Top 10 BEST Carousel of Progress Secrets - Disney World

[@datatully]

Thank you so much for putting this video together. I’m one of the Cast Members that not only work at this attraction, I also train there as well. I’m so proud to carry on Walt’s legacy in this amazing attraction. It is true that once we received the show in Florida that the building went from clockwise to counter clockwise. My guess is because of the exit ramp. Space Mountain was opening at the same time. Disney would rather people exit towards their newest attraction rather than an empty wall. The young girl in Act I, I don’t know who she is. There seems to be a hint somewhere that she was left over from It’s a Small World, also from the ‘64 World’s Fair. No one seems to know for sure. I also know in Act III, if you look on the bed of Jim, you’ll see a blue cowboy hat; possibly a reference to A Christmas Story. There also use to be a BB gun before they were banned from all parks. While standing outside, we have a Preshow video playing while you wait for the doors to open. The original voice of the father, Rex Allen, narrates the video. If you listen closely, you can hear a reference to the last refurbishment when he says, “.. some 30 years ago.” He was recorded in 1994. 30 years are now over 50. Occasionally I’ll get a guest asking when will they update the attraction. I suppose there are rumors flying around. I would love to see some sort of update. When or if it will happen I don’t know. Thanks again for making this video!

[@TPMvids]

Getting a comment from a current cast member on the attraction just made my day. Thank you so much more making magic every day at the park and so glad to hear you enjoyed the video! :)

[@MikeMoe710]

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[@kampiestarz]

I used to work at it back in the day. I haven't seen my favorite part, the pumpkin on the table is missing... O o O I also used to pet Rex when I opened, because I said I needed to be nice to him in case the animatronics came alive I didn't want him to attack me. Also it was amazing how clean and little stuff there was under the scenes animatronic wise when I got to see. Tell Maria hi from Cat lol

[@datatully]

kampiestarz Hi Cat, I think the pumpkin in Act III which was on the table got moved to the top of the fridge at some point. I’ll forward your message to Maria! LOL

[@kampiestarz]

@@datatully I was there a month ago and searched her out but I didn't make it to CoP. I ask because I remember there was joking about stealing it when I worked there myself. I thought maybe someone succeeded.

[@Fairytaleprincexy]

That little girl might be their niece, since the uncle is in one of the scenes in the bathtub. She's helping her aunt do the laundry.

[@iowndvc]

I agree, she's a niece/cousin to Jimmy and Patricia, she's spending the summer with them, kind of like Cousin Oliver in the Brady Bunch ;-)

[@taylorsullivan8490]

Fairytaleprincexy i assumed she was maybe a neighbor or something & the mom was just teaching her how to do laundry

[@taylorsullivan8490]

because that was like how young girls learned their role/how to be housewives back then

[@KestralKuthule]

I hate to give a dark perspective but don't all the later acts take place after birth control and abortions became a readily available commodity. She could be the kid who they never ended up having as a result.(it would explain why Disney won't answer)

[@Autumn-zz2sk]

Fairytaleprincexy that’s exactly what I was thinking

[@spindleclown]

I really love the Carousel of Progress, and I really hope they never remove it. I've been paranoid from rumors over the years saying they intend to replace it with a Star Wars themed attraction, and I sincerely hope that they never go through with it. The ride is just too important to the history of the parks, as well as audio animatronics and history. No, it's not a thrill ride, and no, it doesn't have any pop culture movie tie-ins, but it's a great ride to escape the crowds and excitement and just take a load off with feel-good vibes. Awesome video!

[@loganwillis815]

Sami Dark I don’t think they will ever get rid of it because it is a popular attraction and I sat down and did the math not to long ago about how many people ride it and it is a huge amount. Also the history behind the attraction with Walt making it himself. They say by 2021 the attraction will be updated so that doesn’t mean changed to Star Wars. If it is changed I’m sure all the fans will freak out but I’m pretty sure Disney would just keep it the way it is now as a tribute to the Worlds Fair version.

[@boy_of_the_cones]

That's correct, if they were to remove this, there'd truly be an uprising. This is the only ride in Walt Disney World that Walt himself touched. It was also his personal favorite. Also, there is nothing yet confirmed for 2021, it's just a popular rumor and something people hopes happen. Nothing is confirmed yet by Disney.

[@jardex2275]

It's about as important to Disney as E.T. is to Universal. Spielberg has even threatened to cut ties with the studio if the ride was ever removed.

[@elwoodblues9613]

You got it, blackkey1976. Tell me how having the pirates chasing after bags of groceries instead of dames, and taking out de redhead, is enduring fans to that classic.

[@elwoodblues9613]

I haven't been to the Carousel since 1974 . . . when it was at Disneyland. As kids, we'd quote the show, "I thought you said I need a great big hearing aid!" That spot in Disneyland never really recovered. It was replaced by America Sings for about 15 years (Deborah Stone, RIP), went dark for a very long time, then was Innventions, and now is a Star Wars meet-and-greet. It's like the mouse can't figure out what to do with it.

[@KyleLanceG]

Awesome video! Here’s another little fun fact: In the first scene when John mentions the robins outside the window, the robin we see is actually a prop from Mary Poppins. It’s the same one that sits on her finger during the song “A Spoonful of Sugar”!

[@chazdesimone7306]

Kyle Gurrola great trivia! I was always fascinated that Disney used that animatronic bird in the movie. Julie had to keep her arm in a certain position during the scene.

[@KyleLanceG]

Chaz DeSimone Disney is always ahead of its time. 😜

[@SlipperySoap]

I didn't know that, cool!!!!

