Canada Pavilion Archives

PHOTOS: 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Decorations & Kitchens Signage Arrive

November 20, 2023

The holiday spirit is slowly spreading around EPCOT at Walt Disney World, as additional festive decorations have recently been installed throughout the World Showcase neighborhood of the park. The seasonal garnishments come in preparation for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, which is scheduled to commence on November 24. 2023 EPCOT International Festival … Read more

Boat Transportation Connecting Select Walt Disney World Resorts Resuming, Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Returns to EPCOT, & More: Daily Recap (9/29/23)

September 29, 2023

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, September 29, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Hotel du Canada Makeover Continues at EPCOT as Façade Gets New Coat of Paint

September 29, 2023

The Hotel du Canada façade in the Canada Pavilion at EPCOT has been undergoing an overall repainting since earlier this summer. Now, a new shade of paint has covered the previous primer-covered bricks, bringing this project one step closer to completion. Hotel du Canada Repainting On a recent visit to EPCOT, we noticed that the … Read more

REVIEW: Does Le Cellier Steakhouse at EPCOT Still Live Up to Its Reputation?

October 4, 2023September 28, 2023

This review was sponsored by Unlocked Magic. Le Cellier Steakhouse, a restaurant located in the Canada Pavilion in the World Showcase neighborhood of EPCOT, is consistently one of the most difficult reservations to obtain at Walt Disney World Resort due to its limited capacity (and the quality of its food). We recently had the opportunity … Read more

Parking Trams Returning to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disneyland Cancels Live Entertainment Due to Hurricane Hilary, & More: Daily Recap (8/20/23)

August 20, 2023

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, August 20, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS: Hotel du Canada at EPCOT Receives Green Roof as Part of Repaint

August 20, 2023

Guests walking through the Canada Pavilion at EPCOT on the morning of August 20 couldn’t help but look vert-tical as crews continued to work on the makeover of Hotel du Canada. New green paint was spotted atop the roof Sunday morning. Green Roof at Hotel du Canada The new shade of green is washed out … Read more

REVIEW: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Adds Four New Drinks to Menu for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

August 9, 2023

During the different food festivals that EPCOT hosts, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company kiosks found around the park typically add special beverages to their menus. For the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, four new drinks can be found around the park, with different drinks catering to different flavors, some sweet, some nutty, and … Read more

PHOTOS: Hotel du Canada Brightened with Fresh Paint at EPCOT

August 7, 2023August 6, 2023

In July, we reported on the impending repainting of Hotel du Canada in the Canada Pavilion at EPCOT. Now, the work is visibly apparent as we’ve caught a glimpse of fresh paint on the updated facade, which could either be primer or the actual intended color. Hotel du Canada Facade Shines Through Scaffolding still completely … Read more

REVIEW: Australia Returns with Lamington Cake, Crunchy Pesto Lamb Chop, and More for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

July 28, 2023

Australia marketplace lovers rejoice as the Lamington has returned! This yellow cake was one of our favorite desserts last year, and we’re ecstatic to see it returned for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Along with the Lamington, the Roasted Lamb Chop and Bush Berry Shrimp also returned, along with a couple of … Read more

REVIEW: Classic 'Le Cellier' Filet Mignon Dish Adds Mashed Potatoes for the First Time at Canada Marketplace for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

July 28, 2023

Back for another year at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is the Canada marketplace. While the menu may look familiar to guests who attended the festival last year, if you take a closer look, you’ll notice the iconic Filet Mignon dish is now served with mashed potatoes, along with the sauce and … Read more

REVIEW: Braised Beef Poutine Now Offered at Refreshment Port for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

July 28, 2023

When menus for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival were released, we were ecstatic to see that BeaverTails would be making their glorious return after being missing from EPCOT for 15 years. However, just a week before the festival opened, the BeaverTails were removed from the Refreshment Port menu with no explanation as … Read more

REVIEW: Boozy Salted Caramel Chocolate Coffee Debuts Alongside Classic Waffles at Belgium for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

July 27, 2023

Belgium returns to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival with a couple of new beers available, a tweak to the chilled coffee recipe, and the same fresh and sweet waffles that we all know and love! Menu for the Belgium Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Food: Beverages:

'Fantasmic!' Closed Through Spring 2024 at Disneyland, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Approves Walt Disney World Property Tax Cuts, and More: Daily Recap (7/26/23)

July 26, 2023

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Repainting of Hotel du Canada Facade Begins at EPCOT

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023

Earlier this month, crews were preparing to begin the next phase of refurbishment for the Canada Pavilion in EPCOT. Since then, repainting of the Hotel du Canada façade has begun. Repainting Begins on Hotel du Canada Scaffolding now completely envelops the Hotel du Canada. Disney describes Hotel du Canada as follows: Your journey “north” to … Read more

Guest Gets Irate During Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Breakdown, Signage Installed for the Newest World Showcase Restaurant, & More: Daily Recap (7/15/23)

July 15, 2023

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Crews Prepare to Repaint Hotel du Canada Façade in EPCOT

July 15, 2023

Last month, scaffolding went up around the Hotel du Canada façade in the Canada Pavilion of EPCOT for a refurbishment. Since our last construction update, more scaffolding has been erected around the roof of the building as crews prepare to repaint the façade. Canada Pavilion Refurbishment The scaffolding now completely goes over the pyramid roof … Read more