Disney to Reimagine Three Classic Walt Disney World Attractions

Overview

• Disney confirmed at its D23 presentation in August 2026 that Carousel of Progress, Journey Into Imagination With Figment, and Spaceship Earth will undergo major reimaginings rather than routine refurbishments.
• Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress closed in July 2026 for a multi‑month overhaul that Disney says will add decade‑based scenes and a Walt Audio‑Animatronic and keep the show closed into 2027.
• Journey Into Imagination With Figment will bring back Dreamfinder, a return that requires substantive changes to the current Figment story, but Disney has not published any closure or reopening dates.
• Spaceship Earth will shift its focus from the history of communication to the evolution of human connection, and Disney briefly referenced artificial intelligence as a possible, unconfirmed feature for the ride’s interactive finale.
• Disney says each project will keep ties to the attractions’ histories, though guests should expect materially different experiences and possible long or staggered closures that could affect park plans and operations.