Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress

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Carousel of Progress Overview

Immerse yourself in the world of audio-animatronics with one of Walt Disney's masterpieces that stands the test of time, "The Carousel of Progress". Join an American family as they travel through the 20th century and see how their lives change with progress. The carousel's theater is very unique due to the fact that the stage remains still, and the audience rotates around the different scenes.

So come and join in the world of progress and sing along "There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, Shining at the end of every day. There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, And tomorrow is just a dream away."

Carousel of Progress History

Walt Disney's "Carousel of Progress" was originally created for General Electric Pavilion at the 1964-65 World's Fair in New York. Walt Disney's original concept was "a show that would interpret, in an educational and entertaining way, the role electricity has played in bettering man's living conditions".

Artist Rendition of World's Fair GE Pavilion The attraction was originally called Progressland and wwith over 16 million visitors seeing the show at the World's Fair was one of the most successful and exciting attractions of the year. Progressland was brought to Disneyland in 1967 and was renamed the "Carousel of Progress". The attraction was the same as its predecessor at the World's Fair, with one exception; at the end of Act IV guests, were then treated to a view of Walt Disney's model for EPCOT.

Progressland was brought over to Disneyland in 1967, and was renamed to the Carousel of Progress. The attraction was the same as its predecessor at the World's Fair, with one exception, At the end of Act IV guests where then treated to a view of Walt Disney's model for EPCOT.

In 1973 The Carousel of Progress was moved to Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World®, Florida. Since being there, it has gone through several changes. In 1975 the theme song was changed to "The Best Time of Your Life". Then in 1993 during its rehab, the theme song was changed back to the original song entitled, "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow", which can still be heard today.

Carousel of Progress Trivia

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress has been seen by more people than any other theater show in American history!
Show Length: 20:45 minutes


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Carousel of Progress Hidden Mickeys

In the second scence look at the sink area to spot a hidden Mickey.
When mom is ironing, her shadow forms a hidden Mickey.
Look for a glass with Mickey Mouse icecubes
In the final scene--watch the sons video game. As the ship leaves port you will spot a hidden Mickey.

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