Disney Shares First Look at Updated Frozen Ever After Animatronics at EPCOT

Disney Reveals First Look at New Frozen Ever After Animatronics at EPCOT

Walt Disney World has shared the first images of the significantly updated Audio-Animatronics figures debuting at Frozen Ever After in EPCOT. This update marks a major technological shift for the popular World Showcase attraction, moving away from the original projected facial features that have been in place since the ride opened.

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A True-to-Film Transformation

The most notable change in this refurbishment is the complete replacement of the heads for the Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff animatronics. These figures now feature fully-articulated physical faces, providing a more natural and “true-to-film” appearance. In addition to the new facial mechanics, the animatronic bodies were refurbished to allow for more fluid and refined character movements.

This specific update was inspired by the advanced Audio-Animatronics developed for the Frozen Ever After attraction that debuted at Hong Kong Disneyland in 2023.

Beyond the Characters

While the new animatronics are the highlight of the project, Disney also utilized the brief closure to perform several technical and aesthetic improvements throughout the attraction:

• Show Systems: The ride’s show control system has been updated for better reliability.
• Visuals: Show lighting has been refreshed to enhance the overall atmosphere.
• Scenery: Various sets throughout the ride path received fresh paint and touch-ups.

Reopening Information

The attraction officially closed for this transformation on January 26, 2026. Fans of the Arendelle sisters won’t have to wait much longer to see these changes in person, as the ride is scheduled to reopen to guests on February 12, 2026.

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