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| image= Tomorrowland EntranceUnitedkingdom3.jpg| caption='''The entrance to Tomorowland.United Kingdom pavilion in Epcot''' | themeCountry= 1950's view of the future. United Kingdom| land=World Showcase| park= Magic KingdomEpcot| opened=October 1, 19711982

| custom_value_1 = Eight0| custom_label_2 = Number of Restaurants| custom_value_2= 2}}Tomorrowland The United Kingdom is a land inside the pavilion located within World Showcase in [[Magic KingdomEpcot]]. It is located between [[France]] and [[Canada]].==OverviewPavilion History== Although not yet complete, Tomorrowland The United Kingdom pavilion opened with the park in 1971rest of World Showcase on October 1, 1982. When the park pavilion opened , it featured four attractions- one restaurant (the [[Rose & Crown]]) and six shops: The Grand Prix RacewayTea Caddy, Flight to the MoonQueen's Table, Skyway to Fantasyland, and America the Beautiful. Although the land was still under constructionBiscuit Barrel, it was billed as a look into the future His Lordship, Pringle of the space age. In 1975, Tomorrowland was finally completed with popular attractions, Space Mountain, Star Jets (later renamed Astro Orbiter) The WEDway People Mover, Scotland and The Carousel of Progress being addedToy Solider <Ref>This information comes from Epcot's 25 anniversary map which can be found here http://starport75. Between 1975 and 1994 Tomorrowland experienced mostly relatively “minor” renovations. In 1975, due to the fact that Flight to the Moon was becoming dated, the attraction was recom/2015/11/02/epcot-branded Mission to Mars. The attraction If You Had Wings also went through a series of sponsor and name changesguidemap- Becoming If You Could Fly, Delta Dramflight, and Take Flight before finally closing for good in 199825th-anniversary-celebration-10107/epcot_25_guide-04/ </ref>.

In 1994 Tomorrowland was completely “re-imagined” and changed The first change to resemble a spaceport, like the ones envisioned United Kingdom pavilion came in the early 20th century. The color scheme of Tomorrowland was changed from its classic blue and white1986, to a more metallic darker looking land. In conjunction with when the retheming, two new attractions were addedBiscuit Barrel became Country Manor <ref name= "intercot"> http://www. The first was the Timekeeperintercot. This was a new film housed in the Circle-Vision 360 Theater that invited guests to travel through time with the Timekeeper and his droid “9-eye”com/edc/wsfoodshop. The second attraction added was the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounterhtml </ref>. The new attraction was a “theater-in-Although the-round” attraction where guests were placed in the dark along with an escaped alien. ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter shop’s name was much darker in changed, its tone then most Disney Rides, and a sign outside merchandise remained essentially the building stated that it was not intended for children under the age of 12same. Also changing Then, in 1994 were the names of a lot of popular Tomorrowland attractions. The Grand Prix Raceway late 1980s the Country Manor was renamed, the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway. Star Jets was renamed Astro OrbiterMagic of Wales, and the WEDway People Mover His Lordship was renamed the Tomorrowland Transit AuthorityLords and Ladies <ref name= "intercot"/> . The “new” Tomorrowland, was billed as “the future that never was”Subsequently, in 1995 Lords and Ladies was inspired by the visions of H.G. Wells renamed The Crown and Jules VerneCrest<ref name= "intercot"/> .

