Maelstrom Boat Ride at Epcot Ultimate Ride Experience and Tribute - Norway - Walt Disney World
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- “You are not the first to pass this way, nor shall you be the last. Those who seek the spirit of Norway face peril and adventure. But more often find beauty and charm.”
This video contains multiple POV (point of views) of Maelstrom from the front row capturing various angles (including one with night vision), the queue, ride loading and unloading areas and some hidden details.
There are a lot of rumors that this ride could be closed soon and turned into a ride for Disney's Frozen.
UPDATE 9/12/2014 - Disney just announced Frozen will be replacing Maelstrom disneyparks.dis...
Maelstrom is a boat ride located in the Norway pavilion of Epcot's World Showcase at the Walt Disney World resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida (just outside of Orlando). The ride originally opened on July 5th, 1988.
Filmed in September 2014.
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Holy cow!! You must be one talented little person to do whatever all that htps ABCDE thing that you did. I just learned how to text a year and a half ago well hey I didn't have a cell phone until a couple of years ago and slowly slowly slowly and learning more things about it. What I would love to do since I am a Disney fanatic is it those goggle things that make you feel like you're right there, wherever there may be. Right now I am a disabled senior widow with no chance in you know where of ever getting up to Disney world again although my late husband and I tried to go once every year for a while. And I'll always remember how it felt to be on the Peter Pan ride when it took off it was like you were really flying and I can imagine what the goggles would do oh and let's not forget this ride that I've been watching over the internet called soaring, OMG Dynamite I know my husband would have loved it as much as I would have. Wow wish I could hire you to show me how to do some stuff in this darn phone haha.
Frozen Ever After may have excellent effects, but honestly, it doesn't belong in Epcot. It could have had much more potential in Fantasyland.
I agree... Not to mention that there is real potential for an awesome Norway-themed ride if they really wanted to update it...
Agreed! Frozen ride should've been the princess section of Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom! It has no educational and cultural value that warrants an attraction in Epcot.
My god....
You tell me a ride that require THREE POVs for it!
This is incredible!
This is truly ingenious!
I could literally go on this ride over and over again!
But no.....
Disney just HAD to say "@#$% you" to the Norwegians!
Don't they realize that if it weren't for them that.....
Oh, I don't know....
THOR wouldn't have existed!
God....
This video alone wants me to go and buy Thor's Hammer!
It's just that unbelievably good--no, I take it back.
Let me rephrase that:
It's a masterpiece because Epcot is SUPPOSED to be a place full of diverse cultures!
This is without question the BEST ride I have ever seen!
God bless the Norwegians and all hail Odin!
Heck, if it weren't for Loki's character in the Marvel series.....
Disney AND Marvel would have made the SAME mistakes over and over again with their villains.
That's right, Fan-girls, cheer as loudly as you all need to, scream to the top of your lungs for this HOT and SEXY God of Mischief, for he has unleashed character complexities in ways that one can not even well imagine all the while staying unbelievably close to Norse's Mythology!
And what does Disney do?!
HA!!!
They tear this poor culturally enriched ride down to nothing JUST to insert their (soon to be taken down eventually) "FROZEN" ride!
Disney, you owe a heck of a lot of credit to Norway, and you had absolutely NO excuse to replace this classic with some temporary franchise that's made up and has NO actual cultural significance! -_-
Remember folks, normally when a ride is meant to be taken seriously.....it does NOT do well; however, in this case, THIS is the exception to the rule.
Why?
Because it's NOT based off modernized fiction.
No.....
Instead, THIS ride is, without a doubt, meant to be taken as a cultural reminder that the world is full of VERY unique countries, lifestyles, and rituals.
Honestly....
I wouldn't be surprised if Disney takes down "It's a Small World After All" just to replace it with yet another fictional "Boat-Ride". -_-
Could’ve would’ve
lodi senior yes but Epcot is pretty much educational no fantasy
May the spirit of Norway rest in peace.
Splash mountain is getting replaced
Ayo i live in norway and in norway we call it “nøkken”
Night of October 5th: "You are not the first to pass this way. Nor shall you be the last."
I AM the last.
Person106 were you the last person to go on this ride?
