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United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot

Coordinates: 28°22′13″N 81°33′07″W / 28.37028°N 81.55194°W / 28.37028; -81.55194
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United Kingdom Pavilion
The pavilion's street contains one building for each century of English history.
Epcot
AreaWorld Showcase
Coordinates28°22′13″N 81°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
SponsorBass 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.

Layout

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An old-world cottage

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 ride, but it was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] 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.[4][5]

Attractions and services

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Current attractions

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  • EPCOT World Showcase Adventure
    • Ducktail's World Showcase Adventure (2022 - Present)

Upcoming attractions

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Former attractions

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  • EPCOT World Showcase Adventure
    • Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure (2009 - 2012)
    • Agent P's World Showcase Adventure (2012 - 2020)

Dining

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A quick-service fish and chip counter restaurant serving only fish, chips and shortbread. Drinks, including Bass Ale and Harp Lager are available.[10] Seating is outdoors only.

Shopping

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  • The Toy Soldier

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, Wallace and Gromit and BabyTV. There are also traditional wooden toys as well as Disney merchandise.

  • The Crown and Crest

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

  • Historic Research Center

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

  • Sportsman's Shoppe

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

  • The Tea Caddy

Sells Twinings tea, teacups, teapots and British confectionery.

  • UK Cart

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

Entertainment

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  • British Revolution - band playing British rock music from the 1960s through the 1990s.

Former

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

Meet Disney characters from the films

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

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  • Miniature replica of Hampton Court Palace in Greater London
    Miniature replica of Hampton Court Palace in Greater London
  • Replica of streets in a traditional English village
    Replica of streets in a traditional English village
  • Replica of streets in a traditional English village
    Replica of streets in a traditional English village
  • Replica of gardens in a traditional English town
    Replica of gardens in a traditional English town

References

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  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. ^ "BREAKING: Mary Poppins "Cherry Tree Lane" Neighborhood Coming to United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot - WDW News Today". wdwnt.com. 2019-08-25. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  4. ^ "Leaked Concept Art & Plans Appear to Reveal Canceled Mary Poppins Indoor Teacup Attraction at EPCOT". March 22, 2023.
  5. ^ "CONCEPT ART of 'Postponed' Mary Poppins Attraction at EPCOT Reveals 'Teacups' Style Indoor Spinner Ride - WDW News Today". wdwnt.com. 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  6. ^ "Mary Poppins Epcot Expansion Info". 15 July 2020.
  7. ^ "Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room Menu - EPCOT World Showcase".
  8. ^ "Dining Menu". disneyworld.disney.go.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  9. ^ "Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room - the disney food blog". 24 February 2010.
  10. ^ "Yorkshire County Fish Shop". Walt Disney World. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
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