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EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion Undergoes Craft-Led Refresh With New Kiosk, Updated Animatronics

The effort is led by Rosa, a 24-year Air Force veteran hired through Disney’s Heroes Work Here program.

Overview

  • Disney’s Facility Asset Management is actively refreshing the pavilion, with Associate Project Manager Rosa guiding specialized teams.
  • Artisans applied more than 200 colors and stains and added authentic rockwork and weathering to heighten the pavilion’s timeworn realism.
  • Walt Disney Imagineering installed a new beverage kiosk styled after traditional Norwegian stabbur cabins to enhance authenticity.
  • Frozen Ever After features newly enhanced Audio-Animatronic figures created by Imagineering for a sharper on-ride character presentation.
  • Nearly 350 Facility Asset Management cast members support ongoing upkeep and refinements across Walt Disney World attractions.