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Elsa the Snow Queen

“In Arendelle's fair kingdom, a ruler did appear. Born with a secret power so great, alone, she stayed in fear. Although the force was hidden, one day she let it go. And all the land was covered in eternal ice and snow.” ʊFrozen trailer's narration

Queen Elsa of Arendelle (also known as the Snow Queen) is the deuteragonist of Disney's Academy Award-winning 2013 animated feature film, . She is the older sister of Princess Anna and was next in line for Arendelle's throne, until her powers over ice and snow led her to becoming the famous Snow Queen. She is voiced by Idina Menzel.

Elsa is loosely based on the title character of "The Snow Queen", a short story by , and to a much lesser extent, Kai from the same story. While the character from the original fairy tale was neutral, Elsa was rewritten as the deuteragonist.

She will join the Disney Princess line-up, along with her sister making her the 13th Disney Princess and the first queen in the line-up.[2]

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Background Official Disney Bio From the outside, Elsa looks poised, regal and reserved, but in reality, she lives in fear as she wrestles with a mighty secret—she was born with the power to create ice and snow. It's a beautiful ability, but also extremely dangerous. Haunted by the moment her magic nearly killed her younger sister Anna, Elsa has isolated herself, spending every waking minute trying to suppress her growing powers. Her mounting emotions trigger the magic, accidentally setting off an eternal winter that she can't stop. She fears she's becoming a monster and that no one, not even her sister, can help her. Development Elsa Elsa was originally portrayed as a dramatic, evil, heartless, theatrical villain in early drafts of the film, akin to Background information villains of Disney's past such as Cruella De Vil in One Hundred and One Dalmatians, and Ursula in The Little Feature Frozen films Mermaid, as well as being unrelated to Anna. However, as the film's development went into several problems story-wise, two major changes were made; the alteration of Elsa's moral role in the story, and her Television It's a Small World: The Animated programs Series (cameo) relationship with Anna. Once the two became sisters, the filmmakers felt it would open new possibilities for Once Upon a Time

story elements, making the process of finalizing the completion of the Disney adaptation of The Snow Video Frozen: Free Fall Queen all the more accessible. Elsa's original portrayal as a villain (her original intended villain role is shown games Disney INFINITY Disney INFINITY 2.0 in a deleted scene made early in development) depicted her as being a ruthless, cold-hearted tyrant who had Hidden Worlds an entire army of giant snowmen as henchmen (who would eventually be replaced by one giant snowman, Club Penguin

Marshmallow), and was designedEntertainment to resembleVideo either Games Bette LifestyleMidler (Georgette the poodle's voice actress) or Park World of Color the late singer Amy Winehouse, where she was depicted with spiky black or dark blue hair (and even blue- attractions Disney Dreams! Celebrate the Magic gray skin), a more angular body (as opposed to the final, heroic Elsa's rounder body) and constantly Disney Magic on Parade malicious smile, and wearing a clearly sinister-looking outfit made from live ermines; as opposed to having Festival of Fantasy Parade Princess Fairytale Hall an innocent, angelic appearance and personality seen in the final film, and was originally going to be very Mickey's Soundsational Parade hostile and bitter toward others and simply resented everyone instead of being fearful and insecure about not A Frozen Holiday Wish Mickey's Once Upon a wanting to appreciate her powers, and was going to by voiced by Will and Grace actress Megan Mullally An early 3D model for the Christmastime Parade villainous Elsa. (Mullally likely voiced "Evil Elsa" in aforementioned deleted scence, since her voice sounded nothing like A Christmas Fantasy Parade that of Menzel's). However, this did not work out very well, as it would've been difficult for her to reform if Portrayed by Georgina Haig (in Once Upon a she was an outright evil villain, and after listening to the song "Let It Go", intended to be Elsa's villain song Time)

