<html><style> .smaller img { width: 270px; height: 300px; }</style><div class="smaller"></html>{{Template:Infobox Disney ride || image=Stavechurch2Livingentrance2.jpg| caption='''A Stave Church serves as The entrance to Living With the focal point of the Norway pavilionLand. Photo by Theme Park Tourist'''| Countryland=NorwayFuture World| landopened=World ShowcaseOctober 1, 1982| vehicle_names=Boat
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| openedguests_per_vehicle=May 6, 198820| custom_label_1 audio-animatronics= Number of Attractions40| custom_value_1 duration= 014| custom_label_2 type= Number of RestaurantsBoat Tour| custom_value_2custom_label_1 = 2}}Formally Known As<html>| custom_value_1 = Listen to the Land (1982-1993)| sponsor= Kraft (1982-1993) </divbr>Nestle (1993- 2007) </htmlbr>Chiquita Brands International (2011-Present)Norway |custom_label_2= FastPass +|custom_value_2= Yes (Group A)}}Living with the Land is a pavilion located an attraction within World Showcase in [[EpcotThe Land]]. It is located between the pavilion at [[Mexico]] and [[ChinaEpcot]].==Pavilion Attraction History==What The history of what would one day become the Norway pavilion actually began in 1978 eventually be known as Listen to the Denmark Land began when Kraft announced that it would sponsor The Land pavilionin Disney's unbuilt theme park [[EPCOT Center]]. Denmark was one of the original concepts for World ShowcaseInitially, with Disney had expanded the idea concept of the "ecology and mineral pavilion" so that it would be focused on the park's Scandinavian representative many environments of the earth <ref name= "martinMartin"> http://vimeowww.commartinsvids.net/13283957 ?p=652 </ref>. Between 1978 and 1982 however, When the pavilion went through a series original sponsor of changes. Before EPCOT Center’s opening, the pavilion was dropped, reinstatedGeorgia Pacific (a logging company), ended its involvement, the theme and moved next to content of the China pavilion once again changed <ref name= "martinMartin"/>. Eventually In September 1978, it was decided Kraft agreed to sponsor the pavilion, and thus agriculture and food became The Land's focus. In order to showcase agriculture, Imagineers, led by Rolly Crump, created an open-top boat ride that Denmark would open with Phase II take guests through the earth's many habitats, while showing man's effect on them. During the initial creation of Epcotthe attraction, which was scheduled Disney had planned to take place shortly after create the park opened "Living Laboratories" where food from around the world would be found growing<ref name= "martinSklar"> Sklar, Marty. Dream It! Do It!: My Half-century Creating Disney's Magic Kingdoms. Disney Editions, 2013. Print. </ref>, however this idea was later slightly modified. Due During the development of Listen to the Land, two major changes took place. The first was the fact that World Showcase needed more restrooms however, some were built in the temporary greenhouses planned location for The Land pavilion were permanently incorporated into the attraction<ref name= "Martin"/> (the Living Laboratories concept was also utilized here). The second change was the addition of Denmarka canopy to the boats themselves. When Imagineers decided to add real rain effects to the attraction, with the idea that boats were given coverage <ref name= "Martin"/>. Listen to the other buildings would be constructed around them Land opened with the rest of The Land pavilion on EPCOT Center’s opening day, October 1, 1982 <ref> http://progresscityusathisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/2009/12/03/retro-neverworlds-the-lost-potties-of-denmark/ epcotgrandopening.html </ref>.
