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Rose & Crown

Rose & Crown
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The entrance sign for Rose & Crown. Photo by Harshlight
Epcot
Land United Kingdom
Opening date October 1, 1982
Restaurant Type Table Service/Bar
Menu Type English

The Rose & Crown is a restaurant and pub located in the United Kingdom pavilion within Epcot.

History and Description

Rose & Crown opened with the rest of EPCOT Center on October 1, 1982 [1]. The restaurant was designed to reflect various kinds of English pubs including: Victorian, Dickensian, seaside, and country style [2]. These styles are evident both from the outside facade and from the individual dining rooms [3]. In total, the Rose & Crown consists of three dining rooms and a pub.

Although the Rose & Crown has remained mostly unchanged since it opened, it should be noted that initially guests entered the establishment from the front of the building [3]. In later years however, the entrance was moved to the side of the building (the side with the Dickensian facade)[3].

Current Menu

Click below to see the Rose & Crown's current menu:

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/rose-and-crown-pub-and-dining-room/menus/

Fun Facts and Trivia

  • The Latin phrase "Otium Cum Dignitate" can be found on the Rose & Crown's entrance sign. This phrase translates to "Leisure with Dignity" [4] and serves as the restaurant's motto.
  • Although Imagineering was originally going to outsource the creation of the Rose & Crown's entrance sign, they were impressed with a concept created by Charles Opie in house [2]. Eventually, Imagineering decided to go with Opie's design.
  • In the United Kingdom “Rose & Crown” is the 11th most popular name for a pub [2].

References

  1. https://d23.com/a-to-z/rose-crown-pub-dining-room/
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 http://yourfirstvisit.net/2016/01/08/a-friday-visit-with-jim-korkis-the-rose-crown-pub-at-epcot/
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2011/09/the_united_kingdom_pavilion_pa_1.html
  4. https://www.disneydocs.net/_files/ugd/5db718_0b875a96406e4bc4a103b184e3d1dc11.pdf