Disney confirms 'Frozen' makeover coming to Epcot's Norway Pavilion

[NormC]

Happened to my wife and me on our last trip, too. Took us quite a while to get into our room; around an hour, I believe.

Happened to us as well. Two of the four in our party could not open the room door on day 2 of our trip. Took the front desk about three minutes to fix them. It took longer to walk to the front desk than it took to fix. Kidani is one long resort!

 

[Mike S]

I know. I just have the scenes at the end of the film with the frozen bay with ships stuck in my head. Were there any rivers even in the film?

There was that stream Anna fell in before getting to Oaken's.

 

[danlb_2000]

does anyone have any info on whos paying for this makeover? Disney would seem the most logical.

I just recall seeing an article awhile back about norway discussing funding for the pavillion, obviously that didnt happen though or this wouldn't be happening.

does this mean that from now on norway has basically backed out of its own pavillion?

Norway hasn't paid any money for the pavilion in years, so this is being funded by Disney.

 

[Clamman73]

We're waiting

 

[Chevross]

Really liked this ride. Of course, I really liked the movie Frozen (please don't ostracize me!)

I'm going to miss it, but I'm also excited to see exactly how they work out what they are putting in its place.

 

[wdisney9000]

It's very likely they will alter the queue, probably using space from the Norway film at the end of the ride.

I wonder if they will design similar to how The Great Movie Ride queue is in the theater area?

 

[Bairstow]

I wonder if they will design similar to how The Great Movie Ride queue is in the theater area?

The rumors I had heard state that the renovated version of Maelstrom will board and unload at the same area- the current unload area. The post-show theater will become queue space and what is now the boarding area and queue will be devoted to the first show scene.

 

[bhg469]

Really liked this ride. Of course, I really liked the movie Frozen (please don't ostracize me!)

I'm going to miss it, but I'm also excited to see exactly how they work out what they are putting in its place.

No one should hate you for liking the movie and the movie has little to do with why people are upset. Its forcing a movie where it just doesn't belong. Unless its a guided tour of Norway, which it is most likely not going to be, it just doesn't fit.

 

[Mr Anderson]

does anyone have any info on whos paying for this makeover? Disney would seem the most logical.

Oh, not Disney. Didn't you hear? They reached out to the Arendelle National Board of Tourism, and they are funding the build.

 

[mitchk]

Estimated opening is early 2016, so not that quick a redo. Based on things few things Disney has said, it sounds to me a like it will end up like a Fantasyland dark ride where it tries to tell the story from the movie.

Yup.... Thank you ...

 

[Jake Wilson]

Yup.... Thank you ...

Do I smell sarcasm LOL!

 

[NearTheEars]

There was that stream Anna fell in before getting to Oaken's.

Alright there we go. Problem solved. Thanks!

Now, will they update the boats? Probably not.

 

[Mike S]

Alright there we go. Problem solved. Thanks!

Now, will they update the boats? Probably not.

I hope they don't. I would like to still have some remembrance of Maelstrom in the ride.

 

[aladdin2007]

does anyone have any info on whos paying for this makeover? Disney would seem the most logical.

I just recall seeing an article awhile back about norway discussing funding for the pavillion, obviously that didnt happen though or this wouldn't be happening.

does this mean that from now on norway has basically backed out of its own pavillion?

In terms of the Norwegian govt yes, its been that way for almost over a decade really with numerous attempts for new agreements the most recent being this past August. However there are still some ongoing talks for a deal/plan to promote Norway (with the frozen connection), with possible sponsorship/companies involvement.

 

[NearTheEars]

I wonder if they will design similar to how The Great Movie Ride queue is in the theater area?

It would be nice if that was the case and Disney made a new film featuring the characters giving a tour of Norway while you wait.

 

[aladdin2007]

I hope they don't. I would like to still have some remembrance of Maelstrom in the ride.

I agree, but why do I get the feeling they might cut off the viking dragon heads at the front. hopefully not.

 

[aladdin2007]

It would be nice if that was the case and Disney made a new film featuring the characters giving a tour of Norway while you wait.

that was a plan at one point, not sure if its still on the table havent heard a thing about in awhile tho.

 

[Mike S]

I agree, but why do I get the feeling they might cut off the viking dragon heads at the front. hopefully not.

I have that very same feeling. If they're replaced with Olaf heads.............

 

[aladdin2007]

I have that very same feeling. If they're replaced with Olaf heads.............

scary

 

[Jake Wilson]

I unfortunately think that the boats will have a little princess inspiration....