O'Canada TThe 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.
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| image=OCanadaUnitedkingdom2.jpg| caption='''The entrance sign to O'Canada.United Kingdom pavilion in Epcot'''| Country=United Kingdom
| land=World Showcase
| opened= October 1, 1982
| type= Travelogue Film
| park= Epcot
| hostopened= Martin ShortOctober 1, 1982| landcustom_label_1 =World ShowcaseNumber of Attractions| durationcustom_value_1 =14:000| custom_label_2 = Number of Restaurants| custom_value_2= 2}}==Pavilion History==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 six shops: 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 be built in the pavilions rear. The building (which was going to be modeled after London’s lost Crystal Palace) would have housed a live comedy show. A description of the unbuilt attraction was given in the 1982 book “Walt Disney’s EPCOT: Creating the New World of Tomorrow”:
==Attraction History=={{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}}
When working on a film for The first change to the Canada United Kingdom pavilioncame in 1986, Disney Imagineers decided that they wanted to use Circle Vision 360 to film when the Biscuit Barrel became the various Canadian landscapesCountry Manor. Circle Vision 360 Although the shop’s name was chosenchanged, because its merchandise remained essentially the scope of same. Then, in the scenes (especially late 1980s the Canadian wilderness) Country Manor was so broad. After much researchrenamed the Magic of Wales, Imagineers went to Canada to shoot the filmand His Lordship was renamed Lords and Ladies. They filmed for almost two yearsSubsequently, capturing scenes in all twelve of Canada's provinces 1995 Lords and territories. After filming Ladies was complete, Disney had shot over 250,000 feet of film. renamed The film was then edited down to an 18 minute movieCrown and Crest.
In The next major change in the year 2000, the Canadian Tourism Commission began to lobby for an update of O’ Canada. Although initially hesitant, Disney finally updated the film United Kingdom pavilion came in 2007. On August 6, 2007, the original O’Canada closed. Although Disney did not announce the reason for its closure1999, when the attraction reopened on September 1, it had in fact received an updateHarry Ramsden Fish & Chips House was built. The new version of O' Canada features restaurant was a combination of old counter service restaurant which (as its name suggested) specialized in fish and new footagechips. Since the millennium, as well as a new narration by comedian Martin Shortthere have been two major alternations to the pavilion. The attraction's popular theme songIn the early 2000’s, "Canada - You're a Lifetime Journey" Pringle of Scotland was also rerecorded by Canadian sing Eva Avila, who won renamed the singing completion Canadian IdolSportsman Shoppe. The current version of O'Canada has been shortened to 14 minutes longThen in 2006, Harry Ramsden Fish & Chips House was renamed Yorkshire County Fish Shop.
==Attraction PlotPavilion Layout==The current version of O'Canada begins in a snowstorm, where the attractions voice over narrator tells guests that 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 "Stop the movie!". He then tells the narrator that the audience needs to hear about Canada from a real Canadian (himself). After a brief back and forth, the attraction’s original narrator leaves, claiming that he is, "Going to the [[France]] pavilion film, where they appreciate an invisible narrator!".The next scene in the film takes guests to Niagara falls, where Short explains that although many people think of the falls as an American attraction, half of the landmark (Horseshoe falls) is actually in Canada. Short then takes guests to see some of Canada’s other landmarks. The tour begins in the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick. Guests then view the countries west coast, before visiting Vancouver Island's gardens. Here, flowers and other plants are shown blooming. Following the garden scene, Short tells guests that nearby they can see Cathedral grove, where some of the trees are 800 years old!
At this point in In order to show guests as much of the filmUnited Kingdom as possible, Short comments Imagineers made sure that Canadians have a love for each structure in the wilderness, and United Kingdom pavilion represents a montage different era. The center of Canadian animals are shownthe pavilion is known as Britannia Square. Following a scene involving a polar bear, Short has to admit that it does snow Modeled after the different town squares found in Canada. Howeverthe UK, he proceeds to put a positive spin on it, by showing Britannia Square is where guests skiers can find various shops and snowboarders performing tricksdining establishments including the Rose & Crown. Next, curling is featured The Rose & Crown serves as both a restaurant and , Short confesses that he gets a little excited about the sport. The next scenepub, shows kids (Including where guests can get a “young Marty Short” playing hockey at the Rideau Canal. Back in the present time, Short is shown in his hockey gear. As the ice below him breaks, he claims "looks like things are starting to warm up". A montage of warm weather sports including, white water rafting, horse racing, baseball, skateboarding and lacrosse are then featuredtraditional British meal.
