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| hostopened= Martin ShortOctober 1, 1982| landcustom_label_1 =World ShowcaseNumber of Attractions| durationcustom_value_1 =14:000|custom_label_2= FastPass +Number of Restaurants|custom_value_2= No2}}O' Canada The United Kingdom is an attraction a pavilion located within the World Showcase in [[Epcot]]. It is located between [[France]] and [[Canada]] pavilion in World Showcase. ==Attraction Pavilion History==When working on a film for the [[Canada]] The United Kingdom pavilion, Disney Imagineers decided that they wanted to use Circle Vision 360 to capture opened with the various Canadian landscapes <ref name= "Jack"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2012/04/canada_pavilion_part_two_1.html </ref>. The Circle Vision 360 format was chosen, because the scope rest of the planned scenes (especially the Canadian wilderness) was so broad<ref name= "Jack"/>. It took director Bill Bosce and his filming crew of seven an aggregate of over two years to research, photograph and the film <ref name= "handbook"> Canada Pavilion New Hire Handbook.: Walt Disney ProductionsWorld Showcase on October 1, 1982. Print. </ref>. When Bosce was given the assignment to create a film for the Canada pavilionopened, he decided to take the perspective of it featured one who had never been to Canada before <ref name= "handbook"/>. In order to get an idea of what to filmrestaurant (the [[Rose & Crown]]) and six shops: The Tea Caddy, Bosce contacted the Canadian GovernmentQueen's Ministry of TourismTable, who refereed him to various provincial agencies<ref name= "handbook"/>. Shooting on O' Canada began in May of 1980the Biscuit Barrel, His Lordship, and continued on an off for the next two years<ref name= "handbook"/>. When discussing the filming schedule Bosche said:{{Quotation| "There were lots Pringle of bits Scotland and pieces. We had to schedule our shooting when events were happening and, of course, we were dependent upon weather"The Toy Solider <refRef> httpsThis information comes from Epcot's 25 anniversary map which can be found here http://news.googlestarport75.com/newspapers?nid=1346&dat=19830508&id=AQowAAAAIBAJ&sjid=iPsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4492,3624351&hl=en 2015/11/02/epcot-guidemap-25th-anniversary-celebration-10107/epcot_25_guide-04/ </ref>| William Bosche}}After filming was complete, Bosce had shot over 250,000 feet of film, which was then edited down to an 18 minute movie<ref name= "Jack"/>. Finally, the film opened as O’ Canada with the rest of the [[Canada]] pavilion on October 1, 1982.

Following O' Canada's opening The first change to the United Kingdom pavilion came in 19821986, there were several rumors that when the film would be updatedBiscuit Barrel became Country Manor <ref name= "intercot"> http://www. In 1987 intercot.com/edc/wsfoodshop.html </ref>. Although the Canadian government wanted Disney to update O'Canadashop’s name was changed, and negotiations began that called for its merchandise remained essentially the country to pay $1 million dollars to create a new filmsame. At this timeThen, the Canadian government boasted about its active involvement in the pavilionlate 1980s the Country Manor was renamed the Magic of Wales, and His Lordship was renamed Lords and Ladies <ref name= "intercot"/> . For unknown reasons howeverSubsequently, the 1987 update never took placein 1995 Lords and Ladies was renamed The Crown and Crest<ref name= "intercot"/> .

