RocketEAR99
Registered: March 2011
Posts: 294
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Review Date: Thu October 27, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
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| Rating: 8
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Classic
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Dated a bit
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This ride gets high ratings simply on principle that Walt himself worked on it! It's cool to experience a piece of the legacy Walt left behind. It is a bit dated for the time though, but that makes it no less interesting.
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klohma
Registered: September 2011
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Wed September 14, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
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| Rating: 9
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Classic Disney and I mean old 60's Classic
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Showing Age
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I rode this attration when I was a young boy in Disneyland and then again as an adult on the many vists I have made to WDW. I have always enjoyed this ride and in the spring of 1998 while an older intern at WDW I received notice that my grandmother had passed on. I went to this ride as it depicted what she herself had seen and experienced during her life, she was born in 1904 and again marveled at the changes and pace of those changes that had occuured during the 20th century.
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ilovedisney86
Registered: May 2011
Posts: 3
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Review Date: Sun May 15, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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History, Air Conditioned, No Wait Time
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Cons:
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A Bit Outdated
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This is my all-time FAVORITE Disney ride/attraction!! My family always makes fun of me (especially my mom), as they all say it is so boring and outdated, etc. However, I love that Walt himself created the entire thing down to the very last detail, it really adds to the "Disney" feel, in my opinion, and makes the ride more interesting. History buffs will love it, and I think that for those who think that it is boring, you have to think about it as a technological marvel at the time in which it was created by this true visionary. My only complaint is that the last scene is very outdated, as it is supposed to be the future, however we have passed it up by a long shot as far as 3-D games, and automatic flushing toilets, etc. I think if they updated that scene, it would gain much more appeal for some, but I understand that at the time it was first shown, the last scene was the 60's, and it was in line with being at 20-yr increments, as the first 3 scenes are... I wish the 60's, 80's, 2000's, and the future were on there! It may be too long for some, but I would LOVE it!!
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PsychNurse
Registered: February 2007
Posts: 175
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Review Date: Sun May 15, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Classic Disney!!!!
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Cons:
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Would like to see last scene updated.
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Classic. Love it: Posted via eTicket
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2wdwfans
Registered: April 2011
Posts: 43
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Review Date: Sat April 2, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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A Walt Disney Classic.
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Cons:
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Curtain and rug show its age.
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We were there in early March 2011 and there was very littel wait time. This is a great ride to sit and relax and get out of the sun for 28 minutes. I have been riding this attraction for over 30 years and never plan on stopping. I just wish they would repair/clean curtain, rug, and seats. This is such a classic ride and sad to see that it doesn't get the attention from the cast members (or higher ups) and that a lot of guess don't know it is there or what it is. MUST SEE!!!!!
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flamingglobessigmund
Registered: May 2009
Posts: 526
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Review Date: Fri January 21, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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No wait time; sit down
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I remember this attraction from my childhood and wanted my family to experience it. However, the inside of theater is in a state of disrepair and that's really sad. The carpets are threadbare and stained and the seats sag. In the evening of January 10, 2011, there were 8 people in the theater.
I didn't recognize the song that is sung as the carousel goes round. I remembered "Now is the Time," also known as "The Best Time Of Your Life". I heard this melody outside near Tomorrowland Transit. I thought I was going mad until I looked it up when I got home. It was changed some time ago to "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow".
I would recommend this attraction for it's nostalgic appeal.
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michael61
Registered: May 2004
Posts: 182
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Review Date: Wed December 29, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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can sit down
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needs updating again
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it is great to see how we progressed over the years nice to sit as well
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bellebookworm9
Registered: May 2009
Posts: 2531
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Review Date: Tue November 2, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
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| Rating: 7
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We waited maybe 5 minutes to get on this the evening of 5/24/10. However, as soon as we got into the first room where you are seated, the ride must have malfunctioned, because for the next five minutes, every minute a CM would say "The ride will be operating again in x minutes. Please remain seated." Once it started moving, it was very enjoyable, song is very catchy. A little outdated, and the family doesn't seem to age that much, but we still would recommend it.
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JEThompson99
Registered: February 2010
Posts: 118
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Review Date: Tue November 2, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Classic Disney and Educational
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I hope this one lasts forever. It really is a testament to Walt himself. I've always thought it was fun to watch and easy to enjoy.
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disneygirlmass
Registered: December 2005
Posts: 247
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Review Date: Wed September 1, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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this song will be stuck in your head for the next year! there's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of evey day....definite classic though
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alayna86
Registered: July 2010
Posts: 46
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Review Date: Mon July 19, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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storyline
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Cons:
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absolutely none!
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Out of all the rides in Walt Disney World this is by far my most favorite. I NEVER miss it when I go. It's not for everyone tho, some find it boring. It's inside and air conditioned and you sit in theater like seating and the room goes around in circles like a carousel. It tells a wonderful story about the 'progress' of the American dream. It's so warm and cozy and family oriented
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MarchMadness24
Registered: June 2010
Posts: 49
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Review Date: Sun June 20, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 7
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Classic, Relaxing, No Wait
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Cons:
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Boring At Times
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This is a Disney classic that should be kept at the MK. It is a GREAT way to get a break from walking around and refuel yourself. The ride usually never has lines, which is great. The kids might get a little bored, but maybe they can get a quick nap during it.
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friendnc
Registered: January 2007
Posts: 180
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Review Date: Fri June 11, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Very Nostalgic, Almost no wait time, Great way to cool off.
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Highly recommended!!
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ashleighbass06
Registered: January 2010
Posts: 572
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Review Date: Wed June 9, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Classic, great music
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Cons:
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needs some updating
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As the name implies, Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress was Walt's creation and you can practically feel him in that rotating theater. Yes, the seats are uncomfortable and the final scene is like 15 years outdated but this attraction holds a special place in my heart. This is a must-do every trip!