when it was written, the writers realized that her motivations of self-empowerment and wanting to be herself were too positive to be Animators Wayne Unten expressed by a villain and did not fit the villain role, and as a result, instead of changing the lyrics they ended up changing the plot, and Tony Smeed therefore the character was changed from a villainous role to an anti-heroic role seen in the actual film (this may have also led to the Voice Idina Menzel Eva Bella (as a child) creation of the film's real villain, Hans, as with the evil Snow Queen Ingrid, her aunt). Spencer Lacey Ganus (as a teenager) Voice Performance Katie Lowes Actress and singer Megan Mullally was originally cast to voice Elsa, but was replaced by Broadway actress Idina Menzel, best known for model performing Elphaba from Wicked. Menzel already knew Kristen Bell, who voiced Anna, and had previously auditioned for a lead role in the Designer Brittney Lee 2010 Walt Disney film Tangled. She was not cast for the part, but the casting director recorded her singing and later showed the recording Bill Schwab to Frozen's film executives. Menzel was surprised when she was subsequently asked to audition, and she received the role after reading Jin Kim the script out loud. Inspiration Kai and the Snow Queen from the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale Director Chris Buck believed that Menzel's vocals would help in the portrayal of the character, saying, "Idina has a sense of vulnerability in The Snow Queen Elphaba from Wicked her voice. She plays a very strong character, but someone who lives in fear—so we needed someone who could portray both sides of the Honors and 1st Place in Time's Most Influential character, and Idina was just amazing." awards Fictional Characters of 2014 http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Elsa_the_Snow_Queen 1/18 12/30/2014 Elsa the Snow Queen - DisneyWiki

In an interview with Menzel, she acknowledged the similarities between Elsa and Elphaba. She mentioned they were both very powerful 6th Place in WatchMojo.com's Top 10 Modern Disney Animated and misunderstood individuals, and she herself could relate to the characters, having hidden her singing talent from her peers at school. "I Characters didn't want to alienate anyone," she explained. "If everyone was singing along in the car to a Madonna song, I didn't join in because when Character information we're younger we're afraid of sticking out or showing off, when in fact we should own those things that make us really unique." Full name Queen Elsa of Arendelle

Characterization Other names Elsa The Snow Queen Following the casting of Idina Menzel, Elsa's characterization underwent several alterations. According to Menzel, she was originally Queen Elsa scripted as a one-dimensional antagonist but was gradually revised as a more vulnerable, multifaceted figure. Menzel further described her Monster

character as "extremely complicated and misunderstood". Personality Elegant, powerful, caring, reserved, warm, protective, kind, remorseful, Director Jennifer Lee stated that Elsa is largely driven by fear throughout the film. Producers identified the scene in which Elsa sings "Let It insecure, selfless, intelligent, independent, playful, artistic, Go" as a pivotal point in the character's development, as the scene depicts her choice to "let go" of her fear of using her powers and be practical, down-to-earth herself. Character design supervisor Bill Schwab said, "Before 'Let It Go', Elsa is really buttoned up, her hair is up—everything is perfect. Appearance Slender, beautiful, 21 years old, pale During the song, she gives herself permission to be who she is and everything changes — her hair is more wild, her gown is magical. She's skin, light freckles, rosy cheeks, pink finally free — even if she is all alone." lips, long platinum blonde hair, blue eyes

Lead writer Paul Briggs explained that Anna's support is what Elsa needs most when her secret is exposed. "The strength of the family Birthday December 21[1]

bond is what makes this story so powerful because it's her sibling who's willing to look beyond her powers and stand between her and the Occupation Princess of Arendelle (formerly) world if that's what it takes." Queen of Arendelle

