COP... tear down?

[montyz81]

I would rather it end up in EPCOT with a brand new refurb. I think it would get more traffic and a new genre of kids would enjoy it and grow up with it. I think It just gets skipped by a majority of people at MK.

They tried that already, it was called "Horizons" but they actually did tear that down!

 

[JoeCamel]

The shutting down of COP is one of the oldest and most persistent Disney rumors you will find on the net. Here are just some examples of the "COP moving to the Smithsonian" version of the rumor...


1/21/2009: "Rumor that I heard when I was at the park (from a guy who's cousin is a CM) is that they are moving the ENTIRE building to the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. Since it is a landmark building. "

1/31/2008: "While in line for SSE this past weekend, I overheard some people talking that next year they are dismantling the COP and moving it to the Smithsonian. The guy who said it claimed to be a cast member."

4/12/2007: "a friend of mine who is very much into keeping up on disney happeneing told me a few days ago that they're going to close carousel of progress and put it in the Smithsonian"

3/26/2007: "Also, unconfirmed rumors are circulating that Carousel of Progress will be entering the Smithsonian in 2009 along with the Enchanted Tiki Room but you didn't hear it from me."

5/11/2004: "Has anybody heard anything about Carousel of Progress being donated to the Smithsonian? It's probably just a rumor, but on the other hand, its something that I haven't heard before. "

Should be on Snopes

 

[OliveMcFly]

Just reading that thread title sent chills throughout my body. It's like being in a store and realizing you've lost your child...totally the same thing...to me

 

[Bacon]

Just reading that thread title sent chills throughout my body. It's like being in a store and realizing you've lost your child...totally the same thing...to me

I know right

 

[zulemara]

Or a ferry captian !

Hey I only told guests about rumors I heard from Spirit and even then it was usually only if asked.

 

[ToTBellHop]

The OP also had a dream that the world was going to end Valentine's Day, 2016. So...

 

[networkpro]

I hear they are giving the COP to Ozzy Ozbourne for letting Disney use his Christmas lights for all these years.

Only if they in turn allow them to re-theme the Walter E Broggie as the Crazy train for Halloween.

 

[twilight mitsuk]

I would rather it end up in EPCOT with a brand new refurb. I think it would get more traffic and a new genre of kids would enjoy it and grow up with it. I think It just gets skipped by a majority of people at MK.

along with IASW

 

[EOD K9]

I work in DC. This is wonderful news. I am going to the Museum of American History right now on the Mall to wait for its grand arrival. Just think, a little piece of Disney history right here in the Nation's Capital!!

 

[monothingie]

I heard it was going to be replaced with a new monorail spur. There may already be some footers poured already. (right next to the large unexplained dirt pile)

 

[Castle Cake Apologist]

@cococola44 where did you here this?

Should we be nervous that you asked for a source rather than debunk the rumor?

 

[marni1971]

Should we be nervous that you asked for a source rather than debunk the rumor?

Not at all.

 

[alissafalco]

All it needs is an updated final scene.

 

[DisneyFans4Life]

I heard the animatronics were being replaced with live actors...

 

[montyz81]

I heard it was going to be replaced with a new monorail spur. There may already be some footers poured already. (right next to the large unexplained dirt pile)

That dirt pile is so they can fill in the sink hole under COP. Sorry to dispel your spur rumor.

 

[DisneyFans4Life]

That dirt pile is so they can fill in the sink hole under COP. Sorry to dispel your spur rumor.

I thought the dirt pile was for the sink hole under Everest...that is why they have foundation issues after all. They want the dirt at MK so as to avoid any further weight being put in the general area of Everest.

 

[montyz81]

I thought the dirt pile was for the sink hole under Everest...that is why they have foundation issues after all. They want the dirt at MK so as to avoid any further weight being put in the general area of Everest.

No no no, that foundation is going to be supported by the truss structure from both the Wand and the Hat. They needed to wait for the Hat to come down to begin building the new support structure. That is why it has taken so long to fix the Yeti.

 

[CastleBound]

I heard they are resurrecting the plans for Disney's America and it's going to be the centerpiece of the new park. Subsequently, it will be close to the Smithsonian.

 

[elchippo]

All it needs is an updated final scene.

An exterior refurb and paint job to get rid of that ugly (and now sort of dirty looking) 90's color palette would help too. I'd LOVE to see them make the exterior look like the original Worlds Fair pavilion.

 

[raven]

I heard through a rumor mill that COP is being torn down at some point? Walt just may roll around in his grave...

If COP has survived for decades with low attendance, it isn't going anywhere.

As for Walt, I'm sure he's already spun in his grave more times than every tire on Test Track.