EPCOT Announced: Mary Poppins Attraction in UK Pavilion

[MisterPenguin]

It really wasn't feasible that a person playing Bert could organize and judge chalk drawings, draw a portrait himself, and tell stories at the same time for crowds of people.

So, one way to tell if a rumor isn't true is if it has impossible things happening.

 

[ToTBellHop]

It really wasn't feasible that a person playing Bert could organize and judge chalk drawings, draw a portrait himself, and tell stories at the same time for crowds of people.

So, one way to tell if a rumor isn't true is if it has impossible things happening.

But when you’re with Mary Poppins, the most unusual things...


I’ll let myself out.

 

[Kman101]

I have to imagine if it were in jeopardy someone would have said something so it seems like it's still a go ...

 

[larryz]

It really wasn't feasible that a person playing Bert could organize and judge chalk drawings, draw a portrait himself, and tell stories at the same time for crowds of people.

So, one way to tell if a rumor isn't true is if it has impossible things happening.

It would be nice if they could get Di... ahem, the "actor who played Bert"... to attend the opening ceremonies for the new attraction, wouldn't it?

 

[Kman101]

They could also get the 'actress who played Mary' (the first, though nothing against the great Emily Blunt, who seems like a solid choice to play Mary) to attend as well

 

[drizgirl]

It would be nice if they could get Di... ahem, the "actor who played Bert"... to attend the opening ceremonies for the new attraction, wouldn't it?

It would be. But won't the focus be on the new movie by then?

 

[Kman101]

It would be. But won't the focus be on the new movie by then?

He's in the new movie.

And we don't know what the ride will focus on.

Mary in the UK isn't opening until, what, 2020? 2021? The promotion for the new movie will long be over by opening day. No reason actors from both films can't be involved.

 

[RobotWolf]

For a fee of $25, guests can take home their very own Poppin's umbrella complete with talking parrot electronic microphone mimic feature.

There is *zero* chance they'd sell anything even remotely close to that item for $25. That sucker would be behind glass, value-priced at $225.

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ֊ᗩζᗩᗰ]

There is *zero* chance they'd sell anything even remotely close to that item for $25. That sucker would be behind glass, value-priced at $225.

Nah. It would be more or less a toy umbrella that can only withstand 10mph winds and light rainfall. That parrot portion of the umbrella would be the equivalent to those lame repeat parrot toys from the 90s made by Gemmy; only on a smaller scale to fit on the end of an umbrella handle. I thought my $25 price point was accurate. A cheap overseas-manufactured umbrella = $2 combined with a cheap toy product $5 plus the typical Disney 300% markup. Now... if we're talking the actual movie-used umbrella props you better believe it should be behind glass. But not for a measly $225.

 

[JoeCamel]

It would be nice if they could get Di... ahem, the "actor who played Bert"... to attend the opening ceremonies for the new attraction, wouldn't it?

Last time he was at WDW (MK) it looked like it would be his last. Let the man rest....

 

[truecoat]

Last time he was at WDW (MK) it looked like it would be his last. Let the man rest....

He might have perfected that accent by now.

 

[TiggerDad]

He might have perfected that accent by now.

Wait, who are we talking about?

Just kidding

 

[TabulaRasa]

Has there been any movement on this? Work still projected to begin in September? @Magic Feather @MansionButler84 @marni1971

 

[NoChesterHester]

Buehler?

 

[Sped2424]

I hear.......


That UK might get a ride

 

[Haymarket2008]

I hear.......


That UK might get a ride

Ooooooohhhhh????

 

[TabulaRasa]

Maybe our insiders are being mum because there’s no new news. Or there is, and they can’t share.

 

[Kman101]

Maybe our insiders are being mum because there’s no new news. Or there is, and they can’t share.

Exactly, there's probably nothing to share.

I have to imagine if it were cancelled or on hold they'd have told us. So quiet isn't always a bad thing.

 

[Kman101]

We also have to remember we hear about these things way far in advance (usually) ... WDW is slow, things take time ... lol

 

[WowFactor]

Oh boy this could change...