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Carousel of Progress Closes for Major Reimagining at Magic Kingdom

29 articles • Started about 2 months ago • Last updated 14 days ago

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Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress closed July 6 at Magic Kingdom for a major reimagining after operating for 62 years. Disney Imagineering filed multiple permits beginning in mid-June detailing significant structural steel work and new attraction sets, signaling the scope of the overhaul ahead. The attraction experienced increasing technical difficulties in its final days before closure. The company has indicated the reimagined Carousel of Progress is expected to reopen in 2027.

Monday, June 01, 2026

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When Will the Walt Disney Animatronic Come to Carousel of Progress? WDW Magazine • 9:00 AM

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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New Carousel of Progress Permit Casts New Light on Upcoming Refurbishment MickeyBlog • 11:56 AM
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Disney Files NEW Permit for Carousel of Progress Changes AllEars.Net • 11:42 AM
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Disney Files NEW Carousel Of Progress Permit For Major Changes Starting SOON Disney Food Blog • 9:43 AM

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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Disney World Evidently Confirms Demolition Notice for Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom Inside the Magic • 1:25 PM
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Significant Structural Steel Work Possible for Carousel of Progress WDW News Today • 2:03 PM

Sunday, June 21, 2026

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Like It or Not, an Iconic Attraction Is About To Close for a HUGE Overhaul in Disney World Disney Food Blog • 11:00 AM

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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Disney World Files New Permits as 62-Year-Old Carousel of Progress Nears Closure Inside the Magic • 12:22 PM
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Walt Disney Imagineering Files Two Permits for New Carousel of Progress Sets WDW News Today • 11:17 AM

Thursday, June 25, 2026

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New Carousel of Progress Construction Permit Signals Next Phase of Major Overhaul Chip and Company • 9:51 AM

Friday, June 26, 2026

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Limited Edition Carousel of Progress Art Available Before Reimagining at Walt Disney World WDW News Today • 3:00 PM

Sunday, June 28, 2026

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The End of an Era: Disney World’s Carousel of Progress Is Closing in Exactly One Week—But Parts of the Ride Are Hiding in Plain Sight Inside the Magic • 7:41 AM

Monday, June 29, 2026

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REMINDER: You Only Have a Few More Days to Ride Carousel of Progress in Magic Kingdom MickeyBlog • 7:57 PM

Thursday, July 02, 2026

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We NEED to Know. Will Disney Fix This Major Carousel of Progress Problem During Its Closure? Disney Food Blog • 4:18 PM

Friday, July 03, 2026

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Orlando International Airport Pays Homage to Carousel of Progress Before Ride's Reimagining WDW News Today • 11:58 AM

Saturday, July 04, 2026

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Disney’s Carousel of Progress Limping to the Finish Line With Continuous Breakdowns Ahead of Permanent Closure Inside the Magic • 7:49 AM

Sunday, July 05, 2026

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Last Look at Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress Before Major Reimagining WDW News Today • 9:09 AM
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Carousel of Progress closes July 6, and the Orlando airport is saying goodbye Pirates & Princesses • 12:37 PM
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There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow for Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress Shining in 2027 Disney Tourist Blog • 5:07 PM
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One Last Spin on Carousel of Progress Before Closure & What’s Closing Next? TouringPlans Blog • 5:07 PM

Monday, July 06, 2026

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VIDEO: Final Carousel of Progress Show Before Reimagining WDW News Today • 8:20 AM
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Overnight Lockdown: Disney Wastes No Time Erecting Construction Walls Hours After Carousel of Progress Final Show Inside the Magic • 10:00 AM
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It’s Official — Walls Are UP At Carousel of Progress in Magic Kingdom AllEars.Net • 9:37 AM
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Construction Walls Up at Carousel of Progress, Now Closed for Reimagining WDW News Today • 9:12 AM
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PHOTOS: Construction Walls Surround the Carousel of Progress as Major Refurbishment Begins MickeyBlog • 11:03 AM
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Photos: Minimal Construction Walls Go Up Around Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress as Its Transformation Begins Laughing Place • 10:45 AM

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

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Carousel of Progress Fans Capture Close-Up, Walkaround Footage Before Attraction's Closure WDW News Today • 9:43 AM
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Disney World’s Carousel of Progress is closed for a refurb, but its “cheesy” finale nailed the future in 1994 Pirates & Princesses • 4:32 PM
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Disney Fans Share Rare Behind-The-Scenes Walkaround of Carousel of Progress Just Before Closure Chip and Company • 9:33 PM