EPCOT Canada Pavilion: "Ice Bar Down" and "Maison Maple"

Wendy Corduroy

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I'm bringing two exciting new dining establishments to Epcot's Canada!


"Maison Maple" is a bakery-cafe inspired by the sugar shacks of Quebec.

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At the far edge of "Victoria Gardens," an existing cottage-like structure is expanded, with a new walkway installed in its direction. The exterior is rustic but charming, constructed of wood, cobblestones, and a partial tin roof. Metal buckets are tacked to trees outside, and pleasant, sweet-smelling smoke can be seen trailing out of a chimney. A filigreed metal sign reads "Maison Maple" with "Cabane a Sucre" painted on a wooden plank, situated above a menu. A kitchen window can be viewed to the inside, showcasing the creation of "snow candy" on a tub of ice.

Guests enter the cabin-like shack through a clunky barn door. The restaurant is surrounded by wood paneling and held up by exposed beams, with a dining room comprised of mismatched bistro sets and bench-adjoined community tables. The queue is adorned by a hearth and a vintage stove, as well as various buckets and barrels, implied as being used for syrup storage. Light fixtures appear as antique oil lamps, and globe string lights hang from the ceiling. A small collection of bottles and pre-packaged goods are available for sale at checkout. Cast members wear buffalo check and overalls. Traditional Quebecois folk music is played in the background.

At the quick-service counter, guests can choose from a variety of specialty French-Canadian baked goods. Most dishes feature a maple flavor component, utilizing real Canadian maple syrup, such as sugar pie and tart, and frosted donuts and frybread. Savory dishes are predominantly pork-based, such as pork pie, baked beans, and candied bacon. The aforementioned homemade candy is available on a stick, in addition to glasses of Canadian cider and ice wine.

A back exit brings guests into a wooded area, abutting the Kidcot Stop. Here, additional infographics can be found explaining the process of maple tapping, and the differences in flavor profiles.

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Wendy Corduroy

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"Ice Bar Down" is a pseudo ice bar crossed with a hockey-themed sports bar. This will fill the niche left by the former "Club Cool" ice cave for a frigid, cool-down spot.

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Situated off to the side of "The Canadian Trading Post" and to the back of "Canada Mill Stage," guests find another spot hiding in the Canadian trees. The door to a mostly obscured shed-like building can be seen to the side of the stage, ambiguously appearing as potential storage. Allusions to hockey pepper the minimally visible exterior, while the sign guides guests through a garage-like door reading "Ice Bar Down". Ice fog seems to peer out around the entrance.


Upon stepping into the establishment, guests see a Zamboni machine, which has been transformed into a sunken dining booth. Its "garage" has been converted into an "ice" bar; a permanent showpiece with the appearance of real ice. The center of the space is filled with large chunks of acrylic ice blocks, with a built-up square creating the bar top, and additional pieces serving as bar stools. Pale blue lights enhance the illusion of ice. Additional seating constructed of hockey sticks surround the bar. Hockey memorabilia and gear line the walls and ceiling, such as jerseys, skates, and masks, mostly associated with Canadian teams, with some nods to fictional Disney organizations. Televisions play iconic past games, with occasional viewings in real-time.


Beer, cocktails and mocktails are served in highly chilled glasses in a variety of ice-like shapes, with novelty ice cubes. The food menu features poutine and chowder; hot dishes contrasting the restaurant's lower-than-average temperature. A sampling of unique jerky is also available, such as salmon and elk. Cast members serve in hockey jerseys.


Small restrooms in the back have the appearance of a locker room, with wooden partitions and the restaurant logo displayed.

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Thank you for trekking through Canada's new additions with me!
 

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