In The next major change in the year 2000United Kingdom pavilion came on October 1, the Canadian Tourism Commission began to lobby for an update of O’ Canada <ref> http://www.canada.com/story_print.html?id=e3f06cda-1565-417e-8ab0-38d00965e68d1999, when Harry Ramsden Fish &sponsor </ref>. On August 20, 2007, the original O’ Canada closed Chips House opened<ref name= "martinintercot"/>. Although Disney did not announce the reason for The new dining location was a counter service restaurant which (as its closurename suggested) specialized in fish and chips. Since the millennium, when there have been two major alternations to the attraction reopened on September 1pavilion. In the early 2000’s, it had Pringle of Scotland was renamed the Sportsman Shoppe. Then in fact received an update 2006, Harry Ramsden Fish & Chips House was renamed Yorkshire County Fish Shop <Ref> http://www.wdwmagicflorida-project.com/attractionsimages/o-canada-2007guidemaps/newsep/02sep2007epcot-guidemap-o2006-canadaoctober-reopens04.htm jpg </ref>. The new version of O' Canada features a combination of old and new footage, as well as a new narration by comedian Martin Short <ref name= "martin"> http://wwwforums.martinsvidswdwmagic.netcom/?tag=canadathreads/harry-pavilion ramsdens-epcot.94956/page-2 </ref>. The ===Unbuilt Attractions===Although the pavilion was not home to an attraction's popular theme song, "Canada - You're a Lifetime Journey" the original plans for the United Kingdom called for an attraction to eventually be constructed. The July 1975 edition of Eyes and Ears noted that there was rerecorded by Canadian sing Eva Avilaroom for expansion behind the pavilion, who won describing a corresponding piece of concept art:[[Image:UnitedKingdom.jpg|350px|thumb|Early Concept Art for the singing completion Canadian Idol <ref name= "Jack"/>United Kingdom pavilion. The current version This art showcases the Crystal Palace restaurant that was planned but never built.]]{{Quotation| In this artist's rendering of OGreat Britain' Canada has been shortened to 14 s pavilion, guests would board London double-decker busses which would be departing Piccadilly Circus every few minutes long along cobblestone streets ... bound for castles, cottages and other great traditions of England <ref name= "JackWiden"/>http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/uk.htm. </ref>}}

On November 19By 1978 however those plans seemed to have once again changed, 2018, Disney announced as the companies 1978 annual report noted that the pavilion would feature a new "200 seat theater with a British travelogue film was being created for the [[Canada]] pavilion " <ref> https:name= "Widen"//wdwmagic.com/attractions/o-canada-2007/news/19nov2018-new-movie-coming-to-o-canada.htm </ref>. It is unknown at this time what, if any, relation the new film will have to O'Canada.

==Attraction Plot==Prior to [[Image:MartinSHort.jpg|400px|thumb|Martin Short now serves as the host of O'CanadaEPCOT Center]] The current version of O' Canada begins in a snowstorms opening, where Imagineers had new plans for the attractions voice over narrator tells guests that Untied Kingdom pavilion. Plans now called for a Victorian building to be built in Canada it snows 24/7, every day of the year. As he is giving his monologue, Martin Short emerges from the snow storm, and yells pavilion's rear <ref name= "Stop the movie!Progress" He then tells the narrator that the audience needs > http://progresscityusa.com/2009/04/02/neverworlds-epcots-united-kingdom-pavilion-victorian-music-hall/ </ref>. The building (which was going to hear about Canada from a real Canadian (himselfbe modeled after London’s lost Crystal Palace). After would have housed a brief back and forth, the attraction’s original narrator leaves, claiming that he is, live comedy show <ref name= "Going to the [[France]] pavilion film, where they appreciate an invisible narrator!Progress"/>.A description of the unbuilt attraction was given in the 1982 book “Walt Disney’s EPCOT: Creating the New World of Tomorrow”:

The next scene in {{Quotation|"One side of the film takes guests to Niagara Fallssquare remains open, where Short explains that although many people think of the falls as an American attraction, half future site of a show still being created by the landmark (Horseshoe Falls) is actually in CanadaImagineers. Short then takes guests to see some of Canada’s other landmarks. The tour begins Early in the Bay planning there was talk of Fundy a tour presentation, to be housed in New Brunswickan old English railroad station. Guests then view the countries west coastThe idea metamorphosed into an Elizabethan-type dinner theater, before visiting Vancouver Island's gardensfrom which it evolved into a Victorian music hall. Here, flowers That’s where it now stands – if a genius can be found to successfully bowdlerize the rough-and other plants are shown blooming-tumble British vaudeville style for a family audience. Following "|Walt Disney’s EPCOT: Creating the garden scene, Short tells guests that nearby they can see Cathedral Grove, where some New World of the trees are 800 years old.Tomorrow}}

