EPCOT Announced: Mary Poppins Attraction in UK Pavilion

[Bocabear]

^^ But would it be worthy of the Mary Poppins IP as well?

Good question! Depends of course on the final design and the budget cuts that seem to plague every Disney project...Of course I would rather see a more ambitious approach, this could be fun if done right./..If the ride vehicles have the range of motion shown in the patent...At least it would not be just another spinner.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Disney will have opened 2 new rides a year, every year, between 2017 and 2021, but so far we don't know anything beyond that.

Is the goal to have this open in 2022?

 

[Mike S]

Disney will have opened 2 new rides a year, every year, between 2017 and 2021, but so far we don't know anything beyond that.

Is the goal to have this open in 2022?

My guess is 2021 since Disney said at D23 that everything they talked about would be open for the 50th.

Of course that could change at any time but until we have more info that’s what I’ve been going with.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Disney will have opened 2 new rides a year, every year, between 2017 and 2021, but so far we don't know anything beyond that.

Is the goal to have this open in 2022?

Everything announced is presumably for the 50th (2021). The only thing I think I know of that will be for '22 is the SSE refurb and completion of World Celebration for EPOT's 40th.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Everything announced is presumably for the 50th (2021). The only thing I think I know of that will be for '22 is the SSE refurb and completion of World Celebration for EPOT's 40th.

"The 50th" could mean anytime during the celebration, which could go into 2022.

 

[MisterPenguin]

"The 50th" could mean anytime during the celebration, which could go into 2022.

All the other projects "for the 50th" are due in 2021 according to our insiders. While not impossible, I doubt this will linger to 2022, especially if it's just an attraction and not a ride.

 

[justintheharris]

All the other projects "for the 50th" are due in 2021 according to our insiders. While not impossible, I doubt this will linger to 2022, especially if it's just an attraction and not a ride.

Based on the fact that we're feeling reasonably confident in that it's a simple ride and not a dark ride, I also would say it's improbable that it would take until 2022.
But on that note, I know there's a designated thread but isn't Spaceship Earth's refurb supposed to last until 2022? (@MisterPenguin )

 

[GordonR]

A vekoma madhouse would be an fantastic fit and themed to the ‘topsy turvey‘ scene from Mary Poppins Returns

 

[Epcot82Guy]

A vekoma madhouse would be an fantastic fit and themed to the ‘topsy turvey‘ scene from Mary Poppins Returns

That's actually a really wonderful idea. Still don't want it in Epcot. But a great use of the story.

 

[DisneyDreamerxyz]

Do we think there's any chance this could be a Main Street Theatre situation and they cancel it? There has been no news since the initial announcement and nothing has been started at the UK Pavilion. What could the hold up be?

 

[jt04]

Do we think there's any chance this could be a Main Street Theatre situation and they cancel it? There has been no news since the initial announcement and nothing has been started at the UK Pavilion. What could the hold up be?

Might be waiting for the new quarter. Also they may not want to start a new project with so many other projects happening. I doubt it is cancelled.

 

[CalebS]

It is kind of surprising no construction has started yet. If it really is going to be done by the 50th it would have to be fairly small scale as others have hinted at for sure

 

[VaderTron]

It is kind of surprising no construction has started yet. If it really is going to be done by the 50th it would have to be fairly small scale as others have hinted at for sure

If you see construction wall go up around Prince Charming's Carousel you will know that the Bob's have lost their last strand of dignity.

 

[RobWDW1971]

If you see construction wall go up around Prince Charming's Carousel you will know that the Bob's have lost their last strand of dignity.

Pretty sure the last strand was putting Moana into Future World.

 

[IveBeenJack]

Interesting to note that the announcement of the Mary Poppins attraction was the most liked post by DPB on their instagram account in 2019. Even getting more likes than the Jonas Bros wielding Lightsabers. You just know that management must be taking note of the interest in a Mary Poppins attraction, and let's hope that we see that in the end product.

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[Kman101]

Interesting to note that the announcement of the Mary Poppins attraction was the most liked post by DPB on their instagram account in 2019. Even getting more likes than the Jonas Bros wielding Lightsabers. You just know that management must be taking note of the interest in a Mary Poppins attraction, and let's hope that we see that in the end product.

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We could hope!

 

[VaderTron]

We could hope!

...but not expect.

 

[Notes from Neverland]

Interesting to note that the announcement of the Mary Poppins attraction was the most liked post by DPB on their instagram account in 2019. Even getting more likes than the Jonas Bros wielding Lightsabers. You just know that management must be taking note of the interest in a Mary Poppins attraction, and let's hope that we see that in the end product.

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Can only hope they'll take notice. Otherwise there will be quite a few disappointing people when they see it's just a carousel.

 

[Kman101]

...but not expect.

Exactly, lol, unfortunately

 

[WondersOfLife]

Pretty sure the last strand was putting Moana into Future World.

Actually, that's a welcome addition. Epcot needed less pavement. Water area is perfect for that park.