Norway, worst pavilion

jorgetheviking · 08-09-2008, 02:45 PM

I love the maelstrom and I ride it every time I go to Epcot. Norway also has Akershus. mmm.
:)

MANEATINGWREATH · 08-10-2008, 03:41 PM

I rode it when I was like nine or ten and all I remember is I was afraid of the three headed troll and falling down a giant waterfall. I also remember the polar bears which were cool. :)

James N. · 08-13-2008, 12:32 PM

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sure it is considerably small a short for a Disney ride.

I rode it recently and actually remember it being a bit longer when I was younger...

Am I imagining things or did they actually shorten it?

PeoplemoverMatt · 08-13-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by James N.

I rode it recently and actually remember it being a bit longer when I was younger...

Am I imagining things or did they actually shorten it?

I think it depends if you watch the video after you get off the boat. I never have watched that movie for a few different reasons, and never really thought the ride was too short. It's probably the shortest ride at Epcot, but I've been on plenty shorter.

-- PMM

tomserwin · 08-13-2008, 06:16 PM

All in all, Norway is a decent land. I like the Maelstrom ride, although its ending is rather weak. The Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is a great place to eat and the shops are neat. I would definately rather spend time in Norway than in Italy, Mexico, Canada (Le Cellier excluded from that statement), or America. I have no real desire to visit America while in America (or Californina while in California).

Jezebel · 08-22-2008, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HMF

They could update the film at the end so it does not show computer systems that were around before I was born.

oh...let us not forget that the show is better if skipped. I'm too fond of it

Dusty Funchez · 02-13-2009, 08:18 PM

I agree with OP. Maelstrom is an absolute joke of a ride, and Norway is a joke of a pavilion by association. It's probably the only Disney ride at either resort I'd consider flat-out bad.

napastoy · 05-05-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tomserwin

All in all, Norway is a decent land. I like the Maelstrom ride, although its ending is rather weak. The Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is a great place to eat and the shops are neat. I would definately rather spend time in Norway than in Italy, Mexico, Canada (Le Cellier excluded from that statement), or America. I have no real desire to visit America while in America (or Californina while in California).

I too think Norway is fine, just update the movie and you are good to go. Also folks need to realize that these pavilions are also financially responsible for updating not just Disney. They are also picky about what gets included in their pavilion.

I also agree that Italy and Mexico are disappointments...Italy needs an attraction and what's with the empty stage at the end of Mexico and the lame attraction? I actually do like the American Pavilion...I like the pre-show with the singers better than the actual show. Canada is just a feel good area and of course Le Cellier makes it.

Tikie Bird · 05-24-2009, 08:14 PM

I also always skip the movie. I wait with baited breath for the doors to open so I can run through before the exiting side doors close. Not really necessary, but part of the fun.
I also always quote "You are not the first to pass this way. Nor will you be the last" when the shiny eye mask guy talks, and I pretend like like the boat is going to fall out into the Pavilion square as the trolls cast their spell. I also raise my arms and yell "Whoa" when going down the waterfall. Every time. It's why I love the ride!

wdwnut4life · 06-11-2009, 12:45 PM

i think maelstrom is fun! it's like matterhorn @ disneyland

Aurorasmiles · 06-12-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tikie Bird

I also always skip the movie. I wait with baited breath for the doors to open so I can run through before the exiting side doors close. Not really necessary, but part of the fun.
I also always quote "You are not the first to pass this way. Nor will you be the last" when the shiny eye mask guy talks, and I pretend like like the boat is going to fall out into the Pavilion square as the trolls cast their spell. I also raise my arms and yell "Whoa" when going down the waterfall. Every time. It's why I love the ride!

I like your style Tikie Bird!

chelsealela · 06-18-2009, 08:52 PM

Malestrom was weird! I actually kinda find it amusing. The trolls....haha.
I think its pretty cool how it goes backwards. It was like a twisted dream...the whole thing was. Norway isn't that bad. I don't know...Malestrom throws me off cause of its weirdness.

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MANEATINGWREATH Proud Christian Boy People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Glendora, California. Posts: 1,949	I rode it when I was like nine or ten and all I remember is I was afraid of the three headed troll and falling down a giant waterfall. I also remember the polar bears which were cool. :) __________________ It's coming... SO YOU WANT TO BE AN IMAGINEER SEASON SIX Get ready...for a whole new game... From the creative forces of tiki and MANEATINGWREATH
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tomserwin People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greegoil-Zbokk, Sector Two. Posts: 1,848 Images: 8	All in all, Norway is a decent land. I like the Maelstrom ride, although its ending is rather weak. The Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is a great place to eat and the shops are neat. I would definately rather spend time in Norway than in Italy, Mexico, Canada (Le Cellier excluded from that statement), or America. I have no real desire to visit America while in America (or Californina while in California). __________________ *It's not very far from Sulphur to Sugarcane.* My Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disneyland. At Disenyland, making full benefit of my Annual Pass.
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Dusty Funchez People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 15	I agree with OP. Maelstrom is an absolute joke of a ride, and Norway is a joke of a pavilion by association. It's probably the only Disney ride at either resort I'd consider flat-out bad.
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Tikie Bird People who found this post helpful: Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2	I also always skip the movie. I wait with baited breath for the doors to open so I can run through before the exiting side doors close. Not really necessary, but part of the fun. I also always quote "You are not the first to pass this way. Nor will you be the last" when the shiny eye mask guy talks, and I pretend like like the boat is going to fall out into the Pavilion square as the trolls cast their spell. I also raise my arms and yell "Whoa" when going down the waterfall. Every time. It's why I love the ride!
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wdwnut4life People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Erie IL USA Posts: 67	i think maelstrom is fun! it's like matterhorn @ disneyland
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chelsealela VF's Local Princess People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: My heart is in California. Posts: 819 Images: 7	Malestrom was weird! I actually kinda find it amusing. The trolls....haha. I think its pretty cool how it goes backwards. It was like a twisted dream...the whole thing was. Norway isn't that bad. I don't know...Malestrom throws me off cause of its weirdness. __________________ Hi I'm chelsealela...and why yes I'm a Disney Princess. Thanks for asking ;] Now get your pixie dust and kick Captain Hook's (your ex's) butt by not showing him you are afraid and by being the strongest Tinkerbell in Never Never Land. ~ the wise Neo
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