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Norway is a pavilion located within World Showcase in [[Epcot]]. It is located between the [[Mexico]] and [[China]]pavilions.

What The history of what would one day become be known as the Norway pavilion , actually began its development in 1978 as the Denmark pavilion. Denmark was one of the original concepts for World Showcase, with the idea that it would be the park's Scandinavian representative <ref name= "martinMartin"> http://vimeo.com/13283957 </ref>. Between 1978 and 1982 howeverOne of World Showcases' original concepts, the Denmark pavilion went through a series of changeswas initially going to be Scandinavia's representative in the park. Before [[EPCOT Center’s openingCenter]] opened in 1982 however, plans for the pavilion was were dropped, reinstated, and then moved next to around World Showcase Lagoon (at one point the China pavilion was to be located where [[China]] sits today) <ref name= "martinMartin"/>. Eventually, it was Disney decided that the Denmark pavilion would open with Phase II of Epcot, which was scheduled to take place shortly after the park opened <ref name= "martin"/>. Due to the fact that World Showcase needed more restrooms however, some were be built in the planned location of Denmarkat a later date, with the idea that the other buildings would be constructed around them <ref> http://progresscityusa.com/2009/12/03/retro-neverworlds-the-lost-potties-as part of-denmark/ </ref>EPCOT Center's Phase II.

By 1983 plans for Although the Denmark pavilion had been cancelled. Instead, it was decided that Norway, Sweden, and Denmark would open in not present on the "Scandinavian Showcase" which was scheduled for 1987 <ref name= "martin"/>. The pavilion was designed by WED and "Norman International"- one of Oslopark's largest construction companies. Due opening day, a shortage of restrooms in World Showcase led Disney to create Danish themed restrooms on the fact plot allocated for Denmark, with the idea that most the rest of the funds were coming from Norwegian sources however, plans for the pavilion changed once againwould eventually be built around these structures. One year later, and in June of 1985 it was announced 1983, the Washington Post reported that Disney was still in discussions with LEGO about sponsoring the pavilion would be named "Norway, Gateway to Scandinavia"<ref name= "martin"> http://progresscityusa.com/2010/01/27/neverworlds-lost-lands-of-lego/ </ref>.

The original Norway pavilion was designed with 58By late 1983,000 sq. fthowever, plans for an autonomous Denmark pavilion where shelved in favor of a new "Scandinavian Showcase". On October 3, 1983, Disney announced that it had reached an agreement with Scanshow A/S (a subsidiary of interior space the Norwegian company Selmer-Sande and Kloster) to create the new pavilion <ref name= "martinKorkis"> https://www.mouseplanet.com/11423/The_Story_of_the_Norway_Pavilion_Before_Frozen </ref>. This area was then divided up into stores, an exhibition, a restaurantScandinavian Showcase, and EPCOT Center’s first thrill ride- SeaVenture. The plans for SeaVenture called for an interior boat ride attraction, on which guests would encounter trolls represent Norway, Sweden and gnomes as they searched for a rainbow bridge Denmark, was to Valhalla (an earlier idea would have had guests traveling through a day be built in -between the life of a Viking) [[France]] and [[United Kingdom]] pavilions, with Imagineers Claude Coats and Tim Brunner tasked with heading the project <ref name= "martinLou"/>http://www. This storyline wdwradio.com/2007/04/lou-mongellos-walt-disney-world-wayback-machine-the-epcot-that-never-was deemed too short however/ </ref>. Aesthetically, and the concept Scandinavian Showcase pavilion was expanded so that it now included a history trip that took guests from the folklore to be made up of Norway, architecture from all three of the way through modern timesrepresented counties. Egeskov Castle and houses from Odense and Copenhagen would represent Denmark, Stockholm Stadshus and buildings from Gamla Stan would represent Sweden, and finally Bryggen i Bergen and Akershus Festning would represent Norway <ref name= "martinKorkis"/>. The thrill part of By 1984, plans for the attraction was planned to come from pavilion were were nearing completion, with a new ride system where the boat’s direction could be reversed during the rideplanned opening date of 1987 <ref name= Lou/>.

