Voice Cast Revealed for Carousel of Progress Update at Magic Kingdom

There's a great big beautiful tomorrow — but, today, we got some updates about the refreshed Carousel of Progress coming to Magic Kingdom.

What's Happening:

• During tonight's Disney Experiences' Horizons: A Carousel of Progress presentation at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, it was revealed who will voice two of the main family members when the attraction reopens.
• First, voicing the mother will be none other than Disney Legend Jamie Lee Curtis.
• She happens to be the perfect choice not just because she's a fantastic actress but also because she's previously expressed her love for the show — and even a desire to make it into a film.
• Joining her in the attraction will be Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston.
• The two shared their enthusiasm in a video:

• Plus, we learned that the attraction is slated to reopen at Walt Disney World in "late spring 2027. "
• We also got new art depicting the 1980's scene:

• A second poster was also revealed:

• Stay tuned for much more from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!

More Disney Experiences News from D23:

• A few Disneyland favorite entertainment offerings are making a comeback.
• Leslie Iwerks revealed that another season of The Imagineering Story is on the way.
• Disneyland Paris is bringing back the classic version of its Space Mountain.
• The Yeti in Expedition Everest is getting fixed!
• Spaceship Earth will receive an update (maybe for real this time).
• New concept art for Marvel attractions coming to Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland was revealed. 
• We also got updates on the Avengers Campus rides coming to Disneyland Resort.
• The name of the carousel coming to Tropical Americas was announced.
• Details on the highly-anticipated Encanto attraction were revealed.
• The real Indy is going to be in the new ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
• Go un poco loco for new Coco ride details.
• More details about the Lion King ride coming to Disney Adventure World have arrived.
• We learn a lot more about the Cars attractions in Piston Peak.
• Villains Land will be called… Villains Land — and we know what (or who) the attractions will be themed to.
• Monstroplis (or at least part of it) is opening earlier than we thought.
• The Disney Believe’s grand hall, stern, and bow characters have been confirmed.
• Disneyland’s Tomorrowland is finally getting an update.
• A new journey into imagination at EPCOT will reunite Figment with Dreamfinder.

About the Carousel of Progress Update:

• Act I - 1969:
  • Cue the Bryan Adams because this scene is set in the summer of '69.
  • Specifically, the scene will feature the family gathered around to witness the moon landing.
  • Disney notes that this moment "captures the spirit of innovation and possibility that has always been — and always will be — at the heart of Carousel of Progress."
• Act II -1985:
  • Similar to the current version of Carousel of Progress, each scene will not only change in years but in season.
  • For Act II, guests will see the family on Halloween night in 1985.
  • Notably, this scene will also see Sarah stepping into the spotlight.
  • She'll share a look at the family's new appliances and gadgets — which are making their lives a little easier.
  • As for John, he'll be seen on the porch handing out candy to trick-or-treaters.
  • Disney also confirms the return of Uncle Orville in this scene, still bemoaning the lack of privacy.

• Act III - 1999:
  • Y2K is the topic of the third act.
  • The Internet and other tech are at the center of this scene, which takes place on New Year's Eve 1999, heading into the new millennium.
  • It seems that this scene will also mirror one in the current show, with the Parks Blog writing that, "Grandpa has already nodded off before the big countdown, while Grandma sneaks the TV over to wrestling when no one’s looking."
  • Sidenote: Did you know that someone figured out the exact wrestling match she's watching in the current version?
• Act IV - The Possible Future:
  • It's not a secret that the last scene of the current ride doesn't exactly represent the future anymore.
  • So, for this new final scene, Disney Imagineers are sending us off planet.
  • Joining the family in the future is a helpful robot that can help with everything from daily tasks to space travel.
  • According to the Parks Blog, Imagineers referred to concept sketches by Disney Legend John Hench in order to gain inspiration for this updated scene.