Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress Wait Times
Walt Disney's personal favorite attraction, this revolving theater show follows an American family through the 20th century as new technologies transform daily life. Originally created for the 1964 World's Fair, the theater rotates around a central stage with four scenes set in the 1900s, 1920s, 1940s, and the present day. The catchy 'There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow' theme song was written by the Sherman Brothers. With seating for 240 and shows running continuously, you'll rarely wait more than 15 minutes for this 21-minute show.
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress — Average Wait by Hour
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress — Average Wait by Day of Week
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress — Wait Times by Day
| Day | Avg Wait | Peak Wait | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5m | 5m | |
| Tuesday | 5m | 5m | |
| Wednesday | 6m | 10m | |
| Thursday | 5m | 5m | |
| Friday | 5m | 15m | |
| Saturday | 6m | 10m | |
| Sunday | 5m | 20m |
Predicted wait for Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress — next 7 days
Our forecast of the average standby wait, built from this ride's historical patterns, day-of-week trends, and the seasonal calendar.
Forecasts are estimates of the daily average and update as new data arrives — actual waits swing by hour, so use the hour-by-hour chart above to pick your window.
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress — ride facts
- Location
- Tomorrowland · Magic Kingdom
- Type
- Gentle ride
- Ride length
- ~21 min
Walt Disney's personal favorite attraction, this revolving theater show follows an American family through the 20th century as new technologies transform daily life. Originally created for the 1964 World's Fair, the theater rotates around a central stage with four scenes set in the 1900s, 1920s, 1940s, and the present day. The catchy 'There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow' theme song was written by the Sherman Brothers. With seating for 240 and shows running continuously, you'll rarely wait more than 15 minutes for this 21-minute show.