Overview

• Disney confirmed new Audio-Animatronics for Anna, Elsa and Kristoff in EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion will mirror the next-generation figures used in Hong Kong.
• The upgrade retires the attraction’s rear‑projected facial tech in favor of fully sculpted, articulated faces designed for more consistent expression and realism.
• Work is slated for early 2026, with no specific installation dates announced and no confirmation yet on any temporary ride closure.
• Frozen Ever After opened in 2016 with pioneering all‑electric figures and 3D‑printed components, but its projection faces drew recurring guest criticism for glitches and misalignment.
• The timing positions the refresh near the ride’s 10th anniversary, underscoring Imagineering’s cycle of exporting advances to international parks and bringing refinements back to EPCOT.