Originally Posted By DVC_dad I used to think otherwise, only because Walt designed it. But now I think it should be totally revamped. What do you think?
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> "TAER DOWN MISHUN SPAYCE!!11!1" << This reads like a message from Stitch.
Originally Posted By crazyformickey I love Carousel of Progress. How come everytime I here or say Carousel of Progress I can't get that song out of my head for hours.
Originally Posted By trailsend NO!!! Leave it alone!! It's classic ~ it has to stay the same. That's why it is so great. It is a jewel!
Originally Posted By Kimrue I can see both sides...I think they should do both; leave it alone but redo the last scene. The "futuristic" scene we have surpassed already and it sounds funny hearing words like "car phone" and "laser disc." But I'm sure if they "redo" anything they may just tear it down and put in a stitch playground
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo I'd hate to see it touched, but if someone was going to make this terrible decision I would like to see the very last segment updated. I'd like to see a tribute to Horizons and the family in the future lives in space, or underwater, or in the desert. What would be really cool is if they could rotate thatlast part where you won't know which future you would get until the end. They could have their spiels about how all the future gadgets, and if you look out the back window you would be able to see whereever it is they live. (See stars and planets, fish floating by, the desert moon etc) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our cast has been picked! <a href="http://www.newlineagefilms.com" target="_blank">http://www.newlineagefilms.com</a>
Originally Posted By mickey_ring Make it bigger, with a scene for each decade of the 20th century. Now it's a big jump up to the last scene. It would be great to see a 50s scene with TV, big cars and Disneyland, of course. 60s could have passenger jets, color TV, updated kitchen appliances, etc. 70s with NASA, 8-track players, shag carpet and all. 80s: CD players and VCRS. 90s cell phones, DVD, and the internet. whew. don't know if there's room in Tomorryland for a bigger carousel, but there's a big unused pavilion in Epcot...
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire I dont think they need to update it. They even say in the show that this was built to show progress through the 20th century. It's a classic and too many classics are being toyed with.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I wrote earlier that I don't want it changed, but that isn't true actually. I have always thought that it should be in its original 1967 state.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost I, for one, cannot see what is wrong with the last scene. For the most part it is futuristic for the vast majority of us. How many have voice activated stoves or a whole lot of virtual games on the TV screen. They are probably available, don't know, but I don't know many people that have them. It still has a few good years left, just the way it is, if they would only do the upkeep. After, when all the things in the last scene are a reality in the majority of homes then it can be just a historical showplace and tribute to Walt. I would sure hate that his legacy be forgotten. It can still be seen as a Carousel of Progress, just progress that has already happened. Maybe change the song back to "now is the best time" and my work here will be complete.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Disney doesn't like AA-filled attractions anymore. That's the bottom line. They cost a lot and are expensive to maintain. Many of the top people at WDI these days feel likewise. AAs are passe ... people want thrills. Sure they'll build ONE impressive figure like the Yeti or Stitch, but a show with dozens ... forget about it. CoP is timeless. It just needs updating to make it relevant to today's audience. But that won't happen unless someone like John Lasseter steps in and since his Incredibles characters are likely to take over that real estate, that's not gonna happen.
Originally Posted By Kimrue I don't think there is anything wrong with the last scene. It just isn't quite right. The idea of virtual reality video games is sort of off. The video aspect of the game is basic. It looks like the early 80's version of Atari games with the characters wearing virtual reality goggles...The girl is wearing wigwams (also from the 80's) and they are using incorrect terminology for current technology we have today. Perhaps update the "feel" of the scene. It gives off an 80's appeal with a futuristic vibe that is just a tick off. This is just my opinion. I love the attraction and wouldn't care if not a darn thing was changed but I could see where a change would be a nice improvement, that's all.
Originally Posted By Labuda I think they should leave it as it is for now - maybe think about updating it around 2010, but for now - it's good the way it is - for the reasons mentioned above by Goofy.
Originally Posted By Labuda Hey, here's a question - when was the last update done ot the final scene? Anyone know? vbdad? Trippy? TDLFAN? '74?
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh There's too big of a jump between the third scene (40's) and the last (90's). They need to redo the scenes so the jumps are evened out - I'd start with 1910, and jump roughly 30 years between each scene, so 1910, then 1940, then 1975, then 2010. That should keep it good to go for the next decade.
