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tomko · 08-15-2002, 11:19 AM

Well, the COP is closed again as of August 17,2002. Confirmed by a recent phone call received from Thomas Hobbs at the WDW executive offices today.

Reason being is simply demand and of course budget. The attraction closes at times if they see the demand / attendance is low. This also is so for the "Timekeeper".

Mr. Hobbs was happy to see the support from the public about this classic COP attraction. He assured me the closing is not permenant and they will reopen. He could not give me a time of the reopening. He just stated that it depends on the demand/attendance of the park.

Thank you Mr Hobbs for being so courteous by returning my phone call.

It is very much appreciated by me and also the supporters of www.carouselofprogress.com

I did mention to Mr Hobbs that the traffic on the my site has dramatically increased over the past few months after the 9/11 tragety. Maybe because people are searching for happy times and memories which are portrayed by the music and theme behind such a great Disney Classic as the Carousel of Progress.

Maybe, just maybe, the overwhelming poplularity of the COP at the NY World's Fair in 1964/65 had to do with the Cuban missle crisis and the feared BOMB of that time period.

It will be a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow......very soon as it was in the 60's. Keep the COP open forever!

Thank you

Tom Ortalano
owner of www.carouselofprogress.com

Brier Rose · 08-15-2002, 11:29 AM

Tom,
My son who is 3 years old knows every word to Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow! I wish Disney would realize that while COP is one of the older,(but best) attractions,MK just is not complete without it.

anniet · 08-15-2002, 11:47 AM

Thanks for the update Tom. I had heard nasty rumors that it had closed for good and I didn't have the heart to tell DBF who went and saw it at the Worlds Fair with his Dad in 65. It's one of the highlights of the MK for him, and me!

Thanks again!

Gytchy · 08-15-2002, 12:39 PM

COP was open last week (Aug 7 - 14).

I think they are doing limited hours, but it was open.

Sean23 · 08-15-2002, 12:48 PM

COP was open Sunday the 11th from 10 am - 6 pm.

tomko · 08-15-2002, 01:34 PM

I am so surprised to see the COP open after I was told that it will be closed until further notice as per Tom Hobbs at the Magic Kingdom.....

Well, maybe the demand and or attendance is high enough to do so.

I really wish they would post the hours or some kind of schedule on their sight so the public is informed.

Thanks for the input and keep your EARS open.

Maybe it is best to email the Customer relation area and ask them to post their COP hours and days it will be open.

Here is the link to do so. I already have but did not get a response. The more the merrier I say!!!

http://studio.go.com/cgi-bin/gmail/g...world/form.tpl

PennConn · 08-15-2002, 01:59 PM

Don't forget that It's A Small World in Fantasyland was also part of the 1964 New York World's Fair, if it's any consolation ........

PennConn · 08-15-2002, 02:00 PM

**** BUMP ****

A1A1 · 08-15-2002, 11:40 PM

Went on COP second week of August, and loved as much as I did as a kid.

4crusinransiers · 08-16-2002, 09:53 AM

Everyone please go to the website and sign the petion!

www.carouselofprogress.com

StaceyA · 08-16-2002, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 4crusinransiers
Everyone please go to the website and sign the petion!
www.carouselofprogress.com

I just signed the petition and I emailed them about not closing the ride and what times they will have it open when I go to WDW in December!

Jackie H. · 08-16-2002, 12:42 PM

I hope it is open. We are headed down in 2 weeks. It will be my kid's fourth trip and they haven't seen CoP or Timekeeper yet! I haven't seen Timekeeper either.

The first time we took the kids they were 4 & 1-1/2. It was a slow easy going trip and we just did what we could - had a wonderful trip. But we never got to the CoP or Timekeeper. Every trip since then we've wanted to go, but they haven't been operating. We always go in "off season".

I guess this may not be the place to post this, but I am beginning to think park tickets should be discounted in off season. Less and less hours and less and less attractions......

TDC Nala · 08-16-2002, 09:11 PM

Several sources have now reported that it will be open until August 17 (that's tomorrow)!

It may be open only in busy seasons. I'd bet it opens againn around Thanksgiving.

PennConn · 08-17-2002, 07:17 AM

I just wish Horizons in Epcot FW was still there .... it featured the same family as in COP, but only in the future ....

Mackey Mouse · 08-17-2002, 07:32 AM

I will be there in December.. I hope it is open when I am there, always a favorite of ours and I have not been able to see it the last few times we have been at WDW...

08-15-2002, 11:19 AM	#1
tomko Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35	Carousel of Progress Well, the COP is closed again as of August 17,2002. Confirmed by a recent phone call received from Thomas Hobbs at the WDW executive offices today. Reason being is simply demand and of course budget. The attraction closes at times if they see the demand / attendance is low. This also is so for the "Timekeeper". Mr. Hobbs was happy to see the support from the public about this classic COP attraction. He assured me the closing is not permenant and they will reopen. He could not give me a time of the reopening. He just stated that it depends on the demand/attendance of the park. Thank you Mr Hobbs for being so courteous by returning my phone call. It is very much appreciated by me and also the supporters of www.carouselofprogress.com I did mention to Mr Hobbs that the traffic on the my site has dramatically increased over the past few months after the 9/11 tragety. Maybe because people are searching for happy times and memories which are portrayed by the music and theme behind such a great Disney Classic as the Carousel of Progress. Maybe, just maybe, the overwhelming poplularity of the COP at the NY World's Fair in 1964/65 had to do with the Cuban missle crisis and the feared BOMB of that time period. It will be a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow......very soon as it was in the 60's. Keep the COP open forever! Thank you Tom Ortalano owner of www.carouselofprogress.com Last edited by tomko; 08-26-2002 at 07:48 AM.

