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

[Jake Wilson]

For those of you who have not attended NYE at Epcot before, the streets become so unreasonably crowded/congested that the backstage area is opened as a bypass, taking guests backstage between Norway and China to the area between Test Track and Mission Space.[/QUOTE]



My money is on that this will not happen, possibly an alternate bypass/route, or everything will be covered up for no eyes to sneak a quick peek.[/QUOTE]

 

[spacemt354]

Why don't they just put a live streaming webcam inside the building during demo, and then you can use the Disney app to schedule reservations for when you can log on and watch one hour of demo.

Don't forget the M&G with the construction crew

 

[Timekeeper]

People haven't discussed the pavilion's second floor (above the ride entrance/exit) much, so here are some photos with descriptions.

This dining/conference area with the banquet tables is above the restaurant kitchen area. There is a presentation screen behind the curtain and a shelf for projection devices above/behind the archway. Those windows in the distance face toward the China pavilion. Ride entrance is toward the wall on the right-hand side (but behind the photographer).

Same as above, reverse angle (photographer's back is to the windows facing China).

Conference area with screen (back wall faces China).

Conference area with screen (back wall faces China).

The area in the distance is above the entrance, the area with the table/chairs is above the theater exit. Glass museum-style cases housed Norwegian artifacts.

The window on left is part of the front facade (over the theater exit), and the window in the distance overlooks the falls (most people outside don't notice this window unless they get close to the falls). Encased artifacts displayed along the wall on the right.

Windows with blue-ish trim are part of the facade, above the theater exit.

Windows with blue-ish trim are part of the facade, above the ride entrance.

Another view of from of the same area pictured directly above.

These doors lead into main areas pictured above. This is the view upon exiting the elevator (that was cleverly hidden adjacent to the theater exit on the first floor).

Reverse view of image pictured directly above.

Exterior facade with the various windows pictured above.

There's a lot more space up there than many would think.

 

[aladdin2007]

People haven't discussed the pavilion's second floor (above the ride entrance/exit) much, so here are some photos with descriptions.

This dining/conference area with the banquet tables is above the restaurant kitchen area. There is a presentation screen behind the curtain and a shelf for projection devices above/behind the archway. Those windows in the distance face toward the China pavilion. Ride entrance is toward the wall on the right-hand side (but behind the photographer).

Same as above, reverse angle (photographer's back is to the windows facing China).

The area in the distance is above the entrance, the area with the table/chairs is above the theater exit. Glass museum-style cases housed Norwegian artifacts.

The window on left is part of the front facade (over the theater exit), and the window in the distance overlooks the falls (most people outside don't notice this window unless they get close to the falls). Encased artifacts displayed along the wall on the right.

Windows with blue-ish trim are part of the facade, above the theater exit.

Windows with blue-ish trim are part of the facade, above the ride entrance.

These lead into main area pictured above. This is the view upon exiting the elevator (that was cleverly hidden adjacent to the theater exit).

Exterior facade with the various windows pictured above.

There's a lot more space up there than many would think.

awesome pics, thanks for sharing, yes its always been beautiful up there and a really great space. At one time every afternoon they would take a group of guests up there to watch a film strip on Norway. Sign up was every morning and available to any guest for free. It was such a nice bonus..... I guess while the insides downstairs are being gutted they wont really be using the upstairs for anything, but I hope they keep it intact up there the way it is with the Norwegian theme/modern scandinavian design. Not sure what the plan is. But fantastic pics as the general public seldom gets to see it.

 

[Timekeeper]

awesome pics, thanks for sharing, yes its always been beautiful up there and a really great space. At one time every afternoon they would take a group of guests up there to watch a film strip on Norway. Sign up was every morning and available to any guest for free. It was such a nice bonus..... I guess while the insides downstairs are being gutted they wont really be using the upstairs for anything, but I hope they keep it intact up there the way it is with the Norwegian theme/modern scandinavian design. Not sure what the plan is. But fantastic pics as the general public seldom gets to see it.

Thank you. I hope more people get to enjoy these photos (collected from the internet). I've added more to my post since your quote.

 

[JEANYLASER]

awesome!

