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The concept for the Carousel of Progress began in the late 1950s. At the time, Walt Disney was planning on expanding Main Street USA in Disneyland. One , with one of the expansions would have been proposed being known as Edison Square. The main attraction of this new area was going to be a show hosed hosted by an "electro-magnetic man", named Wilbur K. Watt. The show , who would have chronicled the evolution of electricity in the home, from the late 19th century and and beyond. There The attraction would be have consisted of a number of stationary scenes which that progressed through time. After guests had finished watching one of the scenes, they would get up and move to the next one<ref> http://www. The show was going to be mouseplanet.com/9833/A_Visit_to_Edison_Square_1959 </ref>. Although the attraction would have been sponsored by General Electric(GE), however technological limitations at the and time constraints made the show impossible. The Thus, the idea for the new attraction, and the Edison Square expansion in general , never came to fruition.===The Show Development and the 1964 & 1965 Worlds World’s Fairs===Although the Edison Square concept never saw the dawn of day, General Electric was still interested in partnering with Disney. The company approached Walt, and asked him to create an attraction for the 1964 World's Fair in New York. When discussing what the pavilion would be, Walt reached back to his old idea, and once again pitched General Electric on the idea of an electrical progress show. GE loved the idea, and agreed to sponsor the new attraction <ref> http://blog.silive.com/goofy_about_disney/2015/01/disney_goes_to_the_fair_carousel_of_progress_saw_a_number_of_firsts_outside_the_ge_pavilion.html </ref>. [[Image:ProgresslandCarouselwalt.jpg|400px|thumb|The Progressland pavilion at the 1964 World's Fair| Progressland World's Fair Carousel of Progress]]A big advancement in the development of the General Electric attraction was the fact that WED Engineers had finished the Audio Animatronic technology that they had been working on. Although the new technology was not yet perfect, it was good enough to start creating a show, which would eventually become the Carousel of Progress. Imagineers, including Disney legends Roger E. Broggie and Bob Gurr, also devised what they called a "Carousel Theater", a theater which actually rotated clockwise, allowing guests to move on to the next scene without having to stand up <ref> http://modernmouseradio.com/2012/04/19/its-a-great-big-beautiful-tomorrow/ </ref>.

Although the Edison Square concept never saw the dawn of daySince there would be a time lapse between when one scene ended and another started, General Electric was still interested in partnering with Disney. They approached Walt, and asked him the Sherman Brothers to create an attraction for write a song that would bridge the 1964 World's Fairscenes together. Walt reached back to his old ideawas so excited about the show when he told them about it, his enthusiasm stuck with the Sherman Brothers as they worked on the song. The song that the brothers composed was an upbeat and once gain pitched General Electric optimistic number about the bright future on the idea of a electrical progress showhorizon titled [["It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow"]]. GE loved itThe Sherman Brothers later remarked, and agreed to sponsor that they felt "It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" was like Walt's theme song because it featured the new attractionsame kind of optimism about the future that he had <ref> http://www.thedisneyproject.com/2013/03/theres-great-big-beautiful-tomorrow.html </ref>.

Around In order to create the time that characters for the ride was being developedCarousel of Progress, Disney Imagineers finished the Audio Anamatronic technology that they a series of models and voice actors were working onbrought in. Although The model for the new technology father of the show was not yet perfectactor Preston Hanson, it with Rex Allen as his voice. Another model was good enough brought in to start creating what would become pose for the Carousel of Progress. Imagineersmother, including while her voice was done by Rhonda Williams. Casts were made of Disney legends Roger Edesigner Harriet Burn's arms, which were used for both the mother and the daughter. Broggie The son and Bob Gurr teenage daughter in the show were based on Disney designer Chick Mill's 8 year old son and 18 year old daughter. Disney Imagineer Richard Irvine's daughter also devised what they called a posed for the teenage daughter role <ref name="Carousel TheaterKorkis"> http://www. The theater in which guests sat in, actually rotated clockwise, allowing them to move to the next scene without having to stand upmouseplanet.com/9835/The_Carousel_of_Progress_Cast</ref>.