Further changes came to Tomorrowland beginning The next major change in 1998 the United Kingdom pavilion came on October 1, 1999, when Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin replaced Disney's Take Flight Harry Ramsden Fish & Chips House opened<ref name= "intercot"/>. The new dining location was a counter service restaurant which (formally If You Had Wingsas its name suggested)specialized in fish and chips. The new attraction allowed guests to go on an adventure to defend Since the universe from the evil Emperor Zurg. To do thismillennium, guests would collect points by shooting orange targets with their “laser cannon”. Another there have been two major new attraction opened in 2004 when Stitch's Great Escape! replaced alternations to the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounterpavilion. Based on In the 2002 Disney movie Lilo and Stitchearly 2000’s, Pringle of Scotland was renamed the ride Sportsman Shoppe. Then in 2006, Harry Ramsden Fish & Chips House was also a “theaterrenamed Yorkshire County Fish Shop <Ref> http://www.florida-inproject.com/images/guidemaps/ep/epcot-theguidemap-round” type 2006-october-04.jpg </ref> <ref> http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/harry-ramsdens-epcot.94956/page-2 </ref>.===Unbuilt Attractions===Although the pavilion was not home to an attraction, the original plans for the United Kingdom called for an attraction to eventually be constructed. Unlike The July 1975 edition of Eyes and Ears noted that there was room for expansion behind the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounterpavilion, however, Stitch describing a corresponding piece of concept art:[[Image:UnitedKingdom.jpg|350px|thumb|Early Concept Art for the United Kingdom pavilion. This art showcases the Crystal Palace restaurant that was lighter in tone planned but never built.]]{{Quotation| In this artist's rendering of Great Britain's pavilion, guests would board London double-decker busses which would be departing Piccadilly Circus every few minutes along cobblestone streets ... bound for castles, cottages and more kid friendlyother great traditions of England <ref name="Widen"> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/uk.htm. </ref>}}

The final major change By 1978 however those plans seemed to Tomorrowland came in 2007 with the opening of the Monstershave once again changed, Inc Laugh Floor. The new attraction, based on as the Disney-Pixar movie Monsters, Inc replaced companies 1978 annual report noted that the Timekeeper. This change ended pavilion would feature a streak of Circle Vision 360 attractions being housed in that location, since the park opened. Monsters, Inc Laugh Floor is an interactive show which utilizes the “digital puppetry” technology that allows the characters on the screen to interact "200 seat theater with the audiencea British travelogue film" <ref name= "Widen"/>.

==Attractions=='''Prior to [[Astro OrbiterEPCOT 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' This attraction allows guests 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 pilot their own spacecraft for be modeled after London’s lost Crystal Palace) would have housed a tame ride through spacelive 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”:

'''[[Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin]]{{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-''' This attraction based on Disney-Pixar film Toy Story allows guest 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 help fight successfully bowdlerize the evil Emperor Zurg by shooting targets with their laser cannon rough-and racking up points-tumble British vaudeville style for a family audience."|Walt Disney’s EPCOT: Creating the New World of Tomorrow}}

'''MonstersAlthough nothing would come of these earlier plans, Incin the late 1980s/early 1990s, Imagineers created designs for a new area in the United Kingdom called The Enchanted Forest. Laugh Floor-''' This interactive show transports 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 to Monstropolis where Mike Wizowski would also have meet and company are putting on a comedy showgreet opportunities. This Although not an attraction is based on per say, The Enchanted Forest would also have included the Disney"Door-Pixar film MonstersKnob Tunnel" <ref name= "UKALICE"> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/ukef03conceptsN-AA.jpg </ref>, Inc"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"/>.

'''[[Space Mountain]]-'''This classic roller coaster takes guests on On August 25, 2019, Disney announced that the United Kingdom pavilion would be receiving a highnew Mary Poppins themed expansion <ref name="magic"> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/united-speed adventure through spacekingdom/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="magic"/>.

'''==Pavilion Layout <ref name= "Jack"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/walt_disney_world/theme_parks/epcot/united_kingdom/ </ref> ==[[Stitch's Great Escape!Image:UKpavilion.jpg|400px|thumb|A look down a street in the United Kingdom pavilion. Photo by Jeff Kays]]-''' Based on In order to show guests as much of the 2002 Disney movie Lilo and StitchUnited Kingdom as possible, on this attraction Imagineers made sure that each structure in the United Kingdom pavilion represented a different era. The center of the pavilion is known as Britannia Square. Modeled after the different town squares found in the UK, Britannia Square is where guests can find themselves alone with escaped experiment 626!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.

'''[[Tomorrowland Speedway]]-''' Across from the Rose & Crown, guests can visit The Tea Caddy. This classic Disney attraction allows 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 (including kidsfrom Alice in Wonderland) to board their own “race car” and drive around Tomorrowland on a trackMarry Poppins here.

