NEWS: A Classic Magic Kingdom Ride Is Finally Getting an Upgrade

Disney World has been going through a serious transformation lately.

EPCOT has new restaurants, rides, lands, and more, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is officially open in Magic Kingdom. Animal Kingdom is about to undergo a major expansion as well, but it looks like one iconic Disney World ride is currently undergoing a much needed renovation!

Disney’s Carousel of Progress is getting some new seats! We spotted them in one of the theaters on a recent visit to Magic Kingdom.

One of the OLDEST attractions in all of Disney World has gotten a bit of an UPGRADE!

The Carousel of Progress in Magic Kingdom has new seating in one of its theaters! 📸 pic.twitter.com/fp48dpf6wx

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Disney is working on updating the seats throughout all of the theaters but is likely only updating one section at a time. Before the update, the seats were all a solid, blue-green color.

Now, you’ll find a more colorful look featuring blue, red, orange, and green.

In case you’re unfamiliar with this attraction, Walt Disney worked on this attraction himself which debuted at the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair. The 20-minute show is in a rotating theater and you’ll follow a family throughout the 20th century. Instead of the stage moving, the theater itself rotates from one scene to the next. Think of it like a ride and show all in one.

Make sure you stop by the Carousel of Progress to check out the new seats the next time you’re at Magic Kingdom!

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In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest changes around Disney World and more, so stay tuned to AllEars!