Rope Dropping

Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress

Refurbclosed

Closed for refurbishment.

Reopening Late spring 2027. Returning after about a year with updated scenes set in the 1960s, 1980s and 1999. A big theater that seats fast. Good for a midday break, not a line to plan around.

Today

Today’s line appears once the ride posts a wait.

Best time to ride

This grid fills in as days are recorded. Each square is the average wait for that weekday and hour.

Year by year

Average posted wait each year: 5 minutes in 2015, 5 in 2026.

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Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress questions

How long is the wait for Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress right now?

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Are Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress lines getting longer or shorter?

It averaged 5 minutes in 2025 and 5 in 2026. The busiest year on record was 2018, at 6 minutes.