Person106 lol 😆 is true
@@legohead23432 No, what I meant is that's what the last guy on closing day would be thinking.
I don't care what anyone says, this ride is awesome
Well, say goodbye because Frozen will replace it...
Aaron King it's my favorite ride ever 😎👍✌💖💗
I prefer this original. So glad we have this video!!!
Indeed
Yeah, it is. You've got a cool avatar BTW
Rest in piece malestrom.
Now it's a overrated frozen ride >:(
Ashcat :(
hope y'all have fun
Rip
1988-2014
I hear many comments about this ride being "outdated", but in all honesty, I think they're wrong. I love this ride because it is unique, it explores the myth and culture of Norway, and it has a little thrill element to it (so all family members can enjoy it).
I'll admit that there is only one element of this attraction that is outdated, and that is the film at the end. I remember when it was mandatory to sit in the theater and watch the whole thing before you could leave. As a kid, I enjoyed watching it...I remember the first time I watched it, the sudden Viking scene would make me jump! Through the years, it does now appear like a cheesy tourist promotion...HOWEVER, I'm not thrilled about it being replaced with Frozen. All they had to do was do a revamp of the film.
Dave, you mean as a child you actually had to sit through, and enjoyed, something other than a cartoon or a video game?! The nerve of your parents, LOL
no way it was out dated. It was short and sweet and the effects were fresh and mystical
I like rides that draw from real life folktales. I've always loved lore and stories and Maelstrom was a ride that made me excited to read about Norse mythology. I get why they made the change for Frozen and it proved to be successful for Disney... but I personally think they lost something special when they did away with it.
Dave Hilton I agree. I’m not sure I like tie ins to Disney movies at Epcot. They have little to do with the culture of their settings
Sigh......where do I even begin? As an American, I feel that Donald Trump has not only ruined us as a nation, but I get this vibe that he's also SECRETLY trying to destroy Epcot. Why? It's because he HATES other cultures! It's "American First" and "America Only" and "@#$% you other countries and cultures". It's disgusting because I will NEVER be able to experience Danish culture like THIS ever again. Thanks Disney....you once again threw away the entire purpose of Epcot and turned this beautiful culturally enhanced masterpiece into yet another "Fantasy Land Ride"! Seriously, do you EVER listen to your audience?! No? Well, I can see why you aren't doing as well as you should.....ugh..... -_-
I really loved Maelstrom. I still can't believe they removed it in order to put in garbage from "Frozen".
They should have kept it and The Great Movie Ride.
@@ithemeparkOFFICIAL Totally!!! For ex., I'll never forget when I actually rode this ride together w/ SAMANTHA BROWN herself -- Xmas Night, '12 - 7:45 PM
The ride was named in honor of the "Lofoten Is.", just off Norway's northern coast, which are home to some of the LARGEST, & MOST DANGEROUS maelstroms on Earth. In fact, a lot of people aren't aware of this, but the famous author, Edgar Allan Poe, even wrote a short story about 1 of them: "A Descent Into The Maelstrom", which is about the maelstrom called the "Moskstraumen".
BTW, in case you're wondering what a "Maelstrom" is, it's a WHIRLPOOL.
A moment of silence for those who never experienced this in real life.
This video is like a knife in the heart. RIP Maelstrom.
Just because Maelstrom is "dated" and not flashy enough for some people...doesn't mean it's a terrible ride. I grew up going on this ride with my family and my father used to do the best impression of the trolls with my brother. I loved the education I got from Epcot in the early to mid 90's. I have wonderful memories of this ride and I am going to miss it dearly. I like Frozen but it doesn't deserve a space in the Norway pavilion. They definitely had other options as to where to put it.
Yeah, that Voyage of the Little Mermaid space at DHS could have been used.
Yup!!! Totally agree!
LadyOfTheFae Yeah- how about updating it rather than shutting down to make way for an attraction that SHOULD be in the MK! Frozen does not belong anywhere in World Showcase
LadyOfTheFae “Then of course those experiences and that history... got chewed up in the commercial machine, got jazzed up... made titillating, cartooned for the sale rack.”-Mr Glass, Unbreakable(2000)
Right?