'''[[Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover]]-''' This train ride lets guests take The back of the United Kingdom pavilion is themed to look like the residential section of a relaxing tour around Tomorrowlandtown 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 the town, including “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 trip inside Space Mountainhedge maze based on the Somerleyton Hall Maze.

'''[[Walt Disney's Carousel The final section of Progress]]-''' Created the United Kingdom pavilion features a city gate, inspired by Walt Disney himself for the 1964 World's Fairgates built during the middle ages. After passing through, this attraction allows guests to experience 100 years 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 progress with arms. Nearby, a castle called the “typical American family”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.

[[Image:Space==Attractions==At this time, the United Kingdom pavilion does not feature any attractions.jpg|thumb|Space Mountain in Tomorrowland]]

==Past AttractionsDining==[[Image:Sportsmanshoppe.jpg|400px|thumb|The Sportsman Shoppe in the United Kingdom pavilion. Photo by HarshLight]]'''Skyway to Fantasyland-''' This Gondola lift transported passengers from Tomorrowland to [[FantasylandRose & Crown]] from 1971'''-1995This 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 Circle Vision 360 Theater-[[Yorkshire County Fish Shop]]''' - This Theater housed a series of attractions all of which were Circle Vision 360 films, from 1971-2006. The attractions housed here included: * '''America quick service restaurant offers guests the Beautiful-''' A 360 degree tour of America. Included in the film were scenes from New Salem, Illinois, St. Louis, San Francisco, opportunity to get authentic fish and Hawaiichips. America the Beautiful ran from 1971-1974 Other items such as soft drinks and then 1975-1979. * '''Magic Carpet 'Round snacks are also offered on the World'-''' A 360 tour of the world, featuring over 20 countries. This film was shown for a brief period during 1974 and 1975 while America the Beautiful was being updated. It was then brought back and permanently stayed in the Circle Vision 360 Theater from 1979-1984menu.

*==Shopping=='''American JourneysCrown and Crest-''' A 360 tour of AmericaThis store is actually two different shops joined together. American Journeys featured more diversity then America One of the Beautiful. It opened on September 15th, 1984 shops (the Crown) sells Beatles and closed on January 9thEpcot souvenirs, 1994while the other (the Crest) allows guests to look up (and even purchase) their families’ coat of arms.

*''' The TimekeeperSportsman Shoppe-''' A 360 trip through time with Located within the Timekeeper and his droid 9-eye. The ride opened in 1994 and closed in 2006. When it opened the Timekeeper was a part of the “New Tomorrowland”Hampton Court Palace, this shop sells English sporting merchandise.

''' If You Had WingsQueen's Table-''' An Omnimover dark ride which took guests on a “trip” around the world . The ride was sponsored by Eastern Air Lines and was clearly a large promotion for Located near the company. It opened Rose & Crown, this shop specializes in 1972 tea and closed June 11987tea accessories.

''' If You Could FlyThe Tea Caddy-''' After Eastern Air Lines dropped its sponsorship of If You Had Wings, all references to Eastern were removed and Located across from the ride was renamed If You Could Fly. Although the music was differentQueen's Table, the scenes and sets remained the same. If You Had Wings opened June 6this shop sells tea, 1987 candies and closed January 4, 1989chocolates.