[@mondenkindqueen]

Julie Andrew’s also whistled the robin’s tweeting.

[@kitsunemetal]

carrousel of progress has the most comfortable chairs.

[@julianl864]

SO TRUE

[@jeffjiles1291]

Kitsune Sparrow...and the coldest AC 😊

[@cherrybombbunny]

Yes

[@Beetlejuice_Sam]

Hall of Presidents has comfortable seats since I fell asleep in that show once!

[@benbacon7654]

The seats there are a lot more comfortable than those in Country Bear Jamboree in my opinion.

[@sarahblake3395]

Also the daughter Patricia is voiced by Debbi Derryberry the voice of Jimmy Neutron

[@freddyrichards878]

"Leaping galaxies!"

[@Irenelovesnoodle]

Brielle Skinner you didn’t know? So was Bart simpson

[@noonebuteveryone1420]

Irene Castillo and Ash Ketchum

[@ashleytheloserx720]

she voiced a lot of my childhood favorites, like draculaura from monster high!

[@kenforbord]

😳

[@pipeorganfan26]

I Say Leave It. DISNEY Has Removed Way To Many Icon Attractions. Some Stuff Ought To Be Just Left. For Future Generations To See.

[@Rockhound6165]

Well, they still have the Jungle Cruise, Swiss Family Robinson treehouse, and Country Bear Jamboree all of which, IMO, are very dated now.

[@kristiaanrees]

True!😂😂😂

[@tracychaddon6460]

Amen!

[@ten5h1]

Martha Fogelin they changed that. 😭

[@jrdkleinman]

@@ten5h1 if you're talking about the Tiki Room Under New Management, I'm pretty sure they changed it back to the original because it was so poorly received by guests.

[@nicolekester9072]

Actually if you think about the words in A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, it’s about Walt. Think about “A man has a dream and that’s the start. He follows his dream with mind and heart. And when it becomes a reality, it’s a dream come true for you and me.” The Sherman brothers wrote it about Walt Disney!

[@bronxbearbud272]

Adolf Hitler started with a dream, but when it came true it was a nightmare for the world.

[@legokiller3579]

@@bronxbearbud272 why. Why do you have to be such a downer man.

[@bronxbearbud272]

@@legokiller3579 You would do better to contemplate why you believe my truthful statement is demoralizing.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

The soundtrack to this wonderful attraction is one of my favourites! Thanks for another awesome video TPM!

[@pretzelygirl]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the Carousel of Progress! It is one of my favorite attractions at the whole park!! What i wish they would do is put it on a bigger scale completely! they already have the turn of the century, 20's, 40's, and the "prediction of turn of the century". What I wish they'd do is put 60's, 80's, 2000's, and then a new prediction of what's to come!! This would put a whole new spin on the classic attraction!! More people would be interested and it would be a beautiful work of art!! It is what Walt would've wanted.

[@savannahpatterson9588]

Absolutely I think they'll update the final scene. The repainting of the exterior is, to me, a sign that they value the attraction and want to keep it around for years to come. Perhaps an update will come in time for the big anniversary! How cool would it be if they are setting up new set pieces, costumes, motion programs, and recordings RIGHT NOW and carry out an almost overnight transformation to surprise us all!

[@mwbenedict6297]

Heard a rumour they are looking at updating the ride for Disney Worlds 50th in 2021, but I don't have that confirmed.

[@boy_of_the_cones]

yes it is a rumor, but it is not 100% confirmed

[@sunsetharbourentertainment6339]

technically scene for had been redone a bunch frst it was just the parents then the 70s feel with patty playing guitar then it got made into 80s new years which then had referb by taking out the grandparents lines n having.the brother get more lines then it gt changed to chritmas as it is currently

[@sunsetharbourentertainment6339]

srry typos speed typing lol

[@luciandragos8556]

To be fair the last scene really only needed a minor refresh.. most of the tech shown is still pretty relevant. What with voice activated "Home Assistants" like Alexa and VR sets becoming more common and have so much more room to grow, The scene could be updated easily with just some new lines and some minor aesthetic tweaks without replacing it wholesale like was needed in the past

[@Mgaby1992]

I personally like the Carousel of Progress that they have now, even if it's 25 years old. It lets us think back to the past and how people believed the future to be like during that time period. I find it very interesting and quite refreshing, cause if you compare the carousel of progress and the way the characters are dressed and acting to today's world, it's a drastic difference.

[@mickeysmyspiritanimal223]

TPM, you did an AMAZING JOB, with this video of Carousel of Progress! I first remember the song “Now is the time”, when I went to WDW. When they changed the song to, “It’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” I was like “What the What”, but my Mom was singing every word! I said to her, “How do you know the words? They just changed the song!” She said “I went to the worlds fair in 1964, in Queens, NY, and that was the ORIGINAL SONG!” I was impressed! We are from Queens, and see the park often! So TPM, WELL DONE, as always!! 🤗😎🎡🏰🎢🍭🎠🚝🍦🍿🎢🏰🎡🚝👍🎠 I love your videos! 😘

[@bellanoche6116]

Loved going on this with my parents last year! They had been at the World's Fair in 1964 too and went on the original.

[@ToddTrumpetVideos]

This is exactly what happened to me (except my mom never attended the 1964 world's fair). My first trip to Disney World took place in 1975 - the year they moved the "Carousel" to Florida - and "Now Is The Time" is the musical earworm that became forever associated with the ride. Also, I, too, experienced the "What the What?" phenomenon with "It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow", and that's one of the main reasons I clicked on this video - which did a fine job explaining "What's What"!

