What should Disney do with the WDW Carousel of Progress

**mickey** · 12-11-2001

So, it is closed, and now open again for Christmas, but sure to be closed again. What should Disney Imagineers do with Carousel of Progress?

**mickey** · 12-11-2001

I personally think that since they removed the one in Disneyland, that they should keep it open. I also think that it won't happen. It is in need of a sponsor, and I don't see that coming. What I do see happening is it being removed to another park (EPCOT hopefully) or more likely torn down to make way for a new E-ticket ride, or an update to Space Mountain. I know that I will enjoy the new ride they create, but it would be great to have both. Definitely a fond memory from childhood.

Michael Darling · 12-11-2001

I'd have to say move it to EPCOT Center over between the Land and the Living Seas (in the original intended location of the Great Movie Ride). I think it would be better preserved there and then the space in Tomorrowland can be used for that e-ticket attraction that's been rumored.

jfmoe · 12-18-2001

I do beleave that it would work well in EPCOT. It follows with the whole looking towards the future while still remambering the past theme.
Tomorrowland is now just a area of futuristic fun and activities instead of an area of "explororation"(roy disney) EPCOT is now the center of "exploration". So move CoP to EPCOT and open up the space for (in conjunction with space from skyway) a new attraction that deserves such prime realistate(new e-ticket).

Cinderellafifi · 12-26-2001

I really hope they don't close or move the COP! I remember the old song and have old memories! When I was little, they actually filled up all the auditoriums. It was my Dad's favorite, too. And now that he is gone - it means even more to me.

Save the Carousel! Save the Carousel!

dreamflight · 04-29-2002

I never thought about moving COP to another park. That is a wonderful idea. I don't think I've ever been to the MK and not gone on it.

MJD · 06-04-2005

I voted for renovations. What did they do in DL?

MJD

phayes93 · 06-04-2005

We're divided on this issue - on one hand, it's great nostaligia. It sort of takes you back to "the day." My DW took DD in there many times on DD's first WDW visit back in 1986 - when she was 6 weeks old! DD seemed to be able to relax, get out of the heat - and DW was able to feed her (if you know whta I mean... On our recent trip (two weeks ago), DD and I visited (as we always do if it's open). Of course, the thing malfunctioned and we had to sit through the Second Scene twice. And DD spent most of the rest of our trip humming "Great, Big Beautiful Tomorrow..."

But if nostalgia is what you're after, go to a museum. For instance, River Country was the first water park and it's been shuttered for some time now...

After all, the name IS Carousel of PROGRESS.

Peppertink · 06-06-2005

Save it, save it!!!!!

This was my favorite ride as a child at Disneyland(I was crushed when they changed it to America Sings, then loved it!) and look forward to it each time we visit WDW. A little piece of my childhood will go with it should they decide to remove it

SplashMtnMan · 06-06-2005

I love this ride, I don't see Disney keeping it open in any matter within MK...so only logical thing is to move it to Epcot, they just can't lose it completely...that would be horrible!!!

**Dana** · 06-06-2005

I voted to keep it open as is. My DD loves that attraction and always wants to go on it. She would be so sad to see it go or changed. The first thing she asked me when I booked our October trip was "Is the COP going to be open?".

View Poll Results: What should Disney do with the WDW Carousel of Progress?
Keep it open as is	8	21.05%
Keep it open but update the last scene	19	50.00%
Open it only for special occasions	0	0%
Move it to EPCOT	7	18.42%
Rennovate it into something different like at Disneyland	3	7.89%
Tear it down and build something better	1	2.63%
Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

12-11-2001	#1 (permalink)
mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	What should Disney do with the WDW Carousel of Progress So, it is closed, and now open again for Christmas, but sure to be closed again. What should Disney Imagineers do with Carousel of Progress?

12-11-2001	#2 (permalink)
mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	I think they should keep it open, but it needs updating! I personally think that since they removed the one in Disneyland, that they should keep it open. I also think that it won't happen. It is in need of a sponsor, and I don't see that coming. What I do see happening is it being removed to another park (EPCOT hopefully) or more likely torn down to make way for a new E-ticket ride, or an update to Space Mountain. I know that I will enjoy the new ride they create, but it would be great to have both. Definitely a fond memory from childhood.

12-11-2001	#3 (permalink)
Michael Darling Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Right Behind You Posts: 435	EPCOT Center I'd have to say move it to EPCOT Center over between the Land and the Living Seas (in the original intended location of the Great Movie Ride). I think it would be better preserved there and then the space in Tomorrowland can be used for that e-ticket attraction that's been rumored. __________________ - "Michael Darling" The "caps lock" light scares me, and the "Shift" key is my best friend.

