ON THIS DATE, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟓, 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟖: The Maelstrom boat ride opened at Epcot 🌐 in Walt Disney World. This popular attraction in the Norway Pavilion 🇳🇴 of Epcot's World Showcase was a boat ride that took guests through scenes depicting Norway’s history, mythology, and natural landscapes. The ride featured elements like trolls, polar bears, and Vikings, combining dark ride elements with mild thrills. Many people fondly remember Maelstrom as a highlight of family vacations to Epcot during the la

It’s been 11 years since we took our final voyage through Maelstrom 🌊🇳🇴, the beloved EPCOT boat ride that carried us through Norway’s legends, trolls, and stormy seas. On this day in 2014, the doors closed for good to make way for Frozen Ever After. ❄️ For so many, Maelstrom wasn’t just another ride, it was a journey through mystery, myth, and memories that still echo through World Showcase today. 💙 Who else remembers drifting past the trolls one last time? 👇 #epcot #WaltDisneyWorld #Disney

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