Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress

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Tomorrowland, Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World) Lake Buena Vista , FL 32830 United States

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Greg G

Generally no wait, and the ride is a classic. Always do this a few times during a trip. It's also a good way to get off your feet and be in air conditioning for a bit!

Chris R

This is a classic from Walt Disney 's original plans. He was the original Stark, with grand designs and world changing vision. Enjoy it for what it was, and enjoy an air conditioned break!

Jordan Krueger

Best ride in all of Disney! If you miss it, you missed everything of value! :D

Kristine Rosko

Classic, yet underrated ride in Tomorrowland. Indoor, rotating theater . Displays various time periods using animatronics & music . Air conditioned . Theater seating. NEVER a wait!

lindsay veselak

Often overlooked, great ride! My kids and I love this, and there's never much of a wait! Don't miss this one!

Sean Miller

Classic. A must if you’ve never been. P.S. The song will get stuck in your head by the end of the ride.

Marcy Dory

I love this because it was one of Walt's favorites, but it's in need of updating - an overhaul and more decades represented. A good place for an air conditioned nap for your little ones (or you).

Zach Jaydon

One of the ONLY attractions at DisneyWorld Walt Disney actually put HIS hands on. Although slightly outdated, it's amazing to see how Disney really pioneered technology. LOTS of air-conditioning!

Chris Bryant

If you sit all the way to the right (closer to the front is better), you can see the next scene resetting itself as you rotate towards it.

Tyler Wetzel

Classic. I really enjoy this old audio-animatronic show. This and Space Mountain are the epitome of Tomorrowland.

Jenn ❤️☀️👙🌴🍷🐾 B

Cheesy and old but it's a classic and hopefully never gets redone! It's a great big beautiful tomorrow !

The Transit Navigator

Hidden in the corner of the park , make sure to stop at the Carousel of Progress to fully realize innovation in our world. Just remember, "There's a great big beautiful tomorrow !"

Mary Ellen Cook

A great place to cool off and sit down. Originally featured at the 1964 World’s Fair in NYC.

James Rider

Great place to rest from the heat or plan to be when rain is coming .. relaxing and fun to sing along!

M Aldoss ♏

For some reason I always enjoy this Carousel. It is moving theater , both adults and kids will enjoy it.

Justin Lisenby

An original! The classic Carousel of Progress is entertaining for the whole family.

Peter Vargas

Relaxing place to rest your feet and sing along to the most optimistic ride in Disney world!

Matthew Fronheiser

A true Walt Disney classic. A must ride every time we are in the paek

Jonathan McCormack

There's a great, big, beautiful tomorrowShining at the end of every day.

Bob Aycock

Originally named General Electric Carousel of Progress, the show was personally created by Walt Disney for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair . Read more

Jerry Burkett

Rotating room with a show and an air conditioner. Also good for a 15 minute nap.

Jackie Becker

Pay attention to everything in the background of the sets - lots of detail to look at!

Jack Laud

always a short queue and definitely worth checking out

Kellie Dickerson

This is one of the oldest rides at Disney....lines are short and a good way to cool off for 20 minutes

T-town Tom

Good way to cool off and rest your feet.

Tammy

Cover your ears every time you rotate rooms . The song gets stuck in your head FAST! Other than that, it's cool to see technology progress.

DisneyisLove

Very relaxing ride. If you need a moment to sit down in the air conditioning , this is the ride. There is usually no wait.

Ian Levenstein

Even if the future is no longer virtual reality video games and voice activated ovens, it's still worth giving this piece of history a look.

Yasmine Dumas

This is a good place to go if you want to sit down for a lil while but at the same time want entertainment

Zachary

All you people who want this updated suck. only way would be to remove it. it's Walt's baby, and it's awesome. very funny and Cathy

Jason

They only talk about technological progress, making no mention of medical progress. *covid* *cough* *cough*. Should have made honourable mention to the personal mobility scooter there are so many here

Clarissa McDaniel

Classic Disney. Great place to sit down inside out of the sun or rain.

RGT Real Estate | Lee Rosa

Get away from the HEAT and lines - One of the best "rides" in all of Disney.

María Laura Ciarrocchi Pérez

I like the part when they sing "There's a brave, big, beautiful tomorrow... Shining at the end of everyday" xD

I Don't Know

The only ride created by Walt Disney himself... Also great on hot days, has ice cold AC and you get to sit down!

Suzanne Sidden

Walt Disney is the mastermind behind this technology! A must at Disney World!

Michael Mangum

One of the must sees at Magic Kingdom.

Joe Winn

It's a great big beautiful tomorrow , shining at the end of every day!

Renee R

Classic! Must see. Especially good if you need a break from the sun and heat.

David Sakata

Awesome feeling of Nostalgia. Will go ahead and name my dog Rover because of this.

Grace O'Donnell

Our ride got stuck in between the end and beginning of the ride "it's a great big beautiful tomorrow ...! Again and again and again...

Laura Thiesfeld

It's not a trip to The Magic Kingdom without seeing this attraction ! Pay homage to Mr. Walt Disney !

MacK Led

The grandmother in the rocking chair makes another appearance in the ballroom scene at the Haunted Mansion. Love this ride!!

Laur Lo Ski

DO NOT EXIT THE SHOW DURING THE SHOW! We got stuck in the 1940's for an extra 4 minutes because some jerk did this. A good sit down "ride" not very exciting though.

⛄️ Mark Sullivan

"Oh no, you're not going tell us about the old days when you didn't even have a car phone!"

Stephenie Schukraft

Occasionally you may get stuck on the first era and have to sit through it several times before they let you off... Fair warning.

Daniel Meza

There's a great, big, beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of everyday!

Tom Edwards

Almost worth it solely for the dated "current" references. Voice-activated ovens and Cosby sweaters!

⛄️ Mark Sullivan

Oh you and your progress! That paint mixer of yours just sloshed paint across my rump... er- rumpus room.

Ashley Hudlow

One of the best rides at Disney! It's its own kind of awesome :-D

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