Rumor Alert- Could Maelstorm become 'Frozen' themed ride at Epcot?!

Rumor Alert- Could Maelstorm become Frozen Themed at Epcot's World Showcase?!

 Alright, this rumor came out of left field today and really is rather a bit of a surprise. Although I'm surprised it took this long for a "Frozen coming to the theme parks" rumor to surface!

 According to a rumor posted on Screamscape today, WDI is pondering if they can turn the iconic ride "Maelstorm" located at the Norway Pavilion into a "Frozen" theme.

 Now I've got some issues with this as most of the pavilions at World Showcase are partly funded and operated by the country they represent, so Disney would likely require permission from Norway to change over the fan-favorite attraction.

Image from Disney

 While it's also very true that the current versions of Maelstorm is in dire of need of a face-lift due to attraction aging and lack of up-keep, I'd hate to see it disappear. Although no one is currently sure if much needed attention will be paid to the ride anytime soon or if they're simply going to wait for it to fall apart, replacing it only at the end with something new.  Rumor has it the ride is scheduled for a massive refurbishment in 2017 but this is also unconfirmed.

 However, this is still an unconfirmed rumor. As of right now, I rate this as PURE SPECULATION.  If true, all it shows is that Disney has given WDI the go-ahead to dream up various ideas of how an attraction would look and operate, on various budgets. This is often called "Blue Sky Dreaming" by Fans and Insiders.

 As of right now, it's just a concept and a rumor.

Even though Wiki is trying to report this as confirmed, it is NOT!

Disneyland- Finding Nemo Submarine Ride to get Extended Refurbishment

 Finding Nemo Submarine Ride Gets Extended Refurbishment.

Alright, this makes me a little uncomfortible because of Disney's track record with their 'submarine' rides. Remember, this is what was going to happen at Disney World but our 20,000 Leauges Under the Sea ride would never re-open from it's 'extended refurbishment' again. 

  On Friday Disneyland confirmed via The Disney Parks Blog that the Finding Nemo Submarine Ride would go down on January 6th and reopen LATE in 2014 for an extended refurbishment of the attraction.  Disneyland states the 5 million gallon 'lagoon' will be drained allowing crews to preform the massive ride refurbishment. They state when (if) the ride reopens guests will see a more vibrate and colorful version of the ride, which will be painted with a special mixture created by Disney which involved recycled glass.

 I sincerely hope that this ride does reopen, unlike it's now deceased counterpart at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg- Le Scoot Refurbishment

  Le Scoot getting a massive refurbishment at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

Image from BGW Fans

 News today from Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

 Coming from the all knowing minds over at BGW Fans (seriously, they know everything and are damn friendly folks)- we now have reports that the water flume ride, Le Scoot, will be undergoing a massive refurbishment of it's fiberglass over the winter season.

 The sections are being removed and trucked out of the park, it's unclear right now if the sections are being replaced with new or just being refinished.  Le Scoot is one of the original rides to Busch Gardens Williamsburg which opened in 1975.  It is also unclear at the moment if the attractions many special effects will also be receiving upgrades in possible preparation for the parks 40th anniversary in 2015. 

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