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The British Invasion leaving Epcot after 15 years

Apr 232011 Filed under: Disney, Epcot, Music Posted by: Matt Roseboom

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The long-time Beatles-inspired band, The British Invasion, is ending their run in the U.K. pavilion at Epcot after more than 15 years. A replacement band will be named.

The long-time popular band at Walt Disney World used to play Beatles songs exclusively, but in recent years started singing other British bands? songs. They?re also known for wearing different Beatles-era costumes for each set they perform at the theme park.

Their departure was first reported on the Illuminating Epcot fan website. Disney has confirmed their last performance at Epcot will be April 30, 2011.

This message was posted on the band?s Facebook page:

To Our Fans.

First thanks to all the fans of the British Invasion for all their support over the years!!

It has been an honor to perform for you and Disney all these years!

We have given our notice to Disney Talent and Casting that we wouldn?t be playing after April 30th some time ago. We will be back to play at Disney from time to time and you will find those future dates posted on the British Invasion Facebook page!! Stay tuned for a british invasion fan appreciation party in May and details of our first concert appearance in downtown Orlando on May 14th.

Sincerely,

The British Invasion 2011

Disney said they have a replacement band but it hasn?t been finalized so they can?t name them just yet. There?s no word on the type of music the new band will play.

Here?s a montage of songs recorded earlier this week at Epcot.

http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/23/the-british-invasion-leaving-epcot-after-15-years/

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Beginning Tuesday, May 3, a new four-piece band will replace the British Invasion at the United Kingdom pavilion at Epcot. Sets will be a chronological journey of British music with random fun facts about the songs and artists throughout the years. From the Beatles, to the music of Led Zeppelin and The Who.

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That would be awesome!  When are you going. I'm very good at nagging... reminding people.  :banana:

We will be there too from May 5 to 23...let us know if there is any other info you need or if there is somewhere we can help.  :)

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From MousePlanet...

The band performing at Epcot's United Kingdom pavilion is now known as "The British Revolution" instead of "The English Channel." Outside of Disney, the group is still known as "The British Airwaves."

http://www.mouseplanet.com/9650/Walt_Disney_World_Resort_Update

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