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O Canada!

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Location: Epcot » World Showcase » Canada » O Canada!

Dates
Opening
October 1, 1982 (1982-10-01)[1]
Address
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Latitude — 28.371891
Longitude — -81.55168
Guest Assistance
  • Offers Closed Captioning
  • Offers Assisted Listening
  • May Remain In Wheelchair

O Canada! is a film presented in Circle-Vision 360° format at the Canadian Pavilion at Epcot. The film features many sights in Canada including Quebec, Ontario, the RCMP Musical Ride, the Calgary Stampede, Vancouver and Vancouver Harbour, and the Ottawa River to name a few. The movie was originally filmed in 1979[2].

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[edit] 2007 Changes

The film is currently being updated and a new version is to be released. The current film has become an embarrassment for Canadian tourism officials due to how out dated it is. The Canadian Tourism Commission has a steady stream of complaints filed about the film from Canadians returning from visiting Walt Disney World.

The new show was released on August 25th and featured Canadian Idol winner Eva Avila and Martin Short. Walt Disney World spokeswoman Angela Saclamacis would not comment on the film but has said “we are expecting some good things over at Epcot … but we’re not prepared to announce anything officially at this time.” Disney’s website indicates that the show is down for ‘refurbishment’ from August 20th to the 24th. Additionally, Eva Avila’s manager said that she has recorded a new theme song for the pavilion.[3]

[edit] Videos

Part 1

Part 2

[edit] Related Items

[edit] Map

[edit] References

  1. Polsson, Ken. "1972-1982". Chronologoy of Walt Disney World. Retrieved on December 29, 2008.
  2. "Wikipedia".
  3. "Netcot.com - O Canada! film update in the works".
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