Disney’s smash-hit musical about two royal sisters has no real filming locations – it’s a computer-animated film, made at Walt Disney Animation Studios in California, with its kingdom of Arendelle inspired by Norway.
Where was Frozen made?
Frozen is a Disney animation, made at Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, California.
How Frozen was made
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The studio – Burbank
The film was created at Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, near Los Angeles.
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An animated world
As a computer-animated film, it has no live-action filming locations.
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Arendelle – inspired by Norway
The kingdom of Arendelle draws on the fjords and villages of Norway.
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A fictional kingdom
The story is set in the icy realm of Arendelle.
About the setting
Because it is animated, Frozen has no real place to visit – but its world is inspired by Norway.
Frozen Fun Facts
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A Disney animation The film is animation, with no live-action locations.
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Made in California It was created at Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank.
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Inspired by Norway Arendelle draws on Norway’s fjords and architecture.
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'Let It Go' The film’s anthem became a global phenomenon.
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A record-breaker It became one of the highest-grossing animated films ever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Frozen made?
It’s a Disney animation, made in Burbank, California.
Are there real filming locations?
No – as animation, it has no live-action locations.
What inspired Arendelle?
The fjords and villages of Norway.
Who made it?
Walt Disney Animation Studios.
When was it released?
2013.
