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| image= CarouselCarouselexterior.jpg| caption='''The exterior of the Carousel of Progress. Photo: Disney'''

| sponsor= General Electric (19731975-1985)

| opened=July January 15, 19731975|custom_label_2= FastPass Disney Genie +

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, and with one of the expansions proposed would have been being known as Edison Square. The main attraction of this new area was going to be a show hosted by an "electro-magnetic man", named Wilbur K. Watt, who would have chronicled the evolution of electricity in the home, from the late 19th century and beyond. The attraction would 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.mouseplanet.com/9833/A_Visit_to_Edison_Square_1959 </ref>. Although the attraction would have been sponsored by General Electric (GE), 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.

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, and once again pitched General Electric his enthusiasm stuck with the Sherman Brothers as they worked on the idea of an electrical progress showsong. GE loved The song that the idea, brothers composed was an upbeat and agreed to sponsor optimistic number about the new attractionbright future on the horizon titled [["It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow"]]. The Sherman Brothers later remarked, that they felt "It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" was like Walt's theme song because it featured the same kind of optimism about the future that he had <ref> http://www.thedisneyproject.com/2013/03/theres-great-big-beautiful-tomorrow.html </ref>.

A big advancement In order to create the characters for the Carousel of Progress, a series of models and voice actors were brought in . The model for the development father of the General Electric attraction show was the fact that WED Engineers finished the Audio Animatronic technology that they had been working onactor Preston Hanson, with Rex Allen as his voice. Although the new technology Another model was not yet perfectbrought in to pose for the mother, it while her voice was good enough to start creating a showdone by Rhonda Williams. Casts were made of Disney designer Harriet Burn's arms, which would eventually become were used for both the Carousel of Progressmother and the daughter. Imagineers, including The son and teenage daughter in the show were based on Disney legends Roger E. Broggie designer Chick Mill's 8 year old son and Bob Gurr 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", a theater which actually rotated clockwise, allowing guests to move on to the next scene without having to stand up> http://www.mouseplanet.com/9835/The_Carousel_of_Progress_Cast</ref>.

Since there 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 who is seen sitting in a bathtub during the second scene. The character was originally designed by Marc Davis for inclusion in the Edison Square attraction, but it was Walt who modeled his enthusiasm stuck actions (Walt also came up with the Sherman Brothers Orville's dialog as they worked on he was acting the songcharacter out). The song that famous voice actor Mel Blank supplied the brothers composed was an upbeat voice for both Orville and optimistic song about the bright future on parrot that can be seen in the horizon first scene. Blaine Gibson, titled [["It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow"]] The Sherman Brothers later remarkedwho 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 />.

In order to create The show opened at the characters for the Carousel of Progress1964 World Fair inside General Electric’s Progressland Pavilion, a series of models and voice actors were brought init was one of the most visited attractions at the fair. The model for the father show consisted of scenes featuring the show was actor Preston Hanson1890s, 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 Rex Allen as his voicevarious colors. A model was brought in to pose for After the mothershow, while her voice was done by Rhonda Williams. Casts guests were made invited to go to the second floor of Disney designer Harriet Burn's arms, which were used for both the mother pavilion and see the daughter"Skydome Spectacular". The son Here, images of nature and teenage daughter in the show energy were based projected on Disney designer Chick Millthe pavilion's 8 year old son and 18 year old daughterdomed roof (like a planetarium). Disney Imagineer Richard Irvine's daughter The Skydome Spectacular also posed for showcased how GE products were used to help get energy from the sun, and protect the teenage daughter roleenvironment.

[[ImageProgressland was a huge hit with visitors, and even though nearly 200 people were loaded into the Carousel every four minutes, the wait usually hovered around an hour <ref> http:Carouselwalt//www.jpg|300px|thumb|Walt Disney showing off his nywf64.com/genele04.shtml </ref>. Based on this success, the Progressland show returned for the 1965 World's Fair <ref> http://www.nywf64.com/genele01.shtml </ref>. This time, a large covered queue was constructed to protect guests from the sun. Due to its continued popularity, after the World’s Fair had ended, it was decided that the Carousel of Progress]]would be moved to Disneyland <ref name= "Yesterland">http://www.yesterland.com/progress.html </ref>.

