Location: World Showcase

Description: One of the few rides in Epcot’s World Showcase, Maelstrom is located in the Norway pavilion. When you board Maelstrom, you are joining a 6 minute Viking boat cruise filled with some of the most adventurous parts of Norse mythology.  Your boat does make its way through the Fjords, plummet through a maelstrom, and almost fall over a few plunges so it may be questionable for some kids (consider it a bit of a dark boat ride).  If you make it through the voyage you will have the opportunity to watch a short film about the history of Norway if you wish on your way out.  Good luck on your journey!

Average Wait Times: Luckily, it rarely runs out of Fastpasses and often has wait times at under a half hour as well!  During the busiest times of the day in World Showcase you will see a spike in wait times so utilize the Fast Pass when needed- afterall there are very few rides in this side of the park anyhow!

Melissa has created Chip & Company’s Guide to Walt Disney World as well as chronicling her Disney baking (and cooking) exploits In the Kitchen and even her crafting. She also writes original articles about her experiences visiting Walt Disney World and finding Disney magic in her home state of New York. Melissa is a World History teacher and a bookworm. Oh & you should probably know she believes in fairytales.