It’s July 5, 1988. The Orlando summer heat encompasses Disney’s recent sensation: The World Showcase. You make your way to the 11th pavilion that just opened in May, Norway, and suddenly you’re whisked from a peaceful Park perusing to an epic Viking adventure. Exactly 35 years ago today, EPCOT’s cult classic ride hit the Disney scene. Maelstrom was a thrilling ...

With champagne and beer steins a-plenty, Disney Guests flock to EPCOT’s World Showcase to eat, drink, and enjoy the magic. But if cocktails and cultural delicacies were all the Pavilions had to showcase, Disney Guests might not linger as long. Most of the charm, intricate details, and Cast Member interactions happen outside of the dining areas at The World Showcase. ...