The Robbins that sit outside ===Move to Disneyland (1967)===[[Image:CarouselWalt3.png|thumb|400px| Walt Disney with a model of the window 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 first sceneshow had proved to be such a hit, were General Electric decided to sponsor the same Robbins that Harriet Burns created attraction for Marry Poppinsten years. The robins came from a Los Angeles museum, and were acquired A new theater was constructed in exchange for Disneyland tickets. Clarence Nash, with the original voice of Donald Duck supplied scenes being directly transported from the RobbinsWorld's chirpingFair <ref name= "Yesterland"/>. Walt Disney himself came up with Although the idea for show remained essentially the dog (he was also the one who suggested the dog change color and breed every scene). Walt was also personally involved in the creation of Cousin Orvillesame, who is seen lying in a bathtub during the second scenefew changes were made. The character A new voice was originally designed by Marc Davis recorded for inclusion in "Sarah" (the Edison Square attractionmother), but it was Walt who modeled his actions (Walt also came up with Orvilleand the 1960's dialog as he scene which was acting the character out)originally set during New Years was updated. The famous voice actor, Mel Blank supplied Another minor change was the voice for both Orville and the parrot fact that can be seen in the first 1940's scene, the father now sat on a bar stool instead of a kitchen bench. Blaine GibsonAlso of note, who sculpted all of the characters, said that the grandmother in references to GE's failed "Medallion Home" campaign were dropped from the attraction was based on his wife's grandmother. Her voice was done by Barbra Luddy.

The show opened at After the 1964 World Fair under the name Progressland, and was one conclusion of the most visited attractions at the fair. The show consisted of scenes featuring the 1890s, 1920s, 1940s guests could board a speed ramp and 1960s. 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 attraction. This floor consisted of a four minute post show, narrated by Sarah and see John (the "Skydome Spectacular"mother and father from the attraction) and it also held a large model that Disney had created for [[Progress City]]. Here, images of nature and energy were projected The model was based on the pavilionWalt Disney's domed roof original concepts for the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (like a planetariumEPCOT). The Skydome Spectacular also showcased how GE products were used to help get energy from the sun, and protect as well as the environmentrest of Florida Project. <ref name= "Yesterland"/>

Progressland was a huge hit with visitors, and even though nearly 200 people were loaded into ===Move to Walt Disney World (1975)===Although the Carousel every four minutes, of Progress did eventually make its way to the wait usually hovered around an hour. Based on this successMagic Kingdom, this was not always the Progressland show returned for the 1965 World's fairplan. This timeIn early 1970, Disney had planned on building a large covered queue was constructed to protect guests from "carousel theater" on the sunlocation that would eventually become the Circle-Vision 360 Theater <ref name= "Martin"> http://www. Due martinsvids.net/?p=812 </ref>. When this did not come to its continued popularityfruition, after the World’s Fair had ended, it carousel theater was decided that the show would be eventually moved to Disneylandthe 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]]

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, 1973 they closed the Carousel and moved it to Florida <ref name===Move to Disneyland "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 (1967a portion of the original model it is now housed above [[Stitch's Great Escape!]] and can be seen on the [[Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover]])===.

On July 2, 1967, When the attraction re-opened as the Carousel of Progress moved to Disney World, a new show building was constructed in DisneylandTomorrowland. Since Unlike the minor changes that occurred when the show had proved moved to be such a hitDisneyland, General Electric decided this time, major changes were made to sponsor the attraction for ten years. A new theater was constructed in Disneyland, with the scenes being directly transported from the WorldCarousel's Fairshow. Although For starters, the show remained essentially the samedazzling Kaleidophonic Screens that entertained guests while they were loading and unloading were removed. The screens had been experiencing many technical difficulties, a few changes so they were madereplaced with silver curtains and a GE logo. A General Electric also asked the Sherman Brothers to write a new voice was recorded song for "Sarah (the mother)"attraction, and the 1960's scene which was set during New Years was updated. Another minor change was the fact since they decided that in the 1940's scenethey did not want guests to wait for "A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow"; instead they wanted them to buy their products now. After getting these instructions, the father now sat on Sherman Brothers created a bar stool instead new song for the attraction called "The Best Time of a kitchen benchYour Life" (often mistakenly referred to as "Now Is Time"). Also Instead of notetalking about how great the future would be, all references to GE's failed the new song focused on the present <ref name= "Medallion HomeKorkis2" campaign were dropped from the attraction/> .