@@TheBazinga314 Exactly, b/c it has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do w/ actual Norway or its culture & properties -- ski jumping, the "Nobel Peace Prize", the "Scream" painting, the "Int'l Children's Art Museum", the "'94 Winter Olympics" in Lillehammer, the "Lofoten Is.", "M2M', "A-Ha", the girl singer in "AQUA", etc.
someone will actually be "the last to pass this way".
mst311 I don't know how I even got here,and I have never heard of this ride at all!😇🌷
@@stardustgirl2904 you are probably young
@@DebiSunset I've also never been to Orlando Florida! And I don't know if I will ever be able to go at all, it's pretty expensive.
@@stardustgirl2904 it is, but if you really want to, one day you will. Meanwhile you can get your Disney fix here on You Tube. There are a number of people putting it out here for us.
mst311 I was in the last boat back row but the people who tore it down were
It's a shame that Disney decided to close this classic to make way for an attraction that should be in Fantasyland. They should of just refurbished it and updated it and make the freaking Frozen ride in New Fantasyland. And not to mention, they're making a new meet and greet reserved for the Frozen characters in that vacant space between Mexico and Norway. So sad that the Norway Pavillion will now be the Arendelle Pavillion. :( :(
yeah, and to be honest it would have made sense in ANY of the other parks
Sort of, it's more general Scandinavian than Norwegian, and the ride itself has almost nothing to do with Norway
This's how most of Epcot is becoming so far we also know France will become ratatouille
They even changed the inside of the Norwiegan church to fit more into frozen.😞
The Derptor that's horrible.
Going on Maelstrom in the winter was great fun. Because it was cold and felt like you were in Norway, then we used to come out of the ride at night and get a cup of hot coco then go back on again one last time . Good times. My fav ride
I hope the Frozen ride goes back, back over the falls!
It will , they aren't taking anything out , just converting everything into Frozen on the ride
• The Geeky Artist • That's what I meant...
It needs to DISAPPEAR DISAPPEAR DISAPPEAR!
@@cosmicrows this comment aged well
They should have kept it for people to learn about Norway. But instead they replaced it with a Frozen ride that has no meaning to it. I rode on the frozen ride and it just a "TOUR A ARENDALLE" and "LOOK ITS ELSA"! Just, Disney, bring back the rides that have a meaning to it.
Shame that these one of a kind mural at the queue will be no more.
Yep, it was such a beautiful mural and even had a wonderfully hidden Mickey on the Viking ship with one of the Vikings wearing mouse ears. I particularly loved the Troll
May I use this footage in a video I'm making about submerged animatronics? I will give your channel full credit.
I watched it too, good video!
I watched it aswell
I went to Disney when I was 8. I remember a lot from my trip, but not a lot about Epcot. But I remember this ride. I remember the thundering of water and booming voices and ADVENTURE. And thrills of myths which seemed to call to me all throughout the ride. I remember genuinely losing my sense of self on this ride. I just got sucked in.
I didn't really like vikings before this ride, my parents and I were just killing time. But even after all these years, I still remember it. I was reminded of it today, in college, in a Pagan, Celtic and Viking art history class Discord. And I decided to look it up. I wasn't surprised to hear it got the Frozen treatment, but I did tear up a bit.
This felt very special. I'm glad it can live on in this video and in my memory.
I miss this ride :( you have Frozen it in time for us, hopefully when it opens again, it will not leave a frost bitten taste in our memory!!
Maelstrom. This was my favorite ride at Epcot being from my own descendants, and I almost cry every time I think my children will never get to ride this ride. It's so sad they are replacing it with frozen.
I was actually looking forward to taking my daughter on this, guess not anymore😅
I had a similar reaction. I had such a strong reaction to this ride, even though I had never previously been interested in vikings. It's very sad to me I won't get to show it to the little adventurers after me.
10:31
If they change this thing to frozen, I think I know exactly what is going happen.
*Trolls pops out*
"EVERY ONES IS A BIT OF A FIXER UPPER!"
+Chao Flaka They actually had a area for frozen sadly... They are also getting ride of this ride for frozen
How do these trolls wear a hat when only three heads?
