News Announced: Mary Poppins Attraction in UK Pavilion

EricsBiscuit

EricsBiscuit

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marni1971 said:
Only during busy periods. And only for quick food.

It used to be a sit down dinner show attraction.
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No that is not true it is exactly like the Liberty Tree Tavern. I can guarantee you that. Just look at the app. It doesn't say open seasonally.

Edit: but the menu is slightly different from the LTT. It still is open year round now. Check the menu too- it's not quick food.
 
marni1971

marni1971

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EricsBiscuit said:
No that is not true it is exactly like the Liberty Tree Tavern. I can guarantee you that. Just look at the app. It doesn't say open seasonally.

Edit: but the menu is slightly different from the LTT. It still is open year round now. Check the menu too- it's not quick food.
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Apologies. It's changed since last time we ate there.

But still. It's a shadow of its former self.
 
BenJacobs

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I think it should something like Soarin' over the Uk(heaps of landscapes and sights), or a similar idea if that would be too costly.

Epcot shouldn't have a roller coaster, as it doesnt go with Epcot's ideologies and the fact that you don't feel like youre in a theme park when youre there, but something more. If they added a roller coaster, or another type of normal seeming ride, it would take away the feeling that Epcot is more than just a theme park, which Disney shouldn't take away - the only possible exception would be a Matterhorn Bobsleds coaster like in Disneyland.

You can still create thrills and a great day out with fast paced dark rides(like test track) or amazing attractions(like Soarin', they should create more fast paced dark rides though.
 
BenJacobs

BenJacobs

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Figments Friend said:
Tony Baxter's fantastic ride concept related to Mary Poppins sure would be a great addition to the UK Pavilion at Epcot.

Tony's 'Jolly Holiday' concept, as told ( and shown ) by the man himself.



Exactly the type of unique , engaging, and timeless Attraction that could enhance the Guest experience.

:)

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I don't think that this would work as a ride, as it doesn't properly portray the UK correctly, and that I think nobody would be that interested with it(Person1: "Do you wanna go on the Mary Poppins ride?" Person2: "Really...?").

I think the UK pavillion needs something like Soarin'(probably way too expensive), or a boat ride showing some of many landscapes and sights in the small Nation.
 
EricsBiscuit

EricsBiscuit

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Benjlufc said:
I think it should something like Soarin' over the Uk(heaps of landscapes and sights), or a similar idea if that would be too costly.

Epcot shouldn't have a roller coaster, as it doesnt go with Epcot's ideologies and the fact that you don't feel like youre in a theme park when youre there, but something more. If they added a roller coaster, or another type of normal seeming ride, it would take away the feeling that Epcot is more than just a theme park, which Disney shouldn't take away - the only possible exception would be a Matterhorn Bobsleds coaster like in Disneyland.

You can still create thrills and a great day out with fast paced dark rides(like test track) or amazing attractions(like Soarin', they should create more fast paced dark rides though.
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I disagree. As long as it has some educational part after the ride or in the pavilion to draw people in to learn, I am fine with it. Roller coasters are fun and can be used to draw people into a pavilion to learn. It's not about the ride teaching all the time IMHO bc there is only so much you can teach in a given timeframe. The pavilion is really where you can give lot's of information. While I loved World of Motion and other rides (I was 8 I think when it closed yet it still is impressed in my mind) of that sort, I think the people who will not want to learn won't have to while the people who do can have a whole pavilion to do so. I hope I elaborated enough to get my point across.
 
BenJacobs

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EricsBiscuit said:
I disagree. As long as it has some educational part after the ride or in the pavilion to draw people in to learn, I am fine with it. Roller coasters are fun and can be used to draw people into a pavilion to learn. It's not about the ride teaching all the time IMHO bc there is only so much you can teach in a given timeframe. The pavilion is really where you can give lot's of information. While I loved World of Motion and other rides (I was 8 I think when it closed yet it still is impressed in my mind) of that sort, I think the people who will not want to learn won't have to while the people who do can have a whole pavilion to do so. I hope I elaborated enough to get my point across.
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A well reasoned argument, let's just agree to disagree.
 
rd805

rd805

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Magic Feather said:
A quick commentary on the possibility of a Poppins ride in the UK (that I can neither confirm nor deny as being most likely, as I simply do not know the specifics of the themes being considered). I get that it takes place in London, and Frozen takes place in a Norway-ish country, but that still does not change the fact that it is a bit hypocritical to praise the concept of Poppins and bash on Frozen. Poppins by no means centers around English culture (unless you count accents & tea), while still having slight inspirations, akin to Frozen. I would deem it a worse fit in WS that Rat, as far as IPification goes. Ultimately, I am just a concerned that the prospect of a practically perfect Poppins ride, is blinding us from seeing how this could damage a bit of the integrity of EPCOT. Now, having said that, seeing as EPCOT is going down this road, be it with or without Mary, I would personally advocate for it as a best case, especially since EPCOT Center is dead.
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Because Poppins is "classic" Disney -- even the IP haters will EAT IT UP.
 
Sir_Cliff

Sir_Cliff

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mergatroid said:
Should have a 'Benny Hill' themed attraction. Classic British comedy from the 70's. Have Benny been chased by underwear clad ladies whilst he slaps a little old bald bloke repeatedly on the head :)
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If this is really just a small addition, I could totally see a Benny Hill carousel along those lines. The cast members may need the same airport worker-style ear protection to avoid madness from that music playing over and over again.
 

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