Rumor Canada Far & Wide refurbishment

[Prince John]

Doesn't Canada have apples?

An apple a day keeps the doctor away... or so the saying goes. But Canada gets free healthcare, so what's the need? Send your apples south of the border to the States where they're more necessary.

 

[marni1971]

Does it really count as moronic

I couldn’t use the word I wanted.

If management were really clever they’d close down all those expensive attractions and just stick places to buy stuff in all the queue and show areas.

 

[castlecake2.0]

There is absolutely no excuse to sideline a World Showcase attraction… of which there are not that many to begin with… and replace it with food kiosks. Even moreso when there are countless other venues around the lagoon that could easily accommodate with a little creativity.
Some of them even indoors.

I mean it’s nice that Marakesh is open for seating space… but why not actually serve food out of a big room with a kitchen attached? Does that make too much sense or something?

I haven’t seen a reasonable explanation given yet why they’re not using World Showplace this year.

Don’t get me started on use of the AA rotunda.

They couldn’t come up with worse ideas then these if they were intentionally trolling the Epcot fan base.

They also have Akershus sitting empty as well. Like you said, it’s a big room with a kitchen attached, why not use that instead of an operating newly refurbished attraction.

I’ve been to Epcot twice since they closed Canada and have gone and will go to GR every time to tell them how disappointing it is, and next time add the American Adventure Cafeteria to the list.

 

[wdwmagic]

They also have Akershus sitting empty as well. Like you said, it’s a big room with a kitchen attached, why not use that instead of an operating newly refurbished attraction.

Norway is going to be a lounge later in the festival.

 

[castlecake2.0]

Norway is going to be a lounge later in the festival.

Serving food or just a place to sit?

 

[Phicinfan]

So net, WDW took feedback from all history of folks wanting more tables and seating for festivals as a lever to pull to shut down attractions or restaurants? Good grief.

 

[The_Jobu]

A cider from Hamilton

I'm not accustomed to good things coming from the Hammer...


I kid, I kid!!

 

[The_Jobu]

An apple a day keeps the doctor away... or so the saying goes. But Canada gets free healthcare, so what's the need? Send your apples south of the border to the States where they're more necessary.

Yeah but when the waitlist for the doctor is 2 months, not a bad idea to load up on apples..

 

[MorphinePrince]

The least they could have done is add back the ribbons and lights from the ceiling that they had in 2019.

 

[MisterPenguin]

The least they could have done is add back the ribbons and lights from the ceiling that they had in 2019.

Even the F&W kiosks are becoming SCREENZ!!

 

[Movielover]

If management were really clever they’d close down all those expensive attractions and just stick places to buy stuff in all the queue and show areas.

That's why I always laugh when I see people bring up wanting a 5th gate, hate to break it to them but Disney Springs is the 5th gate, or at least that what it would be, a mostly shopping and dining area.

 

[vikescaper]

Too bad Epcot doesn’t have a dedicated festival area so attractions can be attractions instead of food halls.

 

[DCBaker]

any eta on shops around world showcase reopening? We’re getting close to a year with very little reopening.

Trading Post Refreshments and the Mercantile have reportedly reopened.

 

[Disney Analyst]

This breaks my heart.

- A sad, dejected Canadian.

 

[disneyC97]

Trading Post Refreshments and the Mercantile have reportedly reopened.

They have. Opened Sunday.

 

[wedenterprises]

“Here in Florida, we have something special we never enjoyed at Disneyland…the blessing of size. There's enough land here to hold all the ideas and plans we can possibly imagine....except for Epcot, we'll need to turn all of the rides and shows into bars."

 

[Lilofan]

“Here in Florida, we have something special we never enjoyed at Disneyland…the blessing of size. There's enough land here to hold all the ideas and plans we can possibly imagine....except for Epcot, we'll need to turn all of the rides and shows into bars."

To stand or sit through all those rides, shows, one needs a stiff drink or two.

 

[Disney Analyst]

“Here in Florida, we have something special we never enjoyed at Disneyland…the blessing of size. There's enough land here to hold all the ideas and plans we can possibly imagine....except for Epcot, we'll need to turn all of the rides and shows into bars."

I mean... this problem has been pronounced for a long time... Disneyland's Fantasyland has more rides than DHS and AK...

Not counting shows/3D movies:

DHS Rides: 9
AK Rides: 8 (including Wilderness Train)
Disneyland Fantasyland: 12 (if you include Matterhorn)

 

[HauntedPirate]

To stand or sit through all those rides, shows, one needs a stiff drink or two.

Incorrect.

 

[MorphinePrince]

To stand or sit through all those rides, shows, one needs a stiff drink or two.

Speak for yourself. The only ride I need a stiff drink to get through is that god awful Imagination; everything else is simply pleasant in a sober state of mind...including the underrated Impressions de France