Norway Pavilion Frozen construction - Frozen Ever After ride (Part 2)

[Monorail_Red_77]

I am very curious about the waterfall too. I think I saw it reported that it was completely closed in, but will the exterior still have the water feature...Sure hope so because it was beautiful.

I too am sad to see the waterfall removed. But would be nice if the rest of the water feature could stay at least.

From the concept photo it's hard to tell if it will stay since it was in the corner and the concept photo only shows the existing rooftops from that angle. Based on other in park photos I have seen it looks like it will be removed. I heard that it was walled over in a prior thread here. I will try to get some in park pics on the 14th.

 

[dstrawn9889]

Sorry if anyone thinks this is "off topic", but could we all agree to call it by it's real name: Royal Sommerhus?
Haus is German, hus is Norwegian (thou they mean the same: house!)
OBE

my bad...

 

[danlb_2000]

I am very curious about the waterfall too. I think I saw it reported that it was completely closed in, but will the exterior still have the water feature...Sure hope so because it was beautiful.

I think the waterfall is still an open question. Pictures behind the scrims showed work going on around the opening, but it's not clear if that was just a change, or if it was to close in the opening.

 

[rioriz]

I actually like the look of the overview....I heard there was more rock work going up...pics anyone?

 

[marni1971]

Can we talk about the S bend?

 

[doctornick]

Can we talk about the S bend?

Do you have information about it to share?

 

[doctornick]

Not sure if this has been shared before (apologies if it has) but trawling the internet and saw the below concept art for the entire pavilion once these new additions have been completed.

The raised perspective gives the best idea of what the finished layout will look like - realise it's concept art but the exterior from Maelstrom to Frozen Ever After update doesn't seem too dramatic. Also wondering what will be in the building directly next to the Sommerhus? is it a new shop? There also seems to be a themed archway to the bathrooms, and the outside of the Kringla Bakery will have nicer views than before (if it isn't blocked by queues and strollers!)

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So, who is going to be the adventurous person who takes this pictures and labels the new stuff (entrance/exit to M&G, shops, bathrooms, etc) so we all can understand what the layout is. With there be a connection between the two courtyards via the (old) Norway retail?

@BrianLo maybe?

 

[marni1971]

Do you have information about it to share?

It's a real thing. But I'm not about to post the ride blueprints.

 

[marni1971]

So, who is going to be the adventurous person who takes this pictures and labels the new stuff (entrance/exit to M&G, shops, bathrooms, etc) so we all can understand what the layout is. With there be a connection between the two courtyards via the (old) Norway retail?

Nope. Unless you count the outdoor seating area.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Can we talk about the S bend?

Is there a chance the track could bend?

 

[ABQ]

It's a real thing. But I'm not about to post the ride blueprints.

Well you informed us of that previously. Do you know if there is any truth to the rumours that the boats are or will have trouble navigating the bend?

 

[JohnWD]

Can we talk about the S bend?

Do you mean is that allowed in this thread? Discuss at your own peril!

 

[phi2134]

Is there a chance the track could bend?

Not a chance my hindu friend!

 

[marni1971]

Well you informed us of that previously. Do you know if there is any truth to the rumours that the boats are or will have trouble navigating the bend?

I believe there were issues with the new bends. I'd imagine they're not insurmountable.

 

[phi2134]

I'm pretty amazed , or maybe not, at the lack of media about this ride that Disney has distributed. Being as underwhelming of a ride as it sounds, i wonder if they are calming the hype machine in terms of ride interior and experience. It seems like they are pushing the frozen name more than the attraction.

 

[JohnWD]

Well you informed us of that previously. Do you know if there is any truth to the rumours that the boats are or will have trouble navigating the bend?

This is the guest interactive part - we get out and push the boat! An innovative, new unride system.

 

[doctornick]

I believe there were issues with the new bends. I'd imagine they're not insurmountable.

Given the years of experience -- both within Disney and in the theme park community at large -- with similar boat rides, I can't imagine this would be much of an issue as to cause major problems or delays. Though in the same respect, I wouldn't think it would be designed in a way as to have the problem come up to begin with. How hard would it be to design and build a trough that can properly accommodate the boats?

 

[raymusiccity]

Given the years of experience -- both within Disney and in the theme park community at large -- with similar boat rides, I can't imagine this would be much of an issue as to cause major problems or delays. Though in the same respect, I wouldn't think it would be designed in a way as to have the problem come up to begin with. How hard would it be to design and build a trough that can properly accommodate the boats?

Just like these engineers who said, 'What's so hard about designing a bridge!'

 

[cornandacobb]

Not a chance my hindu friend!

 

[Soarin' Over Pgh]

This is the guest interactive part - we get out and push the boat! An innovative, new unride system.

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