Carousel of Progress

Post by **js3901** » May Thu 17, 2007 8:32 pm

let's keep this thread on topic. CoP isn't in Epcot last time I checked...

BuDz211 · Post by **BuDz211** » May Mon 21, 2007 11:40 am

This attraction truly reminds me of being a kid. I hope it stays in WDW forever.

tmptnr · Post by **tmptnr** » Jun Thu 07, 2007 5:47 pm

A cast member that I know who plays lumiere in the MGM beauty and the beast show told me the carousel of progress is going to be closed but who knows... I hope they dont close it. I still enjoy watching the years go bye. It's turly a classic

Post by **js3901** » Jun Thu 07, 2007 6:01 pm

tmptnr wrote:A cast member that I know who plays lumiere in the MGM beauty and the beast show told me the carousel of progress is going to be closed but who knows... I hope they dont close it. I still enjoy watching the years go bye. It's turly a classic

I'm sorry, but I wouldn't trust a CM who doesn't work that particular attraction, or even in the same park. It's like me asking a (somewhat distant) family member CM who works in the AKL what is going on at Pop Century. I'm sure that CMs hear rumors and side conversations on occasion, but like at my job, most people are most concerned about the job they're put on, not what's going on across the building or on another floor...

AJBARTH · Post by **AJBARTH** » Jun Sun 10, 2007 2:57 am

There are always rumors about COP being closed for good but this so far hasn't come true and the attraction seems to be a seasonal ride depending on what else is closed. This would be a real tragedy to close beings it got to be a part of history in the theme park world, and a place to take a well deserved break when it's hot.

Mickman · Post by **Mickman** » Jun Tue 19, 2007 2:46 pm

I always check to see if this attraction is open. Not always open but it brings back so many wonderful memories.....

SWHorn · Post by **SWHorn** » Jun Tue 19, 2007 2:56 pm

I was a COP Cast Member when they closed it in 2001. Every day, there were handfuls of people that would complain to me about it being closed, and I recommended a trip to Guest Relations to each one of them. Maybe (let's hope) they actually received enough complaints over the years of it being closed permanently or seasonally to keep them from permanently closing it any time in the near future.

Jacca5660 · Post by **Jacca5660** » Jun Wed 20, 2007 11:19 am

AJBARTH wrote:There are always rumors about COP being closed for good but this so far hasn't come true and the attraction seems to be a seasonal ride depending on what else is closed. This would be a real tragedy to close beings it got to be a part of history in the theme park world, and a place to take a well deserved break when it's hot.

Every time Disney say's it going to close it, people get up in arms. Now bring back beaver tales!!

Blackie Pueblo · Post by **Blackie Pueblo** » Jun Thu 21, 2007 6:21 pm

With the band wagon jumping of the imagineers lately I'm surprised they haven't had the idea to change the Carousel of Progress characters into Pirates showcasing their booty over the years!!! In the background they might put a Jack Sparrow looking around! LOL!

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Guy · Post by **Guy** » Jun Fri 29, 2007 9:17 am

I really good ride, that just hasn't dated!

It was open when I was there in May 2007 (MK)

Jacca5660 · Post by **Jacca5660** » Jun Sat 30, 2007 7:41 am

Guy wrote:I really good ride, that just hasn't dated!

It was open when I was there in May 2007 (MK)

I so happy to read that!! We're going in Oct 07 and that's one of the things I look foward too!!

JWG · Post by **JWG** » Jun Sat 30, 2007 10:34 am

Guy wrote:I really good ride, that just hasn't dated!

It was open when I was there in May 2007 (MK)

Oh, that last scene has dated... It could be a great ride if thy'd spread the gap even more. 1900's, 1950's, 2000's and 2050. Or go with the turn of the centuries: 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100.

But I agree, its a timeless ride... glad to hear it was open in May which is not necessarily peak attendance time.

Erin7886 · Post by **Erin7886** » Aug Thu 16, 2007 1:27 am

The Carousel of Progress is open at Disney World.

I was a CP there from Jan-May 2007, and I was always able to ride it whenever I wanted.

I've heard that Walt never wanted that attraction to be shut down. I hope that's true, because I love that show!

Croaker · Post by **Croaker** » Aug Thu 16, 2007 9:37 am

I would guess that there are just a few rides/attractions that will probably never close. "Its a Small World", Carousel of Progress, Hall of Presidents,Fantasyland Carousel, and Dumbo. Those are disney milestones. it would be like New York City deciding to tear down the Empire State Building because its too small, or adding a new dress to lady liberty...although a navel ring would be cool...(kidding)

Jacca5660 · Post by **Jacca5660** » Aug Thu 16, 2007 4:09 pm

Croaker wrote:I would guess that there are just a few rides/attractions that will probably never close. "Its a Small World", Carousel of Progress, Hall of Presidents,Fantasyland Carousel, and Dumbo. Those are disney milestones. it would be like New York City deciding to tear down the Empire State Building because its too small, or adding a new dress to lady liberty...although a navel ring would be cool...(kidding)

No navel ring, remember she is French and I'm sure she doesn't shave!! How would you like to see a woman that size un-shaved!! EEEWWWW!!! Not a pretty picture!!