Construction began on Of the three countries that were to make up the Scandinavian Showcase, only Norway provided the funding necessary to create the pavilion on May 27. Because of this, 1986 <ref> httpthe focus of the pavilion shifted away from Scandinavia as a whole and solely to Norway. At this time, the name of the pavilion changed to "Norway://allearsGateway to Scandinavia".net/ae/issue790.htm In order to fund the pavilion, an organization named NorShow as formed by the Norwegian companies: Aker, Norsk Data, Norway Foods, Den norske Creditbank, Det Norske Veritas, Frionor, Kosmos, Vesta Group, Selmer-Sande, SAS and VARD <ref name="Korkis"/ref>. Over Their funding, combined with contributions from the next two yearsNorwegian government, raised $34 million dollars for the pavilion began to take shape around the original 1982 Denmark restroom building. When complete, This paid for more than two-thirds of the pavilion consisted of a Stave Church (which holds various exhibits), a counter service restaurant named Kringla Bakeri OG Kafe's cost, with Disney picking up the table service Restaurant Akershus, as well a series of interlinked stores including the Puffins Roost and Fjordingrest. The pavilion’s attraction Norway pavilion was renamed Maelstrom shortly before the pavilion opened, then designed and itbuilt by Walt Disney Imagineering, along with the rest help of Scandinavian architects. At this time, One point of contention between Disney and NorShow, involved the Norway pavilion opened 's lighting. The other World Showcase pavilions were wired to guests on May 6a grid that allowed them to light up during the park's nighttime firework show (originally Laserphonic Fantasy, 1988soon to be Illuminations). On July 5While NorShow believed that the spilled light from the [[Mexico]] and [[Canada]] would suffice, of Disney knew better, but was unwilling to pickup the cost (assuming that yearNorShow would cave) <ref name= "Korkis"/>. With neither entity willing to budge, Norway was built without the pavilion was officially dedicated, with Crown Prince Harald on hand for nighttime lighting given to the festivitiesother World Showcase pavilions.[[Image:MaelstromConceptScandavianShowcase.jpg|400px500px|thumb|Concept art for SeaVenture (later renamed Maelstrom)the unbuilt Scandinavian Showcase pavilion.]]Since Construction on the Norway pavilion openedbegan on May 27, Norway has seen a few significant changes1986, when Minister Kurt Mosbakk laid the pavilion's foundation. The exhibits inside When constructing the Stave Church have been updated over the yearspavilion, and Norway's exterior was overseen by architect Birger Lambertz-Nilsen, while the live band “Spelmanns Gledje” which once played in interior was under the pavilion no longer appears <ref> http://landresponsibility of Ulla S.allearsUjort.net/blogs/michaelbachand/2009/11/a_walking_tour_of_epcots_norwa.html </ref> <ref> http://thedisneyblog.com/2011/05/31/epcots-shabby-norway-film-making-waves-in-norway/ </ref>. FurthermoreOn June 3, 1988, in 2005 Restaurant Akershus began to offer character dining <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/282/Walt-Disney-World/Epcot/World-Showcase--the Norway/Akershus-Royal-Banquet-Hall </ref> pavilion was officially dedicated by Crown Prince Harald V and it changed its name to his wife Sonja. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall <ref> http://allears.net/din/restnews05.htm </ref>. The next change came opening ceremonies were broadcast in 2008, when prime time to all of Norway on the outdoor playground shaped like station NPK. At the famous Viking ship “Oseberg” was removed <ref> httpdedication Harald V declared://allears.net/ae/issue790.htm </ref>.

On October 5{{Quotation|"Ladies and gentlemen, 2014 Maelstrom and wishing the Spirit best of Norway film located in the attraction's exit closed <ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/os-farewell-luck to-norway-maelstrom-ride-at-epcot-20141005-story.html </ref>. The ride Disney World and those who will be replaced with an attraction based on responsible for the 2013 Disney film "Frozen". Disney subsequently announced that the attraction would be titled "Frozen Ever After" <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/06/first-look-frozen-ever-after-at-epcot/ </ref> and it would open in Spring 2016 <ref> http://blogs.disney.com/oh-my-disney/2015/11/02/we-just-found-out-so-much-more-about-epcots-frozen-ever-after-attraction/ </ref>.===Sponsorship operation of the Pavilion <ref name= "martin"/>===[[Image:Vikingstatue2.jpg|200px|thumb|A statue of Olaf II- King and Patron Saint of Norway]]In order to add a new pavilion to World Showcase, Disney required 30 million dollars to come from outside sponsors. The following companies contributed to I hereby declare the Norway pavilion's creation:open. Thank you"}}