Since their would be a time lapse between when one The robins that sit outside the window in the first scene ended , were the same robins that Harriet Burns created for Marry Poppins<ref name=Korkis />. The robins came from a Los Angeles museum, and another startedwere acquired in exchange for Disneyland tickets. Clarence Nash, the original voice of Donald Duck supplied the Robbins's chirping.[[Image:Carouselwalt.jpg|400px|thumb|Walt asked Disney showing off his Carousel of Progress|alt= Walt Disney Carousel of Progress]] Walt Disney himself came up with the Sherman Brothers to write a song that would bridge idea for the scenes together family’s dog (he was also the one who suggested the dog change color and breed every scene). Walt was so excited about also personally involved in the show when he told them about itcreation of Cousin Orville, that they created a new song with this enthusiasm who is seen sitting in minda bathtub during the second scene. The song that the wrote character was titledoriginally designed by Marc Davis for inclusion in the Edison Square attraction, [["Itbut it was Walt who modeled his actions (Walt also came up with Orville's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow"]dialog as he was acting the character out). The song was an upbeat famous voice actor Mel Blank supplied the voice for both Orville and optimistic song about the bright future on parrot that can be seen in the horizonfirst scene. The Sherman Brothers later remarkedBlaine Gibson, who sculpted all of the characters, said that they felt "It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" the grandmother in the attraction was like Waltbased on his wife's theme song because it featured the same kind of optimism about the future that he hadgrandmother. Her voice was done by Barbra Luddy <ref name= Korkis />.

The show opened at the 1964 World Fair as inside General Electric’s ProgresslandPavilion, and it was one of the most visited attractions at the fair. The show consisted of scenes featuring the 1890s, 1920s, 1940s and 1960s<ref> http://www.nywf64.com/genele01.shtml </ref>. The unloading and unloading scenes featured the "kaleidophonic screen " which dazzled guests with various colors. After the show, guests were invited to go to the second floor of the pavilion and see the "Skydome Spectacular". Here, images of nature and energy were projected on the pavilions pavilion's domed roof (like a planetarium). The Skydome Spectacular also showcased how GE products were used to help get energy from the sun, and protect naturethe environment.

The attraction Progressland was a huge hitwith visitors, and even though nearly 200 people were loaded into the Carousel every four minutes, the wait to get in was usually hovered around an hour<ref> http://www. The nywf64.com/genele04.shtml </ref>. Based on this success, the Progressland show returned for the 1965 World's fairFair <ref> http://www.nywf64.com/genele01.shtml </ref>. This time, a large covered queue was constructed to protect guests from the sun. After Due to its continued popularity, after the Worlds World’s Fair had ended, it was decided that the show Carousel of Progress would be moved to Disneyland<ref name= "Yesterland">http://www.yesterland.com/progress.html </ref>.

===Move to Disneyland (1967)===[[Image:CarouselWalt3.png|thumb|400px| Walt Disney with a model of the Carousel of Progress| Walt Disney Carousel of Progress model]]On July 2, 1967, the attraction re-opened as the Carousel of Progress in Disneyland. Since the show had proved to be such a hit, General Electric decided to sponsor the attraction for ten years. A new theater was constructed in Disneyland, with the scenes being directly transported from the World's Fair <ref name= "Yesterland"/>. Although the show remained essentially the same, a few changes were made. A new voice was recorded for "Sarah" (the mother), and the 1960's scene which was originally set during New Years was updated. Another minor change was the fact that in the 1940's scene, the father now sat on a bar stool instead of a kitchen bench. Also of note, all references to GE's failed "Medallion Home" campaign were dropped from the attraction.

On July 2, 1967, After the attraction re-opened as the Carousel conclusion of Progress in Disneyland. Since the show had proved to be so popular, General Electric decided guests could board a speed ramp and go to sponsor the second floor of the attraction for ten years. A new theater was constructed in DisneylandThis floor consisted of a four minute post show, with narrated by Sarah and John (the scenes being directly transported mother and father from the World's Fair. Although the show remained essentially the same, attraction) and it also held a few changes were madelarge model that Disney had created for [[Progress City]]. A new voice The model was recorded for "Mother", and the 1960based on Walt Disney's scene that was set during Christmas was updated. Another minor change was original concepts for the fact that in the 1940's sceneExperimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT), as well as the father now sat on a bar stool instead rest of rather than a kitchen benchFlorida Project. Also of note, all references to GE's failed <ref name= "Medallion HomeYesterland" campaign were dropped. />