12-18-2001	#4 (permalink)
jfmoe Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 102	I do beleave that it would work well in EPCOT. It follows with the whole looking towards the future while still remambering the past theme. Tomorrowland is now just a area of futuristic fun and activities instead of an area of "explororation"(roy disney) EPCOT is now the center of "exploration". So move CoP to EPCOT and open up the space for (in conjunction with space from skyway) a new attraction that deserves such prime realistate(new e-ticket). __________________ Josh YOU can fly! you CAN fly! you can FLY!

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12-26-2001	#5 (permalink)
Cinderellafifi Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: S. Florida, Baby! Posts: 1,058	I really hope they don't close or move the COP! I remember the old song and have old memories! When I was little, they actually filled up all the auditoriums. It was my Dad's favorite, too. And now that he is gone - it means even more to me. Save the Carousel! Save the Carousel! __________________ A whole year without a Disney visit leads to a crabby family DC's Tinkerbell is a very special fairy! A dream is a wish your heart makes...

04-29-2002	#6 (permalink)
dreamflight Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 124	I never thought about moving COP to another park. That is a wonderful idea. I don't think I've ever been to the MK and not gone on it.

06-04-2005	#7 (permalink)
MJD NFL Football Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,747	Re: What should Disney do with the WDW Carousel of Progress I voted for renovations. What did they do in DL? MJD __________________ DVC Member Since 2004 1989- Off Site 1991- Caribbean Beach Resort 2001- Caribbean Beach Resort 2002- Caribbean Beach Resort 2003- Caribbean Beach Resort 2004- Port Orleans Resort & Beach Club Resort 2005- Old Key West & Board Walk Villas 2005- Coronado Springs Resort 2005- Boardwalk Villas / Christmas 2006- Wilderness Lodge 2007- Old Key West Villas 2008- Saratoga Springs Villas 2009- Saratoga Spring Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Off to Disney............ 1 days 14 hours 16 minutes

06-04-2005	#8 (permalink)
phayes93 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Godfrey, Ill. near St. Louis Posts: 1,263	Re: What should Disney do with the WDW Carousel of Progress We're divided on this issue - on one hand, it's great nostaligia. It sort of takes you back to "the day." My DW took DD in there many times on DD's first WDW visit back in 1986 - when she was 6 weeks old! DD seemed to be able to relax, get out of the heat - and DW was able to feed her (if you know whta I mean... On our recent trip (two weeks ago), DD and I visited (as we always do if it's open). Of course, the thing malfunctioned and we had to sit through the Second Scene twice. And DD spent most of the rest of our trip humming "Great, Big Beautiful Tomorrow..." But if nostalgia is what you're after, go to a museum. For instance, River Country was the first water park and it's been shuttered for some time now... After all, the name IS Carousel of PROGRESS. __________________ Off-site 1972, 1973, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1989, 1997, 2000 Yacht Club 1991 Old Key West (Vacation Club) 1993 Caribe Royale 1995 All-Star Sports 1997 Disneyland Pacific Hotel 1999 All-Star Sports 2000 All-Star Movies 2001 All-Star Music 2002 Dolphin 2002-2003 (Xmas) Caribbean Beach Resort - 2003 Port Orleans Riverside & Poly - 2005 Pop Century - December 2005 Pop Century - Dec. 2007-Jan. 2008

06-06-2005	#9 (permalink)
Peppertink Disney Bride:) Join Date: May 2005 Location: With my Southern Gents.... Posts: 6,366	Re: What should Disney do with the WDW Carousel of Progress Save it, save it!!!!! This was my favorite ride as a child at Disneyland(I was crushed when they changed it to America Sings, then loved it!) and look forward to it each time we visit WDW. A little piece of my childhood will go with it should they decide to remove it __________________ Thank you, thank you, thank you for the AVATAR R2G! YOU ROCK! YOU DA MAN!!! Trumpet players are the sexiest! He is not the BOSS of me! Pu is my favorite Mouse! Limsy is my bad influence Nutty is my favorite Voodoo Queen and co-captain of the annoypid police Dopey is my favorite cookie dealer That monkey took the cookie out of my Wacky Pack! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mickey here we come! Spending our first anniversary with Mickey

06-06-2005	#10 (permalink)
SplashMtnMan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 316	Re: What should Disney do with the WDW Carousel of Progress I love this ride, I don't see Disney keeping it open in any matter within MK...so only logical thing is to move it to Epcot, they just can't lose it completely...that would be horrible!!! __________________ ~ Always looking forward to going back to the laughing place ~ DL Jun '00 ~ Offsite WDW Aug '04 ~ SOG WDW Jan '05 ~ SOG WDW Aug '05 ~ WL DL Apr '06 ~ Candy Cane Inn

06-06-2005	#11 (permalink)
Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,891	Re: What should Disney do with the WDW Carousel of Progress I voted to keep it open as is. My DD loves that attraction and always wants to go on it. She would be so sad to see it go or changed. The first thing she asked me when I booked our October trip was "Is the COP going to be open?". __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Coronado Springs~ 10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 193 days 11 hours 46 minutes

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