The British Invasion — Former Show · History & Timeline

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⚰ Permanently closed · Apr 30, 2011operated 15 years · 1996–2011

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2011

ChangedMay 3, 2011#

A new four-piece British rock act debuted on the same United Kingdom pavilion stage three days later, billed first as The English Channel and renamed British Revolution the following month because other bands used a similar name.

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RefurbishmentApr 30, 2011#

The British Invasion played its final performance at Epcot's United Kingdom pavilion, ending a run of more than 15 years.

Over the run the act broadened from Beatles-only material to songs by other British artists of the 1960s; DAPS Magic puts the total at more than 20,000 performances.

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UpdateApr 23, 2011#

Disney confirmed that the band's final Epcot performance would be April 30, 2011, after the band gave notice to Disney Talent and Casting that it would not play beyond that date.

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1996

New1996#

The British Invasion, a Beatles tribute band, began performing daily sets at Epcot's United Kingdom pavilion, changing into different Beatles-era costumes for each set.

The start year is disputed. DAPS Magic gives the band's first appearance as 1996, and Attractions Magazine's contemporaneous April 2011 report says the run lasted 'more than 15 years,' which agrees. Sam's Disney Diary says January 1997, and an Orlando Parks News post from June 2011 says 'more than 25 years.' Recorded as 1996 on the strength of the two closest-agreeing sources; treat the year, not the month, as the claim.

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Questions & answers

When did The British Invasion open?

Per the documented record, The British Invasion at EPCOT opened in 1996.

When did The British Invasion last close for refurbishment?

The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for The British Invasion is dated Apr 30, 2011: The British Invasion played its final performance at Epcot's United Kingdom pavilion, ending a run of more than 15 years.

What changed recently on The British Invasion?

The latest documented change (documented May 3, 2011): A new four-piece British rock act debuted on the same United Kingdom pavilion stage three days later, billed first as The English Channel and renamed British Revolution the following month because other bands used a similar name.

How many changes are on record for The British Invasion?

4 documented changes, dating back to 1996 — the fan-kept show changelog nobody else keeps.

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