United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot

United Kingdom (EPCOT)
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

United Kingdom is a cultural pavilion representing the four countries within the island country of the same name (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) as part of the World Showcase area of EPCOT at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. It is located between the France and Canada pavilions along the World Showcase Lagoon.

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.

At the 2019 D23 Expo, an expansion to the Pavilion based on the Disney Mary Poppins films was announced with a new neighborhood based on Cherry Tree Lane, serving as the façade for a Mary Poppins attraction. But the project 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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  • DuckTales World Showcase Adventure (2022 – present)

Upcoming attractions

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Former attractions

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

Dining

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Shopping

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  • Historic Research Center (HRC): coats-of-arms, swords, other merchandise and lets you look at the history of your last name.
  • Sportsman's Shoppe: football team apparel from various teams and books. This shop also sells Guinness merchandise.
  • The Tea Caddy: Twinings tea, teacups, teapots and British confectionery.
  • UK Cart: Walt Disney World trading pins, lanyards, Minnie and Mickey Mouse plush toys, shot glasses and UK shirts.

Entertainment

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Former

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  • The Hat Lady: piano player in the Rose & Crown
  • World Showcase Players: roving comedy show (closed in 2014)
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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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