Disney Is Finally Giving Walt’s Carousel of Progress a 'Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow'
Disney's Carousel of Progress is set to undergo a significant makeover, with updates planned for its 2027 reopening. The attraction, which has a rich history dating back to the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, will feature new scenes while retaining its original format and theme song. This renovation aims to enhance the experience for visitors and honor Walt Disney's legacy.
- ▪The Carousel of Progress will close in July 2026 and reopen in 2027 with a fresh new look.
- ▪The attraction will introduce an audio-animatronic version of Walt Disney as the host.
- ▪Tom Hanks is rumored to voice the father character in the updated show.
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Disney Is Finally Giving Walt’s Carousel of Progress a 'Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow' Chris Queen | 11:40 AM on May 30, 2026 Jim Griffin, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons I have a certain affinity for the attractions in the Disney theme parks that have a direct connection to Walt Disney. The Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, and even It’s a Small World (with that song that gets stuck in your head) all had their origins when Walt was still alive. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); One of the attractions at Walt Disney World that has a direct connection to the man who started it all is about to get a massive makeover, and it’s sorely needed.
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