Exciting Update for Carousel of Progress

Carousel of Progress will receive some BIG changes and star-studded narrators. Don't miss out on this news.

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.

Brand New Update

We have our first look at the 1980's scene as pictured above. There will also be familiar voices narrating this attraction with Jamie Lee Curtis and Bryan Cranston.

Carousel of Progress will open in late spring 2027.

Finally, the moment that we are all waiting for....Carousel of Progress will open late spring 2027.

What do you think of these big changes? Would you prefer 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!