Video: Frozen Holiday Surprise debuts at Magic Kingdom

The new Frozen Holiday Surprise that transforms Cinderella Castle into a shimmering crystalized palace debuted Nov. 7 at Magic Kingdom.

This is the first time a show has returned to the Cinderella Castle since 2019, months before the park shut down for COVID-19.

At that time the was called  “Frozen Holiday Wish Castle Lighting” with the hundreds of lights draped on Cinderella Castle with 32,000 square feet of fishing net supporting 200,000 LED lights making the castle look as if it was covered in ice.

The new show, “Frozen Holiday Surprise” features Olaf and over 100 of his snowgie siblings adding garlands, ornaments, wreaths and more to Cinderella Castle. Next, Anna, Elsa and Kristoff appear on stage with Olaf—all decked out in their holiday best. The festivities culminate as Elsa adds the finishing touches with her ice magic, transforming Cinderella Castle into a shimmering crystallized palace.

Instead of the LED lights, projection mapping is used to transform the castle with the assistance of some lasers and some pyrotechnics.