[@garbage854]

WOW Awesome :)

[@mickeysmyspiritanimal223]

Todd Trumpet, thank you and I totally agree! I love this video! It truly helped me understand how my mom knew the words! 🤭🤣😂🤗🚝🎢🎠🏰🎡🍿

[@mickeysmyspiritanimal223]

Florida Murphy, thank you! My family loves it, too and we ride every time! 🎢🎡🍿😎🎠🚝🏰🤗

[@sXeblues]

Carousel of Progress has always been one of my favorite rides/shows in Magic Kingdom! As to the secondary, younger ‘daughter’ in act one; I remember initially thinking that that sequence was showing the mother at work in an old country store, and that the girl was probably just a helping hand. But later on, after realizing that wouldn’t make a whole lot of sense, I’d begun to think that she was probably just a farmhand. A local daughter, possibly there in a form of apprenticeship, or even in between her studies, as I considered that the mother might’ve been a sort of tutor, to her. Truth is, I’ve no idea, lol. But, those were my speculations.

[@emmarose4234]

I watched a video from Carousel Club where they claim they heard someone say it was Orville’s daughter. This second party allegedly talked to Marty Sklar about it. The key word is ALLEGEDLY.

[@Betherblog]

Maybe the little girl at the spinning wheel is a cousin or a friend of Tricia's helping out? My theory is that they wrote her out because they used other characters or they didn't have time to think of what a third child could do.

[@tracitaylor1619]

Beth Blay, I am still convinced that she is Annabelle. :O

[@reusslunar]

my first thought was she was some kind of maid to the family..

[@tracitaylor1619]

reusslunar me too.

[@whoviankst348]

Probably a move to cut costs. If they had kept her in the story they would have to have 3 other animatronics made, also they would have to pay the voice actress/actresses.

[@Rockhound6165]

Patricia is a teenager and the little girl is obviously around 9 or 10 so I doubt Patricia would be palling around with a 9 year old.

[@GetOffTheLawn]

I had never gone to Disney until I took my kids the first time. I have since been back 4 times and of all the attractions and rides. Carousel of Progress is my favorite. I know how important it was to Walt and it truly makes me feel I can time travel. Love it!

[@magicman205]

Maybe it's just me but I've never agreed with the thinking that the final scene is outdated. The entire anthem of the Carousel of Progress is that tomorrow is just a dream away. In every single act, we watch a family be so impressed with the current state of technology and cultural change that the idea of things improving is simply bombastic. The father even says "it just can't get better than this." Often this approach in thinking is even used for comedic effect. The father chuckling at the idea of a man flying around the world falls right in line with this brand of thinking. It simply cannot get better than where we are now. So seeing the family in the final act talk about how amazing the current state of things are serves as not an example of outdated dialogue that needs to be rewritten, but the most honest look at progress there is. The final scene looks outdated because the technology we use now is vastly superior to what we once thought was the apex of progress. Walking outside the attraction, we are proven at every corner that the world keeps on changing. It *always* keeps changing/improving (depending on how you look at it.) I don't see the final "present day" Christmas scene as something depicted in the present day, I view it as just another period of history that we look back on, chuckling at how ignorant we were. There is a great, big, beautiful tomorrow and that "tomorrow" we continue to see. The final scene isn't outdated, it contains the same ignorant spirit as every other act. It is impossible to make a present-day setting for this attraction because you cannot contain growth. That's the entire point of progress and I think Walt would be extremely proud of what the attraction has become.

[@BlazeHeartPanther]

"Heh, heh, It'll never work"

[@AlanColePhotography]

Bravo! Well said.

[@lizperez122]

Agreed! Maybe instead they could find someway to add a new scene later on in maybe 5-10 years as another later time period which could represent the technology of that current time.

[@deepizzle8633]

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[@chazdesimone7306]

Magicman205 I never thought about it that way. I hate to see great scenes “updated” because you then lose that slice of life in that era. So I am now with you on preserving the “outdated scene” along with all the other “outdated scenes.” It also gives us a good laugh at what we thought couldn’t be beat in our “modern” world. I think the best solution would be to add another act...then another and another...

[@deljohn]

I first saw the Carousel of Progress in 1980 and remembers "Now is the Time" as the soundtrack to the attraction. When I went back in the 90's and heard "It’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” I assumed they decided to update the look and the music. It was well into the 2000's before I learned that the latter was indeed the original music. Thanks for covering that part of the lore....

[@brycevo]

It's a Great, Big, Beautiful Tommorow with TPM Vids.

[@TPMvids]

Shinning at the end of every Sunday☺️

[@amusementamazingg]

Bryce Mckenzie I don’t get it

[@KindnessFox]

@@amusementamazingg It's a reference to the song sang after each scene.

[@amusementamazingg]

Jeff Davis oh

[@feelingshurt660]

Bryce Mckenzie week* lol

[@ProphesytotheWind]

As an elementary music teacher, I had my choir sing BOTH songs! I love them both, and now they do too!

[@alexa-nd8nr]

I remember riding that and screaming when the floor moved 😂

[@alexa-nd8nr]

Isaac Beach everyone turned and looked at me and my 5 or 6 year old self cried more 😂

[@Matiasisbae]

alexa maher I would love to be there when that happened

[@dance31115]

I LOVE Carousel of Progress! Easily one of my favorite rides at Magic Kingdom.. plus air conditioning and no line!

[@kieranpiles6845]

I think the final scene is now too iconic to change as the usage of cameras and camcorders went up way more love that scene and all its little quirks. Not to mention it's more fun to see what people thought the future would be like from way back when

[@bomblade15]

I swear when I saw this as a child in 1984 I remember the last scene having flying cars in the windows, when I saw it again in 2002, it was changed yet it still seemed like tomorrow, watching it now I realize we have all of this, as disney princesses say, dream big princess!

