United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot

28°22′13″N 81°33′07″W / 28.37028°N 81.55194°W / 28.37028; -81.55194StatusOperatingOpening dateOctober 1, 1982 Ride statisticsAttraction typeThemed PavilionThemeEnglish VillageSponsorBass Brewery

The United Kingdom Pavilion is a British-themed pavilion that is part of the World Showcase within Epcot at Walt Disney World near Bay Lake, Florida. The pavilion represents the four countries of the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is located between the France and Canada pavilions.

Layout

The buildings in the United Kingdom Pavilion represent the architectural history of the United Kingdom, ranging from a building inspired by Hampton Court Palace to another inspired by Anne Hathaway's Cottage.^[1] There are also Tudor, Georgian and Victorian styles present. There are English Gardens which include a hedge maze, and a band stand.

The shops sell British items such as tea, biscuits, toys, clothing, sports apparel, and Beatles merchandise.

Gilbert-Scott telephone boxes line a rose garden near the pavilion's restrooms, and there is often a direct connection on these phones to a similar box in the Canada pavilion nearby.^[2]

A band called the British Revolution performs British rock music covers from acts such as the Police, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Blur, and Led Zeppelin. A comedic group, known as the World Showcase Players, used to perform interactive versions of "King Arthur and the Holy Grail" and "Romeo and Juliet" (renamed "Romeo and Edna")^[when?].

At the 2019 D23 Expo, an expansion to the Pavilion based on Mary Poppins films and books was announced, with a new neighborhood based on Cherry Tree Lane, serving as the façade for a Mary Poppins dark ride. However, in 2023 the concept art and plans for the attraction were leaked on a former Imagineer's portfolio indicating the attraction would be an indoor teacups experience taking design cues from Mary Poppins Returns.^[3]

Attractions and services

Current Attractions

• EPCOT World Showcase Adventure
  • DuckTales World Showcase Adventure (2022 - Present)

Upcoming Attractions

• Unnamed Mary Poppins teacups attraction^[4] (TBD)

Former Attractions

• EPCOT World Showcase Adventure
  • Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure (2009 - 2012)
  • Agent P's World Showcase Adventure (2012 - 2020)

Dining

• Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room houses both a British-style pub, serving British (and some European and domestic) brews, and a dining room that is both indoor and outdoor. There is a piano player indoors, and outdoors the fireworks show IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth can be viewed.^[5] Dishes offered include scotch egg, shepherd's pie, and fish and chips.^[6] For dessert, the Rose & Crown offers Jaffa Cakes, banoffee pie, and rhubarb tart. The pub offers beers and ciders from Britain and Ireland. The pub also offers a number of cocktails and blends.^[7]
• Yorkshire County Fish Shop

A quick-service fish and chip counter restaurant serving only fish, chips, and shortbread. Drinks, including Bass Ale and Harp Lager, are available.^[8] Seating is outdoors only.

Shopping

• The Toy Soldier

Sells toys and memorabilia usually associated with the UK, such as Noddy, the Beatles, Paddington Bear, Doctor Who, Sherlock, Thomas the Tank Engine, Winnie the Pooh, Peppa Pig, the Rolling Stones, Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers and BabyTV. There are also traditional wooden toys as well as Disney merchandise.

• The Crown and Crest

Sells Keep Calm and Carry On merchandise, including, books, shirts, cups, and mugs.

• Historic Research Center

The Historical Research Center (HRC) sells coats-of-arms, swords, other merchandise, and lets you look at the history of your last name.

• Sportsman's Shoppe

Sells football team apparel from various teams and books. This shop also sells Guinness merchandise.

• The Tea Caddy

Sells Twinings tea, teacups, teapots, and British confectionery.

• UK Cart

Sells Walt Disney World trading pins, lanyards, Minnie and Mickey Mouse plush toys, shot glasses, and UK shirts.

Entertainment

• British Revolution - band playing British rock music from the 1960s through the 1990s.

Former

• The Hat Lady - piano player in the Rose & Crown
• World Showcase Players - roving comedy show- CLOSED 2014

Meet Disney characters from the films

Throughout the day, characters from British-based Disney features appear such as

• Mary Poppins
• Alice and the Mad Hatter
• Winnie the Pooh and Friends
• Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbell
• Merida

Gallery

• 
  Miniature replica of Hampton Court Palace in Greater London
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  Replica of streets in a traditional English village
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  Replica of streets in a traditional English village
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  Replica of gardens in a traditional English town
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