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Canada Far and Wide Awesome Planet is an attraction in the located within [[CanadaThe Land]] pavilion at [[Epcot]].

The first information released about the project that would eventually become Canada Far and WideAwesome Planet was originally announced on March 19, came at the 2017 D23 Expo2019. At this time, Disney announced that updated films would be coming to both The film was the China and Canada pavilions as a part of Epcotlong awaited replacement for [[The Land]] pavilion's continuing development former film [[Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable]] <refname="parksblog"> https://www.wdwinfowdwmagic.com/news-storiesattractions/waltthe-disney-worldland-pavilion/news/canadas19mar2019-circleawesome-visionplanet-filmcoming-atto-epcotepcots-willland-be-updated/ pavilion.htm </ref>. While President of Imagineering Bob Chapek noted that At the film would be updatedtime, it the Awesome Planet was not clear at this time whether this change would be described as, "an update to on-screen exploration of the pavilion's current attraction O'Canadarealm we call home, or a new film entirely(which) showcases the spectacular beauty, diversity and dynamic story of our earth with all the grandeur guests have come to expect" <ref name="parksblog"/>.

On June 28. 2019, Disney announced that O'Canada would be closing on August 1, so that the attraction could be updated <ref> https://wdwnt.com/2019/06/o-canada-at-epcot-closing-in-august-for-upgrades-In comparing Awesome Planet to-host-festival-offerings-during-downtime/ </ref>. Subsequently, on August 25, 2019its predecessor, as part [[Circle of a larger announcement about the multiple changes coming to EpcotLife: An Environmental Fable]], Disney stated Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald noted that a new film titled "Canada Far and Wide" would be opening in the Canada pavilion in January 2020 <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/08/this new-details-shared-on-highly-anticipated-experiences-coming-to-walt-disney-world-resort/ </ref>. Further information on the new film was given in December of 2019era, when Disney revealed that the new film would feature wanted to give guests a new musical score by composer Andrew Lockington and a narration by actors Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy <ref> https://disneyparksmore optimistic message.disney.go.com/blog/2019/12/beauty-and-the-beast-sing-along-other-new-films-debut-at-epcot-january-17/ </ref>. When choosing the narrators, Imagineer Tom Fizgerald Fitzgerald noted that the tone of the film was different then the previous version of O' Canada. While Martin Short had given the previous film a comedic tone, this new film was written as a "love letter" to Canada <ref name="laughing"> https://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2020/01/14/interview-with-wdis-tom-fitzgerald-and-marie-colabelli-about-three-new-epcot-shows-canada-far-wide-awesome-planet-beauty-and-the-beast-sing-along/ </ref>.

When talking about the decision to update O' Canada, Imagineer Marie Colabelli further noted that Disney felt that since the film had not been updated since 2006, Disney felt that the changes in the country over the last decade warranted a new film <ref name="laughing"/>. When discussing the filming of Canada Far and Wide, Colabelli explained: {{Quotation|“We spent a good portion of one year scouting so when we decided need to actually film in a location, we knew what was the shot that we wanted give to get. And then when we actually went onto location and we did a full execution of the shot, in past iterations audience is an optimistic message of the film they had a very finite amount of time to get into a helicopterhope for our planet. We worked with Jane Goodall, get the shot, and if they didn’t get the shot then they had to rethink it. With digitalSylvia Earl, we had so many opportunities , many experts thanks to reset the airour DisneyNature team bringing in these people to help us with messaging.. .. It totally fits in The greatest part Land pavilion, it totally fits with Epcot’s message of an optimistic celebration of this project is we set out our world, but also a call to get one shot and usually came home with many, many more. So that was great action for our camera team.”future"<ref name="laughing"> https://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2020/01/14/interview-with-wdis-tom-fitzgerald-and-marie-colabelli-about-three-new-epcot-shows-canada-far-wide-awesome-planet-beauty-and-the-beast-sing-along/ </ref>.}}

One holdover from the O' Canada attraction was the The film's signature songnarrator, Canada (You're a Lifetime Journey). According to FitzgeraldTy Burrell, the song remained as it was a chosen in part because of "the DNA" of the attraction, and something that guests lovedcharacter Phil Dunphy he played on ABC's Modern Family <ref name="laughing"/>.. For Canada Far and WideSince Awesome Planet is narrated by a "planetary realtor", who is trying to sell the Eva Avila vocals for Eva Avila Canada (Lifetime audience on the beauty and value of Journeys) was retainedEarth, while new music Burrell was added by a natural choice. Furthermore, Fitzgerald noted that when casting the attractionfilm's composer Steven Pricenarrator they wanted someone who could be a "Disney dad", telling the story in a warm and friendly way, while also being able to add levity <ref name="laughing"/>.

