O Canada and China

[hauntology]

Work light on in the good ol' mountain 'o scaffolding:

A hidden Mickey in the sky!

 

[UNCgolf]

I believe so. For various reasons.

That's why it seemed plausible to me -- I'm sure it's a reduction in maintenance costs, and the trees were probably also causing damage to the rock facade. But it's just another example of prioritizing cost cutting over quality, because there is no way the fake trees are going to look as good as real ones.

 

[Heppenheimer]

Tim Hortons is owned by Burger King, which is headquartered in Florida.

Canadians are growing less fond of the chain by the year - I've only heard it positively mentioned as a stereotypical joke lately.

Correction, Tim Horton's and Burger King are owned by the same investment firm, 3G Capital, which is based in Brazil.

 

[marni1971]

That's why it seemed plausible to me -- I'm sure it's a reduction in maintenance costs, and the trees were probably also causing damage to the rock facade. But it's just another example of prioritizing cost cutting over quality, because there is no way the fake trees are going to look as good as real ones.

For once I see this as a plus. Consistent show.

The trees were indeed doing damage. As was the life expired irrigation system. And access to prune the foliage was getting harder and harder since H&S rules have changed a lot since 1982.

Assuming they do look good enough then I think this could be a good decision.

 

[UNCgolf]

For once I see this as a plus. Consistent show.

The trees were indeed doing damage. As was the life expired irrigation system. And access to prune the foliage was getting harder and harder since H&S rules have changed a lot since 1982.

Assuming they do look good enough then I think this could be a good decision.

I actually wouldn't be surprised if it was more or less unnoticeable, considering people aren't going to be right next to the trees. It's mostly that I'm just never in favor of removing real plants for fakes one if it can be at all avoided.

There were legitimate reasons for removing the centerpiece of the old Polynesian lobby, but it still lost almost all of its charm and wonder when that was removed. Not that the trees in Canada are even remotely similar to that, of course -- they're incredibly minor in comparison.

 

[trainplane3]

A hidden Mickey in the sky!

Or a UFO.
Or swamp gas.
Or a camera lens that could get clean because I kept my phone out on the dock while it was raining.

The mystery continues.

 

[Texas84]

They called Tiananmen Square "The heart of China"

Kinda insensitive to the 1989 massacre

I cringe every time.

 

[GlacierGlacier]

China is featured prominently on one of the "petals" on the new Epcot art model at D23.

 

[Princess Leia]

My parents are currently in Canada, and my mom just sent me an email that they saw the hotel that the Canada pavilion was based off of. I love that my parents are also massive Epcot fans

Were there any hints about Canada last night, minus the poster?

 

[castlecake2.0]

So I know it’s just concept art but i was looking at the overall epcot image and there looks to be a new structure in Canada inbetwwen imagination and the current pavilion? I’m on limited wifi right now so I can’t post a photo till tomorrow. Is this something new? The DVC cabin kiosk? Or just art?

 

[trainplane3]

So I know it’s just concept art but i was looking at the overall epcot image and there looks to be a new structure in Canada inbetwwen imagination and the current pavilion? I’m on limited wifi right now so I can’t post a photo till tomorrow. Is this something new? The DVC cabin kiosk? Or just art?

This?

 

[Princess Leia]

@castlecake2.0 you managed to get likes from both Feather and Martin, so kudos to your amazing eyesight.

@Magic Feather and @marni1971 can you comment further or are we just going to wait and find out Sunday?

 

[Crazydisneyfanluke]

This?
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To me that looks like the event space used for millennium celebration (forgot its name)

It has the same shape.

 

[Princess Leia]

To me that looks like the event space used for millennium celebration (forgot its name)

It has the same shape.

You’re right; it looks like the festival center. But I thought that with the new version in the hub, there wasn’t going to be much use for the building, so why keep it on the map?

 

[TarzanRocked99-]

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You’re right; it looks like the festival center. But I thought that with the new version in the hub, there wasn’t going to be much use for the building, so why keep it on the map?

This one is used for private events which make Disney quite a large amount of money on a weekly basis. It’s rarely open to the general public

 

[castlecake2.0]

This?
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No it’s the building with a red roof between the Canada chateau and the imagination pyramids

 

[trainplane3]

No it’s the building with a red roof between the Canada chateau and the imagination pyramids

In that case, it was there in the 80s art too.

 

[castlecake2.0]

Dang

In that case, it was there in the 80s art too.
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dang! Good investigating tho! Thank you

 

[Epcot82Guy]

Dang

dang! Good investigating tho! Thank you

I think we are looking at different things. I saw that too and noted it. That is definitely a "new" structure. (Meaning not something part of previous concept art, 80s or otherwise, and not tied to a current attraction or restaurant. The WorldShowplace is in the plot next to it, running back toward UK. It's in a forested area. While the shape is somewhat similar, I doubt it's the same (noting the risk of artistic liberty, of course!). But, it also looks relatively small. So, I have to wonder if it's a restaurant.

 

[twilight mitsuk]

When is ROC expected to close?