

Back in 2016, I listed five possible ways to update the Carousel of Progress. Disney could take several different approaches with this update. While I may get a chuckle out of references to laser discs and a car phone, it’s not a great look for one of my favorite attractions. Fix The Final Scene of the Carousel of Progress © Disney However, none of them are too outlandish for Disney to consider either. The following list includes ways to improve the park that I’d like to see as a fan. There is always going to be a small and vocal group that hates everything, but most avid fans just want sensible moves. If Disney wants to continue to draw massive crowds and not lose its most devoted fans, updates should work for both groups. Those categories should not be mutually exclusive. These changes could benefit Disney’s business AND provide a better experience for guests. Instead of taking a defensive posture to protect attractions we love, let’s ponder updates that make sense. There are plenty of attractions that could use improvements. But not everything at The Magic Kingdom is sacred. When Disney chooses to make updates (or even remove) the early attractions, fans are going to be upset. Some go back to the park’s opening in 1971 or even to Disneyland before that time. The Magic Kingdom faces a different situation than the other parks because it contains so many classic attractions. Instead, this scenario gives us a perfect opportunity to discuss what I’d like to see updated at Walt Disney World. Those possibilities appear unfounded (at least for the time being), and I’m not here to attack anyone. I won’t name the main culprit here, but they have written articles with rumors on The Land and The Seas closing and major updates to Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and the Country Bear Jamboree.


With the D23 Expo just a little over a month away, we have reached the time when certain Disney fan sites race to be the first ones to “break” a story.
