After recent rumors of closure, the Timekeeper is infact still open and running. I was there before Christmas Eve, and the attraction was still open and going, as was Carousel of Progress!!!!
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Timekeeper Open
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SamatBCV
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I went on Timekeeper on the 22nd and COP on the 24th. Both were normal and nothing was changed. A cast member at COP did talk about possible closing and what is going on. To paraphrase, Disney execs were going to close COP, but there was a large uproar from people like him and so it is going to stick around for "another century". This cast member was a BIG fan of COP, has worked at Disney for a long time and said his kids now work for Disney. I know, I know, this is all hearsay and he could have made everything up, but I just thought I'd share what he said. Take it for what its worth. I'll have a trip report and a pic of timekeeper later.
SamatBCV
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Oh, one more bit of info...
I want COP to remain, but based on the attendance at the park (pretty heavy on Christmas Eve), I can understand why its only open for a brief period each year and why execs have considered removing it. There just weren't many people that went to it. This is even more true with Timekeeper. We went at a busy time of day when most lines were long and the Timekeeper theatre was only about 1/4 full. I think its a good show, but Disney is a business and with such low attendance (at Timekeeper and COP, not the parks) I can see why they wouldn't want to pay for the staffing.
Remember, I'm not slamming the attractions, just stating the fact that few people go to them, so don't slam me too hard. (Slam the people that don't go to those attractions.
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I want COP to remain, but based on the attendance at the park (pretty heavy on Christmas Eve), I can understand why its only open for a brief period each year and why execs have considered removing it. There just weren't many people that went to it. This is even more true with Timekeeper. We went at a busy time of day when most lines were long and the Timekeeper theatre was only about 1/4 full. I think its a good show, but Disney is a business and with such low attendance (at Timekeeper and COP, not the parks) I can see why they wouldn't want to pay for the staffing.
Remember, I'm not slamming the attractions, just stating the fact that few people go to them, so don't slam me too hard. (Slam the people that don't go to those attractions.
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WDWspider
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Originally posted by SamatBCV
Oh, one more bit of info...
I want COP to remain, but based on the attendance at the park (pretty heavy on Christmas Eve), I can understand why its only open for a brief period each year and why execs have considered removing it. There just weren't many people that went to it. This is even more true with Timekeeper. We went at a busy time of day when most lines were long and the Timekeeper theatre was only about 1/4 full. I think its a good show, but Disney is a business and with such low attendance (at Timekeeper and COP, not the parks) I can see why they wouldn't want to pay for the staffing.
Remember, I'm not slamming the attractions, just stating the fact that few people go to them, so don't slam me too hard. (Slam the people that don't go to those attractions.
Could this have anything to do with the fact that most maps don't list it now and since it is closed most of the time people don't know to look for it?
WDWspider
New Member
Originally posted by OneLittleSpark
Maybe $omething el$e is $haping a company??
For some time now... and some people will argue that you have to run a business like a business, but it was never started that way and would not be where it is today if that were the case, it would be just another Universal studios (if that).
SamatBCV
Member
I think Walt had a strong business sense but where he differed is that he had a vision. As much as I admire Walt, I wouldn't say he was altruistic. He started his business to make money first, but he balanced that with a priority given to quality family entertainment.
What I mean is that I think he did run the business like a business, but understood that if you have a vision that inspired people THAT is what generates success. Today, too many business leaders look at money as the motivating factor without looking at what generates their business.
What I mean is that I think he did run the business like a business, but understood that if you have a vision that inspired people THAT is what generates success. Today, too many business leaders look at money as the motivating factor without looking at what generates their business.
minniesmom
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So, COP & TK are open on Holidays? What is your opinion of Memorial Day, will they be open then?:sohappy: