When I think Norway I think about Vikings. The Main Attraction in Norway was the Maelstrom boat ride that took you through the myths of Norway. This used to be one of the reasons that in all my previous trips I would start my journey around World Showcase on the Mexico side. Well Maelstrom is in the process to being turned into a Frozen ride. A lot of people were upset to see the Norway ride being turned into a Frozen attraction -but from Disney's point of view a ride based on a movie that made a billion dollars is a lot more interesting than weird trolls and a Norwegian oil platforms. (I will not have a blog about Ulitmate Epcot -because the Frozen expansion is basically that and the inspiration for what else could be done in World Showcase.
I love the look for the buildings in Norway....they look even cooler at night.
The shop in Norway has traditional Norway fare with a heavy dose of Trolls and Vikings and once the new ride goes in I'm sure you will be able to find everything Frozen as well.
Food wise Norway features the popular Kringla Bakeri og Kafe that is like a Norwegian bakery and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall which has Princess character dining
While Norway prepares itself for Frozen Fever---they currently have an exhibit in the Stave Church that features influences from Norway that made it into the film
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Thanks for posting these beautiful pictures. I had not heard about the museum to show the Norse culture items and how they are related to Frozen - good idea.
ReplyDeleteI saw my very first Illuminations from the step in front of this church. Such a good memory :)
Thanks for your comments. I think with the expansion of all the Frozen stuff that is coming, that Disney will be extra careful to incorporate the Norway aspects of Frozen's inspiration as much as they can. It was a nice touch.
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