Imagineers revealed during a D23 panel that Disney Legend Bob Gurr is consulting on the reimagining of Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress, according to Walt Disney World News Today's onsite report.
Bob Gurr Helped Build the Original Carousel Theater
Gurr helped engineer the rotating carousel theater for the attraction's 1964 New York World's Fair debut. His Disney work also includes the Disneyland Monorail, Matterhorn Bobsleds and Main Street vehicles.
Disney released a first look at the new 1980s scene in Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress and set its debut for late spring 2027 at Magic Kingdom.
Jamie Lee Curtis will voice Mom and Bryan Cranston will voice Dad. The official concept art shows the family home on Halloween night, with Mom at the kitchen table, Dad handing out candy and Uncle Orville still in his bathtub.
A first look at a new 1980s Carousel of Progress scene, debuting in late spring 2027.
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) August 15, 2026
View Disney's official 1980s scene post on X.
Jamie Lee Curtis and Bryan Cranston will voice Mom and Dad in Carousel of Progress.
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) August 15, 2026
Watch Disney's official cast announcement video on X.
Carousel of Progress Is Under Refurbishment
CrowdLevels recorded Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress in refurbishment status at 11:30 a.m. Eastern on August 17. Disney closed the attraction July 6 for the overhaul.
The refreshed show begins with a Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic figure before moving the family through the 1960s, Halloween 1985, New Year's Eve 1999 and a possible future. “There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” remains between scenes.
Sources: onsite D23 panel report, D23's Bob Gurr biography, Disney Parks cast announcement, Disney Parks first look, CrowdLevels current status, and Disney Parks Blog.
Concept art and video: Disney.