A mysterious construction project has taken over Canada World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT, and Walt Disney World Resort isn’t saying a word. As Disney erects more construction barriers, Canada is making headlines in the theme park community for an entirely different reason—a wave of vacation cancellations from Canadian Disney Parks fans.
EPCOT World Showcase Pavilion Sees More Walls Go Up
The Canada World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT has been under construction since June 2023, but guests are now noticing even more barriers and scaffolding in the area. What started with brown construction walls near the Trading Post merchandise location has expanded to scaffolding and a newly boarded-up section of the pavilion, blocking access to the Hotel du Canada facade.
Recently, Disney added plywood walls, and a piece of paper was spotted attached to one, which some speculate could be concept art for the ongoing project. According to WDWNT, the area is filled with ladders, trash bins, and a gray structure covered with a blue tarp.
While construction crews have been seen working during park hours, Walt Disney World Resort has yet to acknowledge what exactly is happening in the Canada Pavilion. Adding to the mystery, Disney filed a permit earlier this year to “Install Signage” in the area, suggesting that the blocked-off section will eventually be accessible to theme park guests.
Political Tensions Impact Disney Travel
While EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion is changing, so too is Canadian tourism at Walt Disney World Resort.
Tensions between the U.S. and Canada escalated after former U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to enact 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau encouraged citizens to “Choose Canada” and keep their money in the country rather than spending it at U.S. vacation destinations like Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.
Even more Canadian Disney Parks fans canceled their Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort vacations after Trudeau was caught on a hot mic suggesting that Trump’s annexation threats were very “real.”
One outraged Canadian spoke out about their decision to cancel a long-planned Disney trip:
“Not a chance in hell we are going to go now. We were planning a Halloween trip but going to stay in Canada. We usually go once every year, but since Trump’s dragging of our country—sorry, not sorry. Maybe we will save for Japan next year.”
What do you think Walt Disney World Resort is building in the Canada EPCOT World Showcase Pavilion? Share your theories with us in the comments!
Wow – this blogger on multiple sites trying to twist things into a political viewpoint. Suddenly there are secrete agendas for maintenance. A divisive article when we should be focused on quality family entertainment not trying to squeeze Disney into politics.
May be their carving presidents trumps face in the rocks in the canyon ?
I’m curious about the following sentence in the article
Recently, Disney added plywood walls, and a piece of paper was spotted attached to one, which some speculate could be concept art for the ongoing project.
How exactly are you aware of the walls and a piece of paper, but do not know what the paper says? If I saw the walls and the piece of paper, I would walk up and read it. “some speculate”? just read what it says and report it.
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