Okay, I know there is a lot of controversy surrounding the rumor of EPCOT's Maelstrom becoming a frozen ride. Personally, I agree with the voices that want a Frozen attraction but don't feel that overlaying Maelstrom is the best fit (not enough space, Frozen deserves more, it changes the purpose of EPCOT). I get it. But what if Disney does to decide to go forward with the Maelstrom overlay by changing the ride to Frozen. How should they do it? What scenes from the movie would you include? What songs should the guests hear? What would you omit? Please do not respond by saying it should not happen. There's another thread for that. I posted this in imagineering so those who want to plan could do so here.
Personally, I watched a video of Maelstrom this morning to remind myself of the duration of the ride. Here were my thoughts if I were Disney: paint over that 70's mural and make it a frozen collage. I'd also add an AA Olaf similar to the one in Disneyland that could talk to the guests as they wait to board. For the ascent up the hill maybe have a snow effect. The first scene guests would encounter would be the "Do you want to build a snowman?" scene/song with young Anna and Elsa. Then, I'd have a voice over where Anna is hit by Elsa's power ("oh no!" "I didn't mean to"). As the boat rounds the corner I'd have the parents with the trolls and the head troll (name?) explaining how love cures. I'd keep the boat scene from the original ride (isn't there already a storm), then a reprise of "Do you want to build a snowman" (sad ending). Next I'd have grown Anna and Elsa at the coronation party and the reveal that Elsa has powers and that blast of her powers is what sends the boat back down the first hill (where the trolls in the original ride send you back). As your boat goes down the hill maybe have Anna say she's going after Elsa. Then in the original ride there is the brightly lit tree area and I'd make the a "Let it Go" room. Then have Kristoff, Olaf, and Anna AA's encounter Elsa (Also an AA or statue). Marshmallow send your boat down the 2nd hill. Where the boat ride ends now with the oil rig could be the big finale on the lake with Anna, Elsa, Hans, and Kristoff. Then the ride ends.
Not perfect by any means but those are my thoughts. Not quite sure how to add in more Hans or Kristoff given the amount of time? Or do you think Disney will opt not to tell the main story of the movie? I think fans will expect "Do you want to build a snowman?" and "Let it Go" at the very least. If they do a "Look for Olaf" ride that doesn't connect to the movie at all I think fans will be royally ed. I'm also not sure what to do with the outside of the ride.
All right. That's all I have. Thoughts? Your ideas for how Disney could do it?
Personally, I watched a video of Maelstrom this morning to remind myself of the duration of the ride. Here were my thoughts if I were Disney: paint over that 70's mural and make it a frozen collage. I'd also add an AA Olaf similar to the one in Disneyland that could talk to the guests as they wait to board. For the ascent up the hill maybe have a snow effect. The first scene guests would encounter would be the "Do you want to build a snowman?" scene/song with young Anna and Elsa. Then, I'd have a voice over where Anna is hit by Elsa's power ("oh no!" "I didn't mean to"). As the boat rounds the corner I'd have the parents with the trolls and the head troll (name?) explaining how love cures. I'd keep the boat scene from the original ride (isn't there already a storm), then a reprise of "Do you want to build a snowman" (sad ending). Next I'd have grown Anna and Elsa at the coronation party and the reveal that Elsa has powers and that blast of her powers is what sends the boat back down the first hill (where the trolls in the original ride send you back). As your boat goes down the hill maybe have Anna say she's going after Elsa. Then in the original ride there is the brightly lit tree area and I'd make the a "Let it Go" room. Then have Kristoff, Olaf, and Anna AA's encounter Elsa (Also an AA or statue). Marshmallow send your boat down the 2nd hill. Where the boat ride ends now with the oil rig could be the big finale on the lake with Anna, Elsa, Hans, and Kristoff. Then the ride ends.
Not perfect by any means but those are my thoughts. Not quite sure how to add in more Hans or Kristoff given the amount of time? Or do you think Disney will opt not to tell the main story of the movie? I think fans will expect "Do you want to build a snowman?" and "Let it Go" at the very least. If they do a "Look for Olaf" ride that doesn't connect to the movie at all I think fans will be royally ed. I'm also not sure what to do with the outside of the ride.
All right. That's all I have. Thoughts? Your ideas for how Disney could do it?
) But I couldn't think of a good way without it looking… bad. So, again, awesome job! 
