Photos: Minimal Construction Walls Go Up Around Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress as Its Transformation Begins

The promise of a "Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" has never been brighter, as walls have gone up around Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress as its begins a lengthy refurbishment.

What's Happening:

• Walt Disney World recently announced some major updates to the Carousel of Progress, meaning that the current version would be closing for a lengthy refurbishment.
• After yesterday's operating day, it did just that today – with some walls in place at the entrance and exit.

• Said walls feature some Tomorrowland appropriate quotes, including some from the Carousel of Progress itself, like "Well, that's progress for you."

• Aboard the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, the Carousel of Progress narration has been muted, making for a nice, quiet stretch of the ride.

• While the current Carousel starts around the turn of the 20th century, the reimagined version will see the first scene take place in 1969.
• From there, guests will also make stops in 1985 and 1999 before jumping to a distant future, while each scene will still highlight the music, fashion, tech, and more of each decade.
• This is all in addition to the previously-announced Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic that will be added to the attraction.
• The updated show is expected to debut in 2027. Be sure to check out our prior post for even more details on what to expect from the updated attraction.

• Relive the version of the Carousel of Progress that called the Magic Kingdom home for over thirty years in the video below.

More Walt Disney World News:

• A new clip from Holiday Ever After, the upcoming Hallmark film shot on location at Walt Disney World, has been shared.
• Work is taking place on the Swiss Family Treehouse while the attraction remains open to guests.
• Soccer fans visiting EPCOT's Germany pavilion can enjoy a returning entertainment offering full of football tricks and fun. 
• Over the Fourth of July weekend, Walt Disney World celebrated the holiday with Disney's Celebrate America fireworks and a special flyover.