Way back when, before Elsa ever sang Let It Go, the ride in the Noway pavilion in Epcot wasn't Frozen Ever After, but a Norwegian history and folklore ride called Maelstrom. Amanda and Janette deep dive into the history of this ride, going over the history of its creation, why it had a delayed opening, and re-live what the ride experience was like. Was Maelstrom one of your favorite rides, or do you prefer Frozen Ever After more?



Links: https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Maelstrom

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maelstrom_(ride)

https://tomorrowsociety.com/maelstrom-tribute-epcot/

https://factsandfigment.com/dearly-departed-disney-norways-maelstrom/



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Recorded: November 22, 2025

First published: December 8, 2025



This podcast episode is not sponsored. All tickets, food and products discussed were purchased with Janette and Amanda's own money. All opinions are their own.