After the conclusion The 1975 version of the show, guests could board Carousel of Progress featured a speed ramp and go to the second floor new voice cast as well as an update of the attractionNew Year's scene. This floor consisted Instead of a four minute post showbeing set in the 1960s, narrated by Sarah and John (the mother setting was changed to the 1970s. The daughter, son, grandmother and father from grandfather were also added to the attractionscene (instead of only being referenced to as was previously the case) . The final difference between the Disneyland and it also held a large model that Walt Disney had created for [[World versions of the Carousel of Progress City]]. The model was based on that while Disneyland's Carousel rotated clockwise, Walt DisneyWorld's original concepts for the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT), as well as the rest Carousel rotated counter-clockwise<ref name= "Martin"/>. The Carousel of Progress opened in Walt Disney World projecton January 15, 1975.

===Move In 1981 the final scene was once again updated in order to Walt Disney World keep up with the changing times. The new scene was (1975fittingly)known as New Year's in the 1980s.<ref name==="Korkis2"/>

In the early 1970's the attendance of the ===Post General Electric 1985-Present===[[Image:Carouselexteriorgear.jpg|thumb|400px|The Carousel of Progress began to dwindle. General Electric decided that as it was not getting enough advertising appeared from the attraction1994 until 2016. Their research also showed that 80% of the people who saw the |alt= Carousel of Progress were from California and that most had seen the attraction numerous timesgear exterior. 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, 1973 they closed the Carousel and moved it to Florida. 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!]]). When the attraction 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, 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 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 they did not want guests wait for "A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow"; instead they wanted them to buy their products now. After getting these instructions, the Sherman Brothers created a new 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.

When General Electric's contract ran up on March 10, 1985, they chose not to renew. The 1975 version of the Carousel was then closed for a period of Progress time to remove all references to General Electric. The General Electric logos which were featured on the outside of the attraction were changed to a new voice cast as well as an update of logo, which showed the New Year's scene. Instead blueprint of being set in the 1960ssix carousel theaters and stages. Inside, the timing was changed to be set General Electric logos that were featured in the 1970s. The daughter, son, grandmother loading and grandfather unloading theaters were also added to removed. These were replaced with the scene (instead of only being referenced to as was previously blueprint logo and the case)name Carousel of Progress <ref name= "Yesterland"/>. In 1981 Although all of the final scene was once again updated in order major references to keep up with General Electric were removed, some of the changing times. The new scene was (fittingly) known as New Year's in the 1980shousehold appliances still read “GE” to this day.

In 1993 Disney had planned to remove the Carousel of Progress and replace the show with a new "Flying Saucer" attraction <ref name="Martin"/>. It was eventually decided to keep the attraction however, and on August 16, 1993 the Carousel of Progress closed for another major refurbishment <ref name==Post General Electric 1985"Martin"/>. In conjunction with the rest of the "New Tomorrowland", the attraction was given a new mechanical theme. The blueprint logo was replaced with a new "cog logo", and a series of large cogs were painted on the outside of the building. The attraction's final scene was also updated, now taking place in the year 2000. A new voice cast re-Present===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 attraction was also added during the refurbishment. When the Carousel of Progress reopened in 1994, 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 show's theme song <ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_cop.htm </ref>.

When General Electric's contract ran up on March 10Following a decrease in attendance after the September 11, 19852001 attacks, they chose not to renew it. The the Carousel of Progress 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 were changed to later re-opened but was listed as a new logo, which showed "seasonal" attraction <ref> http://www.wdwradio.com/2005/04/tomorrowland-then-and-now-a-world-on-the blueprint of the six carousel theaters and stages. Inside-move/ </ref>, the General Electric logo leading many to speculate that were featured in the loading and unloading theaters were also removedit would soon close for good. It was replaced with the blueprint logo and Since 2003, however the name Carousel of Progresshas been open nearly every day <ref> http://anopensuitcase. Although all com/carousel-of the major references -progress-by-contributing-author-corey-applegate/ </ref> and Disney states that it has no plans to General Electric were removed, some of remove the household appliances still read “GE” to this dayattraction.

