Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress is a show for all ages presented in a revolving theater in the Tomorrowland area of Magic Kingdom Theme Park. The show tells the story of the evolution of technology in the 20th century.

   Since 1964, generations of families have enjoyed this classic stage show starring a remarkable family of Audio-Animatronic performers. Travel through time from decade to decade as the family discovers fantastic new technologies that make their lives more easy, comfortable and fun—and sometimes a bit more complicated!

The Carousel Theater

The theater for Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress is almost as impressive as the show. The audience rotates around a central stage, which allows a new group of Guests to take a seat every few minutes, instead of having to wait the full length of the show. This ingenious piece of technology is the perfect way to frame a show about the power of innovation.

History

Originally named General Electric Carousel of Progress, the show was personally created by Walt Disney for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. It played at Disneyland Theme Park in California from July 2, 1967 until September 9, 1973. The show next moved to Magic Kingdom Theme Park in Florida where it opened on January 15, 1975. In 1994, the show was rewritten and restaged with the new name Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress.

Location

The 21-minutes stage show is located in Tomorrowland's central hub. Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress is open seasonally.
 

Carousel of Progress Videos

Carousel of Progress Facts:
Date Opened - January 15 1975

Ride Length - 21 minutes

The theme song, "Great, Big Beautiful Tomorrow" can also be heard being performed on the television in Epcot in the Horizons attraction.

In case you wondered: The parents' names are John and Sara, the children's names are Patricia and Jimmy and the uncle's name is Orville.

Member Reviews

Carousel of Progress Hidden Mickeys:
When the son switches his virtual reality game over to the TV there is a very quick shot of a ship leaving the port on the game. On the back of the ship is a Hidden Mickey!

In the last scene, there is a plush Mickey in a box under the Christmas tree

Carousel of Progress Guest Policies:
Video Captioning is available on selected monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain an activator.
Handheld Captioning is available at this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain a device.
Assistive Listening Receivers, which amplify the audio, may be used at this location. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain a receiver.
Guests may rent attraction translation device units at Guest Relations locations in the Theme Parks with a refundable deposit.
Guests with young children may take turns experiencing attractions. See a Cast Member for additional information.
Guests may remain in their wheelchair, motorized scooter or ECV to experience the attraction.

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