Overview

• Imagineer Chris Beatty announced at Destination D23 that a new introductory scene will feature an Audio‑Animatronic of Walt Disney in Carousel of Progress, marking the attraction’s first major refresh since the 1990s.
• Concept art shows Walt in a blue sweater in an office‑style setting surrounded by sketches and blueprints, including nods to projects such as the Monorail and early EPCOT ideas.
• Disney said the show’s heart will remain intact as Imagineers tease potential updates to the Progress family characters John, Sarah, and the rest of the cast.
• No debut date, closure schedule, or installation timeline was provided for the Carousel of Progress update.
• The announcement follows the July debut of a Walt Disney animatronic at Disneyland and drew public praise from the Walt Disney Family Museum.