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The United Kingdom pavilion opened with the rest of World Showcase on October 1, 1982. When the pavilion opened, it featured one restaurant (the [[Rose & Crown Pub]]) and an astonishing six shops: the The Tea Caddy, the Queen's Table, the Biscuit Barrel, His Lordship, Pringle of Scotland and The Toy Solider. Although the pavilion was not home to an attraction, the original plans for the United Kingdom called for a Victorian building to <Ref>This information comes from Epcot's 25 anniversary map which can be built in the pavilions rearfound here http://starport75. The building, which was going to be modeled after London’s lost Crystal Palace, would have housed a live comedy showcom/2015/11/02/epcot-guidemap-25th-anniversary-celebration-10107/epcot_25_guide-04/ </ref>.

The first change to hit the United Kingdom pavilion came in 1986, when the Biscuit Barrel became the Country Manor<ref name= "intercot"> http://www.intercot.com/edc/wsfoodshop.html </ref>. Although the shop’s name was changed, its merchandise remained essentially the same. Then, in the late 1980s, the Country Manor was renamed the Magic of Wales, and the His Lordship shop was renamed Lords and Ladies<ref name= "intercot"/> . Subsequently, in 1995 Lords and Ladies was renamed The Crown and Crest<ref name= "intercot"/> .

The next major change in the United Kingdom pavilion came in on October 1, 1999, when Harry Ramsden Fish & Chips House was builtopened<ref name= "intercot"/>. The new restaurant dining location was a counter service restaurant which, (as it’s its name suggested, ) specialized in fish and chips. Since the millennium, there have been two major changes alternations to the pavilion. In the early 2000’s, the Pringle of Scotland shop was renamed the Sportsman Shoppe. Then in 2006, Harry Ramsden Fish & Chips House was renamed Yorkshire County Fish Shop<Ref> http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/ep/epcot-guidemap-2006-october-04.jpg </ref> <ref> http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/harry-ramsdens-epcot.94956/page-2 </ref>.

On August 25, 2019, Disney announced that the United Kingdom pavilion would be receiving a new Mary Poppins themed expansion <ref name="magic"> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/united-kingdom/news/25aug2019-disney-confirms-mary-poppins-neighborhood-and-attraction-coming-to-epcots-world-showcase.htm </ref>. As part of this new area, guests will travel down Cherry Tree Lane, where they will enter the home of the Banks family and the attraction will begin <"ref name=Pavilion Layout=="magic"/>.

In order to show guests as much of the United Kingdom as possibleOn July 15, 2020, Imagineers made sure Disney announced that each structure in the United Kingdom pavilion represents a different era. The center construction of the pavilion is known as Britania Square. Modeled after the various town squares found in the UKMary Poppins attraction, Britania Square is where guests can find various shops and dining establishments. In fact, the pavilion’s original restaurant, the Rose & Crown can be found within the square. The Rose & Crown serves intended as both a restaurant and a pub, where guests can get a tradional British meal. Inside the pub part an expansion of the establishmentUnited Kingdom pavilion, guests can see the “hat lady”, as she plays her piano and invites guests to sing various English songswould be delayed <ref> https://attractionsmagazine. Outside of the Rose and Crown, guests find a recreation of a lock found on the Grand Union Canal. A nearby sign notes that Thomas Dudley is the lockkeeper at the Rose & Crown Lock. Dudley, was the governor of the English, Massachusetts Bay Colony in the midcom/mary-poppins-1600’s.attraction-spaceship-earth-update-postponed-epcot/ </ref>

Across from ===Unbuilt Attractions===Although the Rose & Crownpavilion was not home to an attraction, guests can visit the original plans for the United Kingdom called for an attraction to eventually be constructed. The Tea Caddy. This shop July 1975 edition of Eyes and Ears noted that there was inspired by room for expansion behind the childhood home pavilion, describing a corresponding piece of Anne Hathaway (William Shakespeare’s wife)concept art:[[Image:UnitedKingdom. Inside, guests can purchase teas, coffees, and hot chocolates made by Twinningsjpg|350px|thumb|Early Concept Art for the United Kingdom pavilion. Across from This art showcases the Tea CaddyCrystal Palace restaurant that was planned but never built.]]{{Quotation| In this artist's rendering of Great Britain's pavilion, guests can find another shop, The Queen’s Tablewould board London double-decker busses which would be departing Piccadilly Circus every few minutes along cobblestone streets . The store features Elizabethan architecture, from the 1600s.. bound for castles, cottages and inside guests can buy tea, tea sets, and dinnerwareother great traditions of England <ref name="Widen"> http://www. Behind the Queen’s Table, is a typical English gardenomniluxe. The various “homes” that look out into the garden, were inspired by the houses in Disney’s Marry Poppinsnet/wyw/uk. Guests can often find meet and greet characters such as Alice (from Alice in Wonderland) and Marry Poppins herehtm.</ref>}}

