News Announced: Mary Poppins Attraction in UK Pavilion

[Princess Leia]

I might have to start watching Doctor Who again. Wow!

I don't really agree with announcing the casting choice this soon though. Personally, I'd rather be surprised while watching the episode, opposed to knowing who the new Doctor is months in advance.

When the Master was brought back in Series 3, that was kept under wraps, right?

 

[The_Jobu]

When the Master was brought back in Series 3, that was kept under wraps, right?

Mostly, but when he returned in the most recent episode it was advertised quite a bit.

 

[Princess Leia]

Mostly, but when he returned in the most recent episode it was advertised quite a bit.

Did they bring back John Simm???

(Sorry for the off topic discussion, but unfortunately we're still swimming in circles in regards to this attraction)

 

[The_Jobu]

Did they bring back John Simm???

Maybe....?

 

[The_Jobu]

Sorry for the off topic discussion

We should open a thread about the new Doctor in the off-topic subforum. Then everyone can get mad at me in one place.

 

[Princess Leia]

We should open a thread about the new Doctor in the off-topic subforum. Then everyone can get mad at me in one place.

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/doctor-who.929299/
Ta daaaaa

 

[Magenta Panther]

I sincerely doubt this UK attraction is going to be Doctor Who, because Disney doesn't own it. Yet. Thank god.

 

[JenniferS]

@marni1971 want to address this one?

I'd rather the Mods address him. Enough already.
Report, report, report.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I sincerely doubt this UK attraction is going to be Doctor Who, because Disney doesn't own it. Yet. Thank god.

Yeah, you wouldn't want Disney to completely ruin it like they ruined everything that is Pixar, LucasFilm, and Marvel!!

 

[Coaster Lover]

Any chance that this addition is a variation of the previously proposed Enchanted Forest? I mean, the only real "attractions" included in that plan were a carousel and a small theater. Other than that, there was a labyrinth, an interactive play area, many meet & greet areas, and a bunch of neat things to look at, but no major D or E ticket attractions. The plan featured Alice in Wonderland, Marry Poppins, Winnie the Pooh and Robin Hood... all IPs I think most people would be okay using...

 

[PrincessJulia1207]

I sincerely doubt this UK attraction is going to be Doctor Who, because Disney doesn't own it. Yet. Thank god.

correct me if im wrong, but isnt the new doctor that was just announced the last reincarnation? if so, why would disney buy the franchise this late in the game?

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

Any chance that this addition is a variation of the previously proposed Enchanted Forest? I mean, the only real "attractions" included in that plan were a carousel and a small theater. Other than that, there was a labyrinth, an interactive play area, many meet & greet areas, and a bunch of neat things to look at, but no major D or E ticket attractions. The plan featured Alice in Wonderland, Marry Poppins, Winnie the Pooh and Robin Hood... all IPs I think most people would be okay using...

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Where did you find this? Fascinating!

 

[jt04]

correct me if im wrong, but isnt the new doctor that was just announced the last reincarnation? if so, why would disney buy the franchise this late in the game?

Plus, does anything about the franchise scream Disney?

Perfect for Universal I think.

 

[PrincessJulia1207]

Plus, does anything about the franchise scream Disney?

Perfect for Universal I think.

they do already have Doctor Who syndicated to show on Disney XD so its not a completely off idea...but still it seems like a weird play for them to buy the franchise

 

[tribbleorlfl]

Any chance that this addition is a variation of the previously proposed Enchanted Forest? I mean, the only real "attractions" included in that plan were a carousel and a small theater. Other than that, there was a labyrinth, an interactive play area, many meet & greet areas, and a bunch of neat things to look at, but no major D or E ticket attractions. The plan featured Alice in Wonderland, Marry Poppins, Winnie the Pooh and Robin Hood... all IPs I think most people would be okay using...

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No way they're going to tear down the World ShowPlace/Millennium Village at this point. Too much revenue is generated by catering and Festival operations there.

Bravo finding that artwork, though, I've never herard if this proposal before.

 

[Gomer]

correct me if im wrong, but isnt the new doctor that was just announced the last reincarnation? if so, why would disney buy the franchise this late in the game?

They did away with the idea that the doctor only has 12 regenerations a few years back. As far as I am aware, there is currently no stated limit on the number of future incarnations. It could seemingly go on indefinitely.

So, I doubt that would be a problem for Disney. The sinking ratings in the US might be more of a problem at this point, but this seems like an unlikely fit anyway (as much as I'd personally be on board with it) when they have so many Disney owned IPs with a UK connection that they could easily use first.

 

[Coaster Lover]

Where did you find this? Fascinating!

I don't think it's fan made, but with stuff like this, you never know. This site seems to think it's real..

http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/uk.htm

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

Thank you!

 

[Magicart87]

I don't think it's fan made, but with stuff like this, you never know. This site seems to think it's real..

http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/uk.htm

For lack of a better word; that concept is "lovely." UK would be lucky to have even half of that.

 

[P_Radden]

I don't think it's fan made, but with stuff like this, you never know. This site seems to think it's real..

http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/uk.htm

Even though that article says last updated in 2012, that concept art must be from before the World ShowPlace tent was built. I couldn't see current TDO mgt replacing it like that.