News Announced: Mary Poppins Attraction in UK Pavilion

[Daveeeeed]

I found Disneyland Fastpass to be tremendous. You can get almost any ride all day long, and even if you do not, the wait times were never ever as bad as WDW. When you are waiting the same amount of time for Radiator Springs Racers as you are Test Track you know that they have a TON of rides. That capacity boost helps tremendously with crowds. Not to mention, people are far more polite at Disneyland than WDW, so crowds never feel bad (except for the hub during fireworks).

 

[Movielover]

People have fantasies of being in power and being the most important person in the kingdom.

I don't, only because I know I am.

 

[RSoxNo1]

So... trackless Mr. Toad?

 

[MikeTaylorSound]

Nirvana were from Seattle...not Great Britain. However, come as you are...and show some team spirit. But if you in fact DID know Nirvana was from Seattle, All Apologies.

Aberdeen is 2 hours away from Seattle. That's where Nirvana came from.

 

[Kamikaze]

Nirvana were from Seattle...not Great Britain. However, come as you are...and show some team spirit. But if you in fact DID know Nirvana was from Seattle, All Apologies.

Its 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'.

 

[Kman101]

I only keep guessing Brave because Poppins makes the most sense for me and we keep hearing that it's not the 'current flavor of choice'. SO that leads me to think something newer is. I'd be thrilled if it were Alice and Toad but they feel like such long-shots. And I don't think Dalmations or Sword in the Stone are even on their radars even though I wouldn't object to them at all either. What's left? Brave. Yeah it's not an ideal fit at all but no one is telling us it isn't so and so ... I wish they would.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

I found Disneyland Fastpass to be tremendous. You can get almost any ride all day long, and even if you do not, the wait times were never ever as bad as WDW. When you are waiting the same amount of time for Radiator Springs Racers as you are Test Track you know that they have a TON of rides. That capacity boost helps tremendously with crowds. Not to mention, people are far more polite at Disneyland than WDW, so crowds never feel bad (except for the hub during fireworks).

I agreed until when you said ppl were nicer there. Lots of people squeezing pushing and fighting especially to see the parade and fireworks.

 

[Brer Oswald]

I found Disneyland Fastpass to be tremendous. You can get almost any ride all day long, and even if you do not, the wait times were never ever as bad as WDW. When you are waiting the same amount of time for Radiator Springs Racers as you are Test Track you know that they have a TON of rides. That capacity boost helps tremendously with crowds. Not to mention, people are far more polite at Disneyland than WDW, so crowds never feel bad (except for the hub during fireworks).

Are you referring to the cast members or tourists being more polite?

 

[TabulaRasa]

What's left? Brave. Yeah it's not an ideal fit at all but no one is telling us it isn't so and so ... I wish they would.

I agree. The silence on this particular IP speaks volumes. I wish Disney would go with Poppins though. The fit is just too good.

 

[Princess Leia]

I've said this before, and I'll say it again- can we just get a confirmation that it isn't Sword, Great Mouse Detective, Robin Hood, or Dalmatians?? I really think that the 4 are incredibly unlikely, but the fact that no one has said that they aren't going to be the ride feels odd.

(Sorry if the above statement ticks anyone off, I had to put my dog down yesterday and I'm having a very off day).

 

[bclane]

I've said this before, and I'll say it again- can we just get a confirmation that it isn't Sword, Great Mouse Detective, Robin Hood, or Dalmatians?? I really think that the 4 are incredibly unlikely, but the fact that no one has said that they aren't going to be the ride feels odd.

(Sorry if the above statement ticks anyone off, I had to put my dog down yesterday and I'm having a very off day).

So sorry to hear that Leia. My dog is almost 12 and having issues and I am already stressing out thinking about when that inevitable day comes. I feel for you.

 

[The_Jobu]

(Sorry if the above statement ticks anyone off, I had to put my dog down yesterday and I'm having a very off day).