Personality Alignment Good As the queen regnant of the kingdom of Arendelle, Elsa appears calm, reserved, regal and, Goal To suppress and control her abilities for the safety of her family, friends unlike her sister, is experienced in grace, energy, and poise. Beneath this elegant and subjects (succeeded) appearance, however, Elsa is quite complex; in truth, Elsa is troubled with her abilities — a Home Arendelle trait that stems from a traumatic incident as a child. When she was younger, she had cared Relatives Anna (younger sister) strongly for Anna and, although she was the more mature and reserved of the two sisters, King Adgar and Queen Idun Elsa was still quite playful. However, ever since her magic nearly caused her sister's (parents; deceased) Once Upon a Time: death, Elsa had lived in fear and trauma for a great amount of her life, too nervous to let Ingrid and Helga (aunts; deceased) her powers overdevelop. As a result, she chose isolation from everyone she cared about, Kristoff (brother-in-law) including Anna, out of fear that she could hurt them and kept things to herself rather than Allies Frozen: Anna, Olaf, Grand Pabbie, the trolls, Marshmallow, Kristoff, communicate or be around anyone. Sven, Kai and Gerda, the Duke of Weselton (formerly) From said concern, Elsa is sensitive towards other people and their well-being, as Elsa Once Upon a Time: Emma Swan, always felt that she had to be far away from people as much as possible in order to keep Captain Hook, David Nolan, Mary An illustration from the storybook A Sister Margaret Blanchard, Henry Mills, More Like Me demonstrating the contrasting them as safe as possible. As such, she felt that she could not truly rule a kingdom Belle, Ingrid personas of Elsa and Anna. because of this flaw, although she tried her hardest to repress her abilities for the sake of Minions The royal guards, Marshmallow the kingdom and to be a good ruler for Arendelle when her time came, thus gaining a great Enemies Frozen: Hans, the Duke of sense of responsibility at an early age. Often, although Elsa demonstrates her willingness to sacrifice her own happiness for everyone Weselton and his thugs else's, she herself feels irritated from the restraints that she is forced into, most evidently on her coronation day when she was to become Once Upon a Time: Emma Swan (briefly), Ingrid (formerly) queen, even though she was very apprehensive from the threat of her wintry powers and simply be accepted for who she is. Likes Her family, chocolate, having fun Growing up believing that her powers were unstable caused Elsa to cut off interaction with Anna, fearing that she could not control her with her powers, bringing joy to Anna and her kingdom, having fun powerful emotions with Anna around to spur them further. Despite her moral reasoning, she came off as aloof and cold towards anyone who with Anna, acceptance, freedom, wished to see her. Because Anna had to have the memories of Elsa's magic removed from her memory in order to stop Elsa's curse from peace, geometry, studying, tea, open gates, her powers (currently) damaging her mind and body beyond repair, Anna did not understand why Elsa's isolation was so dire and simply believed Elsa was Dislikes Her powers (formerly), fear, being uncaring. However, Elsa truly loved Anna and always wished to be with her whenever Anna asked — a chance Elsa greatly regretted treated as a monster, her magic refusing and was left in deep despair when Anna became the only family she had left. She also believes that she thinks she does not doing harm to others, conflicting moments with her sister, the idea of belong in Arendelle as she sees herself only as a force of destruction, implying that Elsa has low self-esteem towards herself in an Anna marrying someone she hardly extreme case, as she constantly blames herself to be the sole cause for most of her life's misfortunes, despite others stating that she is knows, Arendelle in peril

not, to the point that she deliberately forces everyone away because she is a hazard towards them. Powers and Magical control over ice, frost and abilities snow (Cyrokinesis/Frigokinesis) However, during "Let It Go", Elsa reveals a liberated side to her personality. Without stress or fear of hurting others, Elsa is strong and Cold manipulation Creation unafraid, yet with an air of elegance still surrounding her. Armed with a sense of freedom, she is confident in her abilities and accepts them as a part of her, letting them roam free with grace and beauty, all the while no longer worried or daunted by her restraints. In the segment, Weapons Ice powers which was entirely about letting go of her fears and being herself, Elsa abandons what others had wanted out of her, including her parents, Fate Finally comes to peace with herself and Anna and returns home to so that she can be free to be herself. During this time, Elsa proves herself to be incredibly artistic and a daring young woman willing to Arendelle to rightfully take her place remain far from what she was destined to be and rejects her own fate as Arendelle's queen for the choice of her own freedom. as the Queen, restoring summer and peace to the land.

Although she has a reclusive demeanor towards people, Elsa does possess a softer side; Elsa was more than willing to share some words Quote "Let it go!" with Anna as a form of comfort between the two and was seen speaking with dignitaries, hinting that she is not afraid to socialize with "The cold never bothered me anyway." others but is at least open to it. She also displays a playful side to her personality several times, such as having a snowball fight with Anna "Conceal, don't feel." in one of the promotional ads and sneakily tricking the Duke of Weselton (who was a terrible dancer) into dancing with Anna during the ball. "Be the good girl you always have to be!" And despite her fear, Elsa shows to truly care about her family and her kingdom as more than just a position quite selflessly, as she was [Source] evidently frightened when she realizes that she had created a winter over her kingdom when she had tried so desperately to avoid them from the peril her powers could potentially bring. But due to the influence of her magic, Elsa does not like to confront things she had caused, for she has always believed she can only http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Elsa_the_Snow_Queen 2/18 12/30/2014 Elsa the Snow Queen - DisneyWiki

create winter, not remove it.

