Overview
- Disney announced in May that Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress will close on July 6, 2026 and is expected to reopen in 2027 with updated eras and a new Walt Audio‑Animatronic.
- Mid‑June reporting revealed a Notice of Commencement that names Southeastern Construction & Maintenance, Inc., a company that describes itself as a structural steel fabricator and industrial contractor.
- Theme‑park watchers point out that structural‑steel firms are normally hired for heavy work such as reinforcement, major alterations, or demolition, which is why the permit has drawn extra scrutiny.
- Disney has not said the building will be demolished or that the rotating theater will be removed, and the company has not disclosed detailed engineering plans, exact scope or any schedule changes.
- Because Carousel of Progress links directly to the 1964 World’s Fair and to Walt Disney’s era, fans are closely monitoring permits and will watch visible construction after the July 6 closure for signs the project goes beyond cosmetic updates.