I'm so sorry

 

[Horizons '83]

I've said this before, and I'll say it again- can we just get a confirmation that it isn't Sword, Great Mouse Detective, Robin Hood, or Dalmatians?? I really think that the 4 are incredibly unlikely, but the fact that no one has said that they aren't going to be the ride feels odd.

(Sorry if the above statement ticks anyone off, I had to put my dog down yesterday and I'm having a very off day).

So sorry to hear that, i know that is very heartbreaking to do.

 

[wannabeBelle]

I've said this before, and I'll say it again- can we just get a confirmation that it isn't Sword, Great Mouse Detective, Robin Hood, or Dalmatians?? I really think that the 4 are incredibly unlikely, but the fact that no one has said that they aren't going to be the ride feels odd.

(Sorry if the above statement ticks anyone off, I had to put my dog down yesterday and I'm having a very off day).

Sorry to hear of your loss. It is a tough thing to deal with!!! ::Hugs:: Marie

 

[Kman101]

I've said this before, and I'll say it again- can we just get a confirmation that it isn't Sword, Great Mouse Detective, Robin Hood, or Dalmatians?? I really think that the 4 are incredibly unlikely, but the fact that no one has said that they aren't going to be the ride feels odd.

(Sorry if the above statement ticks anyone off, I had to put my dog down yesterday and I'm having a very off day).

I'm so sorry as well it's always so hard. My sister had to put her 15 year old dog down this week and her other 17 year old dog down a month ago and I helped take care of them for a good year so it's tough. They love you unconditionally, no questions asked. I can't believe anyone can hurt an animal. But so sorry for the loss. My dog passed away a few years ago and I swore off pets it's just so hard but now I have some cats ... lol. Anyway ... I hope we can knock some IPs off the list. Maybe throw Alice and Toad in there. If it's not Poppins it has to be Alice or Brave IMHO. But who knows? Maybe it's an original idea (lol, I know, stop laughing everyone)

 

[Kman101]

I found Disneyland Fastpass to be tremendous. You can get almost any ride all day long, and even if you do not, the wait times were never ever as bad as WDW. When you are waiting the same amount of time for Radiator Springs Racers as you are Test Track you know that they have a TON of rides. That capacity boost helps tremendously with crowds. Not to mention, people are far more polite at Disneyland than WDW, so crowds never feel bad (except for the hub during fireworks).

It being day of only is a big plus in my book. It's one of my biggest complaints with WDW's FP+. No more months out booking. But many of the benefits of Disneyland's are the same as WDW's. I've always been able to book something as I'm finishing up my third initial FP. If you can figure out how to use it, it's not a bad thing. I don't miss paper FP's and running around the parks at all. I'll gladly use MaxPass next time I get to Disneyland. But more rides helps as well.

 

[Princess Leia]

So sorry to hear that Leia. My dog is almost 12 and having issues and I am already stressing out thinking about when that inevitable day comes. I feel for you.

I'm so sorry

So sorry to hear that, i know that is very heartbreaking to do.

Sorry to hear of your loss. It is a tough thing to deal with!!! ::Hugs:: Marie

I'm so sorry as well it's always so hard. My sister had to put her 15 year old dog down this week and her other 17 year old dog down a month ago and I helped take care of them for a good year so it's tough. They love you unconditionally, no questions asked. I can't believe anyone can hurt an animal. But so sorry for the loss. My dog passed away a few years ago and I swore off pets it's just so hard but now I have some cats ... lol. Anyway ... I hope we can knock some IPs off the list. Maybe throw Alice and Toad in there. If it's not Poppins it has to be Alice or Brave IMHO. But who knows? Maybe it's an original idea (lol, I know, stop laughing everyone)

Thanks everyone <3

I mean, didn't this whole thread start because someone thought a Nessie ride was happening?

This is a list of IPs that a UK ride could be based around (in no order):

1. Mr. Toad
2. Mary Poppins
3. The Sword in the Stone
4. Robin Hood
5. 101 Dalmatians
6. Alice in Wonderland
7. Peter Pan
8. Winnie-the-Pooh
9. the Great Mouse Detective
10. Brave

Now let's break these down by IP.

