When did MK stop running horse-drawn streetcars?

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    Originally Posted By HauntedMansionFan

    While I realize they weren't a top of the line attraction, I'm saddened to read that the Magic Kingdom no longer runs the horse-drawn streetcars down Main Street! They added so much ambiance and charm to Main Street U.S.A. When exactly did this stop?
     
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    Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt

    I was there in June & I really thought I saw the Horses...am I dreaming?
     
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    Originally Posted By RockyMtnMinnie

    I know they were running in May when we were there because we were backstage when they were bringing in the first horse for the day.
     
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    Originally Posted By bobbelee9

    Where is -em with the answer?
     
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    Originally Posted By bobbelee9

    They were using the horses for the "I'm walking right down the middle of Main Street USA" show in June. Can't remember if they used them for rides tho.
     
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    Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt

    The Dapper Dans were singing on them!! I'm not dreaming!
     
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    Originally Posted By jmuboy

    Does Six Flags over Florida use any vehicles anymore on Walmart Blvd, I mean Main Street USA?
     
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    Originally Posted By bobbelee9

    ???? I'm confused
     
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    Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey

    <<Does Six Flags over Florida use any vehicles anymore on Walmart Blvd, I mean Main Street USA?>>

    Yawn - this comparison is getting mighty boring.
     
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    Originally Posted By BoardWalkBelle

    They havent stopped running the..they still run.
     
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    Originally Posted By tonyanton

    yeah, where is this info coming from?
     
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    Originally Posted By kennect

    OK...Not that this means alot but check the link below...

    <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/attractionDetail?id=MainStreetVehiclesAttractionPage" target="_blank">http://disneyworld.disney.go.c...tionPage</a>
     
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    Originally Posted By dizneed

    When we were there in August the street cars were running. I even have a picture of a cast member scooping up some poop in front of the train station.
     
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    Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA

    <I even have a picture of a cast member scooping up some poop in front of the train station.>

    Nice!

    Do you also have a picture of the young kid vomiting after riding the Tea Cups?

    I'd like to get those.
     
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    Originally Posted By jmuboy

    Jim - LOL - you're too funny!
     
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    Originally Posted By jmuboy

    "<<Does Six Flags over Florida use any vehicles anymore on Walmart Blvd, I mean Main Street USA?>>

    Yawn - this comparison is getting mighty boring."

    .....the truth can be a painful thing.
     
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    Originally Posted By matthewdort

    What truth? All I see is a hyperbolic statement of opinion.
     
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    Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey

    <<....the truth can be a painful thing.>>

    You people are starting to get on my flinging flanging nerves. Seriously.
     
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    Originally Posted By DVC_dad

    I, and 6 of my kids rode the horse drawn street car JUSTLAST WEEK at the MK @ WDW. We packed in on the first row. During the ride to the castle, from the beginning of Main St USA (stroller rental), I asked the lady at the reigns if there were plans to discontinue this trdition. She said, "I certainly hope not
    as I've been doing this for over 20 years." I think we're safe on the horse drawn street cars. The 2nd cast member who I suppose has the job of watching the passengers/guests, agreed and they had a good laugh.
     
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    Originally Posted By brotherdave

    I guess we can safely say that another Disney rumor is (thankfully) put to rest!!!

    Thanks for the update DVC_Dad!!!
     

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