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Disney to Add Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic Intro to Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom

Disney released concept art, calling it the first major refresh since the 1990s with timing still unannounced.

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.