However, Elsa's strongest part of herself is her love for her sister, a trait that gives Elsa the ultimate motivation to save Anna. Although she feels responsible for the chaos that she has caused, the bond that Elsa shares with Anna is stronger than she knows, as the feeling itself is her reminder that she is not truly alone in the world when there is someone else who cares for her as well. With love, Elsa finds a stronger grip over her abilities in order to save those she cares about. From this, Elsa confronts her fears and learns how to use her powers for good instead of imbalance and, in doing so, gains the will to control them.

After she conquers her fear and gains recognition from the kingdom, Elsa's personality becomes warm and playful once again, although still possessing her serene nature, as she happily attends ice-skating with Anna and the others, even helping Anna to ice skate without fear of freezing her as well as creating a snow cloud to help Olaf remain alive during summer.

Interestingly enough, although she is passive compared to Anna, it is implied that she ironically enjoys more thrilling activities than her sister. Immediately after thawing Arendelle, she creates an ice rink for everyone to enjoy without hesitation. While Anna is somewhat hesitant, she skates without fear, even encouraging her to join in.

Physical appearance Elsa is a young, 21-year old beautiful woman with a tall, slender figure, long, platinum blonde hair, blue eyes, a small nose, and very pale skin with a light dusting of freckles, a trait she shares with her sister Anna, though less prominent. Her face is the mirror image of her mother, as during her coronation, she bore a striking resemblance to the Queen, albeit with a different hair color. In her pre-Snow Queen state, she wears a teal dress with a sweetheart bodice with bronze trim, black long-sleeved turtleneck blouse with red and teal crystals, magenta cape, with dark brown flats with gold outlines and teal stockings (which disappear after her transformation) underneath, and her hair woven in a French braided crown twist bun. Ever since the accident with Anna at age 8, Elsa wears white gloves to contain her powers, but at her coronation, she wears longer, cyan gloves that go with her outfit. Her eyelids have a dusting of lavender eye shadow and magenta lipstick.

In her Snow Queen state, Elsa wears her hair in a loose french braid that is swept over her left shoulder. The braid is woven with snowflake incrustations, and wisps of her bangs slicked back on top of her head with a smaller piece resting down on her forehead. Her hair appears to be thick, although this may be so because she has much more hair (400,000 strands) than the average human. She wears

a crystal-blue, off-the-shoulder dress made out of ice with a right knee-high slit, a crystallized bodice and translucent, powder blue Elsa in her coronation outfit (left) and in her sleeves. Covering her feet are kitten heels made entirely from ice and, attached to the back of her bodice is a long, transparent cape of Snow Queen outfit (right). sheer ice which is decorated with large snowflakes and sweeps the floor. She also wears dark pink lipstick, and shiny, purplish-pink eye shadow.

Powers and Abilities

“Listen to me, Elsa. Your power will only grow. There is beauty in it, but also great danger! You must learn to control it. Fear will be your enemy.” ʊPabbie

Elsa is most iconic being the Snow Queen, and as such, she has complete and total control over cold temperatures and the element of ice and snow (also known as cryokinesis and frigokinesis). With her abilities (that she was apparently born with), Elsa can conjure up and shape various things from snow flurries to blizzards. Most of her powers are unleashed via her hands, and controlled by her emotions. If she's happy and at peace, her powers would be under her complete control, but if she's stressed or fearful, she will lose control and cause great harm to those around her. Near the end of Frozen, it appears that she has gained more control over her powers.

Elsa's snow magic. Some of what her powers can do are seen throughout the film. In the beginning, she was able to turn the entire castle's ball room into a winter wonderland. She is also able to create enchanted snowmen (both large and small), ice structures such as her ice palace, deadly blizzards as mentioned above, and more. She's also been seen being able to move ice structures at will. It also appears that she can control transitional forms of snow, as she was not only able to create solid forms such as ice, but gaseous forms as well; for instance, she creates a snow cloud for Olaf at the end of the film. Interestingly, it would seem that nearly her entire being can conjure ice and snow, as seen when she flees across the fjord - the water immediately freezes the moment her foot touches the water.

Her powers are most prominently featured during "Let It Go" in which Elsa frees herself from the fear and stress she held, allowing her abilities to run wild. In the sequence she created her ice palace, a stairway for entrance, Olaf, as well as her ice gown. During the song she even points out that her powers protect her from the effects of cold.

