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The history of what would one day be known as the Norway pavilion, actually began its development in 1978 as the Denmark pavilion<ref name= "Martin"/>. One of World Showcases' original concepts, the Denmark pavilion was originally initially going to be Scandinavia's representative in the park. Before [[EPCOT Center]] opened in 1982 however, plans for the pavilion were dropped, reinstated, and then moved around World Showcase Lagoon (at one point the pavilion was to be located where [[China]] sits today)<ref name= "Martin"/>. Eventually, Disney decided that the Denmark pavilion would be built at a later date, as part of EPCOT Center's Phase II. Although not present on the park's opening day, a shortage of restrooms in World Showcase led Disney to create Danish themed restrooms on the plot located for the pavilion, with the idea that the rest of the pavilion would eventually be built around these structures. One year later, in 1983, the Washington Post reported that Disney was still in discussions with LEGO about sponsoring the pavilion <ref> http://progresscityusa.com/2010/01/27/neverworlds-lost-lands-of-lego/ </ref>.

By late 1983, however, plans for an autonomous Denmark Although the pavilion where shelved in favor of a new "Scandinavian Showcase". was not On October 3present on the park's opening day, 1983, Disney announced that it had reached an agreement with Scanshow A/S (a subsidiary shortage of the Norwegian company Selmer-Sande and Kloster) restrooms in World Showcase led Disney to create Danish themed restrooms on the new pavilion. Scandinavian Showcase, which would represent Norway, Sweden and plot allocated for Denmark, was to with the idea that the rest of the pavilion would eventually be built around these structures. One year later, in between 1983, the [[France]] and [[United Kingdom]] pavilion and Imagineers Claude Coats and Tim Brunner were tasked Washington Post reported that Disney was still in discussions with heading the project. By 1984, plans for LEGO about sponsoring the pavilion were were nearing completion, with a planned opening date <ref> http://progresscityusa.com/2010/01/27/neverworlds-lost-lands-of 1987-lego/ </ref>.

By late 1983, however, 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 the Norwegian company Selmer-Sande and Kloster) to create the new pavilion <ref name="Korkis"> https://www.mouseplanet.com/11423/The_Story_of_the_Norway_Pavilion_Before_Frozen </ref>. Scandinavian Showcase, which would represent Norway, Sweden and Denmark, was to be built in-between the [[France]] and [[United Kingdom]] pavilions, with Imagineers Claude Coats and Tim Brunner tasked with heading the project <ref name= "Lou"> http://www.wdwradio.com/2007/04/lou-mongellos-walt-disney-world-wayback-machine-the-epcot-that-never-was/ </ref>. Aesthetically, the Scandinavian Showcase pavilion was to be made up of architecture from all three of the represented 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="Korkis"/>. By 1984, plans for the pavilion were were nearing completion, with a planned opening date of 1987 <ref name= Lou/>.

Of the three countries that were to make up the Scandinavian Showcase, only Norway provided the funding necessary to create the pavilion. Because of this, the 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: Gateway to Scandinavia". 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"/>. Their funding, combined with contributions from the Norwegian government, raised $34 million dollars for the pavilion. This paid for more than two-thirds of the pavilion's cost, with Disney picking up the rest. The Norway pavilion was then designed and built by Walt Disney Imagineering, with the help of Scandinavian architects. At this time, One point of contention between Disney and NorShow, involved the pavilion's lighting. While the The other World Showcase pavilions were wired to a grid that allowed them to light up during the park's nighttime firework show (at the time originally Laserphonic Fantasy, soon to be Illuminations). While NorShow believed that the spilled light from the [[Mexico]] and [[Canada]] would suffice, Disney knew better, but was unwilling to pickup the cost (assuming that NorShow would cave)<ref name= "Korkis"/>. With neither entity willing to budge, Norway was built without the nighttime lighting given to the other World Showcase pavilions. [[Image:ScandavianShowcase.jpg|500px|thumb|Concept art for the unbuilt Scandinavian Showcase pavilion.]]Construction on the Norway pavilion began on May 27, 1986, when Minister Kurt Mosbakk laid the pavilion's foundation. When constructing the pavilion, Norway's exterior was overseen by architect Birger Lambertz-Nilsen, while the interior was under the responsibility of Ulla S. Ujort. On June 3, 1988, the Norway pavilion was officially dedicated by Crown Prince Harald V and his wife Sonja. The opening ceremonies were broadcast in prime time to all of Norway on the station NPK. At the dedication Harald V declared:

Construction on the Norway pavilion began on May 29{{Quotation|"Ladies and gentlemen, 1986, when Minister Kurt Mosbakk laid wishing the pavilion's foundation. When constructing best of luck to Disney World and those who will be responsible for the operation of the pavilion, Norway's exterior was overseen by architect Birger Lambertz-Nilsen, while the interior was under the responsibility of Ulla S. Ujort. On June 3, 1988, I hereby declare the Norway pavilion was officially dedicated by Crown Prince Harald V and wife Sonjaopen. The opening ceremonies were broadcast in prime time to all of Norway on the station NPK. At the dedication Harald V declared:Thank you"}}

{{Quotation|"Ladies and gentlemenWhen Norway opened, wishing the best pavilion featured 58,000 sq ft of luck to Disney World 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 those who will be responsible for a series of interlinked stores including the operation Puffins Roost and Fjording <ref name= "Martin"/>. The star of the pavilion, I hereby declare 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-to-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 pavilion open's mythology, as guests searched for a rainbow bridge to Valhalla. Thank youThis 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.

