Maelstrom

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Maelstrom Overview

Take a fantastic Viking voyage through Norway in Epcot's Maelstrom. Guests board a 16 passenger Viking boat to guide them on their journey. Through the use of audio-animatronics guests are able to enter and experience all the pleasures and beauty that Norway has to offer.

Guests will travel back to days long forgotten to visit a Viking country and a mythical troll forest. Afterwards, they are whisked away to modern Norway where they will experience Polar Bears, and a climatic storm in the North Sea.

Your journey ends at a quaint, calm fishing village, where you will then be taken into a theater, and be presented with a short movie about Norway and its people.

On a final note, please be kind to the trolls, if not you might find your Viking ship sent over a waterfall...backwards!


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Maelstrom Trivia

The dragon-headed longboats are inspired by the actual crafts used by the Vikings.
Disney's Magical Moments pins with game buttons are designed to interact with this attraction.
Until Test Track, Norway was the longest delayed attraction at Walt Disney World.

Maelstrom Hidden Mickeys

In the queue/loading area for the ride, look at the mural, there is a Viking wearing a Mickey Mouse hat on the ship on the left.
In the mural, a bearded construction worker on the right side is wearing a Mickey Mouse watch.

Maelstrom Reviews

5/22/2008

Reviewer: Brandon, MI, USA
Although it is short, this is a quick look at the history of Norway. Trolls and vikings dominate the story, making this the most popular attraction in the World Showcase.

4/13/2005

Reviewer: Jennifer Sharpe, Australia
Pretty good ride. Liked the wind and the drop downhill I think it was backwards?! It was basically a log flume ride with good themes.

2/26/2005

Reviewer: Nick, New York City, NY, USA
This has to be one of my favorite rides at Disney World. I do agree it is a little too short but everything else is awesome. I wouldn't really suggest bringing little kids on it though A++++++.

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