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

[The Jazzy Man]

Well, this is certainly interesting. Tomorrow will be a logistical nightmare no matter what happens. Although it would be a good time to go on the more popular future world stuff if it does open!

 

[brb1006]

Long time lurker, first time poster on here. I really feel for the Guest Services workers at Epcot if the ride in fact does not open tomorrow.

I do find it odd though that if they realized the ride might not open tomorrow they went ahead and extended the Gran Fiesta Tour and Cantina hours as of today. Should be interesting..

Especially the mothers with a daughter who are a big fan of Frozen.

 

[wdwgreek]

cant wait to be there with a frozen margarita in hand and witness the "magic" 1st hand
hoo boy

Wait this is literally my plan margarita in hand and watching the soccor moms freak out. But honestly the waits for anna anf elsa have been very low, i dont know how well publicized the new frozen stuff is so far.

 

[brb1006]

Is there a time set for when it might open tomorrow?

 

[Thanks phoenicians]

Is there a time set for when it might open tomorrow?

The 5k marathon/stampede from the gate to the ride starts at 9am I believe

 

[sedati]

Wait this is literally my plan margarita in hand and watching the soccor moms freak out.

I'm guessing 25% soccer moms with kids. 50% locals taking the day off for firsties. 20% WDWForum members there to hate on it. 5% first time tourists who just happen to be there and have no idea what they are stumbling into.

 

[FigmentForver96]

I'm guessing 25% soccer moms with kids. 50% locals taking the day off for firsties. 20% WDWForum members there to hate on it. 5% first time tourists who just happen to be there and have no idea what they are stumbling into.

85% mommy bloggers who have to be there to drool over the latest offering Disney has so graciously lavished upon them.

 

[Baloo62]

Karma, you are such an incorrigible lil' minx.

 

[Wikkler]

I cannot wait for the clusterFREEZE tomorrow.

 

[Electricsoup]

The 5k marathon/stampede from the gate to the ride starts at 9am I believe

If it's anything like the Soarin' opening day, they'll let people into the park earlier but the ride won't start letting people in until 9.

 

[jt04]

I highly recommend they fast track Ratatouille, Mary Poppins, Mulan, something, anything. As long as it is of equal quality.

 

[marni1971]

I highly recommend they fast track Ratatouille, Mary Poppins, Mulan, something, anything. As long as it is of equal quality.

And in the correct park. Unlike this.

 

[jt04]

And in the correct park. Unlike this.

The world has changed. This is for the best. The internet is perfect for edutainment in the manner EPCOT Center originally provided.

When Epcot opened only big cities offered global cuisines within a reasonable distance. Now even small towns offer a variety of cuisines. World Showcase must either offer something unique as a theme park or take down the gates and become a shopping/dining "lifestyle center" not unlike the new Disney Springs. I prefer it stay a theme park.

I think it's brightest future is if it becomes a family friendly version of Islands of Adventure. IMO.

 

[aladdin2007]

The world has changed. This is for the best. The internet is perfect for edutainment in the manner EPCOT Center originally provided.

When Epcot opened only big cities offered global cuisines within a reasonable distance. Now even small towns offer a variety of cuisines. World Showcase must either offer something unique as a theme park or take down the gates and become a shopping/dining "lifestyle center" not unlike the new Disney Springs. I prefer it stay a theme park.

I think it's brightest future is if it becomes a family friendly version of Islands of Adventure. IMO.

wow

 

[misterID]

And in the correct park. Unlike this.

Burn!

 

[RSoxNo1]

And in the correct park. Unlike this.

Any insight here re: Ratatouille. Assuming it's coming to Florida I assume it would go in France and not DHS?

 

[marni1971]

Any insight here re: Ratatouille. Assuming it's coming to Florida I assume it would go in France and not DHS?

I've seen or heard nothing saying it's coming to Florida.

 

[erider]

I've seen or heard nothing saying it's coming to Florida.

I hope Ratatouille is not coming to Florida. It's all screens and overrated.

 

[JDL30]

I hope Ratatouille is not coming to Florida. It's all screens and overrated.

It's a good fun ride for what it is - again doesn't move the needle, but there's plenty of physical sets which work well with the screens. The queue area is atmospherically French (ironic as you are actually in France) - I wouldn't have huge beef with it going to Florida, but would be nice if they came up with a new concept for the French pavilion (either based on the rat, Beauty and the Beast or Hunchback).

 

[Bocabear]

It's a good fun ride for what it is - again doesn't move the needle, but there's plenty of physical sets which work well with the screens. The queue area is atmospherically French (ironic as you are actually in France) - I wouldn't have huge beef with it going to Florida, but would be nice if they came up with a new concept for the French pavilion (either based on the rat, Beauty and the Beast or Hunchback).

I feel like Fantasyland has a lock on B&TB, Hunchback would be pretty difficult to turn into an attraction...Ratatouille seems like a natural because it not only takes place in France, but is about the cuisine of France... not a fairytale...and honestly it would not fit in Fantasyland...Likewise Mulan would not fit in Fantasyland...but would fit perfectly into World Showcase... There are some Disney IPs that are not Fantasyland appropriate...and I have no problem with them ending up in the World Showcase... At least it brings a few more attractions back to EPCOT... which is a very good thing.