News Announced: Mary Poppins Attraction in UK Pavilion

[Magenta Panther]

My default assumption is that they won't change. Although the idea of a cannon going off every hour or so, has actual appeal. It'd definitely draw people into that part of the pavilion, and increase utilization.

It'd be a bit like the dragon on top of Gringotts in Potterland, no? (BTW, I wish that figure had been designed differently. That frozen action-pose simply looks odd. I wish it had been designed to look like it's dozing, and then at intervals it could raise its head, breathe fire, and then lower its head down for another nap. It could breathe fire out of its nostrils - it wouldn't even have to open its mouth, which would make the AA even simpler. Oh well).

 

[Magenta Panther]

I’ve purposely attempted to avoid the word “carousel”.

this project has been internally debated since its inception.

The carousel-horse race in the original Mary Poppins is wonderful, but I'd like an MP ride to be based on a chimney-sweep ride over the London rooftops at night, with Admiral Boom shooting fireworks at you. That would be awesome IMO.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

Any well done dark ride would be welcome- and worthy of Mary Poppins!

 

[lentesta]

It'd be a bit like the dragon on top of Gringotts in Potterland, no?...

Exactly what I was thinking.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I get the placement backs your explanation up.

But why show Elizabeth Tower (/Big Ben) as being behind it in the concept art? To my mind the go-away green could equally well represent roof tops of London.

So I can see this as being the concept art for the attraction where the artist is hedging his/her bets over a show building being there, whilst still being able to explain it as the Millenium Showplace.

Big Ben may be more like France's Eiffel Tower. Or the space elevator that they actually put in the Epcot reimagining art.

 

[Goofy Ninja]

I still haven't seen the new Mary Poppins. For some reason I can't bring myself to watch it. It's just been waiting on my Netflix list.

I can't..... What if Julie Andrews sees me?

 

[CJR]

I’ve purposely attempted to avoid the word “carousel”.

this project has been internally debated since its inception.

Are they still debating or is it pretty much a done deal? I figured they're still going back and forth, at least as of D23 Expo, since they chose not to announce more.

 

[marni1971]

Are they still debating or is it pretty much a done deal? I figured they're still going back and forth, at least as of D23 Expo, since they chose not to announce more.

I honestly don’t know. I understood a decision had been made but nothing more has been forthcoming.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

@Disnerd2003 is saying it will be similar to Peter Pan.

 

[NoChesterHester]

@Disnerd2003 is saying it will be similar to Peter Pan.

That would be a pleasant surprise.

 

[Timothy_Q]

@Disnerd2003 is saying it will be similar to Peter Pan.

Where are they saying that?

 

[IMDREW]

@Disnerd2003 is saying it will be similar to Peter Pan.

Alright, here we go. I don’t know if I’m ready for this emotional rollercoaster I really don’t want to get my hopes up, but I just can’t stop myself..

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Where are they saying that?

In the rollercoaster of a thread on the News and Rumors page. Take it with a grain (or pound) of salt.

 

[No Name]

The Loch Ness monster attraction sounds better. Mary Poppins isn’t bad though. Perhaps the best would be a Mary Poppins attraction where she has to face the Loch Ness monster!

 

[MisterPenguin]

@Disnerd2003 is saying it will be similar to Peter Pan.

Disnerd is likely a troll.

 

[justintheharris]

Disnerd is likely a troll.

I feel like its another forum member whom we don't take seriously on their main account so they created a new one.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I feel like its another forum member whom we don't take seriously on their main account so they created a new one.

HhhhhMmmmmm..

 

[DCBaker]

HhhhhMmmmmm..

 

[VaderTron]

I’ve purposely attempted to avoid the word “carousel”.

this project has been internally debated since its inception.

I'm tired of Disney trainwreck decisons of late. Just once, for Mary Poppins, could they get their heads together on the same page and make something amazing please? Give me a reason to come to the park. Prove me wrong that Disney's newest endeavors are more than repackaged garbage sold at a gold standard price.

 

[Steph15251]

I'm tired of Disney trainwreck decisons of late. Just once, for Mary Poppins, could they get their heads together on the same page and make something amazing please? Give me a reason to come to the park. Prove me wrong that Disney's newest endeavors are more than repackaged garbage sold at a gold standard price.

I may have poor taste but ,FOP and SDD are not garbage nor does ROTR,MMRR etc seem like garbage.