3. Elsa and Anna are overshadowing the other Disney princesses

The Frozen meet-up outgrew Prinsess Plass at Epcot and quickly overtook the Magic Kingdom’s Princess Fairytale Hall. Cinderella’s own castle has been invaded by Arendelle’s Royal Couple; new princesses are in charge. It’s certainly exciting to see new Disney characters match and in many cases surpass the popularity of classic ones who have been around for over half of a century, but we also don’t ever want to stop appreciating Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, etc.

4. The Frozen proliferation demonstrates the focus on the NEW

More and more lately, the Walt Disney Company has been favoring new properties over the ones that have stood the test of time. Pandora: The World of Avatar is a perfect example of that as a five year-old movie that’s taking over a big chunk of Disney’s Animal Kingdom because of its initial popularity. The emphasis on Frozen attractions and entertainment is another, if slightly less offensive, example of something new being prioritized over things old. Obviously the Disney parks need to keep up with the times, providing the things their fans are eager for. But, even if they’re less fresh or hip, the classics do matter and probably will likely continue to matter long after Frozen is forgotten.

5. There’s just too much of it

Frozen has to reach a saturation point at the parks eventually. We may even find that that point already passed once all of the Frozen attractions have opened to guests. While Frozen is a perfectly good movie and definitely merits some recognition from the Disney theme parks, especially given it’s large fan base, sometimes enough is enough. There is a laundry list of other Disney properties that haven’t been honored as attractions, so why so much Frozen so soon? Even if the demand is there now, it might not last. That would leave Disney with a surplus of attractions based on the movie. 

This proliferation isn’t just limited to the Disney theme parks. There’s also the somewhat forced addition of Frozen characters into the ABC TV series Once Upon a Time. The Disney on Ice show, over thirty years old now, certainly went through a dramatic makeover. That’s not even to mention the endless dolls, costumes and other kinds of merchandise. While stirring up a lot of excitement for some, the excess of all things Frozen has earned the ire of others. Is Frozen having a negative affect on the Disney theme parks and the company as a whole? There are arguments for both sides, so ultimately it’s up to you to decide.