Carousel of Progress Articles and News Stories
Happy 95th Birthday Disney Legend, Bob Gurr!
Legendary Walt Disney Imagineer and icon of theme park design, Bob Gurr, is celebrating his 95th birthday! In an Instagram post by Josh D’Amaro, the Disney CEO said – Happy 95th birthday to a true Disney Legend @bobgurrofficial! Bob worked alongside Walt himself and helped create some of our most iconic rides — Autopia, the … Happy 95th Birthday Disney Legend, Bob Gurr!
Magic Kingdom’s Updated Carousel of Progress Will Include a Familiar Voice
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress is currently undergoing a major refurbishment and the announced changes keep getting better! The Magic Kingdom attraction closed on July 6th and will reopen late spring of 2027. The updated version will include an introduction from an Audio Animatronic Walt Disney and then follow the American family experiencing different decades … Magic Kingdom’s Updated Carousel of Progress Will Include a Familiar Voice
New Concept Art and D23 Exhibits Arrive at Hollywood Studios
The feature exhibit inside Walt Disney Presents at Hollywood Studios has some exciting new additions! Guests can now see sculpts, models, concept art, and costumes from experiences coming to Walt Disney World in 2027 – Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios, Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom, and Carousel of Progress updates at Magic Kingdom. Most of these … New Concept Art and D23 Exhibits Arrive at Hollywood Studios
What’s CLOSED at Walt Disney World in October 2026?
October is a busy time at Walt Disney World. Not only is the resort celebrating its milestone 55th anniversary starting October 1, but Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is in full swing, and EPCOT Food & Wine Festival crowds are making their way around World Showcase. Before the month is over, we’ll already start seeing the … What’s CLOSED at Walt Disney World in October 2026?
The Bright Future of Disneyland’s Tomorrowland is in the Past
The D23 Expo is behind us, and Disney park fans were given a massive amount of information about the various projects underway, including a few surprises. On Saturday evening, Neil Patrick Harris took the stage at the Honda Center as the host of the Disney Experiences Showcase, leading viewers through updates on projects underway across … The Bright Future of Disneyland’s Tomorrowland is in the Past
Jamie Lee Curtis and Bryan Cranston to Voice New Carousel of Progress Characters
During the Horizons: A Carousel of Progress presentation at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026, Disney announced that Jamie Lee Curtis and Bryan Cranston will provide the voices for the newest version of the classic attraction Carousel of Progress. Curtis will voice Sarah the Mother, while Cranston will voice John the Father. The refurbished … Jamie Lee Curtis and Bryan Cranston to Voice New Carousel of Progress Characters
What Rides are CLOSED at Disney World in August 2026?
No one wants attraction downtime during their Walt Disney World vacation, but refurbishments are a necessary part of keeping rides safe and looking their best. Under normal circumstances, only a handful of attractions are closed at any given time, alongside new experiences taking shape in the background. Right now, though, the scope of closures extends … What Rides are CLOSED at Disney World in August 2026?
Bold Predictions for the 2026 D23 Expo
After a long two-year wait, the next D23 Expo is under a month away. From August 14 through August 16, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will be hosted at the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center. Throughout this weekend of presentations, Disney fans will hear the latest news across the company’s portfolio, including … Bold Predictions for the 2026 D23 Expo
Please Send the Carousel of Progress Animatronics to San Francisco
I, for one, am genuinely excited about the updates coming to the Carousel of Progress. For years, fans have wondered about the attraction’s future, especially with the outdated last scene, and so Disney’s decision to invest in it is a reassuring sign that this iconic show will continue entertaining guests in the Magic Kingdom for … Please Send the Carousel of Progress Animatronics to San Francisco
I’m Not Sad About the Changes Coming to the Carousel of Progress
Let me be upfront about something: I could write the opposite version of this article, the outrage piece, and it would almost certainly get more engagement. I know I’m in the minority here. But let me tell you why I woke up to this news and, almost immediately, felt completely at peace with it. In … I’m Not Sad About the Changes Coming to the Carousel of Progress
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