A New Frozen Era

In 2013 the world was introduced to the world of "Frozen". This movie was a $1.2 billion global sensation that won two Oscars one for the hit original song "Let it go" and one for best animated feature. Frozen was big among families and friends everywhere. You could be walking down the street and a car passing by would be blasting the frozen soundtrack - I know that I would in my car. Frozen merchandise was booming and Disney took this love for Frozen and began incorporating it heavily within their parks. Frozen was now seen in parades, incorporated in the firework show and eventually scored a section in California Adventure for everything frozen - including a theater for a show dedicated to singing along to the soundtrack with Anna and Elsa. I do admit that I fell in love with Frozen when it came out, yet with this new frozen era it has truly has become overwhelming. I remember being at Disneyland waiting to watch the firework show and I heard a couple of girls talk about how pretty Elsa's castle is (they were pointing to Sleeping Beauty's castle http://a.dilcdn.com/bl/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/07/disneyland-castle.jpg ). While not everyone might know that the castle at Disneyland is Sleeping Beauty's castle, it was just sad hearing that Frozen has "taken over" the fantasy world causing children (and some adults) to forget about previous princesses or disney movies.

A movie that I personally love and still love is Tangled. Tangled was the Walt Disney Animation Studio's 50th movie and after Frozen came out, Tangled still comes in first place. While this movie was a success, it didn't "take off" like Frozen did. Yet it is now slowly coming back and being remembered for what an amazing movie it was. Each scene in Tangled was a new adventure and every character in the movie gave you another reason to fall in love with Tangled. A part of me wishes that Tangled became as popular as Frozen, yet I am thankful that it didn't because I would probably not appreciate it as much.

Overall, both films are spectacular and Disney does know how to create a film that reaches all your emotions. Yet, my personal opinion is that Tangled is better. I find myself relating to Rapunzel (not the creepy mother part and the tower) and her desire to know more and to never give up on her dreams.