Frozen 2: Small Details You Missed In The Disney Sequel

There's no question that the first Frozen film was jam-packed with catchy songs. Of course, the first of these songs to come to mind is "Let It Go," which we've all undoubtedly heard many a toddler and drunken karaoke-goer belt at the top of their lungs. However, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention the film's other earworms, such as "Love Is an Open Door," "For the First Time in Forever," or, one of our personal favorites, "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?"

The latter of those songs was sung by Anna (Kristen Bell) in the original Frozen film as a plea for her older sister, Elsa, to hang out and build a snowman with her, like they did when they "used to be best buddies." In the beginning of Frozen 2, audiences are treated to a glimpse of those "best buddies" before Elsa's powers began to take over her life. The film's opening scenes show little Elsa and Anna happily building tiny snowmen figurines. Look closely enough, and you'll see they've constructed a miniature Baymax from Big Hero 6, as well as an elephant (presumably from Disney's Dumbo). 

For many, it's hard to remember a time without memes. The internet phenomenon is so engrained in pop culture that it even has its own entry in Merriam-Webster. According to the dictionary, a meme is defined as "an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture." And, judging by a well-timed joke in Frozen 2, the film franchise is officially getting in memes.

Olaf does a lot of thinking in Frozen 2, particularly about the meaning of everything. That's pretty heavy stuff for a snowman; however, it's impossible not to smile during Olaf's song "When I Am Older," in which he reassures himself that everything will make sense when he has a few more years under his belt (spoiler alert — they won't). At the end of the song, a tornado can be seen making its way toward Olaf. However, blissfully ignorant to the danger looming behind him, Olaf smiles and says, "This is fine." If the line sounds familiar, it's likely because it was inspired by the "This Is Fine" meme, which features a dog similarly gleefully oblivious to a fire surrounding him. 

Chances are you've likely pulled a cute dress from the rack at your favorite store, only to find that it was — gasp — a jumpsuit. While not everyone feels comfortable in glorified overalls, there's no denying that jumpsuits are definitely having a major moment. If you need proof, allow us to direct you to Fleabag's Season 2 sell-out, which we're still itching to try on. And, always on-trend, Disney has seemingly embraced jumpsuit life, as well. 

In 2019's Toy Story 4, fans were excited to see Little Bo Peep donning a jumpsuit instead of her signature hoop skirt. Of course, fans were equally excited to see that Frozen 2 gave Anna and Elsa the opportunity to ditch their traditional Disney princess garb and embrace the jumpsuit life, too. "They're going on a big adventure," producer Peter Del Vecho revealed of Anna and Elsa's outfits (via the Los Angeles Times). He continued, adding, "It's going to be very physical, so [the outfit change] makes sense."

As any true fan knows, Disney movies are nothing without adorable sidekicks. While the first Frozen movie had those cute sidekick shoes filled by Olaf, the lovable, huggable snowman voiced by Josh Gad, Frozen 2 decided to gift fans with yet another charming friend — Bruni, the Fire Spirit. A tiny salamander who expels fire both from his mouth and his body, Bruni is first introduced as a threat to the Enchanted Forest. However, the little lizard soon takes a liking to Elsa's icy powers, and the two become BFFs almost immediately.

While casual viewers may not pay much attention to Bruni's light blue and purple coloring, Disney fanatics will likely draw comparisons to other benevolent Disney characters with prehistoric roots. Trixie the Triceratops, from the Toy Story franchise, sports blue and purple coloring similar to Bruni's, and kids will probably notice that the little guy shares an uncanny resemblance to Doc McStuffins' Bronty. Considering Disney's love for Easter eggs, it's safe to say Bruni's blue and purple coloring was a nod to these other beloved animated characters. 

One of the most delightful moments in Frozen 2 comes courtesy of Olaf, as many of the Frozen franchise's funniest moments usually do. Upon stumbling across strangers while venturing through the Enchanted Forest, Olaf takes a few moments to catch the new characters up on the happenings of the first Frozen film. Not only is the scene hilarious — it also serves as a nice refresher for viewers who have gone a couple of years without revisiting the original film.

Viewers who sat through the film's end credits were treated to another run-down of events by Olaf, this time recapping all they had witnessed in Frozen 2. However, the best part about this extra treat of a scene isn't Olaf's speedy summary — it's the return of Marshmallow, the giant snow monster from the original Frozen, as well as the tiny "snowgies" from the short film Frozen Fever. If you haven't seen Frozen Fever, snowgies are the tiny, adorable products of Elsa's sneezes. These little guys are a tiny detail definitely worth sticking around for an extra ten minutes to see.