Frosty’s Winter Wonderland

Frosty’s Winter Wonderland

Year: 1976

Runtime: 25 mins

Language: English

Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr.

AnimationFamilyTV Movie

Years have passed since Frosty left for the North Pole, but his promise is kept when he hears news of the first snowfall of the season, and decides to return.

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1

Frosty returns after the first snowfall

Years have passed since Frosty left for the North Pole. Hearing about the season's first snowfall, he decides to return to the children who miss him. The children are overjoyed to see him back and eagerly join in the winter play.

First snowfall of the season Town
2

Jack Frost grows jealous and steals Frosty's hat

Jack Frost becomes jealous of all the attention Frosty receives from the children and longs to be loved the same way. He learns about Frosty's magic hat and schemes to steal it. During a night of ice-skating on a frozen pond, Jack unknowingly grabs a horse's hat with his wind powers, believing it to be Frosty's top hat, and disappears with it.

Night Frozen pond
3

The kids build Crystal and try to bring her to life

Feeling lonely as the children return home each night, the group decides Frosty needs a wife. They build Crystal the next day and name her, but they cannot find a way to bring her to life. The town holds a gentle hope for Frosty's happiness.

The day after Crystal's creation Town
4

Crystal comes to life with Frosty's gift

Late that night, Frosty presents Crystal with a bouquet of frost flowers, and his gift of love brings her to life. The moment fills the town with wonder as Crystal begins their life together. Just then, Jack uses a gust of icy wind to blow Frosty's hat off, rendering him lifeless.

Late night Town
5

Crystal revives Frosty with a snow corsage

Crystal makes a corsage out of snow and places it on Frosty's chest. She then gives him a kiss, and the magic of love revives him. The town cheers as Frosty returns to life, ready to share a winter together with Crystal.

Soon after Frosty's revival Town
6

Frosty and Crystal plan to wed; Parson Brown creates a snow parson

Frosty and Crystal run through the town to share their wedding plans with the children. Parson Brown helps by building a snow parson, which he brings to life with his Bible to officiate the ceremony. The town buzzes with preparations for the winter wedding.

Wedding preparation phase Town
7

Frosty and Crystal wed with Jack as best man

Frosty and Crystal are married in a snowy ceremony, with Jack agreeing to be the best man. Parson Brown presides over the event, aided by the living snow parson. The ceremony marks a new family bond between Frosty, Crystal, and their friends.

Wedding day Town
8

Winter joys continue as Jack extends the season

Frosty, Crystal, and Jack enjoy life with the children throughout the winter. They revel in the snow-filled town and the memories they create together. As warmer weather begins to creep in, Jack uses his powers to extend winter and keep the magic going a little longer.

Mid to late winter Town
9

Parson Brown warns of everlasting snow

Parson Brown warns about the dangers of everlasting snow and the potential melting of the town's winter wonder. Realizing the risk, the trio decides to return to the North Pole before the thaw becomes irreversible. The children watch as their magical friends prepare to leave for the season.

Approaching end of winter Town
10

They skate to the train station and meet the Traffic Cop

The trio skate toward the train station to depart for the North Pole, saying goodbye to the children along the way. Frosty introduces his wife Crystal to the Traffic Cop he had met earlier, much to the officer's surprise. The farewell marks the end of their town life for the season.

Departure day Train station
11

Departure, and months later the land is wintery again

They board the train and leave for the North Pole, beginning a long journey back to Frosty's homeland. Months pass and the land becomes a winter wonderland again, preserving the memories of the season's magic. The town looks back fondly on the friendship between Frosty, Crystal, and Jack.

After departure; months later North Pole / train route

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