''' Delta Dreamflight-''' This attraction was a pop-up book version of the history of flight. The ride used simplistic sets, Audio Animatronics, and projection effects. Riders passed through scenes of barnstormers, an MToy Solider-130, Tokyo, and Paris in the 1930s. They also traveled through the jet age, and the future of air travel, before finally entering a working jet engine. Delta Dreamflight Opened in 1989 and closed in 1996 after Delta dropped its sponsorship. '''Take Flight-''' When Delta dropped its sponsorship of Delta Dreamflight all references to Delta were removed and the ride was renamed Take Flight. This incarnation lasted from 1996-1998 before closing for good. ''' Flight to the Moon-''' On At this attraction store guests boarded can purchase a “spacecraft” and flew to the moon. The ride was already outdated by the time it was opened in 1971 and was replaced by Mission to Mars in 1975. ''' Mission to Mars-''' This attraction was similar to Flight to the Moon, however now guests were traveling to Mars, something that humans have never done. On this attraction guests could then look out their windows as the spacecraft “traveled” to Mars. Mission to Mars opened in 1975 and closed in 1993. ''' ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter-''' This attraction was a “theater-in-the-round” attraction where guests were placed in the dark along with an escaped alien. Although the attraction was scary for younger children and thus unpopular with some adults, it gained a cult following. The attraction opened in 1995 as part of the “New Tomorrowland” and closed in 2003. ==Restaurants== ''' Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies-''' Located across from the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway. Auntie Gravity's Serves ice cream and assorted snacks. ''' Cool Ship-''' Located near Space Mountain, the Cool Ship is a refreshment stand.  ''' Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café-''' Located near the entrance of Tomorrowland, Cosmic Ray’s is a counter service restaurant. Guests are able to eat burgers, chicken and salad while listening to Sonny Eclipse and his backup singers the Space Angles.  ''' The Lunching Pad-''' Located at Rocket Tower Plaza, the Lunching Pad is a counter service restaurant specializing in hot dogs.  ''' Tomorrowland Terrace Cafe-''' Is a sit down restaurant and buffet located in Tomorrowland. The menu is American cuisine. The Cafe is open seasonally.  ''' Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station-''' Located across from Stitch's Great Escape! the Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station is a counter service restaurant which specializes in noodle meals and Asian salads. ==Shopping=='''Buzz Lightyear's Shop-''' A store located at the exit of Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. The store sells predominantly Toy Story and Buzz Lightyear merchandisePaddington Teddy Bear among other toys.

'''Buzz's Star Command-''' A small shop located outside near Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. The shop is shaped like ==Fun Facts and Trivia==* Originally, Imagineers wanted to put a rocket statue in the center of the square, and it sells predominantly Toy Story merchandisewhile 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"/>.

''' Geiger's Counter-''' A shop offering hats * The music played in the United Kingdom pavilion includes selections from Gilbert and other merchandise. Also used for Disney Vacation Club informationSullivan and Greensleeves<ref name= "Jack"/>.

''' Merchant * Imagineers tinted the top of Venus-''' A store located at the end of StitchUK pavilion's Great Escape! Merchant of Venus sells a large amount of Stitch merchandise as well as other Tomorrowland merchandisechimneys to make it look like they are in use <ref name= "Jack"/>.

''' Mickey* The United Kingdom pavilion features three classic red phone booths <ref> The EPCOT explorer's Star Tradersencyclopedia:R. Pedersen -''' A large store located near Space Mountain. Mickey's Star Traders sells all kinds of Disney merchandise and is the biggest store in TomorrowlandEpcyclopedia Press - 2011 </ref>.

''' Space Mountain Shop-''' A shop located at * Outside of the exit Rose and Crown, guests can find a recreation of Space Mountain. Specializes in Space Mountain merchandisea lock found on the Grand Union Canal<ref name= "Jack"/>.

''' Ursa's Major Minor Mart-''' A smaller shop selling Disney merchandise* 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"/>.

==Characters=='''Push-''' Push is a talking trash * In the windows of the Hampton Court Palace, guests can who can be found in Tomorrowlandsee the crosses of St. He looks like Andrew, St. George and St. Patrick who are the other Tomorrowland trash cans patron saints of Scotland, England, and surprises guests by talking and movingIreland respectively <ref name= "Jack"/>.

'''Buzz Lightyear-''' Buzz can usually be found outside * A sign near the Rose & Crown Lock notes that Thomas Dudley is the Carousel of Progresslockkeeper at the Rose & Crown Lock. (Common) '''Stitch-''' Stitch can usually be found outside Dudley was the Carousel governor of Progress. the (CommonEnglish) '''Chip and DaleMassachusetts Bay Colony in the mid-''' Chip and Dale can sometimes be found wearing space suits1600’s <ref name= "Jack"/>. (Uncommon) ==Fun Facts and Trivia==