[@chazdesimone7306]

Yes, the final act now fits right in with all the other old fashion stuff. It would be a shame to lose that.

[@sonnytfox]

I am one of the few people who rode the Carousel of Progress at the 64 Fair, Disneyland and the magic Kingdom.Never miss a chance to go on it again

[@garbage854]

Awesome :)

[@luxetlex]

That's amazing! Which version is your favorite?

[@sonnytfox]

The original at the fair was the best.It was sponsored by G.E. and upstairs from the ride was an entire display of General Electric products and games.Then going downstairs there was a giant plastic dome in which an atom of plasma was squeezed under a million lbs of pressure resulting in a loud boom.Of course the last scene was of a household in 1965.Great big beautiful tomorrow was the theme song then as it is today.Also the entire dome of the outside of the ride was lit with rotating and changing colored floodlights.

[@luxetlex]

That's really neat! Did you also get to experience the other attractions at the 1964 World's Fair that Disney worked on, like It's a Small World, Mr. Lincoln at the Illinois pavilion, and Ford's Magic Skyway?

[@sonnytfox]

Yes.I didn`t go to ILL. I did enjoy Ford where you got to ride in a new Ford convertible and the radio would give a narration in any of 5 languishes.The ride took you past scenes of Cavemen and continued til modern times.Simular to Ellens energy pavilon at Epcot.I also did small World which had a giant collage above the pavillon. Bell telephone had a great ride about the history of communication ,Many states had displays as well as international pavilions .It was an early version of Disney in Queens NY/I tried to es[lain what it was like to my adult kids but,they look at me as thought I was trying to explain to them a trip to Mars.

[@p1930n1]

Honestly this ride should be more popular. One; it’s amazing and deserves more love. Two; it’s just amazing and made greatly. I remember when I went when I was six and sitting there, watching it and smiling. I loved it.

[@dopeyrn1]

It was always the best place to go in Tomorowland to let kids rest and cool down and often nap. It's nostalgic and should never be replaced. There are so few things original to WDW and this one is a treasure.

[@addison6147]

It’s insane how the carousel of progress almost closed for good! (It is my favorite ride).

[@CootTheGamer]

The mystery girl could be the Jane’s neighbour’s daughter that she was baby sitting or it could be Jane’s daughter who passed away after that scene.

[@chazdesimone7306]

CootRB-Roblox my god are you a curiously morbid storyline philosopher! That gave me a good laugh. Actually another comment makes sense: in those days families had helpers who were children in the neighborhood that learned about growing up from helping with chores and probably getting paid a little bit for it. But I think your death scene scenario is more entertaining!

[@boy_of_the_cones]

Oh. My. God this made my day This is my absolute favorite ride of all time. I know (mostly except for part of the last scene) the entire show by heart, and almost everything there is to know. I also had a huge memorable experience on it for my birthday. 10/10 Edit: I'd like to add some insight in the disappearing girl: First of all, when the attraction was updated in 1993, the first scene became around 1904, not 1890s. At that time it was common for families to have somewhat of a "helper" you can say to help the family do chores. I remember reading this about this attraction a long time ago. Although it is not confirmed, it is most likely the best theory, since Disney as a whole rarely makes mistakes, especially when this attraction is 50+ years old

[@chazdesimone7306]

Very professional narration and editing, plus a well produced documentary overall. As for the last scene it would be great to keep that and add a fifth scene depicting today and tomorrow. The current scene is as classic as the others throughout time. Just use the unloading dock for the additional scene and keep us spinning on the carousel forever.

[@mibevan]

9:46 DEBUNKED FALSE! THERE IS AN EXPLANATION FOR THE GIRL! On the Tomorrowland Peoplemover, When you pass the Carousel of Progress the narrator of the ride says the line "In this rotating theater, 4 families welcome you into their homes of yesterday and today." This implies that EACH act features a different family. Which means the family in act 1 just so happens to have one more child. As for the other families, They just so happen to have the same first names. In fact they play with that by giving them nicknames to kinda differentiate them from the others (in act 1 the daughters name is Patricia and in act 3 they nickname her patty). Heck in act 1 the father doesn't even call the mom by her first name and refers to her as "Mother" referenced in the first line he says to her in act 1. Not to mention this would also explain why In every act the characters look different and also why in the original show (Which the girl was featured in) had a DIFFERENT DOG in each scene. The reason I think this character in the show is for the purpose of helping to operate the "wash-day marvel". The REAL QUESTION IS WHERE IS GRANDPA IN ACT 1?! Well there is a tight explanation for that as well. There is theory that the reason there's no grandpa in the first act is because the father in the first act is The grandfather in the final Act (Voiced by actor Rex Allan).You can see some similarities mainly through the outfit. Not to mention some of the lines grandpa says in the final act kind implies he's from the time period of the first act. Which means he must be around age 100+. Because of this that also means the mom in act 1 is also alive In act 4 as the grandma. And it makes sense, she was fascinated with the newest technology, Or in this case her "Wash-day Marvel", in act 1. And in the final act she's fascinated by the VR game expressing more interest in the new modern age technology by playing the video game.

[@drethstevens7549]

Probably not act one, but maybe Act 3.

[@nolapie4550]

The same names and voices?!? I don’t think so

[@KestralKuthule]

So you're saying what their their Party and Jimmy jnr? :-/

[@Autumn-zz2sk]

Mibevan at the beginning of the ride it says there’s only one family

[@Ira88881]

There was just one family. Did you actually go on this attraction!? The entire narrative, everything spoken, indicates the same family through different eras.

