You Can't Touch This

About this episode

The episode discusses the extensive refurbishment of Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress, focusing on new time-period scenes and technological advancements.

On Episode #446 Carousal of progress The refurbishment of Walt Disney's Carousel of progress is much bigger than a typical refresh. Disney is replacing all of the current time-period scenes with new eras. featuring the family's reaction to the 1969 Moon landing, highlighting the 1980s technology becoming part of everyday life, 1999/New Millennnium-focused on the rise of the internet and Y2K , and a new future scene-inspired by original concept art and futuristic technology. Dave also shares his take on other refurbs and changes to other notable rides and attractions. www.thedisneycrush.com thedisneycrush@gmail.com www.patreon.com/thedisneycrush

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave, Toni-Ann

Topics covered

• Disney attractions
• Carousel of Progress
• ride refurbishments
• technology evolution
• family reactions
• future concepts

Keywords

• Carousel of Progress
• Disney refurbishment
• 1969 Moon landing
• 1980s technology
• Y2K
• future technology
• Disney attractions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Walt Disney

Books & works: Carousel of Progress

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