Fun Facts
The dragon-headed longboats are inspired by the actual crafts used by the Vikings.
Maelstrom is a family-friendly adventure on a troll-tormented Viking ship from modern-day to historic Norway in the World Showcase area at Epcot theme park .
Come aboard for a stormy voyage through a Norwegian fjord, a troll-infested swamp and on to the North Sea via a thrilling backward plummet.
After departing a contemporary village, you'll be water-blasted to the past through a unique aquatic landscape. You never know what's around the next bend—you might even encounter polar bears and pirates!
Once you've dodged the trickster trolls and other obstacles, disembark in the safety of a calm harbor. Then watch a glorious 5-minute film that captures the remarkable beauty of Norway today.
Exploring Norway's heritage isn't going to be smooth sailing, so buck up like a Viking would!
Guest Policies
- Assistive Listening Receivers, which amplify the audio, may be used at this location. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain a receiver.
- Guests with young children may take turns experiencing attractions. See a Cast Member for additional information.
- Disney's FASTPASS service, a reservation system that reduces time spent in line, is available for this attraction.
- Handheld Captioning is available at this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain a device.
- Reflective Captioning system is available. Contact a host or hostess at the attraction for assistance.
- Guests must transfer from their wheelchair, motorized scooter or ECV to board the ride vehicle.
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Quick Tips
- To avoid long waits, don't make the Spaceship Earth attraction at Epcot theme park your first stop in the morning because it is the most popular in the morning. The wait will be shorter at any other part of the day.
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion features lots for kids to do in Epcot theme park. In addition to The Seas with Nemo & Friends attraction, check out the Turtle Talk with Crush attraction and visit different educational exhibits showcasing all sorts of sea creatures.
- Catch up with the famous 152-year-old sea turtle, Crush from Disney•Pixar's animated hit film Finding Nemo, in Turtle Talk with Crush —a show where select Guests get a chance to talk directly to the big kahuna. This show is performed in The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion in Future World. Check the Epcot theme park Times Guide for show times.
- Popular Disney Characters can be found at the Epcot Character Spot in the Future World area and near the Japan, Morocco, France and United Kingdom pavilions in the World Showcase area of Epcot theme park—so don't forget to bring your autograph book!
- Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros is a gentle boat ride through the pyramid-shaped Mexico Pavilion in Epcot theme park. This attraction, fun for all ages, stars Donald Duck and his friends Panchito, a Mexican rooster, and José Carioca, a Brazilian parrot. Climb aboard and join the party!
