Carousel of Progress Preparing for A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow

About this episode

The episode discusses the upcoming refurbishment of the Carousel of Progress and its historical significance.

This last week Disney announced that the Carousel of Progress would be closing after July 5th to be completely refurbished. John and Sara and the family will all be part of this four act show, but it will be set in completely new eras. We showcase the news of what this show will look like, and provide insights about what it means. But we're also taking the time to step back in history to see how this show came to be legendary to millions of people around the world. Indeed its history goes back to 1958, nearly some 70 years ago. From Edison Square to the New York World's Fair, from a new 1967 Tomorrowland in Disneyland until its final home in the Magic Kingdom, we will look at little known stories and details about this amazing show whose creator is the ever visionary Walt Disney. Join as on the Carousel of Progress as it prepares for a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow. Be sure to check out my latest endeavor, Disneyland Insights: Inspiration, Ideas & Magic for You and Your Organization. __________________________________________________ Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive…

Topics covered

• Disney history
• Carousel of Progress
• refurbishment
• Walt Disney
• Tomorrowland
• family entertainment

Keywords

• Carousel of Progress
• Disney history
• refurbishment
• Walt Disney
• Tomorrowland
• family entertainment
• New York World's Fair
• Magic Kingdom

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney, Disneyland Insights

Books & works: A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume I 1923-1973, The Walt & Roy Disney Years, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney, Disney, Leadership and You

Places: Tomorrowland, Magic Kingdom

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