In 1993 the July 2016, Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress closed for another major refurbishment. In conjunction with the rest of the "New Tomorrowland", the attraction was given received a new mechanical thememulti-color exterior paint scheme <ref> http://www.wdwmagic. The blueprint logo was replaced with com/attractions/carousel-of-progress/news/22jul2016-photos---a -look-at-the-new "cog logo", and a series -paint-scheme-at-carousel-of large cogs were painted on the outside of the building-progress. The attraction's final scene was also updated, now taking place in the year 2000htm </ref>. A new voice cast re-recorded the show's dialogAt this time, 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 interior of the attraction was also added during the refurbishment. When the Carousel of Progress reopened in 1994cleaned and refurbished, its name was changed to Walt Disney's Carousel with one of Progress, the theaters getting new carpeting and a contemporary version of It’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow was also reinstated as the show's theme songseats <ref> https://twitter. com/WDWNT/status/759038369275973632 </ref>

Following a decrease in attendance after 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>.

In each scene, the father 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.

Even though the Carousel of Progress does not typically have long queue, 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 includes clips of Walt explaining the attraction on his television show. The video lasts about 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 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.

The first real scene in the Carousel of Progress takes place during 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. John tells guests that it is "right around the turn of the century", and also that it is Valentine’s Day. He also then claims that things could not get any better 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"

[[Image:Carouselfirst.jpg|300px|thumb|John and his dog, right around the turn of the century]]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 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 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).

As the John and James finish talking, John tells guests that they also have, "one of those new talking machines". The right stage then shows 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 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, they find John is once again sitting in his kitchen. Wires and new electric machines are all 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 dog has changed colors and presumably breeds. When John stops singing, he tells guests that things have changed a lot in the last twenty years. He then proceeds to tell guests the new accomplishments of the era. These include: *Charles Lindbergh, who is about to fly over the Atlantic Ocean by himself (the Father John says he will never make it).

John then tells guests that Thomas Edison has brought electricity to his home. At this point all of the electronic machines in the kitchen, including : a refrigerator, a toaster oven and other cookware turn on. Since all the machines are running at the same time they blow a fuse. This not only shuts out the power in the family's house, but the whole neighborhood loses poweras well. One of the neighbors can be heard telling her husband that, "They did it again!” and that she wants her husband to go over and confront John (but this never happens). John then tells Jimmy, his son, to go put in a new fuse. Jimmy remarks that 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 towns 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 then appears with his grandmother in one of the right 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.

After hearing this, John tells his daughter Patricia that she better hurry up and get ready. Patricia is sitting in a room on 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 another joke, saying she can "always carry that torch" for him. He then tells guests that the family now has indoor plumbing which is great for cold days, especially for Uncle Orville, their constant house guest. Orville is then shown sitting in a bathtub on the left side of the stage. John informs guests that he has set up an air cooling system. While he Orville sits in the bathtub, a fan sits in front of a block of ice, blowing on him. As John tells guests that Orville has no job, Orville responds by saying, "No privacy at all around this place". At this point, Sarah then calls John, telling and tells him it’s time to go. John concludes the scene by telling guests with all the conveniences they have, they are really on easy street. He then begins to sing It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, as guests move on to the next scene.

* Note: The line about Charles Lindbergh flying across the Atlantic Ocean has led many to assume that this scene takes place on July 4, 1927.

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

 Unlike previous scenes, the Christmas scene begins will the whole family in one room. They all sing It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow as guests enter the roomscene. John is standing on the right working on Christmas dinner, while Sarah sits nearby working on a computer. [[Image:nowfinale3.jpg|500px|thumb|The final scene in the current attraction, Christmas at the turn of the 21st century.| alt=New Carouse of Progress finale]]Rover is once again in the kitchen, and is also once again a different color. Jim and his grandmother are playing a virtual reality game, while Trish and her grandfather sit around the Christmas tree. Sarah tells John that she has programmed the oven to recognize his voice. John then comments that now all of the household appliances are voice automated, to which the grandfather replies "Then tell the refrigeration to bring me a root beer".

The grandfather then remarks that he cannot believe the new gadgets that people have today. Trish, cutting him off, begs him not to tell another story about the time “before there were even car phones!” The grandfather, still undeterred , tells her that for a while he didn't even have a house phone, not to mention the technology of today. He then gives examples of modern technology including laser discs and high definition televisions, before commenting on how everything is automated today. His last example is about automated plumbing (which causes a flushing noise be heard in the background) this leads Uncle Orville (who is off stage) to once again remark, "No privacy at all around here".  [[Image:nowfinale.jpg|300px|thumb|The final scene in the current attraction, Christmas at the turn of the 21st century.]]

