A classic attraction that was directly touched by Walt Disney. There are a lot of hidden gems in this attraction. My children like to sit up front for a closer look - but there isn’t a bad seat in the attraction.

Best ride yet. I don’t understand why people don’t ride this as often as other rides. I mean come on people, this is a Walt Disney original ride from the New York world fair. I would think it would be more attractive in the eyes of kids and adults who value the history of technology, rather than that boring jungle cruise. If you ask me, that ride deserves a movie, just as all the other rides. If the company can’t think of one, just turn it into a time travel comedy with will smith or something.

Great ride! Gives you really good feelings about the history of disney and how it all started

This is another must see when visiting the Magic Kingdom! There have been a few minor changes in the first couple of decades, but the main points are still the same and of course the current year has changed quite a bit. The major change though was the song!! I like the old song better and was disappointed to find out they changed it! That song was a big part of my childhood when we visited here often! But it is still worth a visit. It is awesome to see the changes over the years and how each decade thinks it is the best times of your life!

A classic attraction that was one of Walt’s originals. Also original,y housed at Disneyland before taking over Disney World. A very sweet and happy family story. The show may be a bit too long for those with energetic children though.

A relatively fun, interesting and classic Disney attraction.The first time I experienced the Carousel of Progress was when I was 14 and I loved every second, I thought it was incredibly interesting and creative with such a nice and catchy song.I only wish that a bit more wouldve been changed or added to it over the years in which I dont think it has but its understandable why.Also, a minor issue I experienced at one point the ride completely stopped for a few minutes and we had to watch the final rotation of the carousel twice as we were simply told by staff to sit down and wait.But other than that the Carousel of Progress continues to remain a lovable and interesting attraction to me and one I cant wait to experience again in the future.

This ride is a true look into the magic of Walt himself. Usually never a long wait, and a really good place to cool off during the hot summer months. I always look forward to riding this classic ride.

The Carousel of Progress is a classic Disney attraction!It really is showing its age, and even the updates they did in the 90s/2000s are looking dated too. But that said, its a must visit part of the park.Every time we visit Disney to go to the CoP and its a perfect way to unwind for a while and enjoy this timeless show.

A classic attraction. It is interesting to learn about how things used to be showing progress as we go through time. It is becoming a little dated but still an amazing show!

Walt doesnt know what future we live in now. His future is stuck in 1985 and its a movie called Back to the Future. That last part of the ride everyone should be on their cell phones and ignoring each other. I cant get my grandma to put down her phone and tell me how different the past was. Disney needs a serious update to this ride. 38 years ago this ride was interesting, now its just sad.

This was another attraction I remembered liking as a 10-year-old ... the future looked so exciting. However, the thrill was sort of lost on 41-year-old me. The first 3 scenes were interesting, but the last was just ... .

Theres a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day!!! Thats what you will be singing after you visit the carousel of progress!! This ride was originally at the worlds fair & is still as awesome today as its ever been!!!fun for the whole family!

Nostalgic, classic, innovative for its time. Its a great ride during the summer when its blazing hot in Florida to cool down. Many will find it quite boring because the references are antiquated for the younger crowd. Its a long show, but definitely worth the wait. I particularly enjoy the last scene where they show a depiction of our current time. I wont ruin it for those who havent ridden it yet, but I must say they nailed it.

Great attraction for people of pretty much ages 7-8+. Catchy addictive theme song. Air conditioned. Relaxing.Final scene is in desperate need of updating.

Its a great big beautiful tomorrow.....

One of my favorite rides at Disney. Love the updates.

An amazing experience! You sit in a comfortable seat in an air conditioned theater while enjoying a well-thought out and spectacular show! I went on this ride three times during my week stay at Disney!

Great show but I would love to see them overhaul it and maybe go through 2050 or something.

Cool ride but it needs a little update on it. If you want to relax and get out of the heat this is the best place.

I kinda liked this one, really short line but I fell asleep coz I was very tired of all the walking and running of the trip hehe. Dont expect much of the ride, its not something to be amazed, but a great ride to sit and relax a bit.

Amazing. I wouldnt say it is dated - more a classic attraction. Surprised by how much our kids (9 and 5) enjoyed it. Both of them rank it as one of their favourites in all of Disney. Also has one of the very best theme songs.

Still entertaining after all these years. My daughter pointed out that the narrators voice is Jean Shepherd of Christmas Story fame. His voice replaced the original which I believe was Rex Harrison, who I believe the animatronic man was modeled after as well. Now thats what I call progress!

