PHOTOS: Scaffolding Removed From Mysterious Canada Pavilion Project

People walk near totem poles and a castle-like building under a clear blue sky.

Scaffolding has once again come down from the Hotel du Canada façade at EPCOT as Disney continues mysterious construction on the building. Canada Pavilion Construction The upper level of the Canada Pavilion was blocked off from June 2023 to February 2024 as the fake hotel’s facade was repainted and refurbished. In June, construction walls went back up, … Read more

Construction Walls Return to Canada Pavilion in EPCOT

People stand outside a Trading Post building with indigenous artwork. A construction barrier is positioned beside the store. In the background, a stone castle-like structure is visible.

The upper level of the Canada Pavilion in EPCOT is blocked by construction walls again. The space was previously closed from June 2023 to February 2024 for the Hotel du Canada façade refurbishment. Canada Pavilion Construction Walls The walls are back in front of the stairs that lead up to the fake hotel. They run … Read more

NEW Hidden Mickey Canada Pavilion T-Shirt Available at EPCOT

Canada Pavilion heather gray t-shirt

A new Canada Pavilion T-shirt is available in Northwest Mercantile at EPCOT. New Hidden Mickey Shirt at Northwest Mercantile Northwest Mercantile is located near the front of the Canada Pavilion, up a set of steps. It’s connected to the Trading Post shop. Northwest Mercantile was closed for about two weeks in February to receive updated … Read more

PHOTOS: Canada Pavilion Construction Walls Removed in EPCOT

Trading Post and Hotel du Canada in Canada Pavilion

With much of the Canada Pavilion being behind construction walls since June of 2023, the pavilion is finally almost entirely open, as we spotted the walls finally taken down. Canada Pavilion Construction The area to the right of Trading Post was walled off during construction. Guests could not go to the higher tier of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Most Scaffolding Removed From Hotel du Canada Facade in EPCOT

Hotel du Canada facade over construction walls

After crews began to remove scaffolding from the Hotel du Canada façade in the Canada Pavilion of EPCOT last month, the scaffolding and scrim are now completely gone from one side of the building. Hotel du Canada Refurbishment Refurbishment of the building began last summer, with scaffolding completely covering some sides of the building. Crews … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Coming Down From Hotel du Canada in EPCOT

Crews have been working on the Hotel du Canada façade in EPCOT since June of this year. It looks like the refurbishment project is nearing an end as some scaffolding has been removed from the top of the building. Hotel du Canada Refurbishment The walkways around the building have been blocked off due to the … Read more

How We Secured a Hard-To-Get Reservation at Le Cellier

Making your Walt Disney World vacation easy and seamless may seem impossible when you are stuck trying to find the best hotel deal, decide what tickets you need, if you should get a Park Hopper or not, and trying to book your dining reservations as soon as the window opens. On top of all this, … Read more

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

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

PHOTOS: Hotel du Canada Brightened with Fresh Paint at EPCOT

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: Emile’s Fromage Montage Returns with Strawberry Cheesecake Soft Serve & Souvenir Cup Prize for 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Emiles Fromage Montage

Each year, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has a fun way to sample cheesy dishes from around the festival. By participating in Emile’s Fromage Montage, you’ll collect a stamp in your Festival Passport by purchasing specific items (outlined in a list below), and once you’ve collected five stamps, you’ll receive a tasty prize! … 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

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

Repainting of Hotel du Canada Facade Begins at EPCOT

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

Crews Prepare to Repaint Hotel du Canada Façade in EPCOT

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