Carousel of Progress closing for reimagining until 2027
Key Questions
When will Carousel of Progress close and reopen?
Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom closes July 6, 2026 for a major reimagining and is scheduled to reopen in 2027. The closure is confirmed in recent closures roundups.
What updates are planned for the reimagined Carousel of Progress?
Every scene will be replaced with a timeline shifted 60 years forward, including a new Walt Disney animatronic intro and fresh scenes set in 1969, 1985, 1999, and the future. Quality upgrades are highlighted in analyses of the project.
Will the Carousel of Progress theater undergo structural changes?
New permits suggest possible deeper structural steel work beyond scene replacements, which could alter the theater itself. This goes beyond typical show updates according to recent reports.
Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom will close July 6, 2026 for a major reimagining, reopening in 2027. Every scene replaced, timeline shifting 60 years, Walt Disney animatronic intro, all-new future scenes (1969, 1985, 1999, future). Positive analysis highlights quality upgrades. New permit suggests deeper structural work (steel contractor) beyond just scene updates, possibly altering the theater itself. A comprehensive closures roundup confirms this closure.