After the show was over, guests could board a speedramp and go ===Move to Walt Disney World (1975)===Although the second level Carousel of Progress did eventually make its way to the attraction. The second level consisted of a four minute post showMagic Kingdom, narrated by Mother and Father. The second level also held this was not always the large model that plan. In early 1970, Disney had created for Progress City. Progress City was based planned on building a "carousel theater" on Walt Disney's original concepts for the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT)location that would eventually become the Circle-Vision 360 Theater <ref name= "Martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?p=812 </ref>. When this did not come to fruition, as well as the rest carousel theater was eventually moved to the space next to a scaled down [[Space Mountain]].[[Image:Carouselwaltconstruction.jpg|400px|thumb|The Carousel of Progress under construction at Walt Disney World. | alt= Carousel of Progress construction Disney World]]

===Move Meanwhile, in the early 1970's the attendance of the Carousel of Progress in Disneyland began to dwindle. General Electric decided that it was not getting enough advertising from the attraction. Their research also showed that 80% of the people who saw the Carousel of Progress were from California and that most had seen the attraction numerous times. After getting this information, General Electric asked Disney to move the attraction to the newly opened Walt Disney World . Disney agreed, and on September 9, 1973they closed the Carousel and moved it to Florida <ref name==="Korkis2"> http://www.mouseplanet.com/9818/A_Carousel_of_Progress_Christmas </ref>. At this time, the Progress City model was also moved with the show (a portion of the original model it is now housed above [[Stitch's Great Escape!]] and can be seen on the [[Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover]]).

In When the early 1970attraction moved to Disney World, a new show building was constructed in Tomorrowland. Unlike the minor changes that occurred when the show had moved to Disneyland, this time, major changes were made to the Carousel's attendance at show. For starters, the Carousel of Progress begin to dwindledazzling Kaleidophonic Screens that entertained guests while they were loading and unloading were removed. The screens had been experiencing many technical difficulties, so they were replaced with silver curtains and a GE logo. General Electric also asked the Sherman Brothers to write a new song for the attraction, since they decided that it was they did not want guests to wait for "A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow"; instead they wanted them to buy their products now. After getting enough advertising from these instructions, the Sherman Brothers created a new song for the attractioncalled "The Best Time of Your Life" (often mistakenly referred to as "Now Is Time"). Their research showed that 80% Instead of talking about how great the people who saw future would be, the Carousel of Progress were from California and most had seen new song focused on the attraction numerous timespresent <ref name= "Korkis2"/> .

After getting this informationThe 1975 version of the Carousel of Progress featured a new voice cast as well as an update of the New Year's scene. Instead of being set in the 1960s, General Electric asked Disney to move the attraction setting was changed to the newly opened Walt Disney World1970s. Disney agreedThe daughter, and on September 9son, 1973 they closed the Carousel grandmother and moved it grandfather were also added to Disney Worldthe scene (instead of only being referenced to as was previously the case). The final difference between the Disneyland and Walt Disney World versions of the Carousel of Progress City model was also movedthat while Disneyland's Carousel rotated clockwise, and is now housed above [[StitchWalt Disney World's Great Escape!]] and can be seen by guests riding the [[Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover]]Carousel rotated counter-clockwise<ref name= "Martin"/>. The Carousel of Progress opened in Walt Disney World on January 15, 1975.

A new building for In 1981 the show final scene was constructed once again updated in Disney World's Tomorrowland. Unlike the minor changes that occurred when the show moved order to Disneyland, major changes were made to the Carousel's show. For starters, the dazzling Kaleidophonic Screens that entertained guests while they were loading and unloading were removed. The screens experience many technical difficulties, and were replaced keep up with silver curtains and a GE logo. General Electric also asked the Sherman Brothers to write a new song for the attractionchanging times. GE decided that they did not want guests wait for "A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow", they wanted guests to buy products now. With this idea in mind, the Sherman Brothers created another song for the attraction called " The Best Time of Your Life" often mistakenly referred to as "Now Is Time". Instead of talking about how great the future would be, the new song focused on the present. In 1975, The Disney World version of the Carousel of Progress also featured a new voice cast. Beside minor cosmetic changes, the only major change in the show scene was an update of the final Christmas scene. Instead of being set in the 1960(fittingly) known as New Year's, the Christmas scene was changed to be set in the 1970s. In 1981, the final scene was once again updated. This time only the script was changed1980s.<ref name= "Korkis2"/>

When General Electrics Electric's contract ran up on March 10, 1985 , they chose not to renew it. The Carousel was then closed for a period of time to remove all references to General Electric. The General Electric logos which were featured on the outside of the attraction was change were changed to show a new logo, which showed the blueprint of the six carousel theaters and stages. Inside, the General Electric logos that were featured in the loading and unloading theaters were also removed. These were replaced with the blueprint logo and the name Carousel of Progress <ref name= "Yesterland"/>. Although all of the major references to General Electric were removed, some of the household appliances still read “GE” to this day.

