Norway Movie?

[Bass T-bone]

Do you stay and watch the movie at the end of the Maelstrom ride?

I have a theory, as cynical as it may be...

If you are over 40, then you will stay for the movie. If under,
then you are more likely to by-pass it.

Of course, there are exceptions to any rule or observation... but I mean in general.

So tell us... you watch, or not... and... are you over or under 40?

[artyboy]

Over 40...and we watch it every other time.

Haven't ridden in a couple of years...I heard they updated it, so I may have to watch on this upcoming trip!

[Giggy]

I think we watch the movie, we don't go often though so we don't tend to leave things for next time as that could be a while. That's probably why we don't necessarily fit that rule.

We're a family so mixed age groups, I've gone to WDW ages 8, 11 and 15, my brother has been ages 10, 13, 16 and my sister has been ages 4, 7, 11. Alongside our parents who are of course a generation older.

[LauraF]

Under 40 and we watch it every time.

I get to the part with the little kid touching the boat . . . I saw that very boat and get excited every time I see it! :-)

[Strmchsr]

Under 40 and I watch it at least once with DS every trip. I think it has less to do with age and more to do with if you're interested in actually learning about the countries at World Showcase or just there for a quick thrill ride.

[r4kids]

Under 30 and never stay.:thumbsup:

[CleveRocks]

age 42

been on Maelstrom 3 times since 1990, two of those times since I turned 40

NEVER stayed for the movie

[2Epcot]

I think it has less to do with age and more to do with if you're interested in actually learning about the countries at World Showcase or just there for a quick thrill ride.

I feel the same way. We will watch the movie at least once on every trip. We did this before and after I was 40. If we go on the ride again on a 2nd day at Epcot, we will not stay for the movie.

[lindique]

I watch it most of the time (over 40) - but that's because I've been to Norway and have gone to that Museum. It's a wonderful country, with great, friendly people.

Of course, that movie could use a little updating - there's a computer in one scene that belongs in a Museum too!:D

[edhunter28]

My whole family dislikes the movie including my nana who is 54

[Captain_Nemo]

sometimes its not even played, last time I went on it I stayed for the movie, it was kinda weird, it shows like a little kid then like vikings with scary music and it flashes back and forth. its boring imo. I like to see everything atlease once though.

[PrettyMinnie]

Under 40 and never stayed. Typical I guess. :blush:

[ParkMan]

under 40 and we stay pretty much every time.

The way I look at it - I'm there to soak in the "magic". While things like the movie may be hokey, they help put/keep me in the Disney mood!

[thatkindofday]

I have stayed for the movie a couple of times, but it's not something I stay for every time. Same thing with the other movies in World Showcase--I've seen them all so I don't feel bad if they get bypassed. I'd rather try to catch the bands the comedy groups and the belly dancers instead.

[PirateLover]

Under 40 and haven't watched it, but that's usually because no one else will stay with me!:(

[Iteachpc]

Oh Dear! It's been too long since my last visit because I can't remember the movie at the end! I am slightly over 40 so I guess I'll check it out on our upcoming trip. Wonder if it will spark a familiar chord. Oh NO! Maybe I'm older than I thought because my memory seems to be going!

[JPL]

I have seen a few times but most times I :bolt: right out :blush:

[Stu29573]

Over 40 and I've seen it twice (once before 40, once after). It's ok, but not a "must see..."

[IamBelle]

Under 20, I have only stayed for the movie twice, but it is a good little film.

[DVC2004]

Under 40 and can't recall ever seeing the movie.

How does age figure into this theory? I've seen many people that looked well over 40 run, roll, and hobble through that room at the end.

[GrumpyFan]

Age: 42, and we never stay for the movie.
I stayed and watched it the first time I rode, I was 35, and wondered why everyone was just walking thru. I found out why very soon.
I kinda feel bad not watching it, but not bad enough to stay. I get over the feeling by going to the bakery (Kringla?) and ordering a Kringle!

[Sweetcheekssz]

I'm under 40 and always want to see the video, but my mom, over 40, usually doesn't want to stay and i don't want to watch it alone. lol.

[KAJUNKING]

age:34
stayed for the movie last trip and thought it was pretty good, and educational for the kids

[Imagineer1981]

28 and I think I saw it once back in the 90s with my parents...never again

[Bass T-bone]

My thought was that those under 40 would not have the patience to see the movie.

[DVC2004]

My thought was that those under 40 would not have the patience to see the movie.

Oh ok- just wondering. :mickey:

[Goofy Pluto]

When they used to force you to stay I used to watch it. I think even for a while after they started giving you the option I watched it. But last time we were there, with a 5, 2, and 1 yo's with me, walked right through! Probably will next time, too.

[brownie]

Under 40 and have only watched it once. I don't know that I'll watch it much when I'm over 40. Maybe over 60 or 70.

[WDW&MK]

Under 40. Stay and we stay and watch the movie. I love learning about the other countries. I think it is a nice little movie. We only slip out if we've already done that ride that day.

The only thing I don't like is that it seems very loud to me. I wish they'd fix the audio part.