[@elijahadams6985]

THIS 👏 IS 👏 THE 👏 VIDEO 👏 I'VE 👏 BEEN 👏 WAITING 👏 FOR. Thank you TPMvids!!! 😄

[@jessicasawyer3068]

This is randomly my 6 year old's favorite thing at Magic Kingdom. He sings Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow nonstop after every visit.

[@aliarin3396]

I wonder if they could just add a completely new scene and leave act 4. I would be neat if they left it for nostalgia purposes!

[@TPMvids]

It would be really cool if they updated Act 4 back to the 70s/80s then made a new act 25 years in the future and find a way to have the last theatre be the load and unload theatres

[@OldsVistaCruiser]

@@TPMvids - See my comment. Loading and unloading would be theaters as well. There would be acts for 1910, 1940, 1970, 2000 and 2030.

[@EriksAngel15]

They would probably have to add and expand the building to add/keep scenes.

[@anthonyl333]

What an amazing attraction I love being there. I hope they never remove it. It was a very sad day when Hollywood studios removed the great movie ride. What a beautiful place to be

[@kena9763]

Now HS has no original RIDES for their 30th anniversary - what were they thinking?

[@keithdean9149]

I really wish there was a video of each version of the carousel of progress. It would be very interesting to see how the attraction was updated from the 1960s to the 1990s. As a fan I think a better idea then updating the final scene, which would require a huge jump from the 1940s to today, would be to reinstall the horizons attraction from Epcot next to carousel of progress. After all, horizons was a continuation of the story from carousel of progress.

[@FrenkTheJoy]

I'd always heard the mysterious younger girl is their daughter, and her disappearing later is a metaphor for how technology made it easier for people to do things so they didn't need so many children to help out anymore.

[@uniqueviolet7903]

I always love that ride . . . I pray the Lord that this ride will stay for all eternity

[@daltonbrown923]

Carousel of Progress and the People Mover are the absolute best rides epically after a late lunch!!

[@tippingtophat4012]

was just in disney and all of your videos have helped so much! i have payed so much more attention to everything and spotted many easter eggs and animatroics. Thanks and love your videos!

[@ToddTrumpetVideos]

First time commenting here, and just wanted to say: REALLY WELL DONE VIDEO! I particularly like - and am impressed by - the fact that when you narrate, you don't just talk over generic Disney park footage, but rather put in the (considerable) time and effort to make the video (AND audio) germane to your point. Kudos as well for added graphics and an editing style that really help to maintain interest. As for the "Carousel of Progress" itself, it remains one of my all-time favorite attractions - and can now be appreciated even more because of your informative and entertaining video. Thanks for the polished content!

[@ChrisB2007]

B.J. Ward also did the voice work for the Mesa Verde announcer on Horizons, as well as the safety spiel for the Jeremy Irons version of Spaceship Earth.

[@jakewimzy1988]

I would say that Carousel of Progress is one of my favorite attractions to visit in the park. I would say not only for the nostalgia of seeing it since a kid in the 90s, but the inspiration and hope the music "It's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" gives.

[@M23Love]

I absolutely love this ride. I went to Disney World twice as a child with my family and each time I see these videos, it takes me right back to those family vacations and riding this with my mom, dad, and brother. It’s a very nostalgic ride for me & I hope it stays in the park not only as a representation of Walt Disney, but also to other families who have these same feelings as me. Some things may be or go “outdated”, but that doesn’t mean they should be taken away! That’s the beauty of them!!!

[@jwbjpb1338]

The need to update the final scene in the Carousel of Progress. It is way out of date. Love the attraction and great video, by the way!

[@jung0309]

Why is your voice so soothing ???

[@TPMvids]

Lol I don’t know but everyone says this, so I guess it really must be soothing

[@pado_hyuck]

Honestly me when I first heard his voice

[@bdchiaccio]

@@TPMvids So thoroughly enjoy your videos!!

[@coyoteartist]

Always one of my favorite rides and the nostalgia was deep seeing that clip from 1991, being as that was about the time I went there the most. But even back then, it was threatened with closure. I remember the update being in the news and I was quite pleased that it mean the show was going on, but when I moved away, they were still threatening it and I honestly thought it had closed for good.

[@floridafun7805]

Adding 2018 technology to CoP, People Mover, and Tomorrowland Speedway have long been on the to-do list of many Disney Imagineers. The trouble is none of these updates would provide enough bang for the buck. Currently, the attractions do what they're supposed to do... they keep families busy while they're waiting for their dinner reservation or Space Mountain FastPass. And none of the attractions are really *wrong*, they're just out of date. Personally, I think there's a better chance of them getting replaced with something new than being updated. And since there really isn't a need to add something new to the most popular and busy theme park in Florida, I wouldn't hold my breath.

[@sazbill1]

I love this ride - it's always been special to my family and whenever we were planning a trip my mom would get us excited by singing the "Now is the time" song. It's funny to think that when I was little Monsanto was the sponsor.