Epcot is never going to be the same
I know.. Oh gad I can already hearing the masses of screaming children in the line of the new ride :( I always noticed more children/families in MK or HWS and more older people/couples with out kids at Epcot(maybe cause of the alcohol?) but now with frozen in the park omffg Epcot is going be probably just as packed as MK.. You are right Epcot will never be the same ever again :'(
+Baby Jesus
When I go to Disney later this year , I'm probably going to be the only teenager excited about seeing Norway pavilion. Norway is my favorite country and I love the culture, but Frozen has taken it over and I hate that . It'll be packed with kids once I go since the Frozen ride will be open .
Too true as of now
I wish the frozen ride would DISAPPEAR DISAPPEAR
Luke Whitten me too
Ye
Yes
Yes!!!
I wish the whole entire idea of Frozen not just the ride but the movie itself would DISAPPEAR DISAPPEAR!!!!
Bring back culture and adventure!
That troll in the gift shop has been giving me nightmares for 30 years. I'll miss you Maelstrom. Too bad Disney made you disappear, disappear, disappear.
i miss this ride so much
man i am having so many flashbacks to the one time i rode this when i was like 8 and it's just so cool to see this video to remind me on how awesome it was. shame i'll never get a chance to ride it again
Thank you for uploading such a clear POV video of this ride. I remember it fondly before it was changed to Frozen and was sadden by the change of ride. Thank you again!
Love this ride :) My mothers originally from Bergen Norway so this was pretty cool.. In my basement we have a wooden troll and I remember as a kid always laughing when friends came over and were startled by it XD
I'm sorry to say my friend, it's been replaced by frozen 😕
+Lizzy G. I know I went there last week I was so angry
Loved this ride. Was a nice cool relaxing break from the Hot EPCOT Sun!!!
And Disney Closed it..
Long live Maelstrom!!!
Isaac, I agree. (I can't reply directly to you due to your Google + settings) This is a low capacity ride that doesn't look to have much space for a longer queue even if the theater section is used. Earlier this year when Anna and Elsa were doing Meet-and-Greets in Norway the line would stretch to the Mexico pavilion and it was really too crowded there and made even passing through Norway unpleasant due to the crowds. As big and popular as Frozen has been I really think they should make a big investment with a new state of the art E-ticket attraction at another park.
This was my absolute favorite ride and DisneyWorld and I was so crushed when they closed it. Thank you so much for making this so I can have little nostalgia trips and remember it!
This ride terrified me as a kid, but I'm sad to see it gone
Indy Film Productions its scary but it’s better and more like Norway
RIP to the 10 minute standby line. We will never see that again
LEAVE MAELSTROM ALONE! If Disney want FROZEN as a new attraction, put it in Hollywood studios where American Idol used to be. Hollywood Studios needs some upgrades. Maelstrom depicts the history and landscape of Norway.
From what I heard, they're already moving the Frozen sing-along to where American Idol used to be, because the theater where it is right now usually houses a Holiday show in the winter.
i love looking at these comments from 3 years ago and saying LMAO THIS STUFF HAS GONE A LONG WAY
RIP Maelstrom
the Maelstrom was one of my favourite Epcot rides as a child, so I was sorry to hear it had closed when I went back this time.
I think I like this one better. I mean it was so cool and unique
As someone who’s obsessed with Norse Mythology and Vikings, it really upsets me that I’ll never experience this ride. Wish I knew about it decades ago.
"This is troll country." LOL
As a Tolkien, Norse/Celtic mythology, and high fantasy fanboy I thought this dark ride was awesome!!! They NEED to bring this back eventually in some way.
What next? Living with the Land transformed into Pocahontas?
Da PoCaHoNtAs PaViLyUnN 😖
I hope that NEVER happens
I've watched this a few times and I think the queue and boarding area is now where the Olaf room on the ride is. So odd. I wonder what happened to the mural? Hope it was preserved. It was very cool.
I believe you're correct with the location. That mural was incredible and I hope it was salvaged, but I think it might have been torn out of there. Maybe someone with first hand knowledge will reply to this comment.
Now Disney did need to put a Frozen ride somewhere, definitely. But Norway at World Showcase was just NOT the right spot for it, I'm sorry, but that is just ridiculous.
I remember being mesmerized by this ride as a kid.
