Wintry Movie Alternatives to “Frozen”

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We get it–it’s time to finally let “Frozen” go. If you’re still looking for a wintry family movie to watch on a winter’s day, check out some of these frosty flicks. Grab some popcorn, snuggle up on the couch, and be thankful for the break from Elsa, Anna, and Olaf.

Anastasia

Travel to snowy Russia in this Disney-fied re-telling of the Romanovs’ story. Anastasia, the last surviving daughter of the Romanov royal family, joins two con men in an attempt to reunite with her grandmother, the Grand Duchess, while trying to avoid capture by the evil wizard Rasputin. Rated G. Available on Netflix, Amazon Instant and Google Play.

Balto

“Balto” is based on the true story of a sled dog who led his team on the last leg of a treacherous journey to transport medicine to combat the 1925 diptheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska. In the film, Balto is a half-wolf outcast who risks his life on the 600-mile journey to procure the medicine when the other dogs get lost in the snow. Watch the film and then head to Central Park to check out Balto’s commemorative statue! Rated G. Available on Google Play and Amazon Instant.

Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

In this movie adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic novel, four English siblings are sent to a country house during the WWII bombings of London. By entering through the doors of a mysterious wardrobe, they discover the magical world of Narnia. They must help the magical Lion, Aslan, in the battle against the evil White Witch, who has cursed Narnia with 100 years of winter. Rated PG. Available on Google Play and Amazon Instant.

Cool Runnings

Laugh along with this feel-good tale of four Jamaican bobsledders who chase their dream of competing in the winter Olympics, though they’ve never seen the snow. Rated PG. Available on Google Play and Amazon Instant.

Happy Feet

For emperor penguins, the ability to attract a mate by singing could mean the difference between finding a soul mate and ending up alone. When Mumble the penguin is born without the ability to sing, he is forced to tap-dance into the heart of the one he loves. Rated PG. Available on Amazon Instant, Google Play and iTunes.

Ice Age

Twenty thousand years ago, earth is completely frozen in the midst of the Ice Age. Follow the comic adventures of Manny, the woolly mammoth, Sid, the Sloth, and Diego, the saber-toothed tiger, as these “sub-zero heroes” try to return a human baby to its tribe. Rated PG. Available on Amazon Instant and Google Play.

March of the Penguins

This Academy Award-winning documentary follows the South Pole’s Emperor penguins on their annual journey to their breeding grounds–one of the harshest environments on earth–where they’ll find their lifelong mates and hatch their eggs. Rated G. Available on Google Play and Amazon Instant.

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;

Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps. At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace. Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week: Connecticut: <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> &nbsp; Westchester: <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> &nbsp; New York City: <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> &nbsp; Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers year-round, community-based dance and music programming in a fully inclusive and nurturing environment, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District. The School&rsquo;s diverse and professional faculty provides progressive and non-competitive instruction with all of our classes accompanied by live music. Though we are a non-recital school, there are opportunities for students to perform and for parents to see their dancers in action.