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EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After Soft-Opens With New Lifelike Animatronics Ahead of Feb. 12 Reopening

The refresh replaces problematic projection-mapped faces with sculpted, articulated heads inspired by recent international builds.

Overview

  • Disney released first-look images of new Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff figures that present a closer, more expressive match to the films.
  • The attraction quietly welcomed guests on the afternoon of February 11 in a soft opening, with the official reopening set for February 12.
  • Projection-based faces were removed in favor of silicone-skinned, fully articulated heads that follow techniques used in Hong Kong’s World of Frozen.
  • Show control systems were updated, show lighting was refreshed, and sets received touch-ups as effects continue testing before full return to service.
  • Imagineering modified figure necks to fit the new heads, the ride’s story remains unchanged, and the upgrade addresses years of projection failures.