United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot
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United Kingdom Pavilion | |
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Status | Operating |
Opening date | October 1, 1982 |
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Attraction type | Themed Pavilion |
Theme | English 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.
Layout
The buildings in the
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
At the 2019
Attractions and services
Current Attractions
- EPCOT World Showcase Adventure
- DuckTales World Showcase Adventure (2022 - Present)
Upcoming Attractions
- Unnamed Mary Poppins teacups attraction[4] (TBD)
Former Attractions
- EPCOT World Showcase Adventure
- Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure (2009 - 2012)
- Agent P's World Showcase Adventure (2012 - 2020)
Dining
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- Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room houses both a British-style pub, serving British (and some European and domestic) brews, and a dining room that is both indoor and outdoor. There is a piano player indoors, and outdoors the fireworks show IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth can be viewed.[5] Dishes offered include scotch egg, shepherd's pie, and fish and chips.[6] For dessert, the Rose & Crown offers Jaffa Cakes, banoffee pie, and rhubarb tart. The pub offers beers and ciders from Britain and Ireland. The pub also offers a number of cocktails and blends.[7]
- Yorkshire County Fish Shop
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
- The Toy Soldier
Sells toys and memorabilia usually associated with the UK, such as
- 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
- British Revolution - band playing British rockmusic from the 1960s through the 1990s.
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
- Mary Poppins
- Alice and the Mad Hatter
- Friends
- Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbell
- Merida
Gallery
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Miniature replica of Hampton Court Palace in Greater London
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Replica of streets in a traditional English village
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Replica of streets in a traditional English village
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Replica of gardens in a traditional English town
References
- ^ https://www.wdwinfo.com/. "Epcot World Showcase - United Kingdom".
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- ^ "Epcot's UK and Canada Paviion Phone Booths are Ringing in the Magic!". 5 January 2013.
- ^ "Leaked Concept Art & Plans Appear to Reveal Canceled Mary Poppins Indoor Teacup Attraction at EPCOT". March 22, 2023.
- ^ "Mary Poppins Epcot Expansion Info". 15 July 2020.
- ^ "Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room Menu - EPCOT World Showcase".
- ^ "Dining Menu". disneyworld.disney.go.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room - the disney food blog". 24 February 2010.
- ^ "Yorkshire County Fish Shop". Walt Disney World. Retrieved 2018-02-22.