 Since the show moved to Walt Disney World only two scenes have been removed. The Original Disney World show ended with a scene set during New Year’s Eve in the 1970s. This show was then changed to New Year’s Eve in the 1980s, (in 1981). In 1993 (with the scene now obviously dated) the final scene was updated once again to the current one, Christmas in the 21st century.  

John then told the family that it was getting close to midnight, and that they better watch the New Year’s celebrations on TV. The TV then turned on, just in time for the Walt Disney World New Year's celebrations. A newscaster, broadcasting from atop the [[Contemporary Resort]], said that all around, people were joining together to celebrate the New Year with hope and optimism. The family then commented that the chili was almost ready. They all agreed that they were living in the best time, and that electricity had really helped their way of living. Finally the family sang "The Best Time of Your Life " one more time as the scene ended. ===New Year’s Year's Eve (1980s)===The New Year's Eve 1980s scene started with the family singing the show's theme song (at the time) "The Best Time of Your Life". The family was positioned in the same places that they are in the current show. [[Image:finale80s.jpg|500px|thumb|The finale scene the 1980s version of the Carousel of Progress.|alt= 1970s Carousel of Progress finale]]Trish (holding a guitar) and her grandfather sat around the Christmas tree, while Jim and his grandmother sat next to a large TV. John and Sarah were both in the kitchen area, with John cooking and Sarah sitting next a computer. As always, the family's dog was sitting on the kitchen floor. After they had finished singing, John commented on how beautiful the sunset looked and how happy it made him. Sarah then said that she was just happy that everybody could be together for New Year’s Eve.

The Christmas 1980s scene started with the family singing the showgrandmother then agreed, and said that "it's theme song (at the a great time) "The Best Time of Your Lifeto be alive". The family was positioned in the same places Jim reminded her, that they are in the current show. Trish (holding a guitar) she and her grandfather sat around husband did all kinds of things during the Christmas treepast year including: traveling the world, taking up tennis, while Jim and his organizing their high school reunion. The grandmother sat next to replied that they all have a large TV. John and Sarah were both in the kitchen arealot to be thankful for, something that her husband agreed with John cooking and Sarah sitting next a computer. As alwaysJohn, the family's dog who was sitting on cooking the kitchen floor, told everybody that he's making his famous "Omelet Superb avec Jambone". Jim and Trish then pointed out that “Omelet Superb avec Jambone” just meant simply ham and eggs. After they had finished, John commented on how beautiful responded by asking whatever happened to respecting your elders, his father replied that he always wondered the sunset looked and how happy it made himsame thing when (John) was young. Sarah then said told John that she was just happy that everybody could be together for going to put his recipe "on memory", which prompted Trish to ask Sarah to put the New Year’s Evecelebration from Europe on the television. The television in the middle of the room then showed New Year’s celebrations from London and Paris, before finally stopping on Walt Disney World, where the family watched the fireworks in awe.

[[Image:finale80s.jpg|thumb|The finale scene the 1980s version of the Carousel of Progress.]]The grandmotherth then agreed, and said that it's a great time to be alive. Jim reminded her, that she and her husband did all kinds of things during the past year including, traveling the world, taking up tennis, and organizing their high school reunion. The grandmother replied that they all have a lot to be thankful for, something that her husband agreed with. John, who was cooking the kitchen told everybody that he's making his famous "Omelet Superb avec Jambone". Jim and Trish then pointed out that “Omelet Superb avec Jambone” just meant simply ham and eggs. After John responded by asking whatever happened to respecting your elders, his father replied that he always wondered the same thing when (John) was young. Sarah then told John that she was going to put his recipe "on memory", Which prompted Trish to ask Sarah to put the New Year’s celebration from Europe on the television. The television in the middle of the room then showed New Year’s celebrations from London and Paris, before finally stopping on Walt Disney World, where the family watched the fireworks in awe.After the fireworks, the grandmother and grandfather commented that they all have a lot to celebrate. Jim told his grandparents that the world had gotten more complicated, which his grandfather responded that that was always the case. Finally, Jim told the family that they all had a lot more choices now. Sarah agreed, and then told him that his ham and eggs were finished. With the food now ready, the whole family sang "The Best Time of Your Life", ending the scene.

