News Announced: Mary Poppins Attraction in UK Pavilion

[Princess Leia]

No offense to Doctor Who fans (I used to love it; haven't watched since Capaldi's first season), but a DW ride wouldn't exactly be the best idea. Sure, the parkgoers could be the companions, but the Doctor changes every 3-4 years, which would require Disney to be ready to update it regularly. That's not a bad idea, but TDO doesn't exactly have the best track record on keeping Epcot's rides updated... (looking at you, Energy). If this was built in 2006 or 2007, we'd be looking at a ride that would still be starring Christopher Eccleston or David Tennant in 2017. Again, not a bad thing- Nine and Ten were my favorites- but it'd be time to update it... and Disney would probably not do that on it's own.

 

[jpinkc]

Those arent real Doctors!!! Bring back Peter Davidson or just have Tom Baker do a voice over track for the ride. Those were real doctors to me

 

[The Mighty Tim]

No offense to Doctor Who fans (I used to love it; haven't watched since Capaldi's first season), but a DW ride wouldn't exactly be the best idea. Sure, the parkgoers could be the companions, but the Doctor changes every 3-4 years, which would require Disney to be ready to update it regularly. That's not a bad idea, but TDO doesn't exactly have the best track record on keeping Epcot's rides updated... (looking at you, Energy). If this was built in 2006 or 2007, we'd be looking at a ride that would still be starring Christopher Eccleston or David Tennant in 2017. Again, not a bad thing- Nine and Ten were my favorites- but it'd be time to update it... and Disney would probably not do that on it's own.

How about the Hall of Doctors?

 

[prfctlyximprct]

If Mary Poppins is to be no more at the Great Movie Ride, then why not put her in the UK? Beauty and the Beast in France, Mary in UK... more and more and more

 

[spresso81]

Two words:

James Bond

 

[marni1971]

No Dr Who. No James Bond.

 

[jpinkc]

@marni1971 does that mean Red Dwarf might have a smegging chance . Are they only looking at Disney IP's or are they open to outside stuff, ie maybe non Disney controlled properties?

 

[britain]

@marni1971 why don't you just throw out a whole big list of British IP properties and hide the real candidate amongst them? Kind of like you did with the Mickey movie ride.

 

[njDizFan]

There are numerous choices of IPs centered around the UK. But there are only a few with cultural relevance to the area. I doubt the future of the WS is reliant on this unifying missive but what does 101 Dalmatians teach you about England or Mary Poppins, Peter Pan....

At least Brave, Sword and the Stone and Robin Hood have their roots in UK lore and history. That may be too much to ask at this point.

 

[marni1971]

@marni1971 does that mean Red Dwarf might have a smegging chance

Nope. But Craig Charles is a nice bloke

@marni1971 why don't you just throw out a whole big list of British IP properties and hide the real candidate amongst them? Kind of like you did with the Mickey movie ride.

I'll let someone else spill this one.

 

[jpinkc]

Nope. But Craig Charles is a nice bloke

Well SMEG

 

[Sundown]

Paddington Bear? (wild guess)

 

[jpinkc]

Paddington Bear? (wild guess)

Thats not a bad guess for Disney, do they have the rights already?

 

[DeweyDuck]

There are numerous choices of IPs centered around the UK. But there are only a few with cultural relevance to the area. I doubt the future of the WS is reliant on this unifying missive but what does 101 Dalmatians teach you about England or Mary Poppins, Peter Pan....

At least Brave, Sword and the Stone and Robin Hood have their roots in UK lore and history. That may be too much to ask at this point.

A Brave related ride would be great. I'm thinking a boat ride where Merida takes you on a journey through the Scottish highlands confronting different myths and legends. There's a lot more to Scotland than the Loch Ness Monster... They're quite a few scary myths also, so it would be good to for the ride take on a slightly tame version of this but then ending with Merida and family doing what us Scots do best. Throwing a great party I doubt this would ever be a thing though which is a shame.

 

[Haymarket2008]

@marni1971 What are your initial reactions to the attraction(s) proposed? Good idea, bad idea? Obviously not the best case scenario with IP being in Epcot.

 

[marni1971]

@marni1971 What are your initial reactions to the attraction(s) proposed? Good idea, bad idea? Obviously not the best case scenario with IP being in Epcot.

For the UK? Initially quite excited. But then followed the inevitable budget cut and now I'm not so sure.

 

[Herbie]

Nope. But Craig Charles is a nice bloke


I'll let someone else spill this one.

Has it not already been mentioned?

 

[Foolish Mortal]

Something to do with Soccer hooligans ? Would be great during F&W

 

[Princess Leia]

I doubt the future of the WS is reliant on this unifying missive but what does 101 Dalmatians teach you about England or Mary Poppins, Peter Pan....

I learned that the animals of England have a unique communication system called The Twilight Bark

Pan's like Alice- starts in England, but the majority takes place in a fantasy country that might have only been a dream. Poppins is probably the most sensible of the fantasy-linked three you listed, but if it includes talking, dancing penguins, P.L. Travers will be haunting that attraction forever.

 

[uncle jimmy]

For the UK? Initially quite excited. But then followed the inevitable budget cut and now I'm not so sure.

Would flying over UK in a bed be exciting like in the classic Bedknobs and broomsticks? Now here is an IP similar to Mary...