[@cutewhiskers5339]

I personally think that that little girl was either a "servant/ assistant" to the family, or was a third child that sadly passed before the next scene of the show. Let me explain my reasoning for both. I think the girl might have been like a maid, but a very young one that the family took on to help around the house due to the amount of people living in the family. She may have done everything the mother did and just was there to help. I think she also may have been a third child to the family, but may have gotten sick and the family either didn't have enough money to pay for her hospital bills, or didn't have a cure for her. However in the context of Disney, I think the reason she disappears is due to the fact that they were running low on money and didn't want to make another animatronic or face mold for the girl in the other scenes. Also. Personally don't believe that Disney will ever update the last scene of the show. The attraction is still to this day very low in attendance with people. I think that if they truly wanted to say that the show was new that they would re-do it to try to bring up attendance for it. However no I don't think they will change the last scene. I love the Carosel of Progress, it was one of the first attractions I was ever able to do when I went to the parks as a small child. It has a good song, impressive animatronic figures, and overall a great message and look at the past. Had you asked 10 year old me if she thought that we would have VR and voice activated technology, she honestly would have told you no, but we do. How Walt knew what our "future" would hold is beyond me. I love this show and hope that it's fate is not the same as the one in California.

[@daveplows125]

I personally think that you're overthinking things. Perhaps a hobby would help. ;-)

[@chazdesimone7306]

Cutewhiskers53 Thank you regarding our beloved Disneyland. I do miss that show here.

[@cutewhiskers5339]

@@daveplows125 Overthinking Disney things IS my hobby :)

[@missgStar05]

This is by far my absolute favorite TPM video!!!! I love the Carousel of Progress, always have since I was little. My Disney trips are never complete until I go see this amazing attraction at least a good five times minimum. Never tire of it. "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" is one of my favorite Disney songs and this video made me truly happy watching!!!! Excellent job on the video!!!!

[@tnitron9750]

I first saw this in Aug. 1972 in California Disneyland. It was called GE's carousel of progress

[@harvestcrops3983]

That’s pretty cool. I just went yesterday July 11. Maybe you can answer this question. What was the last act like? What did they predict and what was the family doing? I cant find any videos or details about it. Would appreciate it thanks.

[@garypesci746]

​@@harvestcrops3983 I can give you an idea of what the last act was like when it was at Disneyland. The Carousel of Progress was one of my favorite attractions when it was there. I lived just 15 or 20 miles from Disneyland, so I was able to go once or twice a year. Very disappointed when the Carousel moved to Disney World. The last act was set in the then current time of the late 1960s when it opened at Disneyland and it featured the current technology of that time. I never thought that it was supposed to predict future technology as TPMvids stated in their video, just showcase what was modern at that time. I saw or read somewhere that the last act was updated somewhat when it was moved to Disneyland from the World's Fair, even though it was only a few years later. Probably put in new kitchen appliances, since this was basically an ad for General Electric. I remember that the last scene looked very modern, there was a large living room on the right with 60s style contemporary furniture & decor and a good sized, very modern looking kitchen on the left. The mom & dad were the only characters in the scene, they were sitting next to each other on a couch in the living room and there was a large decorated Christmas tree behind them. This was the only act that referenced a holiday, there was no mention in the other acts of Valentine's Day, Fourth of July or Halloween, as they did after it moved to Disney World. The back wall of the living room had a wide floor to ceiling window or sliding glass door with drapes that automatically opened as either the mom or dad (don't remember which) talked about the modern conveniences they had. One of them mentioned that Grandma & Grandpa's plane was due to arrive at the airport. There was a flashing light that could be seen going across the night sky through the back window/sliding glass door, which was pointed out with a comment something like "That's probably their plane now". I always thought this was a subtle way of pointing out the modern way of traveling by plane, and even the old folks are doing it. The mom & dad also pointed out the modern kitchen appliances, like the dishwasher and the refrigerator that had ice & water in the door (which was a new thing then). As they mentioned each of these, a spotlight lit up the appliance and it did something automatically, the dishwasher door opened and the rack pulled out, and ice and water poured into a glass in the refrigerator door and the side-by-side doors opened. I'm sure they mentioned the stove as well, but I don't remember exactly what it did, probably the oven door opened. The only other thing I remember is that the mother did a lot of talking. She didn't say much in the earlier acts, since the dad did most of the talking. In the last act she kept cutting off the dad while he was talking and at one point he said "Quiet while mother's interrupting". I hope I explained this well enough so that you can picture how it was. I just saw a video of the 1964 Worlds Fair on KZbin that had a very brief glimpse of the last act of the Carousel of Progress as it looked at the fair, which is similar as to how it looked at Disneyland, but I don't know the title of the video. If you look for videos of the 1964 Worlds Fair on KZbin you might find one or more that shows scenes of the Carousel of Progress from the fair.

[@Realty1776]

To this day, I'm always shocked at how little of a wait this attraction is.... because I remember waiting a long time when I first visited in 1976. Loved it back then when I was 5 and now is the time, now is the best time to still love it now.

[@Realty1776]

I also miss the funny moment from the cuckoo clock when the wife asks about when they'll talk about her getting paid for all the hard work she's doing, then the clock chimes in, "Now is the time, now is the best time!"

[@abbycollins]

I personally think that the younger daughter was a servant, as those were common during the time period shown. I could be wrong, though...

[@PCline84118]

I believe when the little girl got older, she realized she was a lesbian, told her parents and they kicked her out the house and wrote her out of there lives forever... after all, it was the 1940's and now were in 2020, it is a shame not much has changed.

[@francisgallo2617]

I, too, was at the original Carousel of Progress at the NY Worlds Fair in 1964 and did not see the show again till I first went to Disney World in 2001. I never knew any other song, but "It's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" and even 37 years later I still knew all the words. Great video, TPM. Can't wait to check out all you mentioned the next time I go.

[@SteveReisteter]

In #5: Marked & Pinned - You pointed out that the dry-erase board has the grandparents arriving on flight 1964 (for the year when the Carousel Of Progress opened at the NYC World's Fair). Has anyone else pointed out that they arrive at 10:01? 10:01 = October 1st - the 1971 opening day of WDW. I know that the Carousel of Progress was not an opening day attraction in the Magic Kingdom but I can't help but to think that someone just randomly chose the flight arrival time as 10:01 without it being a nod to opening day. Great video!

