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  1. #21
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    Default Info about CoP - Y'all better get here...

    All of the Tomorrowland FastPass attractions (Buzz/Stitch/Space) are now issuing "surprise" FastPasses for Carousel of Progress. Yep, you read that right - CoP now has a "FastPass" line, but no actual "FastPass" kiosks. The "surprise" FPs are being issued to try and get ridership up in Walt's World's Fair original - because it's been down in numbers for so long, if it doesn't come up soon, it's going away from the Florida park - and another rumor is that it may return to its original Disneyland show building, where their version of Innoventions is now located.

    So if you get those "surprise" FastPasses for CoP, PLEASE use them! And even if you don't *get* them, PLEASE come and see CoP and enjoy a very historic attraction - the only one here at Walt Disney World that has had Walt's hands on it. PLEASE watch the preshow film outside in the queue, and show your children that Walt Disney was indeed a real person!

    Enjoy!
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  3. #22
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    I love CoP. I ride it everytime I am in the World. I can bypass Stitch and even Space Mountain as long as I can ride CoP. I love to see how technology has changed over the decades.
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    Thanks, Jim! And I totally agree! I love the historic attractions at WDW and DL - I wish none of them ever had to go. DH and I are among those who don't need cajoling to see CoP. I hope those FPs are working!!

    PS - I would LOVE to CoP return to DL as long as it meant WDW didn't have to give it up.
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    No problem - I love CoP! We won't be in MK on our short trip this week (because we were just at Disneyland) but we will surely ride it during our November trip!! Probably twice!
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    Thanks for the update Jim. That is the one ride that I start our visit with and the last one we ride before we have to return to our home away from home with WDW being our offical home . As an aside we looked for you when we were down in Oct. 2006 but didn't see you on duty.
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    We sure will, but I think I'll skip the fast pass line, I hear it's longer than stand-by
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    CoP is a classic, and a "must see" for us when we're at WDW. Hopefully it never closes.
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    I love it! I always check both line even if I have a fastpass. That is just classic.
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    We love CoP. It is always a must do for us. To the pp who was asking about it being opened in September, it was last year and they were also doing the Surprise Fastpasses then. I think last year it was only if you got a FP for Space Mountain did you get the surprise one for CoP. I may be wrong about it being Space, but at that point it was at only one of the FP kiosk not all of them.
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    Shame they couldn't do this to some of our other favorites before they closed.

    But it is a good idea.

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    A spin-off question:
    Does COP always close early or are there some night when it runs until park opening? I'd love to stop in on our first night at MK, but we probably won't make it over to that side of the park until after dinner-around 7:30pm. TIA for any info!
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    I think this is ridiculous, but if it saves COP then I guess i'm all for it! I hope it never goes away!
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    COP has been my favorite since I was a little girl! I never miss a chance to ride. I can't even believe that they would contemplate not having it around. I'll be there in December!

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    I can't believe that actually works. That's probably the first time Disney has ever issued Fastpasses for a non-Fastpass attraction.
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    That is great news. I was so bummed when a while back I heard a rumor that they might close it down. We went on it last May- but my ds 3 had to go to the bathroom so I missed most of it. Wanted to see it again when we go Next Sept. Maybe this will help make it happen!

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    My last trip in Oct of 2007 there was a total of 8 people in COP. Thought this was a bit insane as it is such a nice attraction. Cant wait to go back again in Nov.
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    That's great!! I would LOVE to see CoP become a very popular ride again! Especially amid all the rumors of it being removed to be replaced by an Incredibles ride!!

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    My husband never wanted to go in the COP 'cause he thought he wouldn't like it. I forced him in last year and he really liked it! Even my 3 yr. old was hipnotized. That shows you, you have to give everything a chance 'cause you never know!
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    Terrific to hear- COP is the best- we alway make sure to go see it-
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    I think that is a great idea. COP and Hall of Presidents doens't get the attention it deserves. If nothing else they are great rides to get out of the heat in.

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