Inside, In 1993 Disney had planned to remove the General Electric logo that Carousel of Progress and replace the show with a new "Flying Saucer" attraction <ref name= "Martin"/>. It was featured in eventually decided to keep the loading attraction however, and unloading theaters on August 16, 1993 the Carousel of Progress closed for another major refurbishment <ref name= "Martin"/>. In conjunction with the rest of the "New Tomorrowland", the attraction was also removedgiven a new mechanical theme. It The blueprint logo was replaced with the blueprint a new "cog logo ", and a series of large cogs were painted on the name Carousel outside of Progressthe building. Although all The attraction's final scene was also updated, now taking place in the year 2000. A new voice cast re-recorded the show's dialog, including Rex Allen (who voiced the Father in the original show) who now voiced the grandfather in the final scene. A four minute preshow video, explaining the history of the major references were removedattraction was also added during the refurbishment. When the Carousel of Progress reopened in 1994, some its name was changed to Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress, and a contemporary version of "It’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" was also reinstated as the household appliances still read GEshow's theme song <ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_cop.htm </ref>.

In 1993 Following a decrease in attendance after the September 11, 2001 attacks, the Carousel of Progress was closed for a major refurbishment. In conjunction with the rest of the "New Tomorrowland", the The attraction later re-opened but was given a new mechanical theme. The blueprint logo was replaced with listed as a new "cog logoseasonal", attraction <ref> http://www.wdwradio.com/2005/04/tomorrowland-then-and -now-a series of large cogs were painted -world-on -the outside of the Carousel-move/ </ref>, leading many to speculate that it would soon close for good. The attraction's final scene was also updatedSince 2003, now taking place in however the year 2000Carousel has been open nearly every day <ref> http://anopensuitcase. A new voice cast also recom/carousel-recorded the dialog, including the Tex Ritter (who voiced the Father in the original show) as the grandfather in the final scene. A four minute preshow video, explaining the history of -progress-by-contributing-author-corey-applegate/ </ref> and Disney states that it has no plans to remove the attraction was also added.

When the Carousel of Progress reopened in 1994In July 2016, the name was changed to Walt Disney's Carousel of Progressreceived a new multi-color exterior paint scheme <ref> http://www. And wdwmagic.com/attractions/carousel-of-progress/news/22jul2016-photos---a contemporary version -look-at-the-new-paint-scheme-at-carousel-of It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow -progress.htm </ref>. At this time, the interior of the attraction was reinstated as also cleaned and refurbished, with one of the shows theme songtheaters getting new carpeting and seats <ref> https://twitter. com/WDWNT/status/759038369275973632 </ref>

Following a decrease in attendance at the September 11On July 1, 2001 attacks2022, the characters in the Carousel of Progress was closed' finale scene were updated. The attraction later re-opened but was listed as a "seasonal" attractionAt this time, leading many to speculate that it would soon close for good. Since 2003, however all six members of the Carousel has been open nearly every day of Progress family were given updated clothing and Disney states that it has no plans to remove the attractionnew, more detailed faces <ref> https://wdwnt.com/2022/07/breaking-family-gets-new-outfit-in-final-carousel-of-progress-scene-at-magic-kingdom/ </ref>.

The current show features an identical loading and unloading room , as well as scenes depicting:

*Valentines Valentine’s Day at the turn of the 20th century

In each scene, the father or of the family (named John) shows guests the newest technology and inventions of the time period. Other family members as well as their dog , appear in each of the scenes. Although the story takes place over, about 100 years, the family only gets slightly older throughout the show.

Although Even though the Carousel of Progress does not typically have long queue, their there is a preshow video shown to guests while they wait in line. The video talks about the history and development of the attraction, and even including includes clips of Walt explaining the attraction on his television show. The video lasts about five four minutes, after which guests can usually enter the theater for the next show. On the stage in the loading room, is a large Carousel of Progress logo, framed by green curtains. The attractions attraction’s narrator (who also voices John in the rest of the show), tells guests more history about the attraction. He focueses focuses in on the fact that the attraction was Walt's idea, and that he loved the show. After the introduction , the attraction's theme song, "It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" begins playing as guests move on to the first scene.

