Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress Refresh to Bring New Decades, Easter Eggs to Tomorrowland Classic
Disney will add a Walt Disney audio-animatronic and reset the show around the 1960s, 1980s, Y2K and a far-future act.
- On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Disney announced that the Magic Kingdom attraction Carousel of Progress will close July 5 for its most ambitious makeover in over 30 years, with reopening expected in 2027.
- Walt Disney originally unveiled the attraction at the 1964 New York World's Fair, and the updated show will feature a new Audio-Animatronic of Walt, inspired by the 1964 special "Disneyland Goes to the World's Fair."
- New scenes will feature the 1960s, 1980s, and Y2K era, while Disney officials confirmed the animatronic family, dad jokes, and the Sherman Brothers song "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" will remain.
- Citing "the great responsibility of keeping Walt's ideas of innovation alive," Disney Parks Blog confirmed the focus, while Mammoth Club co-founder Molly McCormack said she was "cautiously optimistic" about the update.
- The company recently completed the transition of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios, part of a broader strategy to evolve Magic Kingdom classics like Country Bear Musical Jamboree for current generations.
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Walt Disney World’s Carousel of Progress to Be Completely Reworked, New Version Will Debut in 2027
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress is turning over a new leaf. The company announced a massive overhaul for the attraction, which first debuted at the 1964-65 World’s Fair and has been in almost continuous operation since. (It proudly proclaims itself as “the most performed stage show in the history of American theater.”) Now the ride is shutting down next month. It is set to reopen sometime in 2027. This will be the biggest update to the attrac…
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress refresh to bring new decades, Easter eggs to Tomorrowland classic
There's a great big beautiful tomorrow for the Carousel of Progress, and Disney World plans its most ambitious makeover yet of the iconic attraction, starting in July, including new decades.
Disney Reveals Plans for Groundbreaking Renovation to Beloved Attraction
Walt Disney was a visionary, far ahead of his time. He was more than the creator of Mickey Mouse; Walt truly knew what it meant to create magic. For more than 70 years, fans have flocked to Disney Parks to experience that magic. Some of the most beloved attractions have remained nearly untouched since they opened, and fans like it that way. Others feel that Walt would want his attractions to reflect current technological innovation. The Carousel…
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