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Dr Who coming to Epcot and other news
- Thread starter sgtmgd
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stitchcastle
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Actually, it's the Matt Smith era that's made it so mainstream in the US. (Series 5 was when BBC-America took the rights from Sci-Fi and marketed it as their flagship show) It became such a success that the show now regularly goes to America to film an episode here and there (part of a co-production deal with BBC America) even going so far as to grace the cover of Entertainment Weekly not too long ago.
The Russell T. Davies years were what got the show cult status and then the Steven Moffat era made it the mainstream success that it is over here now.
On a separate note, A Weeping Angels themed Tower of Terror/Haunted Mansion would be amazing. Also, I would pay to see Daleks roaming around Tomorrowland. In fact, an "Asylum of the Daleks" dark ride would be pretty nifty (complete with Oswin controlling our ride vehicles trying to navigate us safely out of the planet). But then if we wanna go the dark ride route might as well go with a UNIT Warehouse style ride where some mishap by The Doctor causes portals opening int he warehouse through time and space getting every monster and alien coming out of the woodwork (Cybermen! Daleks! Sontaran! Silurians! The Silence!) attacking us ending with the Doctor's "Silly little space ships" speech from the Pandorica Opens saving us all. Alright I'm gonna stop before this snowballs.
JoeZer
Steampunky Time Lord
Quite nice to see some Doctor Who related merchandise coming in to EPCOT's UK pavilion. Used to be YEARS ago when that was the only place I could get Jelly Babies (reference from the Classic Doctor Who series).
While I would desperately love to see either Disney mated merchandise, an attraction or exhibit of sorts...or even just a Police Box tucked away back by the UK's Rose Garden...Disney would have to enter in to licensing talks with the BBC.
While I would desperately love to see either Disney mated merchandise, an attraction or exhibit of sorts...or even just a Police Box tucked away back by the UK's Rose Garden...Disney would have to enter in to licensing talks with the BBC.
Deadly Danson
Active Member
I would just add that these shirts were also on sale in the Terminator store at Universal last week. It's great to see the word of Who spreading regardless and a Who-themed ride would be terrific. I'd also say the Spirit of London ride from Madame Tussauds would suit Epcot enormously (albeit with a few tweeks to add the other members of the UK).
real mad hatter
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Not if you've got a Tardis.I meant because I'm only 16 and flying to the UK would be expensive.
real mad hatter
Well-Known Member
I feel am gonna regret asking this.What has Dr Who got to do with Disney? Iam old enough to remember it in black & white with William Hartnell the first doctor,and best IMO.Way back in 1963.
jme
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Nothing, but it does have to do with the UK, which is why it's at their pavilion.I feel am gonna regret asking this.What has Dr Who got to do with Disney? Iam old enough to remember it in black & white with William Hartnell the first doctor,and best IMO.Way back in 1963.
real mad hatter
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michmousefan
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Yep, it would be really cool if there could be DW-Disney (or Epcot) co-branded shirts, but this is a good start...All three shirts are great, even though I only have the second one. But you could get these from FYE or Hot Topic, but still good to see DW in the parks either way.
Foolish Mortal
Well-Known Member
Only a matter of time.
real mad hatter
Well-Known Member
Hope not...Ill get Tink to mave her magic wand and make sure the Tardis ends up at IOA.