Mr. Toad

• based off of the Wind in the Willows and 'The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad'
• Park presence? Original ride was an opening day attraction at WDW, removed for Winnie the Pooh
• Does it scream "British IP"? Eh, maybe not, since the ride mostly covers driving badly through the English countryside
• Does it sell merch? Maybe? I think it could, but not on like Winnie the Pooh levels

Mary Poppins

• Based off of the Mary Poppins books and films
• Park presence? outside of M&Gs, no presence in parks
• Hugely successful film (original, we'll have to wait and see about the sequel)
• Does it scream "British IP"? I would say yes.
• Does it sell merch? Not sure. Though Mary Poppins dresses could be big sellers.

The Sword in the Stone

• based off of book and film
• Park presence? kids can pull sword from stone with Merlin's assistance at MK
• Does it scream "British IP"? Yes. But it's not exactly a popular film in 2017 (unless Disney remakes it)
• Does it sell merch? I'm going to say no, but I don't know if Disney's ever tried to sell stuff in the parks

Robin Hood

• Mostly based off of 1973 film, but also the legend
• Park presence? "The Friar's Nook" at MK sells food. The characters don't roam Magic Kingdom anymore
• Does it scream "British IP"? Yes. But like Toad, all of the characters are animals in clothes
• Does it sell merch? I'm going to say no

101 Dalmatians

• I'd say a ride would be based off of the original 1961 film (which was also based off of a book), but there's also the 1996 Glenn Close remake, plus sequels to both films (and a short lived cartoon), plus the potential Cruella film with Emma Stone
• Park presence? Outside of the walking tour portion that was featured at MGM, I don't think there really has been much of a dalmatian presence at the parks
• Does it scream "British IP"? Mostly; it's set in England, but I think most people just remember the dogs or Cruella
• Does it sell merch? It most definitely could. Puppies and Cruella outfits galore.

Alice in Wonderland

• Based off of original animated film, or Tim Burton's films, or the books (who am I kidding, it's not going to be based off of the books)
• Park presence? Mad Tea Party, plus character M&Gs and characters in parades (also, does Disney still do tea time with Alice? I did that once as a kid)
• Does it scream "British IP"? The framing device is England, but most of Alice's adventures are in Wonderland surrounded by characters with British accents
• Does it sell merch? Absolutely

Peter Pan

• Based off of original animated film (which was a play-turned-book)
• Park presence? Insanely popular dark ride in MK
• Does it scream "British IP"? Like Alice, the framing device is in London, but the Darlings spend a good chunk of the film in Neverland
• Does it sell merch? How many Tinker Bell items could I find at the Disney Store....

Winnie-the-Pooh

• Books, movies, show, Pooh has it all
• Park presence? MK ride and various M&Gs (I'm pretty sure I've gotten a picture with Tigger on every Disney trip I've taken)
• Does it scream "British IP"? While it takes place in England, if the characters didn't have the accents, I'm not sure you would be able to tell where it was set.
• Does it sell merch? By the truckload.

The Great Mouse Detective

• The film was based off of a set of children's books
• Park presence? Idk if there's even been a M&G
• Does it scream "British IP"? Considering how it's set below 221B Baker Street, and Toby (Sherlock and Watson's dog) is in it, yeah I'd say so
• Does it sell merch? I think that Toby stuffed animals would sell, along with anything with the address '221B Baker Street' (I myself have a lot of BBC Sherlock merch). Outside of that, I'm not so sure.

Brave

• 2012 Pixar film set in Scotland
• Park presence? M&G at MK, plus a parade float
• Does it scream "British IP"? Definitely set in Scotland.
• Does it sell merch? I'm not sure- can anyone give an answer on this one?

 

[Magenta Panther]

Marni says Poppins isn't the frontrunner. But why in heck ISN'T it?

PLEASE don't tell me it's Tim Burton's Alice....

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

Please add me to your list of those offering condolences., Princess Leia. Saying goodbye to those we love is never easy.

 

[larryz]

(Sorry if the above statement ticks anyone off, I had to put my dog down yesterday and I'm having a very off day).