On January 17Prior to the opening of Awesome Planet, 2020, Canada Far and Wide officially opened <ref> https://wdwnt.com/2020/01/photos-video-new-canada-far-and-wide-in-circle-vision-360-film-debuts-in-the-canada-pavilion-at-epcot/ </ref>Harvest Theater was updated. Since At this time, the attraction has not seen any major changes.==Attraction Plot==Canada Far theater's seats were restored, and Wide takes guests on a crossthe capacity for in-country tour of Canadatheater effects was installed. Despite these refurbishments, beginning in the East on theater's famous preshow wall carpeting (which has been present since EPCOT Center's opening day) remained, with Tom Fitzgerald noting that the Atlantic Ocean and ending carpet was "core DNA in the west on the PacificEpcot <ref name="laughing"/>". Along the way guests see:

'''Nova Scotia and the Atlantic ProvincesOn January 17, 2020, Awesome Planet officially opened in The Land pavilion <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/awesome-''' Hereplanet/news/16jan2020-video---awesome-planet-at-epcots-land-pavilion.htm </ref>. Since opening, the famed Blue Nose racer and the historic towns found throughout the region are shownattraction has not seen any major changes.

==Attraction Synopsis==Awesome Planet begins with a shot of Earth "under construction". Over the planet'''Central Canada-''' Heres first four billion years, guests see Quebecit is hit by a meteor and turned volcanic, Montrealbefore cooling and being covered by mostly water. The film's narrator, OttawaTy Burrell, Toronto 1then notes that Earth has an ideal location in relation to the sun,000 Island Bridge and Niagara Fallswhich makes it perfect for life. In this section He also observes that the countryplanet's French culturedistance from the sun gives it water, the moon controls the tides, modern cities and public art are all featuredthe early meteor strike puts the planet on a tilt.

Zooming in to Earth, the next scene in Awesome planet showcases the planet'''s many biomes. The Prairie Provinces-''first featured habitats are the Earth' s coastal cities and underwater wildlife. Herevarious images of fish, Calgary is shown, dolphins and horse and ranch culture is showcased, as whales are other outdoor activities that thrive in these rural Provinces. This is followed by a montage of Canadian Wildlifeshown.

Moving to the next biome, the subsequent scene showcases the planet'''West Coast Provinces s deserts, where both arid wildlife and British Columbia-''human civilizations which survive in the heat are depicted. Next, the narration moves on to the planet' s poles. Here, Whistler Mountain and its mountain sportsarctic animals are shown, Vancouver and Cathedral Grove as are all highlighted. the Northern Lights and the small human settlements found on the Earth's extreme edges.

After leaving the poles, the film moves on to Earth'''North Provinces '''- s grasslands. Here, not only are the countryvarious mammals of the biome shown, but also the farming that humans do to feed the planet's First Nations are featuredpopulation. The Northwest TerritoryAs with the grasslands, Yukon Territory the beauty and Nunavut nature of the planet's forests are also shown in this section, as are the Northern Lightsfeatured.

After recapping the beauty and diversity of the planet's biomes, the way that the different environments balance each other and keep the planet maintained is shown. At this point in the film, the Mounties appear effects of climate change on screen and the filmplanet's song "Canada (You're biomes is shown. As droughts, heating, glacier depletion, natural disasters, wildfires and rising ocean levels are shown, the narration gives the audience a Lifetime Journey)call to action.  Turning to a more optimistic tone, the narration then explains that while there are challenges, there is also hope. Never before have humans had the knowledge and tools needed to " plays as turn things around". The film then implores guests to chose to make a montage difference, as scenic shots of the country's natural planet are shown. Concluding with another image of Earth from space, the narration notes that the planet is a miracle, and cultural beauty it is shownup to all of us to keep it that way.

* The score for Awesome Planet was composed by Academy Award winning composer Steven Price <ref> https://wdwnt.com/2020/01/photos-video-new-awesome-planet-film-debuts-in-the-land-pavilion-at-epcot/ </ref>==Watch the See The Film==To see Awesome Planet click play below {{#ev:youtube|3wFujNnXsmwuFHshcG1rMI|420}}