6:36 - 8:16
This is my favorite, and *most-memorable* moment of the ride. (Most specifically, the “Oil Rig” part. Cause I genuinely felt like I was actually on a rowboat near an oil rig, as a young child 😅)
So freaking nostalgic, from when I first experienced it.
Hated the *drop,* though 😂
This ride is so good they shouldn't replace it!!
On my way to Disney right now! :) This has been one of my favorite rides since I was very little. Instead of replacing it, I think they should've revamped it. The line was super boring and some of the ride just isn't very well done on Disney standards. Frozen was inspired by Norway but it's not the same and kinda kills the spirit of the world showcase.
Did you know about the part at 19:03 before this video? I think the ride unload area before the theater is my favorite part of the entire ride and pavilion.
Im never gonna get the chance to experence it it's not fair :(
I remember one time we took pictures off to the side of the "village" near the bench. We heard the talking and at first thought it was CM's talking in the house. It's funny thinking about it now. Every year we always stop by the area just to listen. We're also some of the few who actually stop to watch the movie. We're really going to miss this attraction.
Thanks for posting this and all the other videos.
iThemePark I know one of the voices is the actor Henki Kolstad, who is so well known I'm sure most Norwegians would be able to identify him by the first syllable spoken. The woman I'm not sure about, and all my guesses have come up blank. Nor have I been able to identify the play or movie the dialogue is taken from. They mention "Minneapolis", which is far from common in Norwegian plays and movies, but even that clue hasn't helped at all. I have to say, though, I think I remember hearing them when we were there (both in 2011 and 2014), but I'm not quite sure whether I actually remember that, or if I just seem to do so because of this video :)
EDIT: My daughter assures me that I *do* in fact remember this, as she made a point of pointing it out to us, as a good guide should ;)
That's awesome because I totally agree with you! Would have been cool if they had a little bar in that area, I'd totally hang out there, lol.
Your videos just make me feel like I am right at Disney. This is how I get thru my post Disney withdrawl. I can't wait to go back in 2016.
I'm so glad I got to ride this before it closed down, I rode it for my first time in December of 2013 and it was a great ride. That's really sad that they're getting rid of it.
Has Frozen Ever After been there 4 years now! What? Insane how time flies. I do wish there was some part of this still showing Norway. I just watch the 4k Norway tour instead and see the stunning country!
I am so glad I got to experience this ride before they decided a Frozen ride was better suited. Honestly that ride should have gone to Magic Kingdom, this ride here showed the Norwegian Viking culture, which went great with the Norway showcase! Oh well, that’s Disney for ya
Thank you for filming such a comprehensive ride-through experience! I know I'm not going to be the only one re-watching this video once October 5th rolls around.
When I went to Epcot for the first time in 2014, I was going to ride this ride, but they closed it already to build the new Frozen attraction. I don't mind that there will be a new ride and all, but wouldn't make more sense if the ride was somewhere in Magic Kingdom instead? Just saying.
+SugarCookie CranberrySauce i agre mayb in de adventure area or fantasy area i lov maelstrom!!!!
It was to up revenue to Epcot, one of Disney's least visited parks
Brinadette Smith, actually it was the second in Disney World, behind Magic Kingdom, and 4th or 5th(something like that) in the world. I believe it’s now been overtaken by Animal Kingdom, which received a boost due to Pandora. But anyway, it’s one of the most popular.
Disney killed a perfectly good ride for that vapid, inane, juvenile Frozen atrocity.
Ikr
Plus, the ride always breaks down almost everyday.
This ride was replaced for political reasons. Some powerful groups (think the ADL, AIPAC, B’nai B’rith) have a lot of animosity towards “fiery tempered” (think Vikings, romans, etc) Europeans for historical reasons. Hence why it was replaced by “Frozen” (the clue is in the title)
i'd say this has a little more to offer toward norwegian culture than the junk frozen ride that took its place. Isn't that what epcot is about, no? childhood memory ruined for money
wrong
into the unknown
This ride was replaced for political reasons. Some powerful groups (think the ADL, AIPAC, B’nai B’rith) have a lot of animosity towards “fiery tempered” (think Vikings, romans, etc) Europeans for historical reasons. Hence why it was replaced by “Frozen” (the clue is in the title)
interesting take. Whereabouts did you ever see that sort of reason?