The back of the United Kingdom pavilion is themed By 1978 however those plans seemed to look like the residential sectionhave once again changed, of a town set in the 1800s. The area, which is known as Tudor Land, is home to the Lords and Ladies shop. This boutique sells clothes and fragrances for both men and women. Another section of companies 1978 annual report noted that the town, Upper Regency, is home of various houses pavilion would feature a "200 seat theater with late Georgian architecture. These houses are home to the pavilion’s Kidcot station, and Winnie the Pooh sometimes makes appearances inside. The houses themselves look out into a replica of Hyde Park where guests can watch the British Revolution, perform various rock songs. Also located in the park is a hedge maze based on the Somerleyton Hall Mazetravelogue film" <ref name= "Widen"/>.

Prior to [[EPCOT Center]]'s opening, Imagineers had new plans for the Untied Kingdom pavilion. Plans now called for a Victorian building to be built in the pavilion's rear <ref name= "Progress"> http://progresscityusa.com/2009/04/02/neverworlds-epcots-united-kingdom-pavilion-victorian-music-hall/ </ref>. The building (which was going to be modeled after London’s lost Crystal Palace) would have housed a live comedy show <ref name= "Progress"/>. A description of the unbuilt attraction was given in the 1982 book “Walt Disney’s EPCOT: Creating the New World of Tomorrow”: {{Quotation|"One side of the square remains open, the future site of a show still being created by the Imagineers. Early in the planning there was talk of a tour presentation, to be housed in an old English railroad station. The idea metamorphosed into an Elizabethan-type dinner theater, from which it evolved into a Victorian music hall. That’s where it now stands – if a genius can be found to successfully bowdlerize the rough-and-tumble British vaudeville style for a family audience."|Walt Disney’s EPCOT: Creating the New World of Tomorrow}} Although nothing would come of these earlier plans, in the late 1980s/early 1990s, Imagineers created designs for a new area in the United Kingdom called The Enchanted Forest. This area would have housed topiaries of scenes from Mary Poppins, Robin Hood, <ref name= "UKMARY"> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/ukef02conceptsA-M.jpg </ref> Alice in Wonderland and Winnie the Pooh <ref name= "UKALICE"/>. While inside The Enchanted Forest guests would also have meet and greet opportunities. Although not an attraction per say, The Enchanted Forest would also have included the "Door-Knob Tunnel" <ref name= "UKALICE"> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/ukef03conceptsN-AA.jpg </ref>, "Cheshire Cat Maze" <ref name= "UKALICE"/>, and "Prince John's Castle Interactive Play Area". Finally, the area would have also housed facades of the English Parliament and Big Ben. The end of the area would be Mousterpiece Theatre, where entertainment would be found <ref name= "UKALICE"/>. ==Pavilion Layout <ref name= "Jack"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/walt_disney_world/theme_parks/epcot/united_kingdom/ </ref> ==[[Image:UKpavilion.jpg|400px|thumb|A look down a street in the United Kingdom pavilion. Photo by Jeff Kays]]In order to show guests as much of the United Kingdom as possible, Imagineers made sure that each structure in the United Kingdom pavilion represented a different era. From World Showcase Promenade, guests travel down High Street, to center of the pavilion which is known as Britannia Square. Modeled after the different town squares found in the UK, Britannia Square is where guests can find various shops and dining establishments, including the [[Rose & Crown]]. The Rose & Crown serves as both a restaurant and a pub, where guests can get a traditional British meal. Britannia Square is surrounded by the pavilion's four main streets Tudor Lane on the Promenade side, Lower Regency on the southwest, Upper Regency on the northeast and Britanna Lane, which connects Upper and Lower Regency on the paivlion's backside.  Across from the Rose & Crown, guests can visit The Tea Caddy. This shop was inspired by the childhood home of Anne Hathaway (William Shakespeare’s wife). Inside, guests can purchase teas, coffees, and hot chocolates made by Twinnings. Across from The Tea Caddy, guests can find another shop, The Queen’s Table. The store features Elizabethan architecture typical of the 1600s, and inside guests can buy tea, tea sets, and dinnerware. Behind the Queen’s Table is an English garden which features various “homes” that look out into the foliage. These homes were inspired by the houses in Disney’s Marry Poppins, and guests can often find meet and greet characters such as Alice (from Alice in Wonderland) and Marry Poppins here. The back of the United Kingdom pavilion is themed to look like the residential section of a town set in the 1800s. This area is known as Tudor Lane and is home to the Lords and Ladies shop. This boutique sells clothes and fragrances for both men and women. Another section of the town, “Upper Regency” is home to various houses with late Georgian architecture. Within the houses, is the pavilion’s Kidcot station, where Winnie the Pooh sometimes makes appearances. The houses themselves look out into a replica of Hyde Park which features a hedge maze based on the Somerleyton Hall Maze. The final section of the United Kingdom pavilion features a city gate, inspired by the gates built during the middle ages. After passing through, guests can enter the Toy Soldiers shop. As its name would suggest, the store specializes in English games and toys. Another store, The Crown and Crest can be found nearby. The Crown and Crest is based on Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford Manor. Inside, and inside (besides just purchasing British merchandise, ) guests can also look up their families’ coat of arms. Another Nearby, a castle, called the Hampton Court Palace, is also located within the United Kingdom pavilioncan be found. The palace is typical of one built during the late dark ages, and inside guests can visit the Sportsman’s Shoppe. The store , which sells various British sports sporting merchandise. ==Attractions==At this time, including football (soccer) jerseysthe United Kingdom pavilion does not feature any attractions.

