United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot

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United Kingdom Pavilion
Epcot United Kingdom logo.svg
United Kingdom street at Epcot.jpg
The pavilion's street contains one building for each century of English history.
Epcot
Area World Showcase
Coordinates 28°22′13″N81°33′07″W / 28.37028°N 81.55194°W / 28.37028; -81.55194
StatusOperating
Opening dateOctober 1, 1982
Ride statistics
Attraction typeThemed Pavilion
ThemeEnglish Village
Sponsor Bass Brewery

The United Kingdom Pavilion is a British-themed pavilion that is part of the World Showcase within Epcot at Walt Disney World near Bay Lake, Florida. The pavilion represents the four countries of the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is located between the France and Canada pavilions.

Contents

Layout

An old-world cottage EpcotUKCottage.JPG
An old-world cottage
The UK in Epcot.JPG

The buildings in the United Kingdom Pavilion represent the architectural history of the United Kingdom, ranging from a building inspired by Hampton Court Palace to another inspired by Anne Hathaway's Cottage. [1] There are also Tudor, Georgian and Victorian styles present. There are English Gardens which include a hedge maze and a band stand.

The shops sell British items such as tea, biscuits, toys, clothing, sports apparel and Beatles merchandise.

Gilbert-Scott telephone boxes line a rose garden near the pavilion's restrooms and there is often a direct connection on these phones to a similar box in the Canada pavilion nearby. [2]

A band called the British Revolution performs British rock music covers from acts such as the Police, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Blur and Led Zeppelin. A comedic group, known as the World Showcase Players, used to perform interactive versions of "King Arthur and the Holy Grail" and "Romeo and Juliet" (renamed "Romeo and Edna")[ when? ].

At the 2019 D23 Expo, an expansion to the Pavilion based on  Mary Poppins films and books was announced with a new neighborhood based on Cherry Tree Lane, serving as the façade for a Mary Poppins dark ride. However, in 2023 the concept art and plans for the attraction were leaked on a former Imagineer's portfolio indicating the attraction would be an indoor teacups experience taking design cues from Mary Poppins Returns . [3]

Attractions and services

Current attractions

Upcoming attractions

Former attractions

Dining

A quick-service fish and chip counter restaurant serving only fish, chips and shortbread. Drinks, including Bass Ale and Harp Lager are available. [8] Seating is outdoors only.

Shopping

Sells toys and memorabilia usually associated with the UK, such as Noddy , the Beatles, Paddington Bear, Doctor Who , Sherlock , Thomas the Tank Engine, Winnie the Pooh, Peppa Pig , the Rolling Stones, Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers and BabyTV . There are also traditional wooden toys as well as Disney merchandise.

Sells Keep Calm and Carry On merchandise, including, books, shirts, cups and mugs.

The Historical Research Center (HRC) sells coats-of-arms, swords, other merchandise and lets you look at the history of your last name.

Sells football team apparel from various teams and books. This shop also sells Guinness merchandise.

Sells Twinings tea, teacups, teapots and British confectionery.

Sells Walt Disney World trading pins, lanyards, Minnie and Mickey Mouse plush toys, shot glasses and UK shirts.

Entertainment

Former

  • The Hat Lady - piano player in the Rose & Crown
  • World Showcase Players - roving comedy show- CLOSED 2014

Meet Disney characters from the films

Throughout the day, characters from British-based Disney features appear such as

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.wdwinfo.com/. "Epcot World Showcase - United Kingdom".{{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  2. ↑ "Epcot's UK and Canada Paviion Phone Booths are Ringing in the Magic!". 5 January 2013.
  3. ↑ "Leaked Concept Art & Plans Appear to Reveal Canceled Mary Poppins Indoor Teacup Attraction at EPCOT". March 22, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Mary Poppins Epcot Expansion Info". 15 July 2020.
  5. ↑ "Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room Menu - EPCOT World Showcase".
  6. ↑ "Dining Menu". disneyworld.disney.go.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  7. ↑ "Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room - the disney food blog". 24 February 2010.
  8. ↑ "Yorkshire County Fish Shop". Walt Disney World. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
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