ORLANDO, Fla. – The biggest animated film in Disney's history is getting a new ride at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Disney officials announced on Friday that the popular Maelstrom attraction will be closed to make way for a ride based on "Frozen."
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There is no word on when construction will begin or when the current ride will be shut down.
Theme park expert Ken Pilcher said Disney has committed to expanding "Frozen" throughout its theme parks.
"Disney is already making a lot of money off of 'Frozen' in the theme parks," Pilcher said. "One of the most successful things Hollywood Studios has added in years is a 'Frozen Celebration' that was put together in just a few weeks."
Pilcher said Norway helped inspire the look of the film, which is Disney's biggest animated hit of all time.
The Norway Pavilion opened 26 years ago. The Maelstrom ride was the centerpiece.
"The ride is a favorite of old-school Epcot fans," said Pilcher. "But this could be an easy way for Disney to bring in a new ride for a lot less money."
If a "Frozen" ride does make it's way to Epcot, 9-year-old Wayne, of New Jersey, has a few ideas for the Disney "imagineers."
"Fake snow to make it more realistic for the ride because it's 'Frozen,' and there's snow in 'Frozen,'" he said.