Crane up behind France Pavilion

[steampunkwillie]

I was surprised this work was being done on Independence Day. Maybe there will be an addition to America's Pavilion on Bastille Day.

 

[KevinYee]

Now that you mention it, that shuttle *is* a little closer behind me than the last time I looked... ARGH!!!

 

[tink65]

Yeah! I am so happy to hear the seating will be expanded for the bakery! It's a must do for our family but since it's always so crowded we usually end up having to take our goodies somewhere else to eat....not that being crowded would ever stop me from having that napoleon!

 

[jjharvpro]

Saw this crane up a few days ago; it's always nice to know expansion and new things happening at the amazing World Showcase. And wow, I forgot how incredible the France pavilion is!!

 

[Hoop Raeb]

There's two boarded up doors in the back of the pavilion now. I'm assuming there will be doors to the new area on both sides of the shop (ones over my the exit from IdF and the other near Kidcot).

 

[JiminyandTink]

Has anyone hear when or if they will be closing down the bakery for a bit as part of the expansion?

 

[Imagineer6]

Has anyone hear when or if they will be closing down the bakery for a bit as part of the expansion?

I believe it will be closed the time they are working on it.

 

[olinecoach61]

Good info! Thanks for sharing everyone.

 

[WDWBryan]

Sounds like a bakery re-location not an expansion. I wonder what will become of the old one.

 

[danv3]

Sounds like a bakery re-location not an expansion. I wonder what will become of the old one.

That's what I was wondering. If the entrance to the new bakery will be in the back of the current indoor seating area, then what will happen to the current bakery?

 

[DisDadEddie]

I just don't understand why all of the new expansions,renovations, and editions were not started earlier in order for then to be ready for the peak travel season. Everything is opening in the fall!

 

[invader]

I just don't understand while all of the new expansions,renovations, and editions were not started earlier in order for then to be ready for the peak travel season. Everything is opening in the fall!

So that there's an incentive for people to come even during non-peak times..

 

[DisDadEddie]

So that there's an incentive for people to come even during non-peak times..

The crowds would be more manageable in MK this summer if the walls were down, and the Fantasyland expansion was complete. The people must be moving like cattle in that area during the peak summer season. It was tight when we last visited in January.

 

[invader]

The crowds would be more manageable in MK this summer if the walls were down, and the Fantasyland expansion was complete. The people must be moving like cattle in that area during the peak summer season. It was tight when we last visited in January.

Some of it is already open, just not the major attractions. The crowds have been very manageable so I have no idea what you're talking about.

 

[DisDadEddie]

Some of it is already open, just not the major attractions. The crowds have been very manageable so I have no idea what you're talking about.

Just saying if the other sections besides Storybook Circus were open there would be more room for guest to spread out in the park.The crowd photos I have seem lately have been rather thick.Especially is you are traveling with small children.

 

[Tim Lohr]

I just don't understand why all of the new expansions,renovations, and editions were not started earlier in order for then to be ready for the peak travel season. Everything is opening in the fall!

This fall is the start of Epcot's 30th anniversary celebration, so I guess they are aiming for that

 

[melflip8]

Yeah! I am so happy to hear the seating will be expanded for the bakery! It's a must do for our family but since it's always so crowded we usually end up having to take our goodies somewhere else to eat....not that being crowded would ever stop me from having that napoleon!

I've actually never been to the France Bakery ...I'll need to make sure I go and get some goodies when this is open!

 

[wdwmagic]

I've actually never been to the France Bakery ...I'll need to make sure I go and get some goodies when this is open!

Oh you are missing out! It has some great stuff!

 

[Crush Dude!]

So any word on if the current bakery will close?

Or if it's a new location will it just stay open until the new one opens??

 

[wdwmagic]

So any word on if the current bakery will close?

Or if it's a new location will it just stay open until the new one opens??

No word on that yet.