Not the most exciting ride but its cool and nostalgic, get out of the weather on this ride, never a wait

This ride is amazing and awesome, if you look closely next time you are on this ride, you could see a hidden Mickey. And yes, they are real. The wait times for this ride is never bad at all. The line always keeps moving. The ride is also clean and the waiting queue is really clean.

Definitely a little weird but a classic and favorite of Walts. Dont bother waiting for the ride if its busy but you can probably walk right on.

A hidden gem amongst the other attractions in the park, its also a nice place to cool off for 20 minutes.

Such a classic Walt Disney Attraction. If you haven’t ridden this, you need to! It is an absolute must for any Disney fan! It definitely shows its age, but it shows how Disney has had its own progress through the years and the technology of Animatronics.

This ride is a classic and it’s super and has some really cool old bones. Apart from that it’s outdated and, well, prehistoric. The ride was sexist and didn’t display the “turn of the centuries” in a very mannerly, respectful, or appropriate way. The story just needs some major tweets and then I think it will be satisfactory to the masses. I loved the premises of the ride and the way it spun into different scenes. I just hate the sexist stories it tells and displays to little children who are watching!

Saw it as a kid at the 1964 worlds fair. Still fun today

Watch different decades go by. Great relaxing place while learning about history

This is one of the most under appreciated rides. It really shows how far we have come and where we are headed. It’s also a good place to get out of the heat or rain while letting everyone energize for the next marathon of fun. I love this ride and always make it a point to stop.

My kids love this show. I like it too. Four scenes show the evolution of household convenience technologies. The final scene, depicting the future, has apparently been updated several times, but is actually kind of behind, which makes me wonder why its updated. I would like to see the original future scene, to see what was expected way back when it was first created.Also interesting to note, is how up until the final scene, there were significant improvements to things which saved people time, but the most modern ones ended up just causing problems & consuming time. Just my tuppence.

Pretty good history lesson with a unique concept to seeing stage performance.

While this is not the most up to date ride and definitely needs an update, I still enjoy doing this ride every time we go to Disney World. I love the nostalgia of the older scenes. My husband enjoys this ride since he gets a nice dark ride with air conditioning and gets a good nap in every time. There usually isnt too long of a wait for this ride.

One of the coolest rides Ive ever been on

One of my favorite shows at the park. Look no further for a place to sit, relax, and escape the heat. One of the few remaining attractions with Walts input. Rarely any wait.

Theres a great big beautiful tomorrow I always remember all the characters of the attraction singing that..

Some people may think this a little hokey but I have seen it many times and each time I enjoy it more. Kids may not enjoy it and you may hear them whine a little. It is actually the perfect place to take a little break from the go, go, go that you can get caught up in at Disney. The seats are very comfortable and you can recharge a little here.

This is still a very nice and relaxing ride. We probably ride it every other time we visit Disney World. It is a real kick seeing how things have progressed through the 1900s.

Theres a great big beautiful tomorrow is a slow relaxing ride. Takes you through the progression of technology. Seen some of the old tech our grandparents used was cool and how much easier life has become. The future section seems a little dated now. Just about every thing they showed is happening now.

Its a great big beautiful tomorrow...

Great place to rest your feet, has air conditioning and an entertaining show.

The Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom a classic Attraction from the world’s fair designed by Walt himself. It features a rotating auditorium that shows how progress affects a family thought the years. The ride surprisingly still holds up today, and the music is as good as ever. Keep in mind it’s about a 20 minute show, and a great place to cool off.

A relic of Disney that probably is in his will to never be removed. It certainly cant age that well even though theyve updated the future scene to be more of what today really is (and actually, its fairly accurate for what our current technology is capable of today as of 2018). Campy but catchy song.

This ride is charming, but cheesy.I’m a New Yorker, so we only went to Disney a few times when I was growing up. I’m sure I went on this ride as a kid but don’t remember it at all.Fast forward to 2017, I came here with my mom and we went on it. Pretty cool to see it with her since she (and my dad) each got to see it when they were young teens at the World’s Fair in NY!This is probably not the ride for your thrill seeking ten year old boy who covets roller coasters. The animatronics are a bit dated.The ride takes you through 4 time periods.Circa 1900 - I like this part, it’s fun to learn about what life was like 10-20 years before my own grandparents were born. Life was primitive back in the day.1920s - We learn more interesting facts about what is happening in the USA at this point in time.1940s - My second favorite scene after the “current day.” It’s a nice reminder of the simple life since we now live in such frightening times (mass shootings, suicidal terrorists, a mentally unstable President).Current day - According to Wiki, this was last updated in 1993 and it shows. The fashion on the kids takes me back to my junior high days, I get a laugh out of the antiquated ski boots and rugby shirt. I like this scene though, it warms my heart and makes me think of my own family Christmases with grandparents from when I was a kid in the late 80s/early 90s.This show does have a lot of history to it, some kids will find this interesting. I think most adults will get a chuckle out of visiting this attraction at least once. The theme song will certainly be stuck in your head!

