There aren’t a lot of attractions left that are truly “old Disney” but the Carousel of Progress (COP) is definitely one of them. Sure, it’s not a thriller chiller and the animatronics are definitely dated but it has that one thing that”old Disney” has that is lacking in a lot of the new stuff – CHARM!!
I was given the 50th Anniversary Musical History of Disneyland by my wife for Christmas a few years back and I can’t tell you how many times I have listened to the audio from the Disneyland version of COP while driving (it has the original Tiki Room too). For a while, I listened to it so often that I nearly had it memorized. The Walt Disney World version is just a little bit different and has been updated just a little to keep up with the times but all of the old characters are still there, even the dog who has undergone several name changes over the years.
Not only is COP entertaining, it’s also a great way to sit and relax in air conditioned comfort while enjoying the show – a nice break from what can be a very hectic Magic Kingdom. I know most people like to head for the Magic Kingdom Mountain Range (Big Thunder, Splash, and Space) but as the day wears on and you wear out take some time to stop by COP. There is rarely a long wait and you will welcome the CHARMING little vignettes as your seats circle the stage and “father” spins his stories. It’s one of those smell the roses opportunities that too many of us pass up while scurrying here and there trying to hit every E-Ticket attraction. Do yourself a favor, especially if you haven’t done so in a while and visit the Carousel of Progress on your next vacation. As always, enjoy your visit to Walt Disney World!!
Ken
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