 

[flynnibus]

People haven't discussed the pavilion's second floor (above the ride entrance/exit) much, so here are some photos with descriptions.

Its funny they still have european style ceilings... but not a lick of Scandinavian furniture in there. You might as well be anywhere but Norway...

 

[aladdin2007]

Its funny they still have european style ceilings... but not a lick of Scandinavian furniture in there. You might as well be anywhere but Norway...

the furniture is actually on the danish side of design.

 

[Horizons78]

the furniture is actually on the danish side of design.

I've never let furniture design impede my breakfast pastry selection process.

 

[Mike S]

People haven't discussed the pavilion's second floor (above the ride entrance/exit) much, so here are some photos with descriptions.

This dining/conference area with the banquet tables is above the restaurant kitchen area. There is a presentation screen behind the curtain and a shelf for projection devices above/behind the archway. Those windows in the distance face toward the China pavilion. Ride entrance is toward the wall on the right-hand side (but behind the photographer).

Same as above, reverse angle (photographer's back is to the windows facing China).

Conference area with screen (back wall faces China).

Conference area with screen (back wall faces China).

The area in the distance is above the entrance, the area with the table/chairs is above the theater exit. Glass museum-style cases housed Norwegian artifacts.

The window on left is part of the front facade (over the theater exit), and the window in the distance overlooks the falls (most people outside don't notice this window unless they get close to the falls). Encased artifacts displayed along the wall on the right.

Windows with blue-ish trim are part of the facade, above the theater exit.

Windows with blue-ish trim are part of the facade, above the ride entrance.

Another view of from of the same area pictured directly above.

These doors lead into main areas pictured above. This is the view upon exiting the elevator (that was cleverly hidden adjacent to the theater exit on the first floor).

Reverse view of image pictured directly above.

Exterior facade with the various windows pictured above.

There's a lot more space up there than many would think.

You gotta be kidding me......... I never knew about this Where exactly is the elevator at the theater exit? Is that area still open like the shop?

 

[aladdin2007]

You gotta be kidding me......... I never knew about this Where exactly is the elevator at the theater exit? Is that area still open like the shop?

the elevator is across from where the tourism desk use to be (or fastpass machines recently). It was hidden behind a doorway area. and no that area is closed off now.

 

[Mike S]

the elevator is across from where the tourism desk use to be (or fastpass machines recently). It was hidden behind a doorway area. and no that area is closed off now.

Darn, if only someone pointed this out BEFORE the ride closed.

 

[aladdin2007]

I think its one of the larger corporate lounges except for maybe American Adventure, Japan has one as well up in the castle.

 

[Timekeeper]

You gotta be kidding me......... I never knew about this Where exactly is the elevator at the theater exit? Is that area still open like the shop?

Darn, if only someone pointed this out BEFORE the ride closed.

The elevator was hiding directly behind these doors.

Anyone could access it, if they felt so inclined.

And, yes, some guests did feel so inclined.

 

[aladdin2007]

The elevator was hiding directly behind these doors.

Anyone could access it, if they felt so inclined.

And, yes, some guests did feel so inclined.

It was so much fun to do

 

[Mike S]

The elevator was hiding directly behind these doors.

Anyone could access it, if they felt so inclined.

And, yes, some guests did feel so inclined.

Why didn't I know about this sooner!!!!!! I could've gone up the last day I rode.........

 

[aladdin2007]

Why didn't I know about this sooner!!!!!! I could've gone up the last day I rode.........

except its never really been open to the public, except back in the day when they use to offer the film upstairs, and or part of a meeting group.

 

[Timekeeper]

except its never really been open to the public...

Hmmm, I don't see a "Cast Members Only" sign anywhere around, do you?

 

[Coaster3001]

The elevator was hiding directly behind these doors.

Anyone could access it, if they felt so inclined.

And, yes, some guests did feel so inclined.

So was this from the last day like I think it was? I am fairly sure that was from my first attempt at taking that photo. It came out pretty dark so I swapped sides of the window.

 

[Timekeeper]

So was this from the last day like I think it was? I am fairly sure that was from my first attempt at taking that photo. It came out pretty dark so I swapped sides of the window.

Indeed!