Reviews of Carousel of Progress
Reviewed by AshBake330 Review Date: 03/08/2021
Rating: (9) Recommended
Absolutely the most original attraction. Best Sherman Brothers song ever, such an earworm. The animatronics are really cool. Future Christmas scene is my favorite. Nice show to sit and relax for 20 mins. Longest you will have to wait more often than not is for the previous show to let out.
Pros:
In AC Relaxing Rotating scenesCons:
20 min longReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 03/03/2021
Rating: (6) Not Recommended
classic especially for those who love disney history
Pros:
historical disney vibes, rarely ever a line, u get to avoid the heat, v cute theme songCons:
kinda boring to me, laugh floor is a better option for this type of attractionReviewed by Liquidopal Review Date: 03/02/2021
Rating: (6) Recommended
Classic Disney is a must do.
Pros:
You get a nice long sit in the air conditioning.Cons:
Just try to get that song out of your head.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 02/24/2021
Rating: (9) Recommended
very underrated and super interesting and fun! i love the moving building to see the different scenes
Pros:
air conditioning! nice sit down time and it never has a long waitCons:
nothing!Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 02/20/2021
Rating: (9) Recommended
i think this rise is very underrated and i actually really like it
Pros:
interesting to see the evolution of time.Cons:
could be seen as boring and repeatableReviewed by Jessie Review Date: 02/16/2021
Rating: (6) Recommended
A classic!
Pros:
Nostalgic, A/C, catchy tuneCons:
OutdatedReviewed by disneyviv Review Date: 02/15/2021
Rating: (10) Recommended
I LOVE this ride! It’s the epitome of Disney magic and Disney history! Walt loved the idea of progress, so this ride is very authentic to him and great for Disney history lovers. The song “it’s a great big beautiful tomorrow” ALWAYS makes me smile! This ride is a classic and absolute must-do!
Pros:
-21 minutes of air conditioning -short wait -quintessential Disney magic!Cons:
-kids may find it boringReviewed by Amanda820 Review Date: 02/15/2021
Rating: (10) Recommended
We love Carousel of Progress! No Magic Kingdom trip is complete without it! Even my small child enjoys it! I hope it stays in this park forever!
Pros:
Entertaining, cool place to rest, cool way to see the pastCons:
Could be updated a bit for the future part as most everything in that section has already happened and isn’t really considered the futureReviewed by DrSeekersDinoPuppet Review Date: 02/15/2021
Rating: (6) Recommended
The only reason I rated this so low is because I understand it is dated and some people might want to see and do things that are a bit faster paced than following John Progress through the decades. I adore Carousel of Progress and am always delighted to sing along with John during the show. This show fills an essential role in a Disney Park Attraction and that is get you out of the Florida sun and off your feet for a bit. Don't take it for granted.
Pros:
15-20 minutes sitting down in the air conditioning while watching turn of the century technology change people's lives!Cons:
Can be dull to someReviewed by Funderburk93 Review Date: 02/13/2021
Rating: (9) Recommended
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress loses a point because of its clunky final scene, but the rest of the show is a blast. "It's a Great, Big, Beautiful Tomorrow" is one of the best Disney Parks songs, it's so fun to sing along during the show. The walkthrough history is and has always been very well done. The show does a fantastic job showing how much technology has progressed in the last 120 years.
The Carousel of Progress is a four-part show featuring an animatronic family in each scene. Each part is a different time period (1900, 1920, 1940, and an amalgamation of the 1980-present). The scenes revolve around the family patriarch explaining and bragging about the technological advancements while doubting that life could ever get better. He shows off technological advancements in kitchen appliances, radio, television, lighting, etc. Other family members are also included using different "new" tech.
If this sounds boring, don't worry. The scenes are a nice blend of education and humor. The voice acting adds to that Disney magic that makes you forget you're watching animatronics.
The last scene needs some work. The show gets its name because the seating area revolves around the centerstage after each scene. The building housing the show was designed for just four scenes. Over the years, that final scene has become an amalgamation of the 1980s-present day. The scene's context is firmly in the present, but the character's outfits are stuck in the 1980s. It's also a shame that there's a gap between 1940 and 2020. That's 80 years of technological advancements that aren't a part of the ride. I wish Disney would address this, but I don't know how they would.
Regardless, the final scene is still entertaining and the first four scenes are Disney perfection.
