Carousel of Progress vs. Hall of Presidents

[Walt Disney1955]

Which show is better in your mind? Or which one do you enjoy the most?

This is a tough one, because they are both great shows for different reasons. In a way Walt was behind both of them. We know for sure he created Carousel of Progress since it was at the 1964 World's Fair. But another thing at the World's Fair was "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln." While Hall of Presidents was created for WDW in 1971 and wasn't created by Walt, I think what they did was expand on the Lincoln show and made it as grand as it is. To me COP has the charm that old Disney is known for and that's hard to beat. Hall of Presidents has the grand theatre and even the waiting area is a fun place to see with all of the pictures. Two classic shows.

 

[Eric Graham]

to be honest, i really enjoy. carousel of progress more...after a long day in the parks at MK, it's nice to sit and relax and see the show....i've seen it for years, and it doesn't ever let me down. i love that they have the laser discs still in it. I didn't have that medium growing up but it just seems so retro and timely.

 

[Ayla]

I'd vote CoP but it isn't a choice.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Why can't we vote for COP?

 

[SyracuseDisneyFan]

Carousel of Progress

 

[larryz]

Needs a third option: Nap.

 

[John park hopper]

They are both classics I like them both

 

[Disstevefan1]

I pick COP but the survey does not let me.
HOP, is great but half of the US population always doesn't have their choice speaking as the current president.

 

[Eric Graham]

Needs a third option: Nap.

Naps are always good, maybe we should make that choice #1! Someone, anyone, anyone...please add that to the list up top.

 

[mf1972]

i vote for COP because we watch it at least once on every trip. HOP is a good show but we can skip it every now & then. and i don’t have to hear someone boo an animatronic on COP.

 

[JIMINYCR]

I enjoy both . CoP gets a lot of negative posts on here so it surprises that it’s leading. I m a patriotic american and love HoP no matter who is leading the country. We need more presentations that shows this country and its leaders in a positive light. It’s a theme park and all presentations should be neutral for all sides.

 

[Walt Disney1955]

I pick COP but the survey does not let me.

I could have sworn I had done it right when I filled the thread out originally. Either way, a mod seems to have fixed it. Wow, a dominating 13-1 advantage for CoP? Didn't think it would be that big of a difference.

HOP, is great but half of the US population always doesn't have their choice speaking as the current president.

Nixon was the first President when it opened in 1971. I've personally seen Bush Sr., Clinton, Bush Jr., Obama, Trump and Biden. The sitting President doesn't have the length of speech that you would think, he is not highlighted all that much. Mostly it is Lincoln speaking and the announcing of all of the names, and that's after the video. The current Prez has maybe a minute of speaking and that's it. So I've never thought it was a big deal if it was a President I wasn't a fan of because it isn't about them

 

[graphite1326]

I voted CoP but to be honest lately I don't know. I can't stay awake during either of them.