Permit Now Filed for Disney’s Carousel of Progress

Does anyone else get nervous when permits are filed for an older attraction? In particular, an attraction that was near and dear to Walt Disney. Find out what we know so far about this new permit filed for Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress.

Carousel of Progress

“There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow!” This was one of the attractions that first debuted at the New York World Fair back in 1964.

The Carousel has seen some changes and updates over the years, but it is still very reminiscent of Walt Disney’s original plan.

An interesting fact about this attraction, when it first opened at Magic Kingdom in 1975 it featured a new song “The Best Time of Your Life.” In 1994, this attraction received a refurbishment, and “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” finally returned to this classic attraction.

Attraction Malfunctions

Over the past year, the Carousel of Progress has kept guests entertained, but not in the way that you may think. The carousel may never stop turning, but at times it is evacuated. Last summer a squirrel stopped the attraction.

Just in time for a Halloween fright, guests witnessed Grandpa in the Christmas scene missing a hand. Most recently, guests were stunned when an entire scene stalled.

Attractions may experience delays and animatronic malfunctions over time. This is why refurbishments and repairs are needed to keep the attraction running smoothly for all guests.

New Permit Filed

Recently, Disney filed a new permit for the Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom. The improvements cited are “mechanical” in nature. At this time, the Carousel of Progress remains open daily until the beginning of June.

New permit file for “mechanical” work for the Carousel of Progress.

Disney can still close this attraction when work begins, but we hope that this can simply be taken care of after hours.

Do you love the Carousel of Progress attraction? What do you think of this new permit filed? Do you think this may affect the attraction’s operations? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.