‘World of Frozen’ Unveiled at Hong Kong Disneyland Theme Park – Variety

Hong Kong Disneyland has set an opening date for the World of Frozen Theme Land, themed after the hit animated films Frozen and Frozen 2, on November 20th. did. With less than two months until the opening, first look images are now available.

The cinematic world of Arendelle includes guests attending Summer Snow Day, the day the film’s Princess Anna saves Elsa and the kingdom with an act of love, meeting Elsa in the Ice Palace, and visiting the wandering Oaken. Attractions include sliding sled rides and snowy day fun. An interactive play experience with characters at the forest playhouse.

The characters Anna, Elsa and Kristoff from the film are represented by fully electric “audio-animatronic” figures, which Walt Disney Imagineering says are state-of-the-art.

Visitors can wear rosemary-patterned clothing, add glittery ice-inspired face paint, style their hair like Elsa, or don a cloak like Anna. .

Landmarks within the new land include: North Mountain has a peak that is the highest point in Arendelle. The Ice Palace is where Elsa freely unleashes her ice powers for the first time. Arendelle Castle, the seat of the royal family. Arendelle Bay depicts the small fishing boat that fell when Anna met Prince Hans. The clock tower where Anna danced with Hans. And at the Fountain of Friendship, Elsa uses her magical powers to freeze water and create snowflake decorations.

New retail stores and eateries are also opening. Some that are said to be filled with Scandinavian history and culture include Golden Crocus Inn, Bayside Wharf, Forest Fair, Northern Delights, TikTok Toys & Collectibles, and Traveling Traders.

“The World of Frozen is an integral part of the park’s recent expansion and growth,” said Michael Moriarty, MD, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.

The park, which is jointly owned by the Hong Kong government and the Walt Disney Co., with local authorities holding a majority stake, has turned a profit just three years after opening, after losing money for the past eight fiscal years. . In 2005.

Park operators, who released their latest financial reports in May, said their outlook had improved due to the reopening of Hong Kong’s borders, the end of the city’s strict coronavirus measures, and the anticipated arrival of Frozen. He said there was.

However, the new land will not affect this year’s numbers, as the park operates an unusual fiscal year that runs from October to September. It also reports its numbers with a lag of about seven months.

In recent weeks, parks on Lantau Island were temporarily closed due to the passage of two typhoons.

HKDL recorded a total of 3.4 million visitors in the year from October 2021 to September 2022. Revenue for the year rose 31% to HK$2.2 billion ($282 million). Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) improved by 11% to -HK$861 million. Net loss narrowed to HK$2.1 billion, an improvement of 12% year-on-year.