Frozen Ever After Reopening February 12 Following Major Animatronic Upgrade
By Rikki
Updated: 2/5/26
Disney has officially announced that Frozen Ever After at EPCOT will undergo a short, but exciting refurbishment in early 2026. Refurbishment work began on January 26, 2026. The fan-favorite attraction is replacing its original projection-based figures with brand-new, highly detailed real-face Audio-Animatronics.
Now, we know that the attraction, at least according to Disney’s calendar, will reopen on February 12, 2026.
Goodbye Projection Faces
Since Frozen Ever After opened in 2016, the projection-style faces used on characters like Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff have received mixed reviews. Many Guests, myself included, noticed the figures didn’t age as well. They’ve always just kind of looked off.
The upgraded figures coming in 2026 will match the style seen in World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland. These newer animatronics have been praised for their realistic facial expressions.
How Long Will Frozen Ever After Be Closed?
Disney’s calendar has confirmed that Frozen Ever After at EPCOT will reopen from its refurbishment on February 12, 2026.
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