Disney Offers No Update on Carousel of Progress Overhaul

Overview

• The Magic Kingdom show remains open with no visible construction as of May 10, 2026, and guests are told to watch the My Disney Experience app for brief maintenance closures.
• A February 2026 general construction permit tied to the attraction points to infrastructure work, with reporting noting electrical and fire‑suppression upgrades needed for newer figures.
• A March 22, 2026 video from @NickChaps96 showed hydraulic fluid running down the animatronic father “John,” underscoring wear in the ride’s aging hydraulic systems.
• Coverage says the update is expected to replace hydraulic figures with electric A‑1000 actuators and to add a new Walt Disney Audio‑Animatronic, changes that would require added power and cooling inside the theater.
• Outlets widely expect Disney to share details at D23 on August 14–16, though any closure window or a rumored Spring 2027 reopening remains unconfirmed.