[@luxetlex]

I was going to say exactly this! 10:01 has to be a reference to Oct. 1.

[@petegawkowski5706]

Never a wait to get on the carousel and it’s a good place to rest for 20 minutes before exploring more of the park. Our grandchildren have taken short naps while on the ride as well.

[@kyrabezanker1700]

This is my favorite attraction in Magic Kingdom, so I LOVED this video!! I think we could see an update on the final scene sometime soon, perhaps in time for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary in 2021.

[@izzy-tr6uv]

I love your vids! I have learned so much more about Disney from your videos and now I can’t wait for another vid to come out! Thanks for entertaining me ♥️

[@tblightningbolt8902]

This ride changed my life. I love it and visit it each year. I’d cry if it ever was shut down

[@rickberkshire5742]

One of my favorite attractions at WDW. In my opinion, Disney should combine the loading and unloading rooms into one room, freeing up a 5th room for a more modern time period, and update it that way.

[@joe42353]

We visit that attraction every time we go to Disney. Never get tired of it. I saw it as a kid at the New York Worlds Fair as well. That is one ride we go to everytime .

[@lizzybear4718]

I have never been to any Walt Disney park, but watching TPMvids, it is sort of like I have been

[@njshore2239]

go!!!!

[@lizzybear4718]

Its to much money for my family to go

[@chazdesimone7306]

#lizzybear Such a nice comment, I hope you get to go someday.

[@lizzybear4718]

@@chazdesimone7306 thanks ❤❤❤❤

[@SlipperySoap]

I see your point!

[@hannamills1985]

This video totally helps me with my obsession of the Carousel of Progress every time I go there I swear I ride it at least free time when I'm there with my family they get mad cuz they usually have to come onto this video was awesome always like to learn more about my favorite ride

[@tippingtophat4012]

love this show, hope they don't take it down

[@deliriouslyj]

Really interesting, as usual!! :) I am so interested in movie memorabilia that was reused in the parks. I was told by a cast member that the robins outside of the window in the first scene of CoP were the actual ones used in the film Mary Poppins! And the spaceship on top of "Cool Ship" in Tomorrowland is the one used in Flight of the Navigator! I'd love to see a video on this stuff :D

[@simplyautumn674]

Carousel of progress is my favorite show!!

[@MultiDref]

The little girl is not necessarily another daughter, she could be a cousin or niece who is visiting the family, or just a neighbor girl who came by to help out. Lot's of possibilities.

[@flipperz0362]

This got released as I was on the Carousel of Progress:P

[@thenormanator9379]

I definitely noticed the mini revolving stages in the family acts, when I was in this show I think I had half my focus on those mini-stages I also noticed all the GE appliances

[@jfksball3635]

You are my favorite Disney KZbinr

[@TPMvids]

So glad to hear you’re enjoying the videos Eddie! :)

[@supersuetube]

Thank you for making and sharing this video. Always wonderful to learn something about one of the best attractions at WDW.

[@ExplosiveChannel]

The dark ages carousel of progress would be the carousel of no progress

[@nicolebrowne1433]

An easy way to update the final scene is make it either super far-fetched like a hologram and/or space station setting or make it a screen like they are communicating with us from afar (as we often video chat these days)

[@thomashumphreys7346]

My favorite ride is carousel of progress

[@TPMvids]

It’s such a classic!!

[@mazin8348]

Same

[@RepublicStuds]

Mine too

[@josevelez2206]

I love the carousel of progress, it was the first attraction that I rode when I arrived at Magic Kingdom in 1988, for me Is imperdonable to go to Magic Kingdom and not to visit it.

[@AlanColePhotography]

Second to whether they'll plus scene 4 are the wishes of countless Park patrons that CP remains open! Thanks, Walt. Thanks, Marty. Thanks, GE. CP is a must-see every time I'm at WDW.

[@joeymartinez9854]

I love this ride a lot thanks for doing a video on it I really appreciate it I never knew that Mel blank voiced the uncle

[@chazdesimone7306]

Joey Martinez It doesn’t seem necessary for the talent of Mel Blank to do that role, but maybe any other actor just wouldn’t do it as good.

[@SteveCarras]

And there's another veteran from Mel Blanc's era you won't find too much elsewhere at Disney, Janet Waldo, ironically, not doing the 1940s teen girl Jane,m but the Mother! (Mel's the parrott,too.)

[@der22672]

I really love Carousel of Progress. I am kind of surprised that it has lasted as long as it has. It's been around as long as I have. I was born in 1964. Even though Disney keeps changing to add new attractions, it is nice to see some of the old standbys. For now. But I do agree it does need some updating. ❤️❤️

[@thellamaofmanyvoices2836]

BJ Ward is also best known for being the original voice of Velma

[@katereilly2472]

The original voice of Velma is actually Nicole Jaffe, BJ Ward is the 5th person to voice the character and is probably the voice many 90s kids know as Velma because of the late 90s early 00s animated films, starting with Zombie Island.

[@thellamaofmanyvoices2836]

kate reilly this is comment is from 2 years I know that now a days. I only thought at that time because she was the one I grew up with

[@gmmeier321]

I remember seeing it at the worlds fair in 1963 (I was 4). When i saw it again at WDW in ‘78, i immediately knew the song was different. By far my favorite thing at Disney, due to the memories.

