Walt Disney Imagineering's New Permit Hints at Upcoming Enhancements to EPCOT's Canada Pavilion

Aug 12, 2024 in "Canada (Pavilion)"

Canada Pavilion construction walls - August 1, 2024
Posted: Monday August 12, 2024 1:30pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new construction permit for EPCOT's Canada Pavilion in Walt Disney World.

The construction permit carries the usual vague description of "Install Set Elements" and is assigned to Icarus Exhibits. The long-time Disney vendor specializes in custom theming for immersive environments and has recently worked on TRON Lightcycle Run, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, and Toy Story Land.

Despite the Canada Pavilion wrapping up a major exterior refurbishment project, construction walls have again appeared at the pavilion.

The area being worked on is at the Hotel du Canada, in an area of the building that has been off-limits to guests for years.

While we don't know what is coming, with Walt Disney Imagineering involved, it is likely to be a guest-facing space, with the possibility of a new exhibit or bar/lounge space. Disney has yet to make any announcement on the project.

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J45465 days ago

dvc lounge in preperation for complete redo of imagination pavilion? prob not

HauntedPirate5 days ago

I’m hoping for an entire floor of maple-based products. What? 😁

Bocabear6 days ago

Passholder Lounge? The Morocco lounge is temporary....and Dear God, I am hoping they put some attention into brining that pavilion back... What a shame it is to see it now...

trainplane37 days ago

I'm pretty sure the Canada laser is disabled due to the work as well.

Disney Analyst7 days ago

They are finally building a coaster for Canada. The Great Maple Moose Chase.

spresso817 days ago

If they use the whole floor, it would be a great firework viewing location. Maybe they plan on selling firework viewing packages.

castlecake2.07 days ago

The thing that doesn’t make sense with that is Imagination! DVC Lounge a is 5 minute walk away, it seems weird to build two so close together. @Moth sources saying it’ll be an all guest bar. Will have to wait and see

Disstevefan17 days ago

Oh good, another DVC lounge. To be honest, DVCers do need more perks. They are literally invested in WDW.

marni19717 days ago

Gotcha

castlecake2.07 days ago

Upstairs has been totally gutted, some saying it’ll be a DVC preview center and others hearing a bar/lounge Can also see that the window facades have been removed with construction light shining though.

marni19718 days ago

I’ve not been following this; is there suggestion the upper floors maybe used for something ?

castlecake2.08 days ago

Not the best photo (grabbed from a vlog) but the base of the elevator which has been used as a wine display for years has been closed in with construction walls. For comparison here’s what it typically looks like without construction walls

castlecake2.010 days ago

https://blogmickey.com/2024/12/sneak-peek-hotel-du-canada-construction-mystery/

HauntedPirate10 days ago

Looks big enough for a few kegs of Molson and LaBatts. Beer window confirmed!!!