Originally Posted By Dinseymomx2 While in the MK on Saturday, with every fastpass you obtained for Buzz Lightyear, you recieved a fastpass for, no lie, CoP. I have proof. We had time to kill before our Peter Pan fastpass would be valid, so we ventured to use a fastpass on a ride that you obviously didn't need one for. Well it seemed to be working to draw crowds into the ride. While on the final scene of the carousel the ride froze. Needless to say we had to sit through the christmas scene three times, before finally being directed to proceed to the rear exits as CoP was experiencing technical difficulties. Maybe the ride was seeing too much traffic to be able to operate appropriately. Its been a long time since its been that active. I know when we ride there is usually like 3 or 4 other families, maybe, riding with us. It to us is a place to cool down for a little while. But all in all the ride was down for maybe only like 5 minutes if that, so curious as to what happened.
Originally Posted By leobloom The last few times I've watched COP I've had to site through at least one scene multiple times. I believe if anyone gets up and exits the theater during the show, then the theater will automatically not rotate for safety concerns. I know there was at least one CM died being crushed between the moving walls at DL's Carousel theater when it was America Sings. Were there ever any deaths at MK's? But, yeah, watching the same COP scene over and over really zaps the fun-factor.
Originally Posted By sjhym33 No, the MK COP has collapesable walls at the front of the theater to prevent that from happening.
Originally Posted By Dinseymomx2 the last time we rode CoP though, someone got up and exited during the first scene. There was no delay of the show, just a CM coming over head to remind other guests to remain seated throughout the remainder of the show.
Originally Posted By leobloom Perhaps it repeats if the doors are opened shortly before the theater rotates? I'll be curious to hear from any CMs who might know the story behind this.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt Someone posted a FP for COP on LP Live..I thought it was a joke but, I guess this makes sense.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Carousel has not seen the maintenance it should have. The last several times we've been to WDW there has almost ALWAYS been something that was not working properly. It is a shame because it is one of our favorite attractions... it is our daughter's favorite attraction in all of WDW.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 My girls got off the attraction last Oct. singing "It's a great big beautiful tomorrow." they were pleasently suprised.
Originally Posted By Disneybrad If anyone opens any theater door. The CM's have to investigate. Not only do they have to check the theater where the door opened, but the entire attraction, so depending on when it occurs there may not be time to finish before it is time to move. So the guest are stuck. And what tend to happen when it doesn't move another guest leaves, staring the whole thing over. So they run around the building again, and dyrring that time guest tend to get impatient, even though it was there fault to start with, and more leave. So typically one guest, will cause us to have to evac the ride.
Originally Posted By Chris in Atlanta I'll bet there are parts in that thing that cannot be replaced. At some point it has to be retired. I guess they can just "make" parts now.
Originally Posted By FenwayGirl It is one of my all time favorite. I can't wait to ride it ina few weeks...I make my family sit through it! They get so embarrassed when I start to sing.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<I'll bet there are parts in that thing that cannot be replaced>> I doubt it's because they can't, it's more they won't. Or more to the point, they don't see the return on investment.
Originally Posted By leobloom Thanks for the info, Disneybrad. That seems to solve the mystery of the magically repeating COP.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost >>>I'll bet there are parts in that thing that cannot be replaced. At some point it has to be retired. I guess they can just "make" parts now.<<< >>>I doubt it's because they can't, it's more they won't. Or more to the point, they don't see the return on investment.<<< Absolutely! The argument that the parts are no longer available is not even worthy of scorn. They built the theater from scratch in 1964, no parts...all fabricated. So tell me that with today's technology they cannot duplicate anything if they really wanted too. I am encouraged that they are at least trying to promote it again. It seems like there has been a lot of positive feedback about it.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 So many times it is "seasonal" or closes around 5PM. We tend to avoid the MK in the day time, so we don't always get to see it, but it is a favorite.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 It is one of my fav classic attrations. I end up singing along with it.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 ^^^and the next day, and the next day. It's just like trying to get IASM out of your head. One night we were on the Monorail leaving EPCOT and some guy started to sing "Great Big Beautiful" and we all joined in. Happy moments.
Originally Posted By Disneybrad COP has not been a seasonal attraction for many years. The only time it is not open full park hours are for EMH Nights or Hard Ticket events.