The scene then cuts to Nova ScotiaAcross from the Rose & Crown, where Short informs guests that sailing is the passion here. can visit The province is also Tea Caddy. This shop was inspired by the childhood home of the legendary BluenoseAnne Hathaway (William Shakespeare’s wife). Inside, which is featured on the back of the Canadian dimeguests can purchase teas, coffees, and hot chocolates made by Twinnings. After leaving Nova ScotiaAcross from The Tea Caddy, guests see the small towns can find another shop, The Queen’s Table. The store features Elizabethan architecture typical of Moosejaw and Medicine Hatthe 1600s, before Short tells and inside guests can buy tea, tea sets, and dinnerware. Behind the Queen’s Table is an English garden which features various “homes” that it’s time to view look out into the big citiesfoliage. The big cities that These homes were inspired by the houses in Disney’s Marry Poppins, and guests then visit are:can often find meet and greet characters such as Alice (from Alice in Wonderland) and Marry Poppins here.
* Victoria, British Columbia* Vancouver, where Canada’s film industry is based. * Calgary, where Short tells guests that outdoor adventure meets city living. (The back of the Calgary stampede United Kingdom pavilion is also featured).* Toronto, which Short describes as themed to look like the height residential section of Canadian sophisticationa town set in the 1800s. The Toronto International Film Festival This area is featured.* Quebec, which is described known as Tudor Land and is home to the cradle Lords and Ladies shop. This boutique sells clothes and fragrances for both men and women. Another section of French civilization in North Americathe town “Upper Regency” is home of various houses with late Georgian architecture. (It Within the houses is also the only walled city in Canada)pavilion’s Kidcot station, and Winnie the Pooh sometimes makes appearances inside. The houses themselves look out into a replica of Hyde Park which features a hedge maze based on the Somerleyton Hall Maze.
* Finally, guests are taken to The final section of the largest United Kingdom pavilion features a city in Quebecgate, Montrealinspired by the gates built during the middle ages. HereAfter passing through, Cirque du Soleil is featuredguests can enter the Toy Soldiers shop.Following As its name would suggest, the tour 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 also look up their families’ coat of Canada’s big citiesarms. Nearby, a montage of famous Canadian’s is showncastle called the Hampton Court Palace can be found. Among The palace is typical of one built during the celebrities featured are:late dark ages, and inside guests can visit the Sportsman’s Shoppe, which sells various British sporting merchandise.
* Mike Myers==Attractions=='''Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase Adventure'''- On this interactive adventure, guests use a "F.O.N.E." (Field Operative Notification Equipment) to help Agent P. stop Dr. Doofenshmirtz, by looking for clues throughout World Showcase. The adventure is based on the Disney cartoon Phineas and Ferb.==Dining=='''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.
* William Shatner'''Yorkshire County Fish & Chips'''- The 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.==Shopping=='''Crown and Crest-''' This store is actually two different shops joined together. One of the shops (the Crown) sells Beatles and Epcot souvenirs, while the other (the Crest) allows guests to look up (and even purchase) their families’ coat of arms.
* Joni Mitchell'''Sportsman Shoppe-''' Located within the Hampton Court Palace, this shop sells English sporting merchandise.
* Avril Lavigne'''Queen's Table-''' Located near the Rose & Crown, this shop specializes in tea and tea accessories.
* Matthew Perry'''The Tea Caddy-''' Located across from the Queen's Table, this shop sells tea, candies and chocolates.
* Catherine O'Hara''The Toy Solider-''' At this store guests can purchase a Paddington Teddy Bear among other toys. ==Fun Facts and Trivia==* Originally, Imagineers wanted to put a statue 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 there.
* Keanu ReevesThe music played in the United Kingdom pavilion includes selections from Gilbert and Sullivan and Greensleeves.
* kImagineers tinted the top of the UK pavilion's chimneys to make it look like they are in use.d. lang
* Martin ShortThe United Kingdom pavilion features three classic red phone booths.
Following the montage, various average Canadian’s are shown, followed by more images * Outside of the Canadian landscape.Rose and Crown, During this montage the attraction’s theme song “Canada You're a Lifetime Journey” plays. Martin Short then returns guests to Niagara Falls, where he invites guests to visit Canada, by taking can find a left at recreation of a lock found on the “[[big silver ball]]”, then head north. Short ends his narration by saying that he has to go, because he has a Fastpass for [[Soarin’]]Grand Union Canal.
==Watch * The lock located outside of the Film==To see the current version of O'Canada click play below:Crown and Rose was at one time surrounded by gates. The gates however have since been removed.
{{#ev:youtube|8uYV40SyfQs|420}}* 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.
==Fun Facts and Trivia==* A sign within the pavilion notes that Thomas Dudley is the lockkeeper at the Rose & Crown Lock. Dudley was the governor of the (English) Massachusetts Bay Colony in the mid-1600’s.
* The original version of O' Canada was the only World Showcase attraction built without the input of a sponsor==References==http://allears. net/tp/ep/e_uk.htm
* O' Canada drew its inspiration from the popular Circle Vision 360 film Canada '67 which was shown during the The 1967 International and Universal Exposition in Montreal. * 600 people can fit inside the O' Canada Theater. ==References==http://www.canadaprogresscityusa.com/ottawacitizen2009/news04/city02/story.html?id=8e65e8f9neverworlds-1371epcots-49f1united-a069kingdom-c64c40d6731a&k=35547pavilion-victorian-music-hall/
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