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What do you give a five-year-old who’s obsessed with Frozen? Answer: a trip to Disneyland Paris to meet the cast and experience the magic of the film first-hand.

Like so many girls her age, Josie lives, sleeps and breathes Frozen, a cinematic phenomenon that has become the highest-grossing animated film of all time.

So when the opportunity came for her to meet Anna, Elsa and Olaf and finally visit Disneyland Paris, my wife Ailish and I jumped at the chance.

Admittedly, it was a close call as to who was more excited about the trip, Josie or us.

Frozen Summer Fun runs until September 13, and if your children are fans of the film – an adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen – it’s an experience not to be missed.

Summer may now be upon us, but winter had descended on a corner of Disneyland Paris, which was transformed into Arendelle – the fictional kingdom where Frozen is set – and Josie insisted on wearing the obligatory sparkly blue Elsa dress.

With its memorable soundtrack, including the Oscar-winning anthem Let It Go, the film’s signature song (the lyrics of which have an indelible place in my memory like millions of parents around the world), this summer production was a huge crowd-pleaser.

And if you don’t know the words, fear not, they are displayed on giant screens on stage to ensure everyone can join in the fun.

The 18-minute show, which is built on audience participation, began with characters running down the stairs of the ­auditorium and getting the crowd going before launching into Frozen songs.

The climax of the singalong, however, is Let It Go, which heralded the stunning and spectacular arrival of Elsa, accompanied by a blizzard of fake snow descending on the audience. Next, the show builds to a rousing finale.

As well as all this, the Disneyland Paris version of Arendelle has wonderful face painters, who can transform children into their favourite character, plus lots more games and activities based on the film.

Anna and Elsa can also be found ­elsewhere on the vast site and children can queue to have their photo taken with them, along with other Disney stars including Cinderella, Rapunzel, Belle, Snow White and Ariel – and of course everyone’s favourite film snowman, Olaf.

All of the stars feature in the Disney Magic parade where characters past and present pass through on floats to the delight of the crowds – it’s essential to claim an early spot on the route to secure a decent vantage point.

One of Josie’s highlights of the weekend was the Disney Dreams show, a spectacular night-time musical, lighting and fireworks extravaganza set against the backdrop of the Sleeping Beauty castle, where memorable films scenes are projected.

Our perfect base for the trip was a twin double room at Disney’s Sequoia Lodge, designed in the style of an American log cabin and a 15-minute walk away from the park entrance.

There are so many rides and attractions it is impossible to list them all, but one of our favourites was Ratatouille: The Adventure, a unique 4D sensory experience.

Wearing 4D glasses and sitting in a ­trackless vehicle like a dodgem car, we were taken on a thrilling journey dropping down into Gusteau’s restaurant and through a series of scrapes and adventures.

These included diving under tables and a brush with an oven and a mop, complete with a blast of hot air and a splash of water.

Another ride that stood out was Peter Pan’s Flight, where you hop into a galleon for a magical trip through the sky over starlit London, before sweeping through ­Neverland, passing mermaids and pirates on the stunning night-time journey.

Of course for thrill-seekers there are roller-coaster rides such as Crush’s Coaster and Big Thunder Mountain. There’s something for everyone in this vast complex.

Quite a few of the rides offer the chance to jump queues with a fast pass – worth buying as the waiting time for some of the attractions can exceed an hour.

Among the many places to eat at Disneyland Paris are Bistrot Chez Remy – named after the rodent chef from Ratatouille – at Walt Disney Studios Park, and the Earl of ­Sandwich in Disney Village, which was the perfect place for a pit-stop.

There were so many highlights from our weekend in Disneyland Paris that it’s hard to single one out, but with the Frozen Summer Fun extravaganza only running for two more months, you’ll be disappointed if you Let It Go.

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