By 1983 plans for Listen to the Denmark pavilion had been cancelledLand remained largely unchanged until Nestle assumed sponsorship of The Land in 1993. InsteadOn September 27, it was decided that Norway1993, Sweden, and Denmark would open in Listen to the "Scandinavian Showcase" which Land was scheduled closed for 1987 refurbishment <ref name= "martin"> http:/>/thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead. The com/Sep27.html </ref> (the rest of the pavilion was designed by WED would also be systematically updated over the next year and "Norman International"- one of Oslo's largest construction companiesa half). Due to During the fact that most of the funds were coming from Norwegian sources howeverrenovation, plans for the pavilion changed once again, and in June Symphony of 1985 it the Seed opening scene was announced that the pavilion would be named "Norwayremoved, Gateway to Scandinavia"and replaced with a new storm scene <ref name= "martinbook"/>. [[ImageThe Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia:MaelstromConcept.jpg|400px|thumb|Concept art for SeaVenture (later renamed Maelstrom)]]The original Norway pavilion was designed with 58,000 sq. ft. of interior space A Guide to Walt Disney World's Greatest Theme Park</ref name= "martin"/>. This area was then divided up into storesFurthermore, an exhibition, a restaurant, and EPCOT Center’s automatic narration was installed for the first thrill ride- SeaVenture. The plans for SeaVenture called for an interior boat ride half of the attraction, on which guests would encounter trolls and gnomes as they searched for a rainbow bridge the ride's theme song "Listen to Valhalla (an earlier idea would have had guests traveling through a day in the life of a Viking) Land" was removed <ref name= "martinbook"/>. This storyline was deemed too short howeverFinally, and the concept was expanded so Symphony of the Seed recap that it now included concluded the original attraction was taken out and replaced with a history trip that took guests collage of people and agriculture from all over the folklore world. The "futuristic" growing methods that were originally showcased in this final scene were moved to an earlier part of Norwaythe ride. On December 10, 1993, all the way through modern timesattraction reopened as Living with the Land <ref name= "martinbook"/>. The thrill part of the attraction was planned to come from a new ride system where the boat’s direction could be reversed during the ride.
Construction began on Following the Norway pavilion on May 27changes in 1993, 1986 little of note changed with the attraction until August 20, 2006. At this time, the boat captains were removed from the attraction and replaced by a new automatic narrator voiced by Mike Brassell <refname= "jack"> http://land.allears.net/aeblogs/issue790jackspence/2010/08/living_with_the_land_1.htm html </ref>. Over the next two yearsOn July 29, the pavilion began to take shape around the original 1982 Denmark restroom building. When complete, the pavilion consisted of a Stave Church (which holds various exhibits), a counter service restaurant named Kringla Bakeri OG Kafe2011, Chiquita Brands International announced it would be sponsoring Living with the table service Restaurant Akershus, Land as well a series part of interlinked stores including the Puffins Roost and Fjordinga strategic partnership with Disney<ref> http://www. The pavilion’s attraction was renamed Maelstrom shortly before the pavilion opened, prnewswire.com/news-releases/chiquita-and it, along with the rest of the Norway pavilion opened -walt-disney-world-resort-announce-multi-year-alliance-to -offer-fresh-healthy-chiquita-and-fresh-express-products-to-disney-guests on May 6, 1988-126408463. On July 5, of that year, the pavilion was officially dedicated, with Crown Prince Harald on hand for the festivitieshtml </ref>.
Since the pavilion openedOn August 8, Norway has seen 2019, Living with the Land received a few significant changes. The exhibits new digital film inside the Stave Church have been updated over the years, and the live band “Spelmanns Gledje” which once played in the pavilion no longer appears Barn Theater <ref> httphttps://land.allears.net/blogs/michaelbachand/2009/11/a_walking_tour_of_epcots_norwa.html </ref> <ref> http://thedisneyblogwdwnt.com/2011/052019/3108/epcotsphotos-shabbyvideo-norwayliving-filmwith-makingthe-wavesland-inboat-norway/ </ref>. Furthermore, in 2005 Restaurant Akershus began to offer character dining <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/282/Waltride-Disneydebuts-World/Epcot/Worldnew-Showcasedigital-film-Norway/Akershusscene-Royalin-Banquetthe-land-Hall pavilion-at-epcot/ </ref>. The next change came in 2008Like its predecessor, when the outdoor playground shaped like the famous Viking ship “Oseberg” was removed <ref> http://allears.net/ae/issue790.htm </ref>this new film showcases cutting edge agricultural practices, although it now focuses on ecological regions as opposed to specific countries.