When Norway opened, the pavilion featured 58,000 sq ft Outside of interior space. When complete, changes to the Norway pavilion consisted of a 's Stave Church (which holds various exhibits), the original 1982 Denmark bathrooms, a counter service restaurant named [[Kringla Bakeri OG Kafe]], first major change to the table service [[Restaurant Akershus]]Norway pavilion occurred in 1992, as well a series when NorShow ended their sponsorship of interlinked stores including the Puffins Roost and Fjordingpavilion. The star At this time, the Norwegian government assumed sole sponsorship of the pavilion, howevercontributing $200, was not yet operational. [[Maelstrom]]. EPCOT Center's first thrill ride, would not welcome its first guests 000 a year until July, 5ending their sponsorship in 2002. InitiallySince that time, the boat ride attraction was pavilion has remained sponsorless. The first real addition to be titled SeaVentureNorway, and early came in its development 1998, when a new outdoor playground shaped like the plot was famous Viking ship "Osenberg" opened to focus d on Norway's mythology, as guests searched for a rainbow bridge to Valhalla<ref name= "yesterland"> https://www.yesterland.com/norwaytn. This concept was eventually broadenedhtml </ref>. In 2005, so that Maelstrom instead took guests on a trip the countryNorway's history, beginning in folklore and ending in modern day Norway. After disembarking from [[MaelstromRestaurant Akershus]], guests could watch changed its name to Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and began offering character dining <ref> http://allears.net/din/restnews05.htm </ref>. More changes to the pavilion occurred in 2008, when the pavilion's live band “Spelmanns Gledje” ceased their performances [[Spirit Image:Coutryard.jpg|400px|thumb|The 2016 expansion of Norwaymade room for Anna and Elsa’s Royal Sommerhus. Photo credit: Disney]] film, before exiting into <ref> http://epcot82.blogspot.com/2008/10/no-love-for-norway.html </ref> <ref> http://allears.net/2009/11/19/a-walking-tour-of-epcots-norway-pavilion/ </ref> and the pavilion's shopsoutdoor playground was removed<ref> http://allears.net/ae/issue790.htm </ref>.

[[Image:MaelstromConcept.jpg|400px|thumb|Concept art for SeaVenture (later renamed Maelstrom)]]Outside Following the massive success of changes to the pavilion's Stave Church exhibits2013 Disney film "Frozen", the first major change Norway pavilion began to be infused with characters from the film. The integration of Frozen into the Norway pavilion occurred began in 1992late 2013, when NorShow ended their sponsorship of the pavilion. At this timeexhibit “Norsk Kultur, Inspiration for Disney Frozen” replaced the Norwegian government assumed sole sponsorship "Vikings, Conquerors of the pavilion, contributing $200,000 a year until ending their sponsorship Sea" exhibit in 2002. Since that time, the pavilion has remained sponsorless. The first real addition to Norway, came in 1998, when a new outdoor playground shaped like the famous Viking ship "Osenberg" opened to guests 's Stave Church <ref name= "yesterland"> https://www.yesterland.com/norwaytn.html </ref>and Frozen merchandise began to appear in the pavilion's shops. In 2005Subsequently, Norway's on October 5, 2014, both [[Maelstrom]] and the [[Restaurant AkershusSpirit of Norway]], changed its name closed in order to Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and began offering character dining make way for a new Frozen attraction titled [[Frozen Ever After]]<ref> httpshttp://www.mouseplanetorlandosentinel.com/guidetravel/282attractions/Waltthe-Disneydaily-Worlddisney/Epcot/Worldos-Showcasefarewell-to-Norway/Akershusnorway-Royalmaelstrom-Banquetride-Hall at-epcot-20141005-story.html </ref> and it changed its name . 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 [[Akershus Anna and Elsa's Royal Banquet HallSommerhus]] <ref> http://allears.net/din/restnews05.htm </ref>. More changes to (the pavilion occurred in 2008meet and greet), when the pavilion's live band “Spelmanns Gledje” ceased their performances <ref> http://epcot82.blogspot.com/2008/10/no-love-for-norway.html </ref> <ref> http://allears.net/2009/11/19/Wandering Reindeer shop, a-walking-tour-of-epcots-norway-pavilion/ </ref>small stage, and the Viking ship outdoor playground was removedexpanded restrooms <ref> http:name= "yesterland"//allears.net/ae/issue790.htm </ref>.

'''[[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. '''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.