@@reidoo Frozen is very clearly propaganda. There are various not so subtle themes running throughout the movie. Hans apparently only seeks to marry Anna so he can rule Arendell for himself. Hans’ villainy and attempt to take power and rule Arendell as a tyrant is supposed to be analogous to the Nazis, burning of the Jewish temple, gentile persecution, etc etc. This theme is further explored in Frozen 2 when Anna and Elsa destroy the dam which is separating the two tribes. The metaphor here is that borders are bad and keeping Europeans and other groups separate was a ploy to hoard power for themselves. Elsa freezes a salamander (an elemental fire symbol) which is again a reference to Europeans “fiery” nature which must be subdued to create peace and harmony.
Its apparently loosely based on Hans Christian Anderson’s book the “Snow Queen” - you wouldn’t think it by reading the synopsis. Anderson was apparently spurned by a woman (whom the eponymous snow queen is referencing) who turned down Anderson’s advances and later married a Hebrew man which is what motivated him to write the story which the eponymous snow queen is referencing. It comes as no surprise therefore that the villain in Disney’s movie is called “Hans”. It’s also a giant middle finger to Walt Disney who said he took his inspiration from Hans Christian Anderson.
Even Jordan Peterson (not a fan personally) has commented about Frozen being propaganda
There has been a widely publicized political and ideological struggle for the control and ownership of Disney since the early 90s (check out books like Disney war)
Nice work, I always enjoy watching older rides like this.
This is my favorite ride ever in epcot i love frozen ever after too i love both of the rides this is my favorite ride in the world and frozen too
I can't believe how small the fall part was! In my memory it was huge and terrifying! 😂 Still one of my favorites. Such a shame she's gone.
The atmosphere of this ride was memorable with the wind sound and the huge artwork on the wall, combine that with the trolls and the polar bear. Just the good ol days in every aspect and takes me back when I was 12 yo again. I have not been to Epcot in years, its sad that when we go next year this ride wont be there :(
I love Frozen and I think they did a great job with the ride - and I still can't act like I'm surprised that they took advantage of their most successful movie in like 20 years by revamping this ride. 😆 but Maelstrom will honestly and always have a place in the corner of my heart dedicated to the strange and a little frightening yet still fascinating. ❤️
I got to sing at Epcot in 10th grade and as riding this was after the performance my group had fun screaming with the drop. Also we went on the ride three times in a row because I loved the trolls of the ride. The wooden trolls available for purchase on the other hand really creepy along with being out of my budget.
A sad day to learn Maelstrom is leaving, happy trails! Once this ride becomes Frozen, it's going to need a proper follow-up. I say these Disney Imagineers and the Disney studios must collaborate in creating an all-new adventure for Anna and Elsa and have it written into the upcoming ride as something just as thrilling and fun (maybe even more) as Maelstrom (i.e. hopefully not giving the same treatment as the frightening Alien Encounter turned light-hearted Stitch's Great Escape).
I went on this ride when I was 13yrs young. Amazing! And still amazing!
Maelstrom: my time has come my Child...... do this ride justice
Frozen: don’t worry father, I will
DM MCBlaze I totally read this in Norwegian accents.
Why frozen it won't fit in this is about Norway and if you've never been Epcot has a big lake and all around it are different cultures! Frozen is for somewhere like magic kingdom!!!!! Not educational park like Epcot!
Still, its stupid to replace this epic and classic ride with a stupid ride appealing to the eyes of children
Norway : has a great ride
Frozen : not today
This was one of my favorite rides as a kid. Sad to see it’s gone. Epicott is awesome.
heres cheers to a really good ride at epcot... loved this ride... gonna miss it greatly (especially since they're gonna freeze it up....)
At least I know one of the last times I rode it, I sent it off in style, chugging a Carlsburg out of the Norway stein and singing "Swords in the Wind" by Manowar as I waited in line.
So "Maelstorm", as the above song says "Place my body on a ship and burn it in the sea. Let my spirit rise, Valkyries carry me. Take me to Valhalla where my brothers wait for me. Fires burning to the sky, my spirit will never die."
I went on this two years ago and i loved it !!!
