Carousel of Progress refurb?

[SageOfTime]

This tweet seemingly confirms that the attraction is having serious maintenance issues. Do we think it’s really at risk of closing? I think that would be the death knell for the MK for me. I can't imagine it without the CoP.

 

[Purduevian]

This tweet seemingly confirms that the attraction is having serious maintenance issues. Do we think it’s really at risk of closing? I think that would be the death knell for the MK for me. I can't imagine it without the CoP.

Never heard of this person... but IMHO... a Motor isn't exactly a custom part that can't be replaced

 

[JoeCamel]

Never heard of this person... but IMHO... a Motor isn't exactly a custom part that can't be replaced

Those horse drawn motors are tough to source these days....

 

[Theme Park Nerdo]

This tweet seemingly confirms that the attraction is having serious maintenance issues. Do we think it’s really at risk of closing? I think that would be the death knell for the MK for me. I can't imagine it without the CoP.

I wouldn't believe it until we have more reliable insider sources, she claims he got it from a cast member working at CoP, but I'm waiting for the experts to see what they know.

 

[virtualangel]

well if they're right then that also means they're right about a major peoplemover refurb! best ride at mk lives on

 

[Streetway Again]

Who knows man. COP has been “on the chopping block” for the longest time. I’d wait for wording from other people before getting worried much. Remember, anyone can say anything online.

 

[Kylo Ken]

Hey if a Minnie Van driver said it then it must be true

 

[Dreamer19]

COP’s time is passed. Bring on Elio’s Alien Spin!!

 

[EeyoreFan#24]

Any possible, but I find it hard to believe they are just counting down motors until COP doomsday hits.

Also, says management is looking to “remove or replace”…..but news hasn’t reached “corporate” yet. I would think that discussion/decision would be above local management. Wouldn’t it?

 

[larryz]

This tweet seemingly confirms that the attraction is having serious maintenance issues. Do we think it’s really at risk of closing? I think that would be the death knell for the MK for me. I can't imagine it without the CoP.

When the motors quit, we can just get up and walk from section to section...

 

[Advisable Joseph]

but I find it hard to believe they are just counting down motors until COP doomsday hits.

The ride cannot physically run once the next motor fails, apparently.

Also, from another tweet in the chain, to replace the motors would require a major overhall.

 

[HMF]

Would not surprise me with this management.

 

[RSoxNo1]

I thought the mystery girl helping Sarah with the wash was what powers the attraction's rotation.

 

[Steamboat71]

The fact that nobody credible has debunked this yet is concerning

 

[VicariousCorpse]

The fact that nobody credible has debunked this yet is concerning

Why? It's a rumor from yesterday. The list of people who even have access to this type of info is very very small. The Cast running the attraction do not even know these things. The ride has been opened since 1975 and you won't find online whether or not it's even true that it runs on 9 motors.

 

[Prince-1]

This tweet seemingly confirms that the attraction is having serious maintenance issues. Do we think it’s really at risk of closing? I think that would be the death knell for the MK for me. I can't imagine it without the CoP.

A random tweet confirms it??? I guess you believe all the rumors the bus drivers tell as well.

 

[ToTBellHop]

They won’t close CoP permanently. Updates? Sure.

 

[WorldExplorer]

For John? I would personally push the Carousel.

 

[gorillaball]

The ride cannot physically run once the next motor fails, apparently.

Also, from another tweet in the chain, to replace the motors would require a major overhall.

Please define “major overhaul”. Could one person call a week long closure a major overhaul? A month? A year? I mean it’s a motor, I bet they’ve replaced them at times over it’s long life right?

 

[ToTBellHop]

Please define “major overhaul”. Could one person call a week long closure a major overhaul? A month? A year? I mean it’s a motor, I bet they’ve replaced them at times over it’s long life right?

Even if it took longer, rides routinely go down for lengthy refurbishments. Another Tomorrowland attraction just closed for 6 months and no one suggested it was being removed permanently.