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

[JonFromPhilly]

I'm looking forward to when they get rid of tiers entirely.

Much agreed.

 

[DisneyRoy]

I dont recall any soft openings with Mine Train..... or did I completely miss that? Thats what I remember anyways. I remember people telling me that there wouldn't be soft openings because of word getting out on the internet. Perhaps some CM only testing happened?

There were softs. They started before the 24 hour event or during the 24 hour event I thought that year...or I could be mis-remembering things.

 

[Goofyque']

There were softs. They started before the 24 hour event or during the 24 hour event I thought that year...or I could be mis-remembering things.

Yes, it was opened during the 24 hour event. We were told not to count on it, but made our way back anyway!

 

[PhotoDave219]

The inside contractor seemed pretty sure on dates. I wonder why it changed? Hoping maybe the 6/17 date he posted is for the start of softs.

Because things always open at the start of the pay cycles.

 

[Fairy32]

Wonder what the chances are of it soft opening while we are there? We leave the 14t

 

[Mike S]

Yes, it was opened during the 24 hour event. We were told not to count on it, but made our way back anyway!

Yeah, my brother got on it during the party.

 

[JEANYLASER]

It's Frozen ever after boat vehicles will have wheelchair access? And What time will be the opening of this ride!

 

[MOM2FOUR]

Yes, it was opened during the 24 hour event. We were told not to count on it, but made our way back anyway!

Was the 24 hour event literally 24 hours, meaning the soft opening was only available the day before the ride officially opened? Trying to gauge if I've got a chance on the 17th as there's no point in dragging four little ones back there when Epcot opens if it's unlikely the ride will be running.

 

[dstrawn9889]

Was the 24 hour event literally 24 hours, meaning the soft opening was only available the day before the ride officially opened? Trying to gauge if I've got a chance on the 17th as there's no point in dragging four little ones back there when Epcot opens if it's unlikely the ride will be running.

ok then, plan on it NOT being open for softs...

 

[MOM2FOUR]

ok then, plan on it NOT being open for softs...

So are you saying the Mine Train was only open 24 hours prior?

 

[dstrawn9889]

i am saying dont plan your trip around what 'MIGHT' be open for softs... go to Disney and have a good time

 

[MOM2FOUR]

Heck, we planned this whole trip around what might be open...ROL, Frozen, Star Wars, etc. Sadly, it appears, none of it will be available.

 

[dstrawn9889]

well that was kinda silly... would you move to Alaska on the hope that there will be a job waiting?

 

[Disney Analyst]

well that was kinda silly... would you move to Alaska on the hope that there will be a job waiting?

Truth.

I'm always of the mindset, never plan until solid dates have been announced by Disney.. And then once those dates are out, book for a few weeks to a couple months after.. Guarantees any issues are sorted before your trip, especially delays.

 

[Next Big Thing]

Yes, but it has been that way since Akershus is open for breakfast. So, even currently, you can walk along where Mexico and Norway are but there are ropes preventing you from going further along until 11am.

This new information means that all of Norway will be open at 9am (well, I would think the bakery and gift shop will be open if the ride and M&G are). Since that will lead to increased guests to the area in the morning, I think it might just make sense to open Mexico as well since it has a ride and the pathway has to be open to get to Norway anyway. Of course that would mean staffing that pavilion, which Disney probably won't be willing to do.

Yeah, I think after a bit Disney will realize they're losing money by not having the ride/pavilion open.

 

[MOM2FOUR]

I simply asked historically how long softs are offered. It doesn't appear you know the answer to that question. I'm sure I'm not the only guest out there disappointed as most of the events were to open in the spring, not the summer.

 

[Next Big Thing]

I dont recall any soft openings with Mine Train..... or did I completely miss that? Thats what I remember anyways. I remember people telling me that there wouldn't be soft openings because of word getting out on the internet. Perhaps some CM only testing happened?

Soft opening for SDMT happened on May 23rd 2014 during the 24 hour party. That was surprisingly the first day they decided to run the thing to guests.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Soft opening for SDMT happened on May 23rd 2014 during the 24 hour party. That was surprisingly the first day they decided to run the thing to guests.

I thought it officially was open then.... doesnt really matter. I dont recall any random testing with guests like with Soarin or Mission Space or Everest.

Different world with social media

 

[marni1971]

Softs vary from attraction to attraction. They are not guaranteed, or guaranteed to stay open

Spaceship Earth 07 soft opened for a few hours. Then half a day the next day. Both times it was word of mouth or right place at the right time to ride. Then it stayed open for two months before the official date (it was a generous amount of time to finish the refurb)

I was told about Under the Sea in NFL five days before it soft opened. Social media got hold 48 hours before.

Softs aren't a given. Or they may happen for an hour then not for a few days. The only rule is they aren't guaranteed.

 

[Next Big Thing]

I thought it officially was open then.... doesnt really matter. I dont recall any random testing with guests like with Soarin or Mission Space or Everest.

Different world with social media

It officially opened on May 28th: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/05/seven-dwarfs-mine-train-officially-opens/