[[Image:Sportsmanshoppe.jpg|400px|thumb|The Sportsman Shoppe in the United Kingdom pavilion. Photo by HarshLight]]'''[[Rose & Crown]]'''- This table service resturant restaurant features both a dining room and a pub. Here, guests can get a traditional British meal, as well as different ales, lagers, ciders and stouts.  '''[[Yorkshire County Fish Shop]]'''- This quick service restaurant offers guests the opportunity to get authentic fish and chips. Other items such as soft drinks and snacks are also offered on the menu.

'''Crown and Crest-''' This store is actually two different shops joined together. On One of the shops (the Crown) sells Beatles and Epcot souvinerssouvenirs, while the other (the Crest) allows guests to look up (and even purchase ) their families families’ coat of arms (the Crest).

'''Sportsman Shoppe-''' Located within the Hampton Court Palace, this shop sells English sports sporting merchandise.

'''Queen's Table-''' Located near the Rose & Crown, this shop specializes in tea and tea accesoriesaccessories.

'''The Toy SoilderSolider-''' At this toy store, guests can purchase a Paddington Teddy Bear among other toys. ==CharactersFun Facts and Trivia=='''Alice'''- Alice from the Disney movie Alice in Wonderland* Originally, can sometimes be found near Imagineers wanted to put a statue in the English garden (uncommon)center of the square, and while many different famous Brits were considered including: kings, queens, Lord Nelson, Lord Byron, Robert Burns and William Shakespeare, Imagineers eventually decided to place a sundial there <ref name= "Jack"/>.

'''Marry Poppins'''- Marry Poppins can often be found near * The music played in the English garden (common)United Kingdom pavilion includes selections from Gilbert and Sullivan and Greensleeves<ref name= "Jack"/>.

'''Winnie The Pooh'''- Winnie The Pooh can be regularly found near * Imagineers tinted the top of the UK pavilion's Kidcot station. ==Fun Facts and Trivia==* Originally, Imagineers wanted chimneys to put a statue make it look like they are in the center of the square, and while many different famous Brits were considered, (including kings, queens, Lord Nelson, Lord Byron, Robert Burns and William Shakespeare), Imagineers eventually decided to place a sundial thereuse <ref name= "Jack"/>.

* The music played in the United Kingdom pavilion includes selections from Gilbert and Sullivan and Greensleevesfeatures three classic red phone booths <ref> The EPCOT explorer's encyclopedia:R. Pedersen - Epcyclopedia Press - 2011 </ref>.

* Imagineers tinted Outside of the top Rose and Crown, guests can find a recreation of a lock found on the UK pavilion's chimneys to make it look like they are in useGrand Union Canal<ref name= "Jack"/>.

* The United Kingdom pavilion features three classic, red phone boothslock located outside of the Crown and Rose was at one time surrounded by gates. The gates however have since been removed<ref name= "Jack"/>.

* The lock located outside In the windows of the Crown and RoseHampton Court Palace, was at one time surrounded by gatesguests can see the crosses of St. The gates howeverAndrew, have since been removedSt. George and St. Patrick who are the patron saints of Scotland, England, and Ireland respectively <ref name= "Jack"/>.

* In A sign near the windows of Rose & Crown Lock notes that Thomas Dudley is the Hampton Court Palace, guests can see lockkeeper at the crosses of StRose & Crown Lock. Andrew, St. George and St. Patrick, Dudley was the patron saints governor of Scotland, England, and Ireland respectivelythe (English) Massachusetts Bay Colony in the mid-1600’s <ref name= "Jack"/>.