Like other people have said, it is a great place to fend off the weather if it starts to rain during your visit. The ride is showing some age with the animitronics, but it is still an amazing ride to go on, and like every ride here, still has a great fun to it. Very nice staff and supper friendly people working here.

A great place to take a nap

There is a great big beautiful tomorrow, just a dream away.SO dated, yet so much fun. We were singing the song for the rest of the holiday. As a Brit it feels odd that their 1940s felt like our 60s, and so on but well worth a visit for the entertainment, and the astounding revolving theatre!

The Carousel Of Progress is the best attraction in the whole park. There is no place I would rather be than here!!!

Take a trip back in time!Its fun to see all the technology from different decades and predictions for the future.Its a big jump from the classic sets to today and technology changes so fast its hard to keep it up-to-date.

A great ride to sit down a relax on. It’s a pleasant journey that always makes me smile.

Didnt the dog die a while ago?

Nice ride that shows off Walter ingenuity and his vision for the future. Not a thrill ride and for the average family not really a must see. For the Disney fan though this ride should be on your bucket list.

Very interesting ride. Been on it twice.There is 4 seines on this ride. First seine 1900, second 1920, third 1940 (all very interesting). Until you get to the very last seine - very confused time. (I understand it is suppose to be present time, but it is very confused present time. Somewhere between 1980s and now. Animatronics dressed in 1980s clothing, everything decorated in 1980s. But there is flat screen tv, video games and voice control for the house.Looks like instead of updating “present time” seine, they just throw few things from now into 1980 seine. And voalya! The work is done. I think the reason why they don’t update this attraction, is because they going to replace it with something new.

Fantastic show! Great place to sit and beat the heat. Generally short wait times and a nice 20 minute show.

While this ride might me lengthy, it is extremely interesting. Throughout the ride you go through the ages of America and the latest most life changing inventions. There was no wait, and it was a fabulous journey throughout the ages if America.

I love this ride, it is a must do almost every time I go. Its a great way to sit down for a little while too, its 20 minutes long. There is so much detail in this ride, I feel I find something new to notice every time I go on it.

Kinda cool that this thing was around for so long, but even with the updates its kinda lame, but it is a classic so it was fun to experience.

Carousel of Progress was originally in Disneyland CA, and was brought from the 1964 Worlds Fair, with its catchy Theres a Great, Big, Beautiful Tomorrow theme song. In 1973, it was taken out of Disneyland and sent to the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. when it arrived, they changed the song to Now is the Time. After a few more years, they changed the song back to the original.

The Carousel of Progress is a seated theatre attraction featuring talking animatronics and displays from past to present. Showing how technology has upgraded and evolved throughout the years! Better for teens and adults but suitable for kids as well.

So we were concerned about going on this attraction based upon the fact that there was no line. But we are glad that we did. It takes you around tomorrow land and you get to see things that you would only get to see on this ride. My recommendation is that if there is no wait at this ride go ahead and get on

Amazing show! The first three rooms are very accurate. The “future” room is outdated, as it’s a combination of the 80’s, 90’s, and today. Great show and a great place to cool off when it’s hot!

An interesting and one-of-a-kind storytelling format

I probably wont be back. It experienced stops and I watched the 1920s show twice and the 1980s/90s show 5 TIMES! And the announcer kept saying sit down for your safety. She flipped out when someone left because it wouldnt start. Shame. I used to love this one.

One of the best rides. Air conditioned, dark, quiet. Good place to relax and just watch some good old fashion Walt Disney magic. (Or a good place for a nap!)

Awesome experience going on 40 years now. Ive gotten stuck in the 1950s before for several iterations. A wonderfully creepy sensation.

Just a horrible horrible ride. Probably hasnt been updated in 25+ years, felt like I was listening to grandpas back in my day stories. Only good part was watching a 3 long cockroach (real) crawl across the floor. This ride could be better served torturing prisoners at Guantanamo Bay.

A classic from the 1964 New York Worlds Fair. A must-visit every time were there.Always entertaining, no lines and the best air-conditioned napping spot in the Magic Kingdom!

A CLASSIC!! A great place to go if it is hot or you are tired but it is a REALLY entertaining show and great for kids, even little kids because of the songs and how it moves.

