EPCOT Canada Pavilion Construction Update - Is a Bar or DVC Addition on the Way?

Dec 27, 2024 in "Canada (Pavilion)"

Canada Pavilion construction - December 27, 2024
Posted: Friday December 27, 2024 11:00am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

A new exterior-facing kiosk window is taking shape at EPCOT's Canada Pavilion, part of a still unknown project.


The construction is focused on the Hotel du Canada area, a part of the pavilion that has been inaccessible to guests for years. A previously filed permit listed the project as "Install Set Elements" and was assigned to Icarus Exhibits. This vendor has extensive experience with Disney, having contributed to TRON Lightcycle Run, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, and Toy Story Land.

While the permit's description remains intentionally vague, the involvement of Walt Disney Imagineering indicates a guest-facing addition is likely. Combined with the kiosk-style window visible in the construction photos, it seems the pavilion might be expanding its offerings.

Current theories suggest the possibility of a bar or lounge space, while others wonder if it could tie into a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) initiative.

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ᗩLᘿᑕ ֊ᗩζᗩᗰ6 days ago

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

etc986 days ago

Something like this but to detect talking instead of fire?

Disstevefan16 days ago

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

MisterPenguin6 days 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 H6 days ago

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

MisterPenguin6 days 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.

castlecake2.06 days 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)

MisterPenguin6 days ago

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

castlecake2.07 days 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 Analyst7 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.

monothingie7 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.

Disstevefan17 days ago

Wow those tariffs worked really fast! ;)

Disstevefan17 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!

monothingie7 days ago

This is Lightning Speed for Disney. Stop complaining.