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* If guests look closely at Cousin Uncle Orville, they can see his toes move.

* Cast members sometimes but pictures of their children or other personal artifacts on the bulletin board in the final scenePrior to 1994, Orville was referred to as "Cousin Orville" not Uncle Orville <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/9835/The_Carousel_of_Progress_Cast </ref>

* To add realism to his voiceCast members sometimes put pictures of their children, Mel Blanc recorded Orville's dialog with a pen or other personal artifacts, on the bulletin board in his mouth (because Cousin Orville is smoking a cigar). the final scene

* When the attraction was still known as Progressland and located at the WorldTo add realism to his voice, Mel Blanc recorded Orville's Fair, dialog with a duplicate grandmother Audio Animatronic was created. She was used by GE for promotional purposes, often being placed pen in crowded places. Unknowing people who would encounter her would be shocked to find out that she was his mouth (because Cousin Orville is smoking a machine and not realcigar)<ref name= "Korkis"/>.

* When the attraction was located at the World's Fair, a duplicate grandmother Audio Animatronic was created. She was used by GE for promotional purposes, often being placed in crowded places. Unknowing people who would encounter her would be shocked to find out that she was a machine and not real <ref name= Korkis/>. *An Animatronic that looks exactly like the grandmother in the Carousel of Progress can be found in the [[Haunted Mansion]]'s ballroom scene<ref> http://www.imagineeringdisney.com/blog/2012/5/17/the-haunted-mansion-like-youve-never-seen-it-part-2.html </ref>.

* When the Carousel of Progress originally opened, guests loaded in both of the load theater's doors <ref name==References==http:"Martin"//disneybythenumbers>.com/wdw/TomorrowlandThis is no longer the case as guests now only enter through the left door.html

http* Alice Davis designed the costumes for the Carousel of Progress <ref> https://travel.usatodayd23.com/alliance/destinations/mouseplanet/post/2012/02/Thewalt-Carouseldisney-of-Progresslegend/alice-Castdavis/622726</1ref>.

* The newspaper held by John in the Carousel of Progress' first scene is a copy of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper dated July 25, 1863. The newspaper's headline is dedicated to the Siege of Vicksburg <ref name= "Yee"> http://waltdatedworldwww.bravepagesinsidethemagic.comnet/2014/12/d-tales-8-carousel-of-progress-hides-disney-history-in-plain-sight-with-amazing-details-and-tributes/ </id215ref>.htm

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http:*Mickey can be seen three times in the attraction's final scene. As a nutcracker above the fireplace, as a present under the tree, and as an abstract painting depicting him in Fantasia<ref name= "Yee"/>.  *In Patty's room in the 1940s scene, guests can find Mickey's Sorcerer Hat from Fantasia<ref name= "Yee"/disneyworld>.disney *A note on the bullion board in the Carousel of Progress' final scene reads "Marty Called- Wants Changes!" this is a reference to former head of WDI, Mary Sklar<ref name= "Yee"/>.go *In the 1940s scene, a sign outside the window reads "Herb Ryman Attorney At Law". This is a tribute to longtime animator and Imagineer Herb Ryman <ref name= "Yee"/>. * In the current version of the Carousel of Progress, Trish, James, and John all have references to Disney's past on them. John wears an apron that says "My Food Rocks", a reference to the former [[EPCOT Center]] attraction [[Food Rocks]] <ref> https://wdwnt.com/parks2022/07/breaking-family-gets-new-outfit-in-final-carousel-of-progress-scene-at-magic-kingdom/attractionsM.</waltref>. Trish wears a sweatshirt for "Progress Tech's School of Urban Planning", a reference to Walt Disney's Progress City concept<ref> https://wdwnt.com/2022/07/breaking-family-gets-new-outfit-in-disneysfinal-carousel-of-progress-scene-at-magic-kingdom/M.</ref>, and James is wearing a sweatshirt with a logo inspired by those created for Walt Disney's never built Mineral Spring Resort <ref> https://twitter.com/DisneyExploring/status/1542935635186528257 </ref>. ==References==