Elsa (Disney) facts for kids
Elsa is the Queen of Arendelle in the Disney movie Frozen. She is a powerful character with magical ice powers. Most of the time, Elsa's voice is provided by the famous singer and actress Idina Menzel.
When Elsa was younger, her voice was done by Eva Bella. As a teenager, Spencer Lacey Ganus voiced her. Elsa also has a younger sister named Anna.
Elsa was born with special magic powers. She can create ice and snow with just a touch. Sometimes, when she couldn't control her powers, she would hide away from everyone.
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About Elsa's Character
The official Frozen website describes Elsa as someone who looks calm and royal on the outside. But inside, she is actually very scared because she has a big secret. This secret is her powerful ice magic.
Elsa's Story in Frozen
Elsa's character is inspired by the main character from an old story called The Snow Queen. In the movie, Elsa is born with her amazing ice powers. One day, she accidentally hurts her sister Anna with her magic. Because of this, her parents decide to keep her locked away in her room for most of her childhood.
Later, Elsa's parents sadly pass away. Elsa then becomes the queen of Arendelle. But she still struggles with her powers. She escapes to a far-off mountain to finally feel free and to avoid hurting anyone else. When Elsa accidentally freezes the entire kingdom, Anna bravely goes after her sister to help her.
Fun Facts About Elsa
Elsa was one of the most challenging characters Disney animators ever created. For example, a normal person has about 100,000 hairs on their head. But Elsa has an incredible 420,000 hairs! This shows how much detail went into making her look real.
Images for kids
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An illustration of the Snow Queen, the character Elsa is based upon.
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Idina Menzel provided both the singing and speaking voice of Elsa.
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Early concept art depicting a darker version of Elsa.
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Elsa meet-and-greet at Disneyland in California in 2013.
See also
In Spanish: Elsa (Frozen) para niños