===Valentines Valentine’s Day (Turn of the 20th Century)===The first real scene in the Carousel of Progress takes place during Valentines Valentine’s Day, right around the turn of the 20th century. As the scene opens, robins chirp in the background, and the music fades. The father of the family, John , is sitting in a wooden rocking chair, inside his home. On his right, his dog Rover is happily laying on the floor. He John tells guests that it is "right around the turn of the century", and also that it is Valentines Valentine’s Day. John also He then claims that things could not get any better then than they are at that time. He then gives , before giving a list of the new inventions and technological achievements of the day, including. These include:

| The Wright Brothers , who are working on a "flying contraption"| A resevoir reservoir which keeps 5 buckets of water warm, with three buckets of coal.

As John highlights the new pieces of technology, a spotlight shines on them and they begin to work. He then comments that problems such as chopping wood, sour milk, and having to get water from a well are all things of the past. After he is done showing off the new technology he calls to his wife, Sarah , who is ironing in the room to his right with their young daughter. [[Image:Carouselfirst.jpg|500px|thumb|John and his dog in their kitchen, right around the turn of the century.]] The two discuss how Thomas Edison is working on an idea for "snap on electric lights", which the Sarah says will mean no more kerosene and no more no more gas. She also shows guests her new "wash-day marvel", and comments that now she can do the laundry in five hours instead of two days! As John is explaining that Sarah now has time for other things, he is cut of off by her response of "Such as canning and cleaning the oven?". Sarah then excuses herself, commenting that she needs to get the laundry off the line before it starts raining cats and dogs (which makes Rover bark).

After it begins to rain, the families family's son begins to talk from the left room. The sons son's name is James, and he is scolded for using his fathers father’s Stereoscope without permission. What he James is watching, is Little Egypt dancing the "Hootchie-Cootchie". John comments that she is going to be the star of the upcoming World's Fair, and that James better put the Stereoscope away before his mother finds it. The upcoming World's Fair is a references reference to the 1906 World's Fair in St. Louis. This , which has led many to conclude that the scene guests are watching takes place on Valentines Valentine’s Day 1906, (although this is unconfirmed).

As the John and James finish talking, John tells guests that they also have, "one of those new talking machinemachines". The right stage then shows a the family’s grandmother, sleeping with the radio on. The radio plays, "It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow", and the grandmothers grandmother’s parrot exclaims "She keeps that thing on all day!". ” John's attention is then drawn to a room on the left, where his daughter Patricia is. Patricia is getting ready to go to a Valentines Valentine’s Day dance on the other side of town. John explains that she will be taking one of the new "horseless trolleys", before telling her that she better be home by 9 o'clock. He then tells guests that he is going to take one of the new trolleys downtown to have a root beer, (which he explains is just a sarsaparilla with a new name). After he is finished , he begins singing It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow and the Carousel spins, moving guests to the next scene.

As guests leave one scene and arrive at the next*Charles Lindbergh, the find John who is once again sitting in his kitchen. Wires and new electric machines are all about to fly over the room and instead of sitting on a rocking chair he is sitting on a smaller, kitchen chair. Although a dog still lies on the floor, the dogs changed colors and presumably breeds. When Atlantic Ocean by himself (John stops singing, says he tells guests that things have changed alot in the last twenty years. He then proceeds to tell guests the new accomplishments of the earwill never make it). These include:

*Charles Lindbergh, who is about to fly Sports stadiums that are being built all over the Atlantic Ocean by himself (the Father United States. He also says he will never make it)Babe Ruth is the country's best baseball player.

*Sports stadiums are being built all over the United States. He also says Babe Ruth is the countries best baseball player. *Advertisements are out for the Jazz Singer, in which Al Jolson will talk , and even sing. !