I remember I used to be terrified of the Troll that said “Go back, Go back” on this ride lmao
dude, i loved this ride, its too damn sad that its gone!😥😥😥😥
My family has had a lot of memories with this ride, unknown as it is for a lot of people. Really sad we bypassed it last time and sad to see it go. Also, I try not to get mad about this kind of stuff, but I'm really ticked they're replacing it with a Frozen ride of all things. Who cares if this ride is dated, it stood the test of time, as did the themes of most of Disney's rides. Frozen hasn't been out for that long and Disney seems to really be banking on it being just as big years down the line when they've already milked that Frozen cow to exhaustion.
This brings back so many memories, of sitting next to my family on the ride and anticipating what’s gonna happen next and omg I miss it, especially the show at the end. Disney did make a smart choice to update it, but it still makes me sad and I wish they haven’t
Back when Epcot had more culture than Disney movie themed rides.
Frozen, Nemo, Guardians, Three Caballeros, Ratatouille, Beauty & Beast sing-a-long, and soon to be Moana. (Mary Poppins TBD)
Nice little tribute to that ride! Good job. Believe it or not, but I'll really miss the little film montage at the end! Thanks for sharing...
I really loved Maelstrom and it was one of those rides that I wanted to do during every visit. However, if the lines were longer than 20 and I didn't have a fast pass I would skip it in a heartbeat. I will very much miss the beginning of the ride and the trolls chanting "back, back over the falls". On the flip side the ride is dated and due for an update and I do really like Frozen. I think that geographically this is a decent (not perfect) match to the Norway pavilion and am curious to see what the imagineers come up with.
I rode this in February 1990 when it was only a couple of years old.
Thank you for this. I love how you got good shots of so many of the little details that most people wouldn't bother lingering on, like every bit of the load queue mural. If somebody some day decides to do a Malestrom: Resurrected, I'm sure this video will make an excellent reference.
rest in peace maelstrom i love u
There not just making a frozen ride they are making Norway into frozen central, with stores, restaurants, and a meet and greet Elsa's castle (now they will be both in Epcot and the magic kingdom) so there will pretty much be no Norway anymore
Kaleigh Kristen I agree with you 100% and that's a huge shame. It might as well be renamed the Arendelle Pavillion :( Terrible idea- save that for the MK only!
Wait , they're replacing everything?!
Norway is my favorite country and I don't want to see only Frozen related stuff at the Norway pavilion.
This is really making me miss Disney & Epcot.
Thank you. I was never able to ride as my first time to WDW was 2015. I’m glad I was able to at least see it through your lens.
Went on it once back in 2010 don't really remember it, this video will certainly jog my memory. Shame it's gone, but at least I have experienced it
awesome its realy wonderful ride i.ve never scene in my whole life
R.I.P Dis Great Ride 😭😭😭😭😭 It Was My Fav ride after test track
That Norwegian accent is swaggy
I cant stand how this is gone, now that i would actually appreciate it. We found out we have norwegian roots, and i have been obsessed with norse related things for quite some time. Didnt like it when i was a kid.
I love the part where you go into the dark part and the narrator says you are not the first to pass this way nor shall you the last those you seek the spirt of norway face peril and adventure but more often find beauty and charm loved the smell at night ride closed on October 5th 2014 so sad it got away love the trolls and the sign too love the Vikings love the dragon boats too
This ride was the best, miss it soooo much
I miss this ride It told legends of the trolls in Norway but now its a Frozen ride and no one isn't learning anything about Norway there's just kids singing let it go
the worst part about this ride is that i have never been to Disneyworld, and this ride was replaced before i could ride it
I had been to Disney as a kid many times but never to Epcot until 2011 as an adult. We went to Disney every year since then and rode the Maelstrom multiple times. I loved it. We still go almost every year. Frozen Ever After is a fantastic ride imo, but I still miss the Maelstrom. I only got to ride it for about 4 years but have alot of great memories.
WOW great great video and quality. Thank you for the post of one of my fav rides and greatest childhood memories
I wish they still had this ride. I’m Norwegian so as a kid it was amazing having representation for my culture. Frozen is fun I’m sure but it’s not the same
I'm gonna miss that ride :(