Carousel of Progress could be moved.

[Figment632]

So it has long been a question of Disney fan why do they not update COP? Well after FLE the next two areas in WDW to see a major overhaul will be TL and AL.

The one problem that I have seen in all the plans for TL is that COP seems to be missing in the blueprints. That area is simply marked future expansion. So everything I have heard leads me to believe that within the next 5-7 years COP will be gone from TL in WDW.

1. The two leading rumors at this point are that COP will either be moved to DCA as part of the theme change of that park. The new theme of that park will be Walt’s park. The front of the park is being themed to look like LA in the 20's when Walt first arrived, the Sun Wheel has been re-themed to Mickey’s fun wheel, The re-theme to Silly Symphony swings, World of Color. COP would fit this new theme well.

2. The rumor I like better because it keeps COP in WDW. COP will be moved to Epcot and added to either Innoventions or WOL and that pavilion will be changed to a progress theme.

What do you guys think I vote for #2. COP no longer fits the SC-FI theme of TL and this keeps COP in WDW.

 

[Robo]

Hmmmmmmmmmm.

 

[SnowWhite33]

Definitely option 2!! A trip to WDW would not be complete for us without seeing COP.

I only had 1 trip to WDW as a kid and COP with my Grandfather is my happiest memory of that trip.

Wherever it is moved I hope that it is treated like the treasure it is.

 

[Figment632]

Also not plans could be changed. Thematically the COP should be moved because TL is no longer about the future but a SC-FI future. They could also just update the last scene but I have seen no evidence of that.

 

[Brian_WDW74]

I've moved this thread to the Rumors and News board.

 

[Golf4food]

I vote #2 as well. It would work in the WOL pavillion if it were rethemed and freeing up TL for a new ride would be great. It doesn't really fit in TL at all, no matter how often they screw up, I mean, update the last scene.

 

[skiingfast]

So it has long been a question of Disney fan why do they not update COP? Well after FLE the next two areas in WDW to see a major overhaul will be TL and AL.

The one problem that I have seen in all the plans for TL is that COP seems to be missing in the blueprints. That area is simply marked future expansion. So everything I have heard leads me to believe that within the next 5-7 years COP will be gone from TL in WDW.

1. The two leading rumors at this point are that COP will either be moved to DCA as part of the theme change of that park. The new theme of that park will be Walt’s park. The front of the park is being themed to look like LA in the 20's when Walt first arrived, the Sun Wheel has been re-themed to Mickey’s fun wheel, The re-theme to Silly Symphony swings, World of Color. COP would fit this new theme well.

2. The rumor I like better because it keeps COP in WDW. COP will be moved to Epcot and added to either Innoventions or WOL and that pavilion will be changed to a progress theme.

What do you guys think I vote for #2. COP no longer fits the SC-FI theme of TL and this keeps COP in WDW.

1. Will never happen, no disrespect, but I don't know how you even came up with this. It highly suggests that you havn't been to DCA and don't know about the changes there. It will have 5 areas. The Main Street will be like 1920 LA. Paradise peir like a turn of the century Pier. A bugs land, a cars land, and Hollywoodland.

2. In DL they got rid of COP and put in an Innoventions. I think Epcot already has an Innoventions.

I'd really like to see the blueprints that you have. Do you have a link?

 

[ChrisFL]

I've heard of other.....suggestions, not exactly rumors, about it going to:

The Smithsonian

or

The Walt Disney Family Museum

I like both of these choices actually...it really does need to be preserved as a brilliant example of American living in the 20th century.

 

[Figment632]

I've heard of other.....suggestions, not exactly rumors, about it going to:

The Smithsonian

or

The Walt Disney Family Museum

I like both of these choices actually...it really does need to be preserved as a brilliant example of American living in the 20th century.

Yes there is an issue of space here though.

 

[doconeill]

This has been rumored many times in the past and none have ever been true.

And I always love the "this is a done deal...but plans can change" "news"-items. Is your name Jim by any chance?

 

[Donut23]

We are east-coasters and enjoy our WDW trips each year. We ALSO try to visit DL each year because we just love it.

Either would be fine with us. We rarely have a chance to enjoy it because we do not travel during peak times.

I will be nice if they renovate it and bring back some life to the attraction. As old-time Disney fans....we enjoy it!

 

[ChrisFL]

This has been rumored many times in the past and none have ever been true.

And I always love the "this is a done deal...but plans can change" "news"-items. Is your name Jim by any chance?

Don't forget it's been 100% green-lit, only to be cancelled or not mentioned any more after that

 

[hushupu]

I know I'll be in the minority here but I would not miss it if it was gone. It has been totally out of date for a long time and there is rarely a line to get in. The space could be put to better use IMHO

 

[Mindy5767]

I've always love COP, but it really no longer belongs in TL. I agree it could fit into Futureworld nicely... or.... how's about Nostalgialand?! I don't want to see it go, but the last scene needs to be changed. It was different originally.

 

[skiingfast]

I know I'll be in the minority here but I would not miss it if it was gone. It has been totally out of date for a long time and there is rarely a line to get in. The space could be put to better use IMHO

What do you mean out of date? I though the grand daughter is hooking up a Friday night date with Twitter on he Ipad?

 

[ConcKahuna]

Is your name Jim by any chance?

 

[mitros]

I know I'll be in the minority here but I would not miss it if it was gone. It has been totally out of date for a long time and there is rarely a line to get in. The space could be put to better use IMHO

Sheeesh, I see why you have Grumpy as an icon.

 

[KYMickey]

The last time this was discussed many people "in the know" stated that with the condition COP is in it couldn't be disassembled and reassembled, it would just fall apart. That being said the only alternatives are to renovate it or tear it down. I'm betting almost everyone here would hope for the renovation.

 

[Mindy5767]

I've heard of other.....suggestions, not exactly rumors, about it going to:

The Smithsonian

or

The Walt Disney Family Museum

I like both of these choices actually...it really does need to be preserved as a brilliant example of American living in the 20th century.

Hey! I wouldn't mind seeing it in the Smithsonian... but hey.. I live in the Washington DC area.. I could visit it any time! It could go in the newly renovated American History Museum. They had the set from M*A*S*H there, and Julia Child's kitchen, why not COP! I want it I want it!

 

[Disney's Folly]

The last time this was discussed many people "in the know" stated that with the condition COP is in it couldn't be disassembled and reassembled, it would just fall apart. That being said the only alternatives are to renovate it or tear it down. I'm betting almost everyone here would hope for the renovation.

I agree. I don't know if it would be that hard of a change to simply renovate the last act, or make the transitions make more sense. But the ride has to stay. If Disney can bring back Captain EO, starring a highly controversial person in a vastly out-dated ride, surely they can hold on to one of Walt's most endearing legendary concepts.