[@joncid]

I think it’s only a matter of time where WDI gets to work on revamping COP. Perhaps for WDW’s 50th? I’m hoping we get to see the final act receive something on a grand scale.

[@molasses.jam24]

Amazing Job! The Carousel of Progress is my favorite attraction! Thank you for giving us the information about the PROGRESS of change it went through!

[@Mixwell1983]

The final act should be updated where everyone had a smart phone and it's completely silent because everyone is checking their social media accounts and the skill of conversation has faded into the past.

[@Mixwell1983]

Sierra Spencer yah it would be horrible, too bad that's how most of society already is.

[@chazdesimone7306]

They would save on audio animatronics and sound systems. Just the thumbs would move.

[@Mixwell1983]

Chaz DeSimone you know it's a good joke but when you think about it is it really a joke? That is the scary part. Sadly this has become our present state of mind.

[@Mixwell1983]

Chaz DeSimone hey disney dont steal my idea with your thumbing around.

[@bellejade2726]

How very sad but true. I think it would break Walt’s heart that the progress of the future has fractured our families.

[@Bvanoven]

Thank you SO MUCH for posting this video! I LOVE this ride! I usually ride it multiple times during my visits. Long Live COP!!!

[@ajankowski2]

I know it would never happen, (and especially tough now that Jean Shepherd is gone) - I've always wished they could build a Second COP right next door. Return the original final scene to the 1960's, then have the guests move to Part 2 to showcase the 1980's, 2000's, and then the future 2020's. Still even leaves room for the 2040's.

[@halleighd.2533]

This mesmerized me as a child. I went back in my early 20s and was still mesmerized. What a classic ride. I hope they never get rid of it... only updating it. Wish there was a way to add more acts. Such a cool concept for a ride.

[@julianl864]

Everytime I go on it the song just gets stuck in my head. It's a great big beautiful tomorrow!

[@JudexRigby42]

Another great video! And this is something that I'd really love to see, and I usually just go on rides, so it was great to get extra info on it. I think Disney World will need to update the last scene soon, as much as things have changed it would be a good idea to do that to see what they might come up.

[@cvphead]

Is it weird The Carousel of Progress is my favorite ride? XD

[@kaedancenestich6834]

Thank you for validation on the other faces around Epcot! This is My favorite ride. I even have the song decals written on my living room wall! "Great big beautiful tomorrow!"

[@brycist]

TPMVIDS you are the best youtuber ever!

[@brycist]

Omg

[@candiedcockroaches]

Congratulations

[@candiedcockroaches]

On getting noticed

[@brycist]

Ty

[@mattrost2574]

I rode this at the World's Fair, as well as California & Florida. It remains this boomer's favorite slice of Disney nostalgia. Of course, along with Pirates, Jungle Cruise, Tiki Room and Haunted Mansion. I even have a vinyl 45 rpm of both "Now is the Time" and "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow." I also have vinyl of "It's a Pirate's Life", "In the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room" and "Grim Grinning Ghosts." Sadly, because I'm pushing 70, I go to Universal Orlando. It's more suited for casual dining with cocktails and smoking areas. And we love their coasters.

[@hamiltonmt]

I'd love to see the future scene as it was originally presented. I absolutely loved seeing the Carousel of Progress at Disneyland! I have such fond memories of the attraction.

[@donb7574]

Yes indeed - the original from the 1960s made more sense since there was a 20 year jump between each act: 1900 to 1920s to 1940s to 1960s. Now it jumps from 1940s to 2000s - they need to add more acts for 1960s, 1980s, 2000s, 2020s, etc. The last act 4 update was done in the mid 1990s because they mention the newest tech as "Laser disks and high definition TV" that came out in the 90s. DVDs came out a few years after that and cell phones weren't big yet so aren't referred to there.

[@TheTruthNLove]

I’d love for them to update the final scene. It would be so fun to see. I’m sure they will eventually. It’s one of our favorite attractions and it’s not a trip to Magic Kingdom without riding it.

[@iluvtaylor4life294]

HAIII LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@gracelambert5038]

This is actually one of my favorite attractions at Disney! ♥️

[@alexisnoble2372]

Never, ever, ever close the Carousel Of Progress. 😭

[@nightisright1873]

Alexis Noble please close it and it’s a small world

[@LadyWervyn]

"Now is the time" is the version of the song I remember from going on the ride as a kid, so when I went back to Diseny World a few years ago and went on the COP, I thought my memory was faulty when a different song played!

[@pidge.butter7788]

I'm never early! And I'm at Disney went in the carousel for the first time and I love it!

[@TPMvids]

Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the show!

[@Laserashton]

My mom has family in Florida and always has had family in Florida, even before it was a state, our Family settled in Florida. My mom used to go to Disney World all the time from the year it opened and on throughout the 70s, she went there, she remembered Carousel of Progress and remembered the old look of it and told me that it was kind of boring but it was also unique in it's own way. My stepmom on the other hand has been to Disneyland in California around 1978 and she remembered America Sings and I actually brought it up to her when she realized and remembered that she went to Disneyland in the 70s. She said that around Christmastime they decorated America Sings along with the rest of Tomorrowland, I had seen footage of America Sings on your recycled animatronic characters video along with seeing footage of the whole show on closing night in 1988. I have decided to surprise my stepmom with the video of the full America Sings show with the single rider and the good audio. Also, did you know that in the audio from 1982-1995 on the Disneyland Peoplemover, BJ Ward actually is the tour guide on the audio. Jack Wagner did the Peoplemover audio before BJ Ward came into the picture in the 1980s.

[@paigeyouaresocool4215]

I've always seen the mysterious girl but never wondered where she came from. Maybe she's being paid to help?