It is also shown that despite not having any formal training, she is capable of being a fierce fighter with her magic. When the Duke's thugs attack her midway through the movie, she is able to hold them both off on her own. Elsa in the process of creating her ice palace. It's also interesting to note that in times when Elsa is truly frightened, her powers might act on their own in order to protect her. In the attack by the Duke's men, an arrow is shot at her from a crossbow. Almost instantly, a wall of ice forms as a shield to intercept the arrow before it would otherwise lodge itself in Elsa's head. So it's possible her ice powers may have a will of their own to some extent, where they respond to whatever Elsa feels. This possibility could explain why she is able to create Olaf and Marshmallow. Theoretically, in having a mind of its own, it would make sense if the ice powers split part of its sentience off into these external shells created by Elsa, each of whom represent a certain aspect of Elsa's personality. It also appears that her powers depend on which emotion she feels; if she is in sorrow, all the snow particles in the air stand still as if in a state of suspended animation, while anger creates a similar effect to fear but with an offensive direction instead of chaotic versatility.

The only way thought to conceal her powers is initially by wearing gloves on her hands, which appeared to negate her icy touch on other objects. However, it's possible this is nothing but a psychological mindset that helps to keep her anxiety and any icy outbursts under control all her life. Because it is her father, one of the few people she trusted, that claims that wearing them will stop her abilities, Elsa believes it to be true, so by wearing gloves she thinks truly stop her powers, as a result of said belief, they do. This is supported by the fact she is able to freeze through the hand shackles in Arendelle's prison cell, in her desperation to get away, proving that covering her hands does not actually stop her power, but rather, sheer force of will and belief. http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Elsa_the_Snow_Queen 3/18 12/30/2014 Elsa the Snow Queen - DisneyWiki

It is shown that if she casts her magic on a living being directly, the victim will not only freeze to death, but slowly transform into an ice statue, and the process only hastens if they are in cold conditions. While the curse can be removed if the magic affects the mind, the heart is the most vulnerable and if this is the case, the victim can only be cured by an act of true love. While Elsa had thought she cannot undo the frosty effects she creates, it is revealed that that she is capable of removing such curses through her love for others, as it is the warmest emotion of all.

One interesting thing to note is that when the animators were creating her character, and coming up with ways for her to use her abilities, they came up with a Signature Snowflake for her. This snowflake can be seen multiple times through out the film on almost everything she creates. Such instances are when she slams her foot into the ground to create the floor of her ice palace in "Let It Go", the pattern on the doors that led to the balcony of her ice palace, and it is the snowflake shown within the "O" in the in-movie logo.

My Disney Experience

Queen Elsa can magically create snow and ice. But the love she shares with her sister Anna is the greatest magic of all.

Appearances Frozen A Saddened Past

“Do the magic! Do the magic!” ʊAnna to Elsa

At a young age, Elsa realized that she holds an ancient ability over ice and snow, and often used her abilities to play with her younger sister Anna. Elsa shared a close bond with her free-spirited younger sibling, and the two were the best of friends. They often at night would make it snow in the royal ballroom. However, one night while the two were playing in the ballroom, Anna falls down from the high snow slopes Elsa had created. Elsa tries to save her by using her magic, but accidentally strikes her sister instead. Their parents, the King and Queen, immediately seek aid for Anna by visiting the legendary trolls, whose leader, a shaman named Pabbie, is able to stabilize Anna's condition since it had only affected the head, not the heart, which would have been fatal. To be safe, Pabbie then Elsa working her magic in front of young removes Anna's knowledge and memories of magic, much to Elsa's despair. Pabbie takes the time to explain the true strength of Elsa's Anna. abilities, telling her that her power will only grow and there's not only beauty in it, but danger, and that she must learn to control them at all cost, or fear will be her enemy. While the King promises to help Elsa control her powers, the incident leaves Elsa traumatized by them. As a result, the King and Queen order the gates to be locked for Elsa and Anna's safety.

From then on, Elsa forcibly and willingly spends the rest of her life distanced from other people, including Anna, trying to keep her powers from growing out of control and harming those she cares about. Even so, the persistent Anna tries time and time again to spend some quality time with her sister, but fails at every turn, leading her to eventually believe Elsa despises her.

