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DisneyMissy
New Member
This is one attraction I have not been on and I am looking forward to it on my next trip.
cuteazabutton74
New Member
If you like history you are going to love this attraction.
Cary
Cary
jchriscandy
New Member
I'm glad to hear they are working on this classic instead of thinking about getting rid of it. I can't wait to ride it next week.
DisneyJester77
Member
I have always enjoyed COP, even as a little kid. And I look forward to going on every time I go to MK. Hopefully it will stay there forever as it would be a shame to see it replaced.
DarkMeasures
New Member
I really think Disney should take and expand the ride so it covers the entire 20th century in increments of 20 years.
As in 1900, 1920, 1940, 1960, 1980, 2000. And I would like to see accurate versions of 1960, 1980, and 2000.
Of course the attraction would need to be moved to another park to do so. I say Epcot is the perfect park for CoP.
As in 1900, 1920, 1940, 1960, 1980, 2000. And I would like to see accurate versions of 1960, 1980, and 2000.
Of course the attraction would need to be moved to another park to do so. I say Epcot is the perfect park for CoP.
Woody13
New Member
Actually, the entire attraction is a commercial for General Electric. It was specifically designed to "sell" all electric living (GE style) to the households of the 1960's. It's entertaining, but it's not at all historically accurate. For example, in act 3 which represents the 1940's, they show a GE dishwasher. While top loading dishwashers made by GE did exist in the 1940's, only very rich people could afford them. Automatic dishwashers in the home were very rare. In the 1940's most people washed their dishes in the sink.Kwit35 said:
Each scene in CoP is a GE fantasy. "Progress is our most important product."
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
F.Y.I.
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D-Troops.com is now saying that C.o.P. is in imminent danger of closing:
http://www.d-troops.com/article.php?id=8
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D-Troops.com is now saying that C.o.P. is in imminent danger of closing:
For more info:
http://www.d-troops.com/article.php?id=8
unkadug said:
And as for “PROGRESS...” “Jim Hill Media” holds that the Carousel of Progress will be replaced with a Flying Saucers “bumper-car” ride – starring Toy Story characters. What seems to be an off-the-shelf ride that would replace a clearly unique presentation. Even the Orlando Sentinel just recently passed on rumors of the CoP’s demise.
niether Jim Hill or the Sentinel are good sources
and...so what if it is replaced......
CaptainMichael
Well-Known Member
D-Troops, in my opinion is not a good source. It stands to reason that if they are rehabbing it (which means $$$$ is being spent), that it will be open for at least a few more years. It also doesn't seem to be going seasonal either because they would close it down to rehab it instead of leaving it open.
Crazy Harry
Active Member
I hate the idea of COP maybe not being there my next trip, but if nothing else it would be nice if they built a tribute for it at innoventions.
As far as moving it, I don't like this idea either. Although it would be surrounded by simular attractions at Epcot, I enjoy the contrast it provides in tomorrowland. I think it's the same reason I enjoyed 20 k in fantasyland.
Repitition makes everything seem the same, but contrasting themes helps to compliment and provides a more rounded experience for the area.
In other words, if tomorrow land becomes all about cartoon characters like it's becoming, I'll scream. However tron and his light cycles would be welcome in my book.
As far as moving it, I don't like this idea either. Although it would be surrounded by simular attractions at Epcot, I enjoy the contrast it provides in tomorrowland. I think it's the same reason I enjoyed 20 k in fantasyland.
Repitition makes everything seem the same, but contrasting themes helps to compliment and provides a more rounded experience for the area.
In other words, if tomorrow land becomes all about cartoon characters like it's becoming, I'll scream. However tron and his light cycles would be welcome in my book.
CaptainMichael
Well-Known Member
The article itself makes no sense. They make note of the current renovation of the Carousel, but then reference Jim Hill about the flying saucers. Why would they be fixing it right before they replace it?speck76 said:
mousermerf
Account Suspended
If a refurb is in progress and the decision is made to scrap for a new project versus a refurb, the budget will be pulled and the refurb stopped - this has happened before.
They may toil with the idea of scrapping CoP but nothing is set in stone yet.
They may toil with the idea of scrapping CoP but nothing is set in stone yet.
I saw COP last week and when we first were being seated in the theatre there was an audio soundtrack playing and it was skipping so bad that you couldn't even understand it. The CM working there look embarrassed about how awful it sounded, and I was embarrassed for Disney too. I hope that was just a glitch and its not that bad every day! The rest of the show seemed to be running ok though.
Speaking of animatronic shows, I think Country Bears is in horrible condition. The eyes of some of the animatronics don't seem to be working well and the whole theatre smells like cat urine.
I love both attractions - COP and Country Bears, but if Disney has decided to do away with them I wish they would just get it over with instead of letting them get worse and worse over time. Either fix them up nice or put them to sleep, don't make them suffer publicly, its embarrassing.
Speaking of animatronic shows, I think Country Bears is in horrible condition. The eyes of some of the animatronics don't seem to be working well and the whole theatre smells like cat urine.
I love both attractions - COP and Country Bears, but if Disney has decided to do away with them I wish they would just get it over with instead of letting them get worse and worse over time. Either fix them up nice or put them to sleep, don't make them suffer publicly, its embarrassing.
SilentWindODoom
Well-Known Member
Carousel of Progress is one of my favorite attractions at Disney. It would be horrible if we lose it. I am very glad that this refurbishment is being done. It bodes well for the fate of the ride, as well as the fact that they kept it open while doing so. I fear Timekeeper is suffering a horrible fate, though.
At least I think most of us can agree that it would be better to die than go the way of the Enchanted Tiki Room. There are things worse than death.
At least I think most of us can agree that it would be better to die than go the way of the Enchanted Tiki Room. There are things worse than death.
TP2000
Well-Known Member
Laura22 said:
Try visiting Disneyland. They maintain their animatronics wonderfully, and the facilities they inhabit. I was horrified at the condition of WDW's Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion the last time I was out there a few years ago. The horrible condition of the Haunted Mansion, and the way it was being operated by the CM's, actually made me very sad. I don't remember the Country Bear Jamboree smelling of cat urine on my last WDW visit, but from my personal experience and the other reports of declining upkeep at WDW, I don't doubt that's now a problem.
Disneyland even has the original Tiki Room in beautifully pristine condition, without the "Under New Management" garbage that's like going to a bad wedding reception in 1994.