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csjordan
Registered: February 2005
Posts: 310
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Review Date: Sun May 9, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 7
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better than expected! a break from the heat!
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Cons:
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boring at times.
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It was alot better than I thought it was going to be. It was very informational and good. At some points it was a little bit dull though.
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garycle
Registered: August 2008
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Review Date: Tue March 30, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Classic attraction
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Cons:
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Just dated of anything
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Love this attraction and great for all ages. When the children are young you can get them in here and get them out of the heat and let them rest.
: Posted via eTicket
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nottingham
Registered: January 2008
Posts: 58
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Review Date: Wed December 16, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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relaxing, history of the attraction
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Cons:
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could be a bit boring for some
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this is one of my favourites mainly because of the history of it. having had walt directly involved in it makes it more special than an average ride. I like the relaxing nature of the ride. could maybe do with updating the last scene but still enjoy it. would do this every trip. another positive is that you probably won't queue for long and it gets you out of the sun for a while
: Posted via eTicket
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MommaluvsDis
Registered: May 2001
Posts: 3048
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Review Date: Tue December 15, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Enjoyable
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Cons:
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a little boring
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I said it was a little boring because not everyone will enjoy the sedate atmosphere of this attraction. However, it is one of my favs! I just love seeing how the home and family progress over time!
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missminniemouse
Registered: September 2004
Posts: 870
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Review Date: Thu July 30, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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short wait times
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This is a true piece of Disney nostalgia. I love watching and appreciating all the technological changes that the family goes through since the early 1900's. It's hard to imagine that just 100 years ago things were so very different. I think this should give kids a good appreciation of how good they have it these days!
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tuberhead
Registered: July 2007
Posts: 17
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Review Date: Sat July 18, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Vintage Disney, still entertaining
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Somewhat dated, needs TLC
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Please do not skip this attraction. The best praise I can give it is that my wife is a coaster junkie and this is her favorite attraction in the MK. You never know!!
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klam_chowder
Registered: November 2007
Posts: 1634
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Review Date: Sat July 11, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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The history of it is amazing
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Cons:
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Outdated now
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To imagine where this has been and to know that this is Walt's direct work makes this a wonderful attraction even today.
The final scenes, looking to what the future may
hold, are a bit hokey now.
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Donaldfan81
Registered: June 2006
Posts: 179
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Review Date: Thu June 11, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
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My family's favorite attraction, including a 10yr old who wanted to reride this on night even though we had ridden it twice before that trip. The epitome of Walt's genius for entertainment. Though the last scene does need some updating.
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randomDisneyFan3000
Registered: October 2008
Posts: 102
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Review Date: Sat June 6, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Classic Disney. Fast loading.
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Cons:
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In need of updating. badly.
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This show is very fun. the last scene is very, very out of date, but the rest of the show shows just how far we've come since the start of the 20th century.
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auroralark
Registered: September 2004
Posts: 1013
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Review Date: Wed June 3, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Classic
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I love the Carousel of Progress. I make sure to ride it every time I go. I never get tired of watching the American family progress from the turn of the century to the 1920's to the 1940's and "today". This is a classic attraction - and the song WILL get stuck in your head.
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rn4val
Registered: February 2008
Posts: 399
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Review Date: Sun May 31, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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disney original
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I love this ride. It is nice to have something that is original Disney. I love the song . It gets stuck in your head. Disney was so inovative. I know it looks kind of dated now but I still love it
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frankandjen1029
Registered: March 2009
Posts: 20
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Review Date: Fri May 29, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Still the best after all these years
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Cons:
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sometimes you get stuck ion the same scene twice
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I love this classic attraction. I must visit it everytime I'm in the Magic Kingdom. My favorite room is the Halloween in the 1940's. The enterence music reminds me of visiting my Grandparents in the Bronx back in the day. There is a metal chair off to the right that is the spittin image of one they once had.
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frankandjen1029
Registered: March 2009
Posts: 20
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Review Date: Fri May 29, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Still the best after all these years
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Cons:
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sometimes you get stuck ion the same scene twice
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I love this classic attraction. I must visit it everytime I'm in the Magic Kingdom. My favorite room is the Halloween in the 1940's. The enterence music reminds me of visiting my Grandparents in the Bronx back in the day. There is a metal chair off to the right that is the spittin image of one they once had.
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frankandjen1029
Registered: March 2009
Posts: 20
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Review Date: Fri May 29, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Still the best after all these years
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Cons:
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sometimes you get stuck ion the same scene twice
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I love this classic attraction. I must visit it everytime I'm in the Magic Kingdom. My favorite room is the Halloween in the 1940's. The enterence music reminds me of visiting my Grandparents in the Bronx back in the day. There is a metal chair off to the right that is the spittin image of one they once had.
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Mouse Maineac
Registered: December 2008
Posts: 84
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Review Date: Tue May 26, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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This is as Walt would want it! Cool, comfortatble, classic.
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Interlopers and hooligans show true colors and dis this ride.
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In the beginning Walt created the Carousel of Progress and it was good. Animatronics were cutting edge for their day and still convey the essence of Walt's "keep moving forward" mentality. The music is the plain chant of the Disney experience. I HIGHLY recommend this ride to all true Disney Believers!
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GraceLuvsWDW
Registered: March 2007
Posts: 2203
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Review Date: Sun May 24, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 7
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Classic Disney, It's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
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Outdated, Monotonous
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You have to see this show/ride at least once. My daughter likes it and it's a great cool off from a hot day. I can almost sense Walt in this attraction and like to instill in my DD a reverence for classic Disney and the rides that Walt had a part in. This is a must do, at least once and I dare you not to spend the rest of the day singing "It's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow.
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