The Death of the Royals

“Do you have to go?” ʊElsa's last words to her parents

Throughout the years, Elsa's only true human contact is with her parents, who calmly try to help their daughter control her abilities, teaching her to remain calm for fear and stress would only cause chaos. To help further, the king bestows upon Elsa a pair of gloves, which are temporarily able to suppress her powers (teaching her to "conceal it, don't feel it, don't let it show"), making life much easier, though still heavily fearful. And despite better control, Elsa still refuses to contact Anna, truly terrified of harming her yet again. One day, during Anna and Elsa's teenage years, their parents depart on a two week trip (to an unknown location), and though Elsa is torn about their parting, she bids them farewell as they were off. However, this is her last encounter with them, as the parents die when a massive wave Elsa grieving over the loss of her parents. capsizes their ship, causing them to drown. A funeral is held, though Anna is the only one of the sisters to attend. Elsa, instead, is too afraid to even go to the funeral out of fear of hurting someone with her powers and stays within her bedroom, mourning for the loss of her parents, alone. Because of her devastated emotions, her powers corrupt the bedroom, freezing everything inside and reflecting the sorrow of the event. With the passing of her beloved parents and contact with Anna, her only family left, still deemed too dangerous, Elsa is now truly alone.

The Coronation

“Make one wrong move and everyone will know...” ʊOne of Elsa's lines in the song "For the First Time in Forever"

Three years later, Elsa is chosen to be crowned the new queen regnant. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Arendelle invites royalty from far and wide to join in the festivities, such as the dashing Prince Hans and the pompous Duke of Weselton among others. Whilst Anna, the citizens of Arendelle, and the visiting royals couldn't be more excited, Elsa is beyond reluctant, fearful the major contact with the world will lead to the discovery of her powers. Even so, she accepts that it's all merely for a day, and tries her best to conceal her emotions, though the task proves to be difficult. At the cathedral, Elsa's crowning takes place, but because she must wield the traditional scepter and globus cruciger without her gloves, her abilities are nearly revealed. Fortunately, she's able to withstand the near exposure A nervous Elsa during her coronation. (presumably dismissed as nervous sweat), and the festivities commence with a nightly ball. There, Elsa and Anna are reunited for the first time in years, and they share their very first conversation for quite some time, with Elsa leading the way, although the conversation seems somewhat stilted. Both sisters appear to be very joyous to finally share some time together, even smelling the scent of chocolate, and although Elsa's enjoying herself and quality time with Anna, Anna's open desire to have moments like the occasion at hand frequently causes Elsa to become reserved once again, reluctantly telling Anna her wish simply cannot be, and without any further explanations as to why, breaking the younger princess' heart and prompting her to leave. The Curse http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Elsa_the_Snow_Queen 4/18 12/30/2014 Elsa the Snow Queen - DisneyWiki

“Look, it's snowing! It's snowing! The queen has cursed this land!” ʊThe Duke of Weselton

Meanwhile, Elsa continues on with the party, meeting the visiting dignitaries and talking with them for a while before Anna returns, but with Prince Hans by her side. After a small introduction, the two announce their newfound engagement, and ask for Elsa's blessing upon the marriage. Elsa is baffled by the shocking news, but Anna and Hans couldn't appear more excited, going on to ramble about the wedding arrangements. Elsa ceases the sudden rambling by denying such marriage, much to Anna's disappointment. The queen asks to speak with Anna alone and in private, likely to finally confess her abilities and why it's not wise to marry a man she just met without causing a scene that would surely get her true magical nature exposed, but the younger princess refuses any private conversation, stating whatever Elsa's powers revealed at the ball. Elsa has to say can be said to both her and Hans. Becoming frustrated, Elsa outright forbids Anna of marrying someone she just met, indirectly telling the princess she knows nothing about true love, causing Anna to hiss back, telling Elsa all she knows is how to shut people out. Although Elsa is visibly hurt and saddened by this, Elsa continues to deny her blessing for the marriage, and the argument only worsens when Elsa orders the guards to end the party and close the gates. But the heartbroken Anna confronts her sister, completely terrified of living life imprisoned within the castle again. With that, Elsa suggests that she leaves the castle so she can be happy.

