CNN posted this on their site. An update for Disney’s ‘Frozen’ and the ‘Frozen Fever’ it has created!
The Disney movie “Frozen” is in the hearts and minds of kids all over the world – and there’s no sign of “Frozen Fever” slowing down.
This will come as no surprise if you have kids, know kids or know anyone who has or knows kids. Disney is reporting that sales of dresses based on its mega-hit movie ‘Frozen’ topped 3 million in North America this year alone. ’Frozen’ makes a return Teen a real-life ‘Frozen’ character? YouTube complaint: No more ‘Let It Go!’ Let’s say that again: fans bought more than 3 million Elsa and Anna role-play dresses. In North America. Just this year. And the holiday season isn’t even here yet. If you didn’t see this coming, your head has been stuck in a snowdrift, folks.
‘Frozen’ Success
Disney’s “Frozen” is on a roll. Like a big, giant snowball headed downhill. “The powerful connection families around the world have with Frozen and its characters is truly a phenomenon that has only continued to grow over the last 12 months,” said Paul Gainer, executive vice president of Disney Retail. Of course, there are plenty of ‘Frozen’ products flying off the shelves. Naturally, Disney is riding the retail sled as far as it will go. A new Disney’s ‘Frozen’ sequel is in the works. Fans expect the animated short ‘Frozen Fever’ to debut in the spring. Moreover, Disney is also replacing the classic Epcot ride Maelstrom with a new attraction. The hit movie that earned about $400 million at the box office in North America will inspire the ride. “Let it go”? The answer from America’s kids seem to be pretty clear: Nuh-uh.