baloofigment14
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Exactly the same way I feel about it.
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Disney confirms 'Frozen' makeover coming to Epcot's Norway Pavilion
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Mr Anderson
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Same here. That shirt became my favorite Disney shirt the exact moment I bought it.
I plan on wearing it on one of our Epcot/World Showcase days on our upcoming trip in December, and throwing up a solidarity fist pump as I walk by Maelstrom.
Mike S
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Same here. That shirt became my favorite Disney shirt the exact moment I bought it.
I plan on wearing it on one of our Epcot/World Showcase days on our upcoming trip in December, and throwing up a solidarity fist pump as I walk by Maelstrom.
Matt_Black
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For those saying that the Hans Christian Andersen/ Denmark argument, let me say this- saying that Frozen is based on The Snow Queen is like saying that the film The Lawnmower Man is based on the Stephen King short story.
The Duck
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In all honesty, you're right. I wouldn't even say that it was loosely based on The Snow Queen. At best, Frozen is only sorta/kinda inspired by the original story.
Matt_Black
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Which they clearly state in the film's credits and some people are blissfully ignoring.
Matt_Black
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Well, it's a good thing that Epcot is in Florida, then, isn't it?
Disneyhead'71
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I have heard a nasty rumor they may drop all the "Norway" references and increase the overall Princess presence.
My Princesslandia Pavilion joke may have been more prophetic than I thought.
My Princesslandia Pavilion joke may have been more prophetic than I thought.
misterID
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And it doesn't belong in EPCOT, either.
But hey, if we're getting Princesslandia TM let's put Princess And The Frog in France. I mean, it's set in New Orleans, and Creole is steeped in France. See, totally logical. And let's put Stitch in Spaceship Earth because... Well, theme and taste doesn't matter anymore in EPCOT so why not.
RayTheFirefly
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danlb_2000
Premium Member
They care about the theme parks now, you just don't agree with the direction. Not the same thing.
If you want to carry the "Frozen and Norway are not related in anyway" torch then keep on carrying it. Some of us know better
I think everyone here understands the relationship between Frozen and Norway, the design of Arendelle was influenced by Norway. I think the exhibit in the Stave Church makes good use of the connection, it shows real Norwegian artifacts, describes their history, and shows how they influenced the designs of Arendelle. Nothing Disney has said so far leads me to believe the Maelstrom will do the same thing.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
We are kidding ourselves if we don't believe "Akershus Royal Banquet Hall" will become "Arendelle Royal Banquet Hall".
Disneyhead'71
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"Where everyday is Coronation Day!" Oh, is that Repunzel I see? And over there is Princess Atta.
crispy
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Three weeks after the official announcements, and I still can't get worked up about this. Ideally, I would love to see Epcot restored to it's former glory, but ideals rarely mesh with reality. A ride based on a movie that is loosely based on Norwegian culture can't be worse than what we have now which is a horribly dated ride coupled with an even more horribly dated movie.
Haymarket2008
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I have the shirt as well! It's friggen awesome! It really is the perfect shirt to honor that attraction. That quote...the mysterious Odin and his eye....*cries*
Haymarket2008
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I do have to say...IF and ONLY if the ride is respectfully done and it is an impressive attraction, then I can stomach the inclusion of Frozen into Norway. They honestly should just officially announce that Frozen takes place in Norway instead of "inspired by". That would make things a lot less offensive. At least for me. Because the integration of characters to Norway and presumably the other countries is inevitable, I just hope it is done well and maybe breeds some positive energy into World Showcase. Again, this situation is far from ideal, but if they are gonna do it they really have to do it good. That's my two-cents. Also, I highly doubt Norway as a pavilion will change. Their tourism branch with the cruise has really sky-rocketed so they're not gonna turn it into Arandelle. That just will not happen.
SirLink
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Frozen should not be in WS period, no animated characters should appear in WS.
Nope Frozen was based on The Snow Queen film they had in development, but changed tone to make it more family friendly. I mean hell, I remember going on a trip at Primary school to see the Snow Queen - but they wimped out of offending anyone and just instead offend our taste.
Cesar R M
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how long these tshirts usually last?
I know of brands that literally fall apart after 1 or 2 years (even if you dont even use them)
Mike S
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Well I don't really know. It's Hanes so if anyone has experience how long do those last?