It may have technically hit theaters in 2013 (Nov. 27, to be exact), but there's no doubt that 2014 was the year of Frozen. From "Let It Go" parodies aplenty (even Eddie Vedder got in on the action) [1] to a Frozen salon opening at Disneyland [2], everyone was in on the action! Here, some of the most memorable Frozen moments of the year.
Source: Disney [3]
ALL Those Soundtrack Covers
From The Ellen DeGeneres Show to an actual marriage proposal to an onstage Pearl Jam rendition of "Let It Go," Frozen covers [4] took over the airwaves, the Internet, and home videos this year.
Disneyland Opened a Frozen Beauty Salon
Anna & Elsa's Boutique [5], which opened at Disneyland in October, offers hair, nail, and makeup makeovers inspired by Frozen's leading ladies.
Walt Disney World Is Planning a Frozen Ride
Back in September, Walt Disney World announced plans to shut down the Maelstrom ride at Epcot's Norway Pavilion and instead open a Frozen ride [6], which will take guests on a journey through Arendelle.
Even the First Lady Got on the Bandwagon
Michelle Obama made a Funny or Die cameo [7] where she expressed her distaste for a spoof movie trailer called Snackpocalypse and instead asked: "Can we just watch Frozen again?"
The Boston Bruins Got Into the Frozen Spirit
If a group of professional athletes dressed up as Anna, Elsa, and the gang [8] don't make you smile, then what will!? Members of the Boston Bruins got into the Halloween [9] spirit in full-on Frozen garb at the Boston Children's Hospital, where they passed out candy and treats to sick children. This takes the concept of "good sportsmanship" to an entirely new level, don't you think?
Emotional Support Was Required
In some households, Frozen overload was such a serious condition that light therapy [10] was necessary.
Fact: 1/5 of All Trick-or-Treaters Were Wearing This
Neighborhoods across the country were overrun with Elsas, Annas, and Olafs [11] on Oct. 31. In fact, you probably had one (or all three) under your very own roof.
There Was a Major Shortage of Frozen Merchandise
You know something's up when Disney places a limit on how many Frozen items each customer can purchase [12] (and it was just two!).
Families Planned Their Travels Around the Movie
One way to win at parenting? Take your kids to actual ice castles [13] — they exist in Colorado, Utah, and New Hampshire.
Everyone Wanted to Score a Frozen Invite
To the surprise of absolutely no one, Frozen birthday parties were the hottest ticket in town this year. Intrepid parents got creative with themes like Elsa's ice castle [14], a happy snowman celebration [15], and a snow-covered fantasy [16]. Oh, and did we mention the cakes [17]?!
Everyone Wanted an Elsa Braid
Elsa's addictive hairstyle [18] was hot everywhere from the red carpet to the lineup for school photos. If you weren't into doing your girls' hair before, this may have forced you to learn!
Say What You Will About "Let It Go" — It Won an Oscar!
You may curse the day that you let your kids hear the song now that it's forever ingrained in your head, but husband-wife duo Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez took home an Oscar [19] for best original song this year.