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Offbeat Traveler: Snow and Ice Sculpture Fest in Bruges, Belgium

About 40 artists spent four weeks carving the sculptures from more than 300 tons of ice and 400 tons of snow.

About 40 artists spent four weeks carving the sculptures from more than 300 tons of ice and 400 tons of snow.  (Mark Renders / Getty Images)

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You may be used to getting chills from seeing Disney characters find true love or escape near-death, but these statues will evoke a different type of tingling. This year, the Snow and Ice Sculpture Festival, held in Bruges, Belgium, tackles Disneyland. The festival features huge ice and snow sculptures carved by artists from around the world. Here’s a look at some of the works.

Goofy

The sculptures were carved from crystal clear, specially-made ice using a freezing process that prevents air bubbles from forming.  (Mark Renders / Getty Images)

Aladdin and Princess Jasmine, from 'Aladdin' (1992)

To keep them from melting, the sculptures are kept at about 23 degrees Fahrenheit.  (Mark Renders / Getty Images)

Genie, Aladdin's faithful servant in the 1992 Disney movie

Genie, Aladdin’s faithful servant in the 1992 Disney movie  (Mark Renders / Getty Images)

Mowgli, right, and Baloo from 'The Jungle Book' (1967)

Mowgli, right, and Baloo from ‘The Jungle Book’ (1967)  (Mark Renders / Getty Images)

Lightning McQueen from 'Cars' (2006)

Lightning McQueen from ‘Cars’ (2006)  (Mark Renders / Getty Images)

Pirates of the Caribbean, a Disneyland attraction

Pirates of the Caribbean, a Disneyland attraction  (Mark Renders / Getty Images)

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