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The Facts:
- Composer: Michel Colombier
- Year: 1988 - 2014
- Key: B Major
Heard In:
Maelstrom, Epcot Norway Pavilion
Background / Personal Connection:
In 1988, the Norway Pavilion opened in Epcot's World Showcase, and the highlight for me was the Maelstrom, a "High Seas Norwegian Adventure." You got into a Viking boat and zoomed quickly past an old village, some trolls, a few polar bears, and oil derricks, and there were also two slides (including a small backward one) which was fun.
After the boat let you off in a replica of a small fishing village, you went into a theater (with memorable Norwegian-style chair backs) and saw "The Spirit of Norway," a 6 minute long movie linked above. The beginning was a little scary for me as a kid (some loud, startling moments), but the ending is magnificent as we see various shots of everyday Norwegians to the sound of a beautiful theme.
What happened to the Maelstrom and "The Spirit of Norway?" It was removed last year to make way for a Frozen ride which is scheduled to open in 2016. Although it's sad to see Maelstrom go, I can't be upset with Disney on this one considering that Frozen has made approximately 500 kajillion dollars and is beloved by every toddler and tween from here to Oslo. I guess we Maelstrom fans will just have to Let it Go (ha ha ha).
In 1988, the Norway Pavilion opened in Epcot's World Showcase, and the highlight for me was the Maelstrom, a "High Seas Norwegian Adventure." You got into a Viking boat and zoomed quickly past an old village, some trolls, a few polar bears, and oil derricks, and there were also two slides (including a small backward one) which was fun.
After the boat let you off in a replica of a small fishing village, you went into a theater (with memorable Norwegian-style chair backs) and saw "The Spirit of Norway," a 6 minute long movie linked above. The beginning was a little scary for me as a kid (some loud, startling moments), but the ending is magnificent as we see various shots of everyday Norwegians to the sound of a beautiful theme.
What happened to the Maelstrom and "The Spirit of Norway?" It was removed last year to make way for a Frozen ride which is scheduled to open in 2016. Although it's sad to see Maelstrom go, I can't be upset with Disney on this one considering that Frozen has made approximately 500 kajillion dollars and is beloved by every toddler and tween from here to Oslo. I guess we Maelstrom fans will just have to Let it Go (ha ha ha).
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