. . . Nor did they advertise it *one bit* as a must-see landmark attraction during Walt Disney's 100th. But the Magic Kingdom's "Magic Carpets of Aladdin" or "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Play it!" was. That's sickening, based on the fact that it was one of the few the attractions Walt held most dear to his heart. In fact, it was one of the last he personally supervised...and, of course, the only attraction he asked his Imagineers to keep. That says something
big.
. . . The Animatronics and sets are often refurbished - that's excellent. The condition of the attraction is still wonderful. Sure, you may hear clicking. But you hear the same on "It's a Small World." Are we going to shut it down because of that? No...or at least we shouldn't. Instead, we should think of ways to fix the motors of the attraction...perhaps move it to EPCOT where it truly belongs (or
belonged if Project Gemini gets its way).
. . . the ride is hidden in the back of Tomorrowland and, frankly, "no one" knows what it is) - and it could be advertised in the map - that could start operation. People with seasonal passes (meaning, they don't
get in during the peak times (WHEN COP IS OPEN!) ) have no chance to visit it.
Nor are we given notice of when it is open or closed until (according to Guest Relations) the day we enter the park. They obviously don't want to save it.
And why? . . . It takes a lot to run the Carousel of Progress. But Disney should take its own advice: nothing's impossible. People are paid to imagine things like this...
What can we do? Write. Let Disney know what you want. We cannot back down. If you're in the park any day, express your concern. IT HELPS. In fact, Tomorrowland workers TALLY the number of questions they get about the CoP...so let the Cast Members know how you feel! You want the Carousel of Progress...it's sitting right there...it's closed, and you spend MORE at the parks now that the ticket prices are rising. Go to City Hall...they will let the managers know. Because we LOVE the COP...
...and so does Walt.