On October 5==Attraction Plot=====Listen to the Land===Listen to the Land began with guests boarding their boats and being greeted by their tour guide. While they loaded, 2014 Maelstrom and the Spirit of Norway film located in riders could hear the attraction's exit closed <ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/os-farewell-theme song, "Listen to-norway-maelstrom-ride-at-epcot-20141005-story.html </ref>. The ride will be replaced with an attraction based on the 2013 Disney film "FrozenLand"playing in the background. Disney subsequently announced that The first scene in the attraction would be titled was known as the "Frozen Ever AfterSymphony of Seed" <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/06/first-This scene was a stylistic look-frozen-ever-after-at-epcot/ </ref> how plants grow and it would open in Spring 2016 <ref> http://blogsspread.disney.com/oh-my-disney/2015/11/02/we-just-found-out-so-much-more-about-epcots-frozen-ever-after-attraction/ </ref>.===Sponsorship of Within 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 Showcasescene, Disney required 30 million dollars to come from outside sponsorsguests could see seeds being blown by the wind while classical music played. The following companies contributed to the Norway pavilion's creation:
* Selmer-Sande ConstructionMoving out of the Symphony of the Seed scene, guests entered a rainforest. Here, the tour guide explained that in the rainforest, plants had to overcome a lack of light in order to grow. As guests passed through, they could see lush vegetation and Audio Animatronic animals thriving. After exiting the rainforest, guests entered a desert. Here, the tour guide would explain to them that although plants faced the threat of sandstorms and a lack of water, they were still able to grow and survive. As an example of this, guests could hear a sandstorm howling, which vegetation (such as a cacti) endured.[[Image:livinggreenhouse.jpg|400px|thumb|The greenhouse located in Living with the Land.]]The third habitat that guests would visit on Listen to the Land was the prairie, where large bison could be seen grazing. Here, the tour guide would explain that the unpredictable weather of the prairies caused problems for the plant life there. Two examples of this unpredictability, wildfire and storms, could be seen on the horizon as guests traveled through. Moving on from the prairie, the boats passed by a turn of the century farm, as a country version of “Listen to the Land” played. After passing by the farmhouse (which featured a dog laying on the porch), guests entered the Barn Theater. Here, images of various forms of agriculture were shown and the tour guide explained to guests that research was continuing to make agriculture more efficient. Examples of this progress included better machines, fertilizers, and seeds. The guide also told guests that much of the food served in [[EPCOT Center]] was grown using these techniques.
* Den Norske CreditbankAt this point in the attraction, guests would exit the Barn Theater and enter the research half of Listen to the Land. Now touring the pavilion's greenhouse, the boats would pass by various plants being grown in a tropical atmosphere. Plants located here included: papaya, sugar cane, rice, bananas, pineapple, and vanilla. The next section of the research center focused on "aquaculture", where fish farming took place. As guests passed by various exotic fish, the tour guide would inform them that many of the fish found here were served in restaurants throughout [[The Land]].
* Vesta-Gruppen Insturance/FinanceThe final part of the attraction showed new ways in which researchers at The Land were growing food. The first example that guests could see of these techniques were cotton and cucumbers that were shown growing in the desert. Further on, guests could see crops growing vertically, which was done in order to save space. Other crops in the area were shown growing without soil, and the tour guide would tell guests that researchers were using ladybugs as a pestilent (in order to cut down on chemical use). The last thing that guests could see in the research facilities was future methods of agriculture. Ideas seen here included plans for growing food on the moon, and genetically altering crops to make them more nutritious and resistant. Guests could then hear "Listen to the Land" one more time as they passed through the Symphony of the Seed finale before reaching the unloading area.
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* Det Norske Veritas Marine Insurance==Living with the Land==[[Image:livingprarie.jpg|350px|thumb|The prarie scene in Living with the Land.]]When Nestle assumed sponsorship of The Land pavilion in 1993, Listen to the Land was closed for refurbishment. The attraction reopened later that year as Living with the Land which was similar to its predecessor except for a few changes. These changes included:
* Frionor Norsk Frossenfisk SeafoodThe replacement of the Symphony of Seeds scene with a new storm scene. In this scene, the narrator tells guests that climate changes are sweeping over the land. He then goes on to say that the storm is a new beginning for the land, and that the water combined with sunlight leads to the growth of the planet.
* Norsk Data TechnologyThe rainforest scene was extended.
