Rumor Canada Far & Wide refurbishment

[MisterPenguin]

Was suggested then denied due to contract with Nescafé and now joffreys

Funny thing is that EPCOT's Joffrey's is pretty much right outside the Canad pavilion.

 

[Comped]

My pitch was to have them sponsor the trading post with the HBC stripes collection and then also outfit the cast for their costumes (like the wool jackets for winter etc) this was back when they had the Olympics Team Canada contract and also owned Lord and Taylor’s in the US which gave them an American supply chain, however they lost the Olympic contract and closed L&T so there goes all of that. Lulu lemon, roots again, and Canada goose have all been suggested, but doubtful. It’s just interesting how Canada is the closest country yet has the smallest shop. Somehow they can fill up multiple stores in all the other countries…

You'd think the Canadian gov would be interested in promoting Canadian brands as well... Sad to see that few countries are willing to take an interest anymore (although the tourism board maintains a level of control over the film, so I was told, that's probably the strictest among any sponsor/co-developer).

 

[UNCgolf]

Tim Horton's is spreading so widely across the United States that it probably wouldn't work all that well in the Canada pavilion (not sure it ever would have, really, even though it's obviously a Canadian company). They're building several in/around Atlanta right now.

 

[Epcot82Guy]

As much as I understand the booze argument, a drinks spot seemed like such a great idea. You could easily put a patio or the like outside to draw attention. It could actually be a nice spot to stop slightly above the main path.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

This is another thing that annoys me with all the festivals, it’s turned the promenade into a farmers market and discourages guests from exploring the pavilions.

Yes!!! This needs to be repeated 100 times. There is space for festival Merch and food booths - use that!!!

 

[castlecake2.0]

 

[FigmentFan82]

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Are they actually going to use that building for something? How about a walkthrough? Journey of Syrup: Inspired by Canada

 

[castlecake2.0]

Are they actually going to use that building for something? How about a walkthrough? Journey of Syrup: Inspired by Canada

There’s been rumors for years but nothing for sure

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Are they actually going to use that building for something? How about a walkthrough? Journey of Syrup: Inspired by Canada

Let's hope they also are looking at doing something with the two smaller buildings across from the Hotel just before you go down the steps to the theater.

 

[Gran Fiesta]

Let's hope they also are looking at doing something with the two smaller buildings across from the Hotel just before you go down the steps to the theater.

It is wild how much underutilized space and shuttered buildings that Disney has. But they keep retheming or "reimagining" existing buildings and rides instead of opening the shuttered buildings to increase capacity and things to do.

 

[aladdin2007]

It is wild how much underutilized space and shuttered buildings that Disney has. But they keep retheming or "reimagining" existing buildings and rides instead of opening the shuttered buildings to increase capacity and things to do.

now Morocco is in that group. Disney wants to operate as little as possible, look at all the shuttered stores at the studios..its a ghost town towards mama melrose. Since this is a Canada thread I wont even start on the animation courtyard,,,,,but anyway..I dont think they plan to do anything with Canada beyond the building maintenance they are doing now.

 

[castlecake2.0]

@wdwmagic @marni1971 any ideas? Feels oddly specific

 

[Figments Friend]

Well now…..

That is interesting.


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