August 29, 2011

Location: World Showcase, Epcot

Many queue's at Walt Disney World as full of intricate details and backstory and lots of hidden secrets. The Maelstrom queue in the Norway Pavilion may not have the most elaborate detail, but it does have a beautiful mural on the wall of the loading dock. Depicting many of Norway's landscapes and people, the mural brings the queue to life. Of course, no painting at Disney World would be complete without a touch of Mickey. The Viking ship on the left side of the mural is crowded with many Vikings off to sail the seas. One Viking in the middle of the ship seemed to have taken a detour to visit a famous mouse as he is wearing a pair of Mickey ears! The paintings of the Vikings on the ship are quite small but it is possible to see the Hidden Mickey from many points in the queue. Those who seek this Hidden Mickey face peril and adventure, but more often find beauty and charm (at least that's what I've been told).