He John then tells guests that Thomas Edison has brought electricity to his home. At this point all of the electrical electronic machines in his the kitchen , including : a refrigerator, a toaster oven and other cookwareturn on. Since all the machines are running at the same time they blow a fuse. This not only shuts of out the power in the family's house, but also the whole neighborhoodloses power as well. One of the neighbors can be heard telling her husband that, "They did it again!". She ” and that she wants her husband to go over and confront John, (but this never happens). John does tell then tells Jimmy, his son , to go put in a new fuse. Jimmy remarks that the Father his father blows a fuse every time he has company over, before the lights come back on.  With the power in the house restored, the scene shifts to the mother who is sitting on the front porch. She is outside sowing a George Washington costume for John to wear. John then tells the guests that Sarah's Ladies Club is in charge of the town's 4th of July celebration and that the whole family will be performing in their presentation (with John and Sarah going as George and Martha Washington). As John begins making a joke that being the, "father of our country suits me", Sarah interrupts him to say how happy she is that they put electric lights on the porch. John then tries to make another joke about going to the 4th of July next year as Benedict Arnold, when Sarah interrupts him again, saying how excited she is about her firework show. As she is talking, Rover begins barking and John tells him not to interrupt while Sarah is interrupting. Sarah then tells John that Jimmy has volunteered to pick the music for the celebration. Jimmy appears with his grandmother in one of the left rooms, dressed in a colonial outfit and standing next to a radio, which is playing patriotic music. John then tells guests that they can now get news and entertainment on their radio from all over the country (even Pittsburgh!). The radio then says that people have begun gathering downtown for the 4th of July.

With the power in the house restoredAfter hearing this, the scene shifts to the Mother who John tells his daughter Patricia that she better hurry up and get ready. Patricia is sitting in a room on the front porch. She is outside sewing right, wearing a George Washington Statue of Liberty costume for John to wear. He She tells the guests her father that Sarahshe hopes her new boyfriend doesn's Ladies Club is t see her in charge of the town's 4th of July celebrationit and run away. John makes another joke, saying she can "always carry that torch" for him. He also says then tells guests that she has the whole family performing in their presentationnow has indoor plumbing which is great for cold days, with John and Sarah going as George and Martha Washingtonespecially for Uncle Orville, their constant house guest. As John Orville is making then shown sitting in a joke that being bathtub on the, "father left side of our country suits me", Sarah interrupts him to say how happy she is that they put electric lights on the porchstage. John then tries to make another joke about going to informs guests that he has set up an air cooling system. While Orville sits in the 4th bathtub, a fan sits in front of a block of July next year as Benedict Arnoldice, when Sarah interrupts blowing on him again. As John tells guests that Orville has no job, Orville responds by saying how excited she is about her firework show, "No privacy at all around this place". As she is talkingAt this point, Rover begins barking Sarah calls John and John tells him not it’s time to interrupt while Sarah is interruptinggo. Sarah then tells John that Jimmy has volunteered to pick concludes the music for the celebration. He appears scene by telling guests with his grandmother in one of all the right roomsconveniences they have, they are really on easy street. He is dressed in a colonial outfit and is standing next then begins to a radiosing It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, which is playing patriotic music. John then tells as guests that they can now get news and entertainment move on their radio from all over to the country (even Pittsburgh!). The radio then says that people have begun gathering downtown for the 4th of Julynext scene.

After hearing this, John tells his daughter Patrica that she better hurry up and get ready. Patricia is sitting in a room on * Note: The line about Charles Lindbergh flying across the right, wearing a Statue of Liberty costume. She tells her father that she hopes her new boyfriend doesn't see her in it and run away. John makes a joke saying she can, "always carry that torch" for him, and then begins talking Atlantic Ocean has led many to the guests. He tells them assume that they now have indoor plumbing which is great for cold days, especially for Uncle Orville. Orville is then shown sitting in a bathtub on the left side of the stage. John informs us that he has set up an air cooling system. While he sits in the bathtub, a fan is blowing on him. As John tells guests that Orville has no job, Orville responds by saying, "No privacy at all around this scene takes place". Sarah then calls John, telling him its time to go. John concludes the scene by telling guests with all the convinces they have, they are really on easy street. He then begins to sing Its A Great Big Beautiful TomorrowJuly 4, as guests move on to the next scene1927.

As It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow continues to playAt this point, the scene changes to the 1940s. John is now sitting in a circular booth shifts and wearing focuses on a sweater. His dog Rover, has once again changed colors but is still laying room on the floor. As the music stopsright, John tells guests that everything is better than ever in where the 1940sgrandmother and grandfather are watching boxing on TV. He then shows of the new technology After that they have in , Jim (the kitchen, including, a refrigerator that holds more food then ice son) calls from his room and a dishwasher. He also informs guests that he is now apart asks what John thinks of the Rat Racehis Jack-O-Lantern. He After John says it’s scary, Jim remarks that the highways are now full of people who drive to work in the city, and then drive home every dayhe used his sister Patty as a model. Johns also says, that they now have television After Rover "laughs" at this joke (when it worksbarks), Sarah calls out from a room on the left and tells Jim and Rover that John Cameron Swayze brings Patty is prettier than either one of them the news every night.

