News Announced: Mary Poppins Attraction in UK Pavilion

[Capsin4]

Even if things were hinted at that didn’t happen or weren’t announced doesn’t mean they weren’t a thing when they were hinted at. Things change. Some things don’t. Doesn’t mean the hints are or were wrong. In general, the info shared here is done with all that in mind and I rarely if ever see hard and fast predictions that require proof. Besides, proof that something g is being considered isn’t really proof of anything that can be verified by what actually happens.

 

[MichRX7]

Legend? Nah. At least I hope not.

No worries, you are a "legend in my own mind" when it comes to these forums.

 

[MichRX7]

If it is Mary Poppins one could dream the ride would be based on Tony Baxter’s Jolly Holiday Concept

"It even had a gift shop. That was popular." what a quote.

PS- my plane tickets would already be ordered if this was going in as a ride.

 

[Princess Leia]

My reaction to checking out this thread, the Coco ride thread, and the Brazil thread recently:

 

[Frankiepopsicles]

@marni1971 Is Mary Poppins now one of the contenders?

 

[marni1971]

@marni1971 Is Mary Poppins now one of the contenders?

Yes.

 

[bcoachable]

Tony Baxters Poppins???
(I really know the answer, but since you seem to be in the giving mood and all )

 

[marni1971]

Tony Baxters Poppins???
(I really know the answer, but since you seem to be in the giving mood and all )

I’d be very very very very surprised if that happened. I’m hoping it’s not a downgrade from the previous IP ride system. Anything less and I think we’d be out of "ride" territory.

 

[bcoachable]

Will there be a show building involved??

 

[marni1971]

Will there be a show building involved??

See my last sentence above.

 

[bcoachable]

Got it.. thanks

 

[raymusiccity]

Go look it up yourself in those threads. Let's just say there was next to nothing that was announced that wasn't at least hinted at several months in advance. Talk less, listen more.

Agee 100%...That's why God gave us two eyes, two ears and ONE mouth!

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

Yes.

I can't "Like" this enough. Classic Disney. and a Practically Perfect addition!

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

I’d be very very very very surprised if that happened. I’m hoping it’s not a downgrade from the previous IP ride system. Anything less and I think we’d be out of "ride" territory.

That sounds to me like . . .

 

[njDizFan]

I can't "Like" this enough. Classic Disney. and a Practically Perfect addition!

Except Mary Poppins teaches you nothing about the history of England further watering down Epcot.

 

[larryz]

Except Mary Poppins teaches you nothing about the history of England further watering down Epcot.

Uhh... banking. It teaches you how, by saving tuppence, you can wind up as the world's largest empire...

 

[disneygeek90]

I don't get the love affair with Poppins. Sure, it's a classic. But the second half is nearly unwatchable and hardly takes place in a visual landscape setting worthy of World Showcase.

 

[Jones14]

I don't get the love affair with Poppins. Sure, it's a classic. But the second half is nearly unwatchable and hardly takes place in a visual landscape setting worthy of World Showcase.

It’s all dependent on what you’re looking for. Poppins is written by one of the most famous British writers ever, and is widely associated with British culture by Americans (which is the primary audience of Disney theme parks).

Brave is neither of those things, but the entire movie takes place in Scotland and is centered around Scottish culture. It’s all about whether you favor the source or the end product in terms of what needs to be the root of the connection back to the country.

 

[disneygeek90]

It’s all dependent on what you’re looking for. Poppins is written by one of the most famous British writers ever, and is widely associated with British culture by Americans (which is the primary audience of Disney theme parks).

Brave is neither of those things, but the entire movie takes place in Scotland and is centered around Scottish culture. It’s all about whether you favor the source or the end product in terms of what needs to be the root of the connection back to the country.

I've never been a huge Poppins fan. I appreciate the movie in terms of the strides and progress and importance in Walt's career, but in 2017, almost 2018, it just doesn't quite have the stamina for me. It actually just isn't a good movie after the first 30 minutes.

That being said, I am interested in how the remake does and hoping for a few less weird, drawn out, slow scenes.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

Except Mary Poppins teaches you nothing about the history of England further watering down Epcot.

I don't like the direction its going, but the further infusion of character IP is happening. This is the best possible addition under the new direction.