At this point Although nothing would come of these earlier plans, in the filmlate 1980s/early 1990s, Short comments that Canadians have a love Imagineers created designs for a new area in the wildernessUnited 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 a montage of Canadian animals are shownWinnie the Pooh <ref name= "UKALICE"/>. Following a scene involving a polar bearWhile inside The Enchanted Forest guests would also have meet and greet opportunities. Although not an attraction per say, Short has to admit that it does snow in CanadaThe Enchanted Forest would also have included the "Door-Knob Tunnel" <ref name= "UKALICE"> http://www. Howeveromniluxe.net/wyw/ukef03conceptsN-AA.jpg </ref>, he proceeds to put a positive spin on it by showing guests skiers "Cheshire Cat Maze" <ref name= "UKALICE"/>, and snowboarders performing tricks"Prince John's Castle Interactive Play Area". SubsequentlyFinally, curling is featured the area would have also housed facades of the English Parliament and Short confesses that he gets a little excited about Big Ben. The end of the sportarea would be Mousterpiece Theatre, where entertainment would be found <ref name= "UKALICE"/>.

The next scene in On August 25, 2019, Disney announced that the film shows kids (Including United Kingdom pavilion would be receiving a “young Marty Short” playing hockey at the Rideau Canal)new Mary Poppins themed expansion <ref name="magic"> https://www. Back in the present time, Short is shown in his hockey gearwdwmagic. As the ice below him breaks, he claims "looks like things are starting com/attractions/united-kingdom/news/25aug2019-disney-confirms-mary-poppins-neighborhood-and-attraction-coming-to warm up"-epcots-world-showcase. A montage htm </ref>. As part of warm weather sports includingthis new area, white water raftingguests will travel down Cherry Tree Lane, horse racing, baseball, skateboarding where they will enter the home of the Banks family and lacrosse are then featuredthe attraction will begin "ref name="magic"/>.

The scene then cuts ==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 Nova Scotia, where Short informs show guests as much of the United Kingdom as possible, Imagineers made sure that sailing is each structure in the passion hereUnited Kingdom pavilion represented a different era. The province is also the home center of the legendary Bluenose, which pavilion is featured on known as Britannia Square. Modeled after the back of different town squares found in the Canadian dime. After leaving Nova ScotiaUK, Britannia Square is where guests see the small towns of Moosejaw can find various shops and Medicine Hatdining establishments, before Short tells guests that it’s time to view including the big cities[[Rose & Crown]]. The big cities that Rose & Crown serves as both a restaurant and a pub, where guests then visit are:can get a traditional British meal.

* Victoria, British Columbia* Vancouver, where Canada’s film industry is based. * CalgaryAcross from the Rose & Crown, where Short tells guests that outdoor adventure meets city living. can visit The Calgary Stampede is also featuredTea Caddy.* Toronto, which Short describes as This shop was inspired by the height childhood home of Canadian sophisticationAnne Hathaway (William Shakespeare’s wife). Inside, guests can purchase teas, coffees, and hot chocolates made by Twinnings. Across from The Toronto International Film Festival is featuredTea Caddy, guests can find another shop, The Queen’s Table.* QuebecThe store features Elizabethan architecture typical of the 1600s, which is described as and inside guests can buy tea, tea sets, and dinnerware. Behind the cradle of French civilization in North America (It Queen’s Table is also an English garden which features various “homes” that look out into the only walled city in Canada)foliage.*Finally, guests are taken to These homes were inspired by the largest city houses in QuebecDisney’s Marry Poppins, Montreal. Here, Cirque du Soleil is featuredand guests can often find meet and greet characters such as Alice (from Alice in Wonderland) and Marry Poppins here.

