El Rio de Tiempo and Maelstrom

Originally Posted By A Foolish Mortal

I've never been on these two World Showcase attractions, and I was wondering, what are they like? Are they worth riding? I've heard some pretty good things about Maelstrom, but I don't know about ERDT. Either way, I do plan on visiting both these attractions this Dec. when we go to WDW.

 

Originally Posted By davewasbaloo

Don't miss these Foolish Mortal. I really like them both. No, they are not PotC or HM, but they are fun and have some unique enjoyment factor.

Think of El Rio as a smaller scale It's a Small World type experience for Mexico, and Maelstrom as a fun little jaunt into Norwegian culture, including a fun physical surprise.

 

Originally Posted By A Foolish Mortal

Cool davewasbaloo, thanks.

 

Originally Posted By A Foolish Mortal

Cool davewasbaloo, thanks.

 

Originally Posted By belle42

Maelstrom is worth it for the backwards drop alone.

 

Originally Posted By mickey_ring

Both are must-sees. You'll never forget the song from El Rio, and I think Maelstrom is the most creative attraction in the Showcase.
At the end of Maelstrom, Norway's indoor fishing village/film queue area is really nice. The backrests on the theater benches give a great back massage.

 

Originally Posted By adizneeguy

I agree. Absolute must-sees. I don't do these every visit to Epcot, but I always take newcomers, and both rides are great for a good rest. (Don't forget to look for the hidden Mickey in the Mealstrom mural in the queue.)

 

Originally Posted By adizneeguy

Oops, I meant Maelstrom.

But I kinda like the look of Mealstrom. Maybe they could can the character dining and re-name the Norweigan buffet.

 

Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom

You definatley want to take the time to explore ALL Epcot has to offer. I wouldn't pass up any of the pavallions, rides or movies.

 

Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire

They are wonderful rides, nothing fast, but they are classic must-sees. The lines for these rides are also pretty short. Come to think of it, Ive never been on El Rio De Tiempo without it being a walk-on. Bring a margarita!

 

Originally Posted By FerretAfros

I assure you that you will never forget El Rio Del Tiempo. It's really something else... : )

 

Originally Posted By xzoocrew

Go on El Rio. Don't expect much but it is simple fun usually with little or no line. If you every went on "If You Had Wings" long ago in the Magic Kingdom it's very similar to that. We ride almost every time we go. Maelstrom is a better dark ride (a "D" ticket if you know what that means) and definitely worth going on but you can usually expect a line. Try to fastpass if you can.

 

Originally Posted By mickey_ring

One thing for certain, you won't forget El Rio's song. It will never escape your memory.

 

Originally Posted By basas

<<One thing for certain, you won't forget El Rio's song. It will never escape your memory.>>

Until you visit IASW, CoP, POTC, or Splash...

 

Originally Posted By Disneydanny

if you want to visit the film in the Canada pavilion but have bad feet circulation, take my advice and get a wheelchair or ECV first.your feet will thank you later.

 

Originally Posted By A Foolish Mortal

Thanks. I'm sure to at least go on both at least once.

 

Originally Posted By TDLFAN

There is simply nothing else to do at World Showcase if you skip these two old timer rides...

 

Originally Posted By eortiz01757

I think that you might be forgetting the show at the us pavilion (simply breathtaking) and the Maelstom ride is fun too...The WS has lots of thing to do if you search...

 

Originally Posted By TDLFAN

^^^Those were the only things to do besides shopping and eating. Trust me..."I KNOW" what's there to do.. I even worked at Mexico pavillion before it opened to the public in sept 1982. EPCOT CEnter and I go way back.

 

Originally Posted By eortiz01757

Guess it is all a matter of taste. I absolutely LOVE EPCOT and the WS..I spend a lot of time there.