just in time for the Disney film's 10th anniversary.

Visitors pose for photographs in front of the Castle of Magical Dreams at Disneyland Resort in Hong Kong, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.
Visitors pose for photographs in front of the Castle of Magical Dreams at Disneyland Resort in Hong Kong.AP Photo/Louise Delmotte

"Over the past decade, the film has grown into one of the most successful franchises in Disney history," Josh D'Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, told the outlet. "World of Frozen represents Hong Kong Disneyland's largest and boldest expansion since the park opened in 2005."

The attraction features a boat ride that lets guests experience various scenes from the popular animated movie as well as a rollercoaster. It marks Disney's latest in the brand's $60 billion expansion.

Visitors ride the Wandering Oaken's Sliding Sleighs roller coaster ride after opening ceremony of the World of Frozen themed area at Disneyland Resort in Hong Kong, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.
Visitors ride the Wandering Oaken's Sliding Sleighs rollercoaster ride after opening ceremony of the World of Frozen-themed area at Disneyland Resort in Hong Kong.AP Photo/Louise Delmotte

Guests documented their experience at the park and shared posts on social media. One woman went with her daughter, and the pair gave a sweet nod to the movie's "For the First Time in Forever" song and asked the guards to "open up the gates."

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Another TikTok user shared footage of the excited crowd and the scene at Frozen's town square in Arendelle.

"The gates of Arendelle are open!" they wrote on top of the clip, with "For the First Time in Forever" heard playing in the background.

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In a video shared by Disney Parks, an actor dressed as Kristoff, the "official ice master," posed with an adorable young fan decked out in her Frozen garb.

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