08-15-2002, 11:29 AM	#2
Brier Rose The Tag Fairy prefers to remain an enigma Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,942	Tom, My son who is 3 years old knows every word to Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow! I wish Disney would realize that while COP is one of the older,(but best) attractions,MK just is not complete without it. __________________ 50 TRIPS AND COUNTING!!! Last edited by Brier Rose; 08-15-2002 at 11:41 AM.

08-15-2002, 11:47 AM	#3
anniet DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cocoa, FL Posts: 2,374	Thanks for the update Tom. I had heard nasty rumors that it had closed for good and I didn't have the heart to tell DBF who went and saw it at the Worlds Fair with his Dad in 65. It's one of the highlights of the MK for him, and me! Thanks again! __________________ When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will finally know peace. -Jimi Hendrix “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.. I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man" -- Mahatma Gandhi

08-15-2002, 12:39 PM	#4
Gytchy Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 184	Strange COP was open last week (Aug 7 - 14). I think they are doing limited hours, but it was open. __________________

08-15-2002, 01:34 PM	#6
tomko Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35	HOURS Limited I am so surprised to see the COP open after I was told that it will be closed until further notice as per Tom Hobbs at the Magic Kingdom..... Well, maybe the demand and or attendance is high enough to do so. I really wish they would post the hours or some kind of schedule on their sight so the public is informed. Thanks for the input and keep your EARS open. Maybe it is best to email the Customer relation area and ask them to post their COP hours and days it will be open. Here is the link to do so. I already have but did not get a response. The more the merrier I say!!! http://studio.go.com/cgi-bin/gmail/g...world/form.tpl

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08-15-2002, 12:48 PM	#5
Sean23 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 552	COP was open Sunday the 11th from 10 am - 6 pm.

08-15-2002, 01:59 PM	#7
PennConn DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 508	Don't forget that It's A Small World in Fantasyland was also part of the 1964 New York World's Fair, if it's any consolation ........ __________________ RICH 1976, 1977, 1981 Off Site 1998, 1999 All Star Music 2001, 2008 Port Orleans Riverside 2002 Dolphin 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010 Pop Century 2009 Port Orleans French Quarter 2009 Polynesian 2010 DVC Wilderness Lodge 2011 DVC Boardwalk

08-15-2002, 02:00 PM	#8
PennConn DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 508	** BUMP __________________ RICH** 1976, 1977, 1981 Off Site 1998, 1999 All Star Music 2001, 2008 Port Orleans Riverside 2002 Dolphin 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010 Pop Century 2009 Port Orleans French Quarter 2009 Polynesian 2010 DVC Wilderness Lodge 2011 DVC Boardwalk

08-15-2002, 11:40 PM	#9
A1A1 DIS Veteran Puppies make great friends AKL-the best kept secret in Florida! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: In the cold North Posts: 937	Went on COP second week of August, and loved as much as I did as a kid.

08-16-2002, 09:53 AM	#10
4crusinransiers Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 415	Everyone please go to the website and sign the petion! www.carouselofprogress.com

08-16-2002, 12:42 PM	#12
Jackie H. It's fun to have fun, but you have to know how! Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Alabama Posts: 810	I hope it is open. We are headed down in 2 weeks. It will be my kid's fourth trip and they haven't seen CoP or Timekeeper yet! I haven't seen Timekeeper either. The first time we took the kids they were 4 & 1-1/2. It was a slow easy going trip and we just did what we could - had a wonderful trip. But we never got to the CoP or Timekeeper. Every trip since then we've wanted to go, but they haven't been operating. We always go in "off season". I guess this may not be the place to post this, but I am beginning to think park tickets should be discounted in off season. Less and less hours and less and less attractions......

08-16-2002, 09:11 PM	#13
TDC Nala 1937, what a year that was Diet Coke on Ice or Else I apparently don't do anything they want to stimulate Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Not far enough outside the Beltway Posts: 34,148	Several sources have now reported that it will be open until August 17 (that's tomorrow)! It may be open only in busy seasons. I'd bet it opens againn around Thanksgiving. __________________

08-17-2002, 07:17 AM	#14
PennConn DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 508	I just wish Horizons in Epcot FW was still there .... it featured the same family as in COP, but only in the future .... __________________ RICH 1976, 1977, 1981 Off Site 1998, 1999 All Star Music 2001, 2008 Port Orleans Riverside 2002 Dolphin 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010 Pop Century 2009 Port Orleans French Quarter 2009 Polynesian 2010 DVC Wilderness Lodge 2011 DVC Boardwalk

08-17-2002, 07:32 AM	#15
Mackey Mouse Me read the Navigator? I don't think so tsk, tsk said in my best Bahsten accent Tommy made Flubber Join Date: May 2000 Location: MA Posts: 17,359	I will be there in December.. I hope it is open when I am there, always a favorite of ours and I have not been able to see it the last few times we have been at WDW... __________________ Mackey Mouse, Are you a Tigger or an Eeyore? Co-Moderator Restaurant Boards Moderator, Coping and Compassion Board "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." -Albert Einstein

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