Undoubtedly cheesy. Undoubtedly confusing as we progress from 1900 to 1920 to 1940 to ... 2xxx? I know the final room scene has been swapped several times, and the current version is actually charmingly retro itself now. Why, you can talk to your devices in the near future, kids! But I still absolutely love this experience. The spinning theater, the emblematic theme song, and the remarkably lasting animatronics are all part of the reason why. I insisted that my friend go with me, even though I swore Id be singing along with the ride. On a previous trip to the Magic Kingdom, actually rode 5 times in a row late in the evening during Extra Magic Hours. Yep, its that amusing to me.

We love everything this ride stands for, that theres a great big beautiful tomorrow, plus its good to get out of the heat for a while.

Such a classic ride. There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day

One of my all time favirotes. Its amazing and cool. Yeah its old but thats whats cool about it, the 1960s mysticism and optimism of the future. I love it, it is a ride all people should go on!

Good, but can be updated

A bit dated-last scene has tech from the 80s to today. In good shape, so if you want to remember it from your childhood, it wont disappoint. Does have a/c.

I dont understand the reviews that say the show is dated. Most of the show is about HISTORY. The technology that operates the actors is still current for the 21st century.Note, like most rides in Disneyworld, you are being monitored for behavior. If you decide to stand/walk during this ride/show expect the shows narration to stop and an upset voice over loudspeakers asking you to sit down. This is a rotating ride where you sit down and simply watch with AC. It is only 20 minutes so dont worry if your kid is screaming the entire time. Likely theyll calm down by the time the recurrent theme song plays again. Why is it so important to sit down? Because a rare event of a cast members death happened on a similar circular stage (based on this rotating stage) in the now defunct show, America Sings. The poor girl, only 18, got caught between the walls when they rotated squishing her to death. Even though the ride now has sensors and breakaway walls to prevent another tragic event like this, when dealing with the heavy machinery that rotates this stage, caution is best to keep everyone safe. Carrying a little one and the stage unexpectedly moving and the child falling in the dark (yes the lights go completely out at one point during this show) is something I hope never happens. So play it safe.Shut down briefly after 9/11 - it has since listed as a seasonal ride -- so attend it if you want to keep it open! Nice to relax with some AC and sing along. We all need more optimism in our lives, and this show promises a better tomorrow. I am glad I got to see it as I didnt see it as a child myself in the 70s. Fun fact - Narrator/father is the same person who does the narration to A Christmas Story.

Theres a great big beautiful tomorrow...

Its the best! Timeless. Its Walts ride!

BEST SHOW IN WDW

One of my favorite rides in Disney world. Its a great throwback to Walt Disneys vision of the world. Its also a great place to beat the weather or if you just need a break.

Its okay. The first couple parts of the show are interesting. The last part clearly hasnt been updated since the 80s. They just threw a flat-screen TV in for grandma to play VR on.

Yeah its old but thats whats cool about it, the 1960s mysticism and optimism of the future. I love it, it is a ride all people should go on!

This is by far my favorite adventure at the Magic Kingdom. It simply captures the imagination and makes you think of the wonderful possibilities that the future holds. Loooove this ride!

It was really interesting. it is easy to overlook this place. It not a ride, but an exhibit where the audience seatung moves around a stage.

Its getting a bit dated now. Still worth a watch. Great if you need some AC or a break.

Absolutely worth the ride! It is relaxing and educational. Especially fun for multi-generational families!

This is my personal favorite attraction in Disney World. A 100+ year perspective on innovation is a challenge to summarize, but this attraction makes it interesting.

Travel through the 20th century to see how technology has improved our way of life during this classic, 21-minute Audio-Animatronics show.

Awesome experience through all of our progress

Great place to cool down or take a break, awesome show.

Classic attraction still running strong in Disney.

Is it old...yes! Is it outdated...yes! Is it fabulous...definitely yes!! If youve never been on this ride before, you may not like it, but if you went on it as a child, the nostalgia factor cannot be beat! And if not, at least its a fast-loading show-type ride where you can sit in the A/C a relax for a bit. Be warned, the song will stay in your head for hours, which I personally think is a good thing.

It was a great thing before and now iconic. Its nice to relax and just watch every time I visit.

Extremely nostalgic experience. I hope Disney keeps Walts wishes and this ride lives on forever!

Fun. Boaring for kids.

Most underrated ride at magic kingdom. Catchy songs in a stage setting with a/c and chairs that have backs.

This is my wifes favorite attraction for some reason. Its still very interesting and the wait isnt long so its a good way to take a break.

While this ride is a bit dated it is still well worth your time, as it is a Meaningful, well-done, historic work of art.

Its like one of the most fun history of progress lessons you will ever get.

Great place to get some much needed A/C. The ride seems to be outdated however. The history is cool.