Many Disney fans have mixed feelings about Carousel of Progress in Magic Kingdom getting a large overhaul with all-new scenes, but it’s still happening, whether we like it or not.
Carousel of Progress
In fact, the project has just taken another step forward. The current version of the ride will close on July 6th to be transformed, which is certainly coming up fast. It looks like Disney may be ready to begin working on the new version right away, because a new permit was just filed.
The permit is for general construction, which leaves it pretty open as to what could be the plan. Though it’s our assumption that Disney will work on taking the parts of the scenes out that will no longer be needed before adding in the new ones. Once those walls go up, though, we’ll all be clueless, which is part exciting and part nerve-wracking.
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
The contractor for this construction is Southeastern Construction & Maintenance, Inc., which, according to their website, has worked as a Structural Steel Fabricator and in Industrial Construction and Theme Park Construction since 1972. In regard to theme parks specifically, the company “Designs and fabricates custom steel structures that add to the functionality and aesthetics of theme park attractions and facilities, fostering a memorable guest experience.”
New Permit
The permit was signed on April 28th, though, which means that the permit will expire on April 28th, 2027. As Disney has previously said that the new version of the attraction will open in 2027, we’re hoping that means it’ll open in the early quarter of the year (keep in mind, though, that Disney can always file another permit if they need more time).
©Disney
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