At John then tells guests that Patty is using an old exercise machine that was "all the rage in the twenties" but never worked. Patty is then shown using the machine while talking on the phone about her date for that night. After this point, John tells the scene shifts audience that he is caught up in the "do-it yourself" craze. John and focuses on Sarah are redoing their basement and making into a rumpus room on . On the right where left, guests can see Sarah putting wallpaper up in the grandmother and grandfather are watching boxing on TVrumpus room. After She is using a "paint mixer" thatJohn says he made for her, Jim calls from using a blender. As he is admiring his room handy work, the paint mixer goes haywire and asks what John thinks of his Jack-O-Lanternshoots paint everywhere. After John then says its scary, Jim remarks that he used his sister Patty as a model. After Rover it's time to move on, but everybody should try and cheer Sarah up by "laughssinging our song" at . At this jokecue, Sarah calls out from a room on the leftA Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow begins playing, and tells Jim that Patty is prettier then either one of themguests move onto the next scene.

Unlike previous scenes, Sarah responds to the Christmas scene begins will the whole family in one room. They all sing Itjoke, saying that although they can's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow as guests enter t do that, she can brighten the roomtree lights. She then tells John is standing on to try the right working on Christmas dinnervoice activated oven, while Sarah sits nearby working on a computerwhich he does with no problem. Rover is once again in After the kitchenoven confirms John’s temperature command, Trish comments that, "the oven even talks back now!" She and is the rest of the family also once again a different colormake fun of John for burning last year’s turkey. Jim and his grandmother are playing a virtual reality gameAt this point, while Trish and her grandfather sit around the Christmas tree. Sarah tells John that she grandma who has programmed been playing the oven motion sensor game has her score up to recognize his voice550 points. John comments that now all of the household appliances and Jim are voice automatedboth impressed, to which and they repeat the grandfather replies "Then tell score in awe. Upon hearing John say 550, the refrigeration oven increases its temperature, although nobody seems to bring me a root beer"notice.

Sarah replies, saying The grandfather then remarks that although they can't do he cannot believe the new gadgets that, she can brighten the tree lightspeople have today. She then tells John to try the voice activated ovenTrish, which he does with no problem. After the oven confirms Johns temperature commandcutting him off, Trish comments that begs him not to tell another story about the oven time “before there were even talks back nowcar phones! She and the rest of the family also make fun of John for burning last years turkey. At this point” The grandfather, grandma who has been playing the motion sensor gamestill undeterred, has tells her score up that for a while he didn't even have a house phone, not to 550 pointsmention the technology of today. John He then gives examples of modern technology including laser discs and Jimhigh definition televisions, both impressed, repeat the score before commenting on how everything is automated today. His last example is about automated plumbing (which causes a flushing noise be heard in awe. Upon hearing John say 550, the oven increases its temperature, although nobody seems background) this leads Uncle Orville (who is off stage) to noticeonce again remark, "No privacy at all around here".

The grandfather scene then remarks that he cannot believe shifts back to the new gadgets that people have todaygrandmother who has now beat her video game. TrishShe finishes with a score of 975, cutting him offwhich John once again repeats. After hearing this number, begs him not to tell another story about the time before there were even car phonesoven overheats and begins to smoke. The grandfather, still undeterred tells her family all laughs at the fact that for a while he didn't even have a house phoneanother Christmas turkey has been ruined. John jokes that maybe in the new century, not ovens will learn to mention the technology of todayread minds. He gives examples of modern technology including laser discs and high definition televisions, before commenting on how Jim says that someday everything is will be automated todaythat John will never have to cook again. His last example is about automated flushing (which can be heard in At the back ground) prospect of this leads Uncle Orville who is off stage, Rover barks leading the family to repeat his earlier line, "No privacy at all around here"laugh and sing It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow one final time.

The scene then shifts back to the grandmother who has no beat her video game. She finishes with a score of 975, which John once again repeats. After hearing this number, the oven overheats and begins to smoke. The family all laughs at the fact that another Christmas turkey has been ruined. John jokes that maybe in the new century ovens will learn to read minds. Jim says that someday everything will be automated that John will never have to cook again. At the prospect of this, Rover barks leading the family to laugh and sing It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow one final time.  Guests then come to the unloading area, which looks identical to the loading area. Here they are told to collect their belongs belongings before exiting.