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Frozen Ever After opened on June 21, 2016 in Maelstrom's building, reusing the same ride vehicles and course while replacing the Norse-myth scenes with a new story and figures from Frozen.
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Former Ride · the memorial record
⚰ Permanently closed · Oct 5, 2014operated 26 years · 1988–2014
This ride is gone, but its history stays documented — the full lifetime log is below.
Ride history
the lifetime record- 2016
- 2014
Maelstrom ran for the last time on October 5, 2014, ending a run that began in July 1988.
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Disney announced on September 12, 2014 that Maelstrom would be replaced by an attraction based on Frozen in the same Norway pavilion show building.
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Maelstrom opened on July 5, 1988 in the Norway pavilion at Epcot's World Showcase, carrying guests through Norwegian myth and coastline aboard longship-styled boats before a five-minute post-show film, The Spirit of Norway.
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The Norway pavilion at Epcot's World Showcase was dedicated on June 3, 1988 by Norway's Crown Prince Harald, but Maelstrom was not finished and did not open with it.
Questions & answers
When did Maelstrom open?
Per the documented record, Maelstrom at EPCOT opened on Jul 5, 1988.
When did Maelstrom last close for refurbishment?
The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for Maelstrom is dated Oct 5, 2014: Maelstrom ran for the last time on October 5, 2014, ending a run that began in July 1988.
What changed recently on Maelstrom?
The latest documented change (documented Jun 21, 2016): Frozen Ever After opened on June 21, 2016 in Maelstrom's building, reusing the same ride vehicles and course while replacing the Norse-myth scenes with a new story and figures from Frozen.
How many changes are on record for Maelstrom?
5 documented changes, dating back to 1988 — the fan-kept ride changelog nobody else keeps.
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