At number 24, we have Norway’s Maelstrom. This boat ride is one of the few rides located in EPCOT’s World Showcase and a delight for seafarers of all ages.
You begin the voyage ascending a dark tunnel which spits you out into a Viking village. Shortly thereafter, you pass into the marshland to encounter savage trolls who decide to send you “back, over the falls!” You then proceed backwards down a slight incline, narrowly missing the clutches of vicious polar bears. Right before your boat capsizes over the waterfalls leading outdoors, your boat rights itself going forward again. You are then whisked down a 28 foot flume drop into the land of oil rigs. You depart into a quaint Norwegian Village which takes you to the local shops.
While the above description may sound nonsensical and disjointed, the whole of the attraction is greater than the sum of its parts. The attraction is incredibly unique and charming. It’s also only attraction offering any level of thrill in World Showcase. For those reasons alone, Maelstrom merits a slot in the top 25.
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