Things take an ultimate turn for the worst when, out of blind fury from Anna's constant questioning, Elsa's powers are finally revealed, causing ice shards to rise from the ground, nearly striking Anna and the other guests. Terrified by what she's done and the reactions it receives, Elsa flees, though Anna, Hans and the Duke of Weselton chase after her. Elsa retreats into the fjord, successfully escaping her pursuers, and as she does, everything in the land begins to freeze, beginning with the entire body of water in the fjord, trapping all the ships before spreading throughout the rest of the kingdom. Having failed to retrieve her, Anna and Hans return to the castle courtyard, where the guests have gathered. The Duke of Weselton begins to panic as it eerily begins snowing, declaring they must take action and Elsa escaping into the fjord. put an end to Elsa's curse, but Anna refuses and volunteers to seek out Elsa herself and make things right, feeling it's her fault for pushing her. With Hans being left in charge of the kingdom, Anna heads off on her horse to begin her search for her sister. The Snow Queen

“I'm never going back, the past is in the past!” ʊElsa, as she throws her crown

Meanwhile, that same night, Elsa has since arrived at the North Mountain, miles upon miles away from Arendelle. At first, she's still dreadfully downhearted by all that's just happened. The loss of her sister, the abandoning of her kingdom and subjects, and the pain of her past consuming her now that the public saw her as a demon for her winter magic. However, oblivious to the storm she caused, she starts to embrace her powers now that she is alone, letting them roam free and finally unleashing the beauty aspect that Pabbie told her about years ago, and in turn, this makes the new queen happier than she's ever been in years. Now that she's living without fear of harming those she cares about, Elsa has ultimate control over her abilities and creates herself an ice palace and her signature ice gown out of her Elsa the Snow Queen within her ice palace. magic, establishing herself as the Snow Queen and officially abandoning her place as queen of Arendelle, declaring she's never returning to her kingdom now that she's finally happy and completely free to be who she is.

During her spectacle, Elsa also recreates Olaf, the snowman she built with Anna as a child, but unknowingly imbues him with life. And with his new enchantment, Olaf heads off into the world, eventually stumbling upon Anna and leading her to Elsa's palace sometime afterwards.

Elsa and Anna/The Creation of Marshmallow

“Elsa, we were so close. We can be like that again.” ʊAnna to Elsa

A few days later, Elsa lives peacefully in solitude, until Anna shows up, transported by Kristoff. While Elsa becomes slightly elated that Anna had come to visit her, she is still hesitant to return to Arendelle, as well as rekindle her bond with Anna, still fearful of harming her. Elsa then advises Anna to return home where she's safe, wanting her to be happy in Arendelle, but Anna refuses to do so just as Olaf rushes in, reminding Elsa of the whimsical childhood the sisters shared. His presence proves there's love and beauty in her powers, and remind her of the joyful moments she spent with Anna. It was enough to bring a smile to the queen's face until the memory of nearly killing Anna haunts her again, prompting Elsa to turn away, bidding farewell to her sister. Anna accidentally increases the discomfort and Elsa losing control of her powers and freezing stress upon mentioning the kingdom's in danger, Elsa being horrified to learn that she had placed a curse upon it. Overcome by fear and Anna's heart. guilt, Elsa unleashes her powers by accident once again, but this time, she inadvertently hits Anna in her heart. As Olaf and Kristoff (Anna's companion who offered to help guide her through the mountains to find Elsa) run to try and aid Anna, Elsa demands for them to leave her, as Anna belongs in Arendelle and she, however, does not. While Anna still insists she come back with them, telling her she won't leave any other way, Elsa is forced to create a gruesome snow beast known as Marshmallow, who throws the trio out of the palace.

A Queen's Monstrous Dread

“I'm such a fool, I can't be free...” ʊElsa, talking to herself

Afterwards, Marshmallow becomes Elsa's official bodyguard, given that Elsa truly wants nothing more than to be alone, and disguises himself as snow-covered rocks outside of the palace to keep away any and all visitors who may harm her majesty in any way. Meanwhile, within the walls of the once beautiful ice palace, Elsa has shown to have, despite desperately trying to conceal her emotions, lost control over her powers once again, as the fear of endangering Arendelle has completely overcome her, causing ice shards to fill her palace, giving it a darker and fearful design, matching the monster Elsa fears she has become. Elsa's Ice Palace reflecting the fear she feels inside her. http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Elsa_the_Snow_Queen 5/18