Following The back of the tour United Kingdom pavilion is themed to look like the residential section of Canada’s big cities, a montage town set in the 1800s. This area is known as Tudor Land and is home to the Lords and Ladies shop. This boutique sells clothes and fragrances for both men and women. Another section of famous Canadian’s the town, “Upper Regency” is shownhome to various houses with late Georgian architecture. Among Within the celebrities featured are: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.

{| style="padding-bottom:0px; padding-top:0px;"|-| * Keanu Reeves| * kThe final section of the United Kingdom pavilion features a city gate, inspired by the gates built during the middle ages.dAfter 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, and inside (besides just purchasing British merchandise) guests can look up their families’ coat of arms. Nearby, a castle called the Hampton Court Palace can be found. The palace is typical of one built during the late dark ages, and inside guests can visit the Sportsman’s Shoppe, which sells various British sporting merchandise. lang| * Martin Short|-|* Matthew Perry| * Catherine O'Hara|-| * Avril Lavigne| * Joni Mitchell|-| * Mike Myers| * William Shatner| |-|}

After the montage ends, various average Canadians are shown, followed by more images of the Canadian landscape. During ==Attractions==At this montage the attraction’s theme song “Canada You're a Lifetime Journey” plays. Martin Short then returns guests to Niagara Fallstime, where he invites them to visit Canada, by taking a left at the “[[big silver ball]]” and then heading north. Short ends his narration by saying that he has to go, because he has a FastPass for [[Soarin’]]United Kingdom pavilion does not feature any attractions.

==Watch the FilmDining==To see [[Image:Sportsmanshoppe.jpg|400px|thumb|The Sportsman Shoppe in the current version of OUnited Kingdom pavilion. Photo by HarshLight]]' Canada click play below:''[[Rose & Crown]]'''- This table service 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.

* The original version of O' Canada was Originally, Imagineers wanted to put a statue in the only World Showcase attraction built without the input 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 sponsor sundial there <Ref ref name= "martinJack"/>.

* O' Canada drew its inspiration The music played in the United Kingdom pavilion includes selections from the popular Circle Vision 360 film ''Canada '67'' which was shown during the 1967 International Gilbert and Universal Exposition in Montreal Sullivan and Greensleeves<ref> http:name= "Jack"//www.imagineeringdisney.com/blog/2011/6/2/expo-67.html </ref>.

* 600 people can fit inside Imagineers tinted the Otop of the UK pavilion' Canada Theater s chimneys to make it look like they are in use <ref> http:name= "Jack"//www.wdwthemeparks.com/details/epcot/world-showcase/canada-pavilion/o-canada </ref>.

==References==* The United Kingdom pavilion features three classic red phone booths <ref> The EPCOT explorer's encyclopedia:http://wwwR.canada.comPedersen - Epcyclopedia Press - 2011 </ottawacitizen/news/city/storyref>.html?id=8e65e8f9-1371-49f1-a069-c64c40d6731a&k=35547

http:* Outside of the Rose and Crown, guests can find a recreation of a lock found on the Grand Union Canal<ref name= "Jack"//www>.wdwhistory.com/wiki/O_Canada!

http:* The lock located outside of the Crown and Rose was at one time surrounded by gates. The gates however have since been removed<ref name= "Jack"/>.  * In the windows of the Hampton Court Palace, guests can see the crosses of St. Andrew, St. George and St. Patrick who are the patron saints of Scotland, England, and Ireland respectively <ref name= "Jack"/www>.martinsvids * A sign near the Rose & Crown Lock notes that Thomas Dudley is the lockkeeper at the Rose & Crown Lock.netDudley was the governor of the (English) Massachusetts Bay Colony in the mid-1600’s <ref name= "Jack"/?p>. ==References==108