Disney has announced a significant modernization of the Carousel of Progress attraction at Magic Kingdom, with the show set to close temporarily on July 6, 2026. The upcoming refurbishment will completely update the attraction’s storyline, shifting its timeline to begin in 1969 instead of the turn of the 20th century. This change allows the show to reflect eras that modern audiences can easily recognize and remember, starting with the moon landing of 1969. The attraction will then progress through the 1980s, 1990s, and finally into a futuristic vision of the year 2000 and beyond. This major update fulfills a promise made at Destination D23 to add a state-of-the-art Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic figure. The transformation represents the biggest storyline modernization in the attraction’s 60-year history, while preserving Walt Disney’s original vision and personal touch. Guests have until the end of July 5, 2026, to experience the classic version of the show before it closes for construction.
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