Defrosting a new land for Disney fans

Plans were unveiled eight years ago, and now Disneyland Paris has officially opened its new World of Frozen. Travel editor JULIE DELAHAYE was one of the first to see it

- JULIE DELAHAYE

MADE IT Julie with Anna and Elsa

DISNEYLAND Paris opens its new World of Frozen today - and I got a sneak peek earlier this month.

As Anna and Elsa open up their new gates, Walt Disney Studios Park is also rebranding as Disney Adventure World, and visitors will be treated to a host of exciting offerings in Arendelle.

That includes brand new ride Frozen Ever After - read my verdict below - as well as meet and greets with both Anna and Elsa and interactions with a very impressive Olaf animatronic.

There's also the chance to hang out with Oaken ahead of his big summer blowout and you can chat to the villagers to hear various fun tales from around the land.

You can expect a new restaurant, shows and heaps of Easter eggs for all Frozen fans. Here's a rundown of everything you need to know about the new land, and tips on where to meet the characters...

For the first time (in forever), Disneyland Paris gets a Frozen-themed ride.

Frozen Ever After is a gentle boat ride where you sail through the Kingdom of Arendelle and head towards Elsa's ice castle. It's definitely family-friendly but be warned, there are a few drops that caught me off guard - including one particularly steep section that was a little more thrilling than I had expected.

The ride has all the Disney magic - beautiful sets, impressive animatronics, and all the songs that have become such a staple in most families' households (like it or not).

It's definitely going to be a hit, too - it's got enough of the original Frozen magic for the kids, but for parents it delivers more thrills.

The queue offers plenty of little surprises and sets full of hidden gems that will no doubt keep kids entertained while they wait for their turn to board.