From what I know it have seen, there was no soft opening. I was there last Friday and the walls were still up. There was a soft opening for the Anna and Elsa meet and greet. I was there for opening day. They did open the rideat 9am instead of 11am. The Mexico pavilion was also op en at 9am.

I was not there Saturday, Sunday or Monday. I have no idea if there was a soft opening on those days.

Despite the ride being down, I waited until it was reopened. I was not disappointed. It was done very well. I will always miss Maelstrom though.