* SelmerWhen Norway opened, the pavilion featured 58,000 sq ft of interior space <ref name= "Martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?p=648 </ref>. When complete, Norway consisted of a Stave Church (which holds various exhibits), the original 1982 Denmark bathrooms, a counter service restaurant named [[Kringla Bakeri OG Kafe]], the table service [[Restaurant Akershus]], and a series of interlinked stores including the Puffins Roost and Fjording <ref name= "Martin"/>. The star of the pavilion, however, was the not yet operational [[Maelstrom]] attraction. EPCOT Center's first thrill ride, Maelstrom would not welcome its first guests until July 5th <ref> https://d23.com/a-Sande Constructionto-z/maelstrom/ </ref>. Initially, the boat ride attraction was to be titled SeaVenture, and early in its development the plot was to focus on Norway's mythology, as guests searched for a rainbow bridge to Valhalla. This concept was eventually broadened, so that Maelstrom instead took guests on a trip through the country's history, beginning in folklore and ending in modern day Norway<ref name= "Martin"/>. After disembarking from [[Maelstrom]], guests could watch the [[Spirit of Norway]] film, before exiting into the pavilion's shops.

* VestaFollowing the massive success of the 2013 Disney film "Frozen", the Norway pavilion began to be infused with characters from the film. The integration of Frozen into the Norway pavilion began in late 2013, when the exhibit “Norsk Kultur, Inspiration for Disney Frozen” replaced the "Vikings, Conquerors of the Sea" exhibit in the pavilion's Stave Church <ref name= "yesterland"/> and Frozen merchandise began to appear in the pavilion's shops. Subsequently, on October 5, 2014, both [[Maelstrom]] and the [[Spirit of Norway]] closed in order to make way for a new Frozen attraction titled [[Frozen Ever After]]<ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-Gruppen Insturancedaily-disney/os-farewell-to-norway-maelstrom-ride-at-epcot-20141005-story.html </ref>. During the renovations, the Norway pavilion was also expanded into an adjacent lot in order to facilitate the construction of a new Frozen meet and greet. This new area, which opened June 17, 2016, features a small courtyard consisting of [[Anna and Elsa's Royal Sommerhus]] (the meet and greet), the Wandering Reindeer shop, a small stage, and expanded restrooms <ref name= "yesterland"/Finance>.

* Det Norske Veritas Marine Insurance * Frionor Norsk Frossenfisk Seafood * Norsk Data Technology * Norway Foods LTD '''Note:''' SAS (Since the largest Scandinavian airline) also sponsored "The Spirit opening of Frozen Ever After, the Norway" film which guests see after exiting the Maelstrompavilion has not seen any major changes.  In 19922018, all however, the pavilion's Stave Church received a new exhibit titled "Gods of the sponsors sold their stake in Vikings", which replaced the Norway pavilion to “Norsk Kultur, Inspiration for DisneyFrozen" exhibit <ref> https://www.wdwmagic. Following that sale, the government of Norway agreed com/attractions/norway/news/27feb2018-new-exhibit-coming-to give Disney $200,000 a year until their contract ended in 2002-epcots-norway-pavilion-stave-church-gallery.htm </ref>.

'''Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase Adventure'''- On this interactive adventure, guests use a "F.O.N.E." (Field Operative Notification Equipment) to help Agent P. stop Dr. Doofenshmirtz, by looking for clues throughout World Showcase. The adventure is based on the Disney cartoon Phineas and Ferb. '''[[Frozen Ever After]]'''- This On this boat ride takes where guest , guests are invited to celebrate a special “Summer Snow Day” with Elsa, Anna, Olaf and other characters from Frozen.

'''[[Maelstrom]]'''- This boat ride attraction took guests on a historical tour of Norway. The ride began within the ancient folklore of Norway’s past, and ended in modern times. Along the way guests encountered trolls, fell down a waterfall, and sailed through a North Sea storm. Maelstrom operated from July 5, 1988 until October 5, 2014.

'''[[The Spirit of Norway]]'''- This travelogue film allowed guests to get an idea of what the many things that "modern" Norway had to offer. Guests viewed the film after exiting Maelstrom. The Spirit of Norway film was shown from July 5, 1988 until October 5, 2014.

'''Creating the World Gods of Frozenthe Vikings'''- Found inside the pavilion's Stave Church, Creating the World Gods of Frozen the Vikings showcases how authentic Viking artifacts, which help teach guests about the culture Viking gods Thor, Odin, Freyja and aesthetics of Norway influenced the creation of FrozenLoki.