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Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress

An Attraction in Magic Kingdom

Last updated: October 8, 2026

This attraction is currently closed!
It is scheduled to re-open in Late Spring 2027.
At a Glance

Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress is a four-act play offering a nostalgic look at how electricity and technology changed the lives of an animatronic family during the 20th century. General Electric sponsored the first version of the show for the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City, in keeping with the fair’s theme of progress.

Current Standby Wait Time
Park Closed
Guest Overall Rating
Our Overall Rating
Preschool
Grade School
Teens
Young Adults
Over 30
Seniors
Location
Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom
Duration
21 min
Rider Switch?
No
Minimum Height
None
Queues
  • Standby
Seating
240 seats per theater
Carousel of Progress Sign and Building

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress Full Show Video

Touring Tips

When To Go
Anytime
Early Theme Park Entry?
Yes
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours?
No
Carousel of Progress handles big crowds effectively and is a good choice during busier times of day. Because of its age, it seems to have more minor operational glitches than most attractions, so you may be subjected to the same dialogue and songs several times. Think of it as extra time in the air-conditioning.

When this attraction re-opens in 2027, we expect its scenes to include:

  • Welcome with Walt Disney animatronic
  • Family scene around moon landing in Summer 1969
  • Family scene around Halloween in 1985
  • Family scene just before Y2K: New Year's Eve, 1999
  • Futuristic family scene

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Users who like Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress, generally also like:

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Wait Times

Here's roughly how many minutes you'll wait for Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress at each Magic Kingdom Crowd Level.

1
5 to 13
2
5 to 15
3
5 to 16
4
5 to 16
5
5 to 16
6
5 to 16
7
5 to 16
8
5 to 16
9
5 to 16
10
5 to 16
Hourly View
Tuesday,
Dec 4, 2012
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Wait Times for
Walt Disney's Carousel
of Progress
Tuesday,
December 4, 2012
Park Hours
9:00 AM-7:00 PM
+EMH Morning
+Christmas Party
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