* Norway Foods LTDThe finale of the attraction was changed so that it showed various humans standing in front of agriculture. The former finale which showcased futuristic agricultural methods was moved to the greenhouse section of the tour.
'''Note:''' SAS (the largest Scandinavian airline) also sponsored "* The Spirit removal of Norwaythe song "Listen to the Land" film which guests see after exiting from the Maelstromattraction.
In 19922006, all of Living with the sponsors sold their stake in the Norway pavilion Land was given an automatic narration as opposed to Disney. Following that sale, the government of Norway agreed to give Disney $200,000 a year until their contract ended in 2002live tour guide.
==AttractionsFun Facts and Trivia=='''Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase Adventure'''- On this interactive adventure* In order to add interest to Living with the Land, guests use it was decided to add a "F.O.N.E." (Field Operative Notification Equipment) mural featuring famous quotes about the environment to help Agent Pthe attraction's queue. stop DrDuring the development of the mural, Marty Sklar suggested using quotes from ordinary children. DoofenshmirtzIn order to accomplish this goal, by looking for clues throughout World ShowcaseDisney reached out to various children's environmental organizations. The adventure is based on Eventually, Saving Earth agreed advertise the Disney cartoon Phineas mural in its newsletter, and Ferbthe company received 800 different submissions. Of these submissions, the number of quotes was narrowed to the 10 which were chosen <ref name= "jack"/>.
==Former Attractions=='''[[Maelstrom]]'''- This boat ride attraction took guests * The address on a historical tour of Norway. The ride began within the ancient folklore of Norway’s past, and ended mailbox in modern timesfarmhouse scene has the number 1982 in it. Along This is a reference to the way guests encountered trolls, fell down a waterfall, and sailed through North Sea storm. Maelstrom operated from July 5, 1988 until October 5, 2014year that EPCOT Center opened <ref name= "jack"/>.
'''[[The Spirit of Norway]]'''- This travelogue film allowed guests * One tomato plant in the Living With the Land greenhouse can produce up to get an idea of what 32,194 tomatoes every 16 months <ref name= "modernjack" 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.==Exhibits=='''Creating the World of Frozen'''- Found inside the Stave Church, Creating the World of Frozen showcases how the culture and aesthetics of Norway influenced the creation of Frozen/>.
==Restaurants==* The University of Arizona's Environmental Research Lab acted as a consultant for Listen to the Land''Restaurant Akershus'''- This buffet style restaurant serves traditional Norwegian foodss aquaculture exhibit <ref> https://wrrc. In 2005, Restaurant Akerhus became a character dining location where guests can meet various Disney princesses while they eatarizona. '''Kringla Bakeri og Kafe'''edu/publications/arroyo- This counter service restaurant specializes in pastries and sandwiches. ==Shopping== '''Puffin's Roost'''newsletter/fish-may- This large store sells all kinds of authentic Norwegian merchandise. Here guests can by items ranging from viking helmets to perfume and everything else in between. ==Fun Facts and Trivia==* Norway was the last pavilion to be added to World Showcase-cash-crop-arizona-farmers </ref>.
* Inside of the greenhouse, RFID tags start the automatic narration. The Norway pavilion's dedication was broadcast all over Norway. narration is occasionally updated when there are new planting techniques showcased <ref name= "Spencebook"/> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2012/01/norway_pavilion_part_one_1.html </ref>
* The Stave Church that serves as Living with the focal point of the pavilion Land's score was based on Gol Stave Church in Norway, which dates back to 1212. composed by George Wilkins <ref > http://www.imdb.com/name= "Spence"/nm0929260/ </ref>.
* Outside of The song "Listen to the church, guests can see a statue of Olaf II, king and Patron Saint of Norway. Land" was written by Bob Moline <ref name= "SpenceSklar"/>.
* The backdrop Following the 2019 update, one of the Norway pavilion is based on Akershus Fortress which was built in Oslo scenes in the year 1290Barn Theater shows a close of up a farm irrigation sprinkler. <ref name= "Spence"This footage is actually stock footage that can be found [https://www.videoblocks.com/video/>farm-irrigation-sprinkler-slow-motion-rh3e7veuiqyer3ot Here]
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