Breaking: Carousel of Progress Closing Date Set at Magic Kingdom
Carousel of Progress will receive some BIG changes. Check out the full details and see the closing timeline for this nostalgic attraction.
Carousel of Progress
The Carousel of Progress was one of the attractions that first debuted at the New York World Fair back in 1964.
Carousel of Progress is one of the remaining attractions created by Walt Disney himself. The show has had more performances than any other stage show in the history of American theater and is a true piece of history.
It has been rumored to be in serious need of a refurbishment, and many fans worried that the classic would meet a fate similar to Tom Sawyer's Island and Rivers of America.
Carousel of Progress Changes
Disney Imagineers hope to breathe new life into this attraction. Last August, Disney Imagineers shared plans to bring a Walt Disney animatronic to this attraction.
This will not be the only change to this attraction. Carousel of Progress will soon feature new decades.
- Act 1: The 1960's: In the summer of 1969, our Carousel family, along with millions around the world, gathered around the television to witness one of humanity's greatest achievements: the historic moon landing. Filled with awe, the moment captures the spirit of innovation and possibility that has always been - and always will be - at the heart of Carousel of Progress.
- Act 2: The 1980's: It's the '80s, where everything bigger is better, and things keep on getting bigger! We pick up with the family on Halloween Night of 1985, and for the first time ever, Sarah is taking center stage. She'll share how all the new appliances and gadgets are making life easier for the whole family.
- Act 3: The New Millennium: With the '90s drawing to a close, our Carousel family is preparing to ring in the new millennium on New Year's Eve 1999. Amid the excitement of the countdown to 2000, a new thing called the Internet is bringing John, Sarah, Jimmy, and Patty - and the world - closer together than ever before.
- Act 4: The Possible Future: As we reach the end of our show, we see the family one last time in the distant future, in an out-of-this-world home. From a helpful robot assisting with everyday tasks to space travel, the scene imagines a future where extraordinary innovation has become part of life and proves that a beautiful tomorrow is just a dream away.
Carousel of Progress Closing Date
Thankfully, Disney promises that the iconic "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow," which will continue to play as guests transition between scenes.
The last day to enjoy the current version of Carousel of Progress will be July 5, 2026.
To prepare for the next version of this ever-progressing attraction, the Carousel of Progress will be temporarily unavailable beginning July 6, 2026. We expect the attraction to reopen in 2027.
What do you think of these big changes? Would you prefer for it to stay the same? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donna loved Disney from an early age. As a child, her family would joke that she lived in "Donna Land." As an adult, she enjoys planning and creating magical vacations for her family. She always brings a little faith, trust, and a little bit of Pixie Dust!