[mickeys_princess_mom]

Usually go with my DD (under), and I'm over. Stayed once a looooong time ago, and have raced through a million times since then. We sat through it again recently (AC, baby!), and remembered why we had been skipping it. We're done!
Hope my DH doesn't want to see it when we go in November....:hide:

[DizneyFreak2002]

Under 40.... Watched it once many years ago and haven't stayed around to watch it since...

[ShanPooh]

DH and I are both 34.
We stick around for the movie 80% of the time. It's great for the nostalgic value alone. DH gets a kick out of the over-sized computers and I chuckle at the big hair and shoulder pads :D Everything was bigger in the 80's :laughing:
Really the movie isn't that bad. When I was younger, I didn't like waiting for it in the little town area after the ride. Always wondered why they didn't show the movie beforehand.

[Pop Centurion]

Under 40 and watched it twice.

[mouseneer]

Not a real big fan of it, but seeing the Norwegian candy in the gift shop was neat. The ride is much better than the darkride at the Mexico pavillion.

[ILoveLegos]

I'm under 40

I have watched the movie every time I ride Maelstrom except once when I sat there waiting for it to play for 30 minutes and then somebody came out and told all of us waiting audience that they were not showing it that night. It was an EMH. We thought that was funny and we continued to sit there for an additional 5 minutes giggling about the situation. :blush:

BTW, I have a copy of the video on my computer so I can watch the spirit of Norway any time. To me the video feels like home, it reminds me of the places I've been and a number of people I hold dear.

[Darin M]

The first time, I stayed for a bit before leaving. Now I just walk on through. (27)

[Jeri Lynn]

Over 40 and in the past sometimes I stayed for the movie, sometimes I didn't.

I personally enjoy the movie, I like seeing pictures of a country I will probably never see in real life and staying also provides a little extra resting time.

[PharmD]

I am 37 and we always watch the movie. It's a pretty good movie and it's nice and cool in the theatre.

[IloveDisney71]

I watched it once a LONG time ago and that was enough for me.

[Belle_0717]

DH and I rode for the first time in May. I did not feel it was exciting. Did it once, will probably not go again. And YES, we stayed for the "film about Norway". Really think it needs an update.

[kurt]

over 40 & i watch it:secret:

[Belster]

30 years old now and on my past trip decided not to stay for it...we may stay this next trip through.

It is just such a long advertisement for Norway..beautiful scenery though.

[PetefromRI]

Over 40 and love the movie.I just wish that it was longer!

[Bobby T]

How can anyone discover the "Spirit of Norway" without watching the film?

All sarcasm aside, I'm under 40 and we watch the film unless we have an ADR at Le Cellier to get to.

[Daddy Mouse]

DW was under 40, I was over 40. It is obvious, as much as I wanted to see the movie (yearn is more like it) DW said “no” and we kept on walking.;)

We saw it once and since we won't be in a hurry we will probably watch it again. Anyone know if the they serve :popcorn:?

[Bear]

I have a pretty funny story about this. My 2 brothers and I (all in our thirties) were in WDW during tropical storm Faye. It NEVER stopped raining the entire 5 days that we were there!! We went on the ride and at the end the CM said something like "please stay and enjoy an exciting movie about Norway." My brother mumbled "It's not raining THAT hard!" That made my other brother and I chuckle and the CM heard it as well and wrinkled her nose and said "ouch". That, of course, made us laugh harder and she laughed with us. I'm giggling as I type this. Good times!

[nicster]

Between 50 & death...
We watched it once. Don't feel the need to see it each time.

[MickeysEars]

I watch...I am in my 30's

[antngoof89]

I think I watched it with my grandparents when I was really young.

It depends on the film, the French Film is without a doubt for older people, but I like the film in Canada, Martin Short makes it really interesting and quite comical.

I'm only 20 so generally I'm about the the activities in the park rather than the movies.

[AllDisney]

During our week at WDW we always watch the movie, at least once.

[LauraByTheSea]

I didn't think you had a choice. I've only been on it once, about 4 years ago, and I stayed... Just barely under 40, BTW. If I go on it again, I think I'll watch. As someone else said, it may be hokey, but it keeps you in the Disney mood. :mickey:

[bruin1344]

Under 25 and i usually skip it. Its too boring for me. I saw it enough in the 90s as a kid.

[WVParkfan]

Over 40, and finally watched it for the first time (we are 1/4 Norwegian, so I convinced my kids to stay and watch the movie). Probably won't watch it again, but enjoyed it this time.

[SuzieN]

I am under 40 and I love the Norway movie:cloud9:!!! That may be due to my Scandinavian roots though!

[Belle619]

Under 30, watched it once, that was enough.

[danyele128]

We too are under 40 and we have never watched the movie. We start but then it's like well... Mexico is calling!!!

[DisneyDINK]

Those who seek the spirit of Norway expect adventure and peril, but always find a dull movie at the end.

I usually watch the first time on the trip. Under 40.

Does anyone ever Fastpass Maelstrom?