New Signage Permit Filed by WDI for EPCOT's Canada Pavilion Mystery Project

21 days ago in "Canada (Pavilion)"

Canada Pavilion construction - December 27, 2024
Posted: Thursday January 16, 2025 8:48am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) has filed a Notice of Commencement (NOC) to install signage at the ongoing mystery project in EPCOT's Canada Pavilion.

The permit, which is assigned to frequent WDI collaborator Design Communications Ltd, suggests that the project is progressing toward a reveal.

The addition of signage is a significant step, as it could provide a big clue about the purpose of the newly constructed exterior-facing kiosk window. Speculation has centered on the possibility of a bar or lounge space, or even a Disney Vacation Club (DVC)-related addition.

This permit follows months of construction activity at the Hotel du Canada, a previously unused section of the pavilion. Construction walls and the vague "Install Set Elements" description on earlier permits have kept fans guessing about what's in store.

While Disney has not made any announcements about this project, the installation of signage may finally provide confirmation of what we can expect from the new addition.

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ᗩLᘿᑕ ֊ᗩζᗩᗰ22 hours ago

Can they install this in the Stretching Room at The Haunted Mansion?

etc9822 hours ago

Something like this but to detect talking instead of fire?

Disstevefan11 day ago

By the time this opens EPIC will be on its 2nd expansion 🤣

MisterPenguin1 day ago

I'd prefer them investing in water hoses on the trees that during the fireworks, they can detect people speaking and drench them.

Agent H1 day ago

Maybe we could get a twinkling effect like with the magic kingdom trees

MisterPenguin1 day ago

I wouldn't mind if the trees on the lagoon shore were changed to something more bush-like or columnar, it'd help with viewing the fireworks show.

castlecake2.01 day ago

One of my thoughts, though there has been lots of tree replacements around world showcase the last couple of months so it could also be that. The old birch trees will be used to make a custom art piece for the lobby of Disney(‘s) Lakeshore Lodge Retreat Resort and Spa and Horse Barn (TM)

MisterPenguin1 day ago

Can't sell timeshares if people can't see the counter!

castlecake2.01 day ago

The large birch tree at the front of the pavilion has been removed and replaced. It was blocking the view of the whole Hotel building from the promenade (yes I should have taken the picture facing the other way but I was in a rush). Not sure if this was done on purpose or just coincidence.

Disney Analyst2 days ago

Hey you lot! We've been through enough recently. Please just forget we exist, stop talking about us, just ignore the hat. Thank you.

monothingie2 days ago

Look, if you don't have anything nice to say about the stuff they're selling at the Canada Popcorn cart, then don't say anything at all Penguin.

Disstevefan12 days ago

Wow those tariffs worked really fast! ;)

Disstevefan12 days ago

Universal will complete and open EPIC universal and three hotels before Disney completes this bump out lounge on the side of the Canada Pavilion!

monothingie2 days ago

This is Lightning Speed for Disney. Stop complaining.