MouseSteps Weekly #571: Disneyland Paris Frozen, EPCOT Arts Festival, and Magic Kingdom Updates

Disneyland Paris World of Frozen

• ❄️ World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris, opening March 29th, will feature a new meet-and-greet called Rencontre Royale in Arendelle Castle.
• 🎨 Artwork and character details for the new area, including Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven, have been shared.
• 🏰 The Snowflower Festival will welcome guests with Anna and Elsa at Disney Adventure World.

Magic Kingdom Park Updates

• 🚗 A ride on a Main Street vehicle provided a unique perspective, with a driver explaining the rule about not using horns near the Dapper Dans.
• 🛠️ The Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin attraction is closed for refurbishment until spring, with its sign removed.
• 🎪 Pete's Silly Sideshow tents are undergoing roof repairs, relocating characters like Donald and Daisy to temporary meet-and-greet spots.

Lunar New Year at Disneyland Resort

• 🏮 The Lunar New Year celebration at Disneyland Resort features characters like Horace Horsecollar, Clarabelle, Goofy, Mickey, and Minnie in traditional costumes.
• 🐎 Horace Horsecollar is highlighted as the star for the Year of the Horse.
• 🌸 The event includes processions, decor, food, and character appearances like Red Panda May.

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

• 🎨 The Epcot International Festival of the Arts showcases chalk art and 3D art, with Disney-themed twists on all pieces.
• 🖼️ Artists like Lei and Nate create unique Disney-inspired artwork, with Alice and the White Rabbit being a featured piece.
• 🎭 Character meet-and-greets include Alice, Mulan, and others, with Mulan mentioning Mushu creating artwork with fire.

Frozen Ever After Refurbishment

• 🌊 Frozen Ever After at EPCOT is undergoing an upgrade to its Audio-Animatronics for Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff, with Olaf also being updated.
• 🌍 This refurbishment brings the attraction in line with versions in Hong Kong and the upcoming Disneyland Paris World of Frozen.
• 💡 The ride's original incarnation was Maelstrom, and the projected animation on main characters will be updated.

Central Florida Weather

• 🥶 Central Florida is experiencing unusually cold weather, with temperatures dropping into the 20s and 30s.
• ❄️ There's even a possibility of flurries, a rare event for the region.