More refurbishments are underway at EPCOT's United Kingdom pavilion
More refurbishments are underway at EPCOT's United Kingdom pavilion
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United Kingdom pavilion refurbishment
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Refurbishment money for the pavillion was likely allocated at the same time as money for the attraction so they're keeping the pavillion refurbishment moving forward while any attraction is in limbo.
gerarar
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The planters have moved down towards near the edge of the pavilion, next to the main entrance of The Crown & Crest.
I observed active painting while passing by the past few days, and also some type of pavement/brick work going on (heard some loud jack hammers going ham).
Also looks like they're pressure washing the sidewalk? Notice the coloration contrast.
I observed active painting while passing by the past few days, and also some type of pavement/brick work going on (heard some loud jack hammers going ham).
Also looks like they're pressure washing the sidewalk? Notice the coloration contrast.
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castlecake2.0
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World Showcase definitely getting some love.
Ice Gator
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Like what other comments have stated, I’m sure this was around the time they expected Poppins to open, therefore they had a refurbishment to the rest of the area planned prior. They probably went through with that but still have no real intentions on continuing with the MP project-at least at the moment, unfortunately.
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castlecake2.0
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Could a better spot exist for toad hall 
Epcot82Guy
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As much as I am a true purist... If they could do an intro about British literature in some way, I'm actually open to this. (Hypocrisy trumped by nostalgia, admitted.)Could a better spot exist for toad hall
James Alucobond
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They don't even all need exceptional ones, IMO.
If I were them, I'd consider something substantial for Italy and Canada to draw folks deeper into those pavilions, but Morocco and China could have enhanced meet and greets (rub the genie's lamp to meet him, or commune with Mulan's ancestors to awaken Mushu's statue); the UK and Germany could get flat rides (spinner and carousel); and Japan could use its planned theater for some high-capacity show. Obviously, don't let any of the minor additions encroach on real estate for potential future attractions, but at least that would give every pavilion something in keeping with the new storytelling concept.
You'd basically end up with a big attraction in each of the four corners (Canada, France, Italy, Norway), three lesser attractions about equidistant from one another (UK, Germany, Mexico), three detailed meet and greets (Morocco, China, Norway), and five shows (Canada, France, Japan, America, China). Not too bad.
Bocabear
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I agree completely! they don't all need to be huge attractions, but they need be something...especially with them not adding additional pavilions, just adding a real attraction in each of the pavilions that offer no more than a restaurant and shop would be grand... And Toad Hall in the UK would be lovely! Even if I am partial to Mary.
Maybe Toad Hall between Canada and UK, and Mary on the other side.... but that would be a lot of attractions and people right where there is usually a huge crowd... Japan and Germany need attractions to drive people deeper into the WS
Maybe Toad Hall between Canada and UK, and Mary on the other side.... but that would be a lot of attractions and people right where there is usually a huge crowd... Japan and Germany need attractions to drive people deeper into the WS
Epcot82Guy
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While there's no way modern Disney would - an Alps roller coaster (i.e. modern Matterhorn) could easily have an Italy entrance and Germany entrance.
I still think the Rhine River Cruise is the right answer for Germany. But, there would be ways to add something larger there if they wanted.
I still think the Rhine River Cruise is the right answer for Germany. But, there would be ways to add something larger there if they wanted.
Bocabear
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or.....What about a "train Ride through the Romantic German Countryside" Using a powered coaster system like Casey Jr, but a longer more beautiful ride showcasing the most beautiful sites...Get LGB(that makes the toy trains) to sponsor it, have an outdoor section so it can be seen from the Esplanade... It would be a fantastic addition.
Haymarket2008
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Could a better spot exist for toad hall
I have always thought this: a revival of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride would fit so well in the UK pavilion.
Sweet tears
Member
I could get behind this but sadly not going to happen
Sir_Cliff
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A Peter Pan-esque spin on the Wuppertal Schwebebahn with guests gliding over Germany could be cool!
JohnD
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Well, they were going to add another tea cup ride based on Mary Poppins. I'm glad that idea bit the dust.
