New Jersey: When in Disney World, Try Doing This Attraction

Walt Disney designed, developed and personally directed the implementation of The Carousel of Progress … which Walt Disney debut at The New York World’s Fair in 1939.

The Carousel of Progress is the longest-running theatrical show in American history.

With the exception of the COVID-19 Pandemic when Disney World was forced to close … The Carousel of Progress has performed without interruption since October 1, 1971 … that’s 54 consecutive years, or, almost 20,000 consecutive days.

It is a record of longevity that may never be topped, and, the record grows each and every day.

The Carousel of Progress is set right before the year 1900.

The moving theater takes you on a 20-minute ride through 100 years of American history.

My wife Margie and I enjoyed this attraction today. I took photos of each of the different generations that are featured.

It starts at the turn of the century (1900), with people pumping their water from a well. The refrigerator holds a big block of ice to keep food cold. There is no electricity.

The show travels through time … introducing electricity … modern refrigeration … cooking and dish washing appliances.

In the last generation … in the year 2000 … modern appliances and a television and video game headset and a stove that can be programmed for voice command is somewhat perfected.

I rode the moving theater show today with the purpose of documenting each of the different sets. Here are some cool photos from The Carousel of Progress.

I hope that you and your family members enjoy this historic attraction in the not too distant future.

Please enjoy our Walt Disney photo gallery (below). The order of the photos are from 1900-2000.