With thousands of guests visiting each day, it’s no surprise that attractions at the Walt Disney World Resort occasionally go out of service. Most issues are fixed in seconds, but some require more complex repairs.
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For many Disney Parks fans, going behind the scenes to see the inner workings of the Walt Disney World Resort is a dream come true. But for many guests, getting stuck in a vehicle is a nightmare.
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This week, the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland guests rallied so they could get out of a malfunctioning attraction. @puimonologist shared a video of the incident on TikTok.
@puimonologist
It was definitely something 😭 #disney #disneyworld
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In the video, guests who are stranded during the third scene of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress begin clapping and cheering in unison. They obviously want to get out of the vehicle, but most people are smiling and doing well.
Loudspeaker Disney cast members remain seated and warn guests that the carousel may start moving at any moment.
Learn more about Walt Disney’s Progress Carousel
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This slow-moving, fan-favorite attraction has entertained millions around the world during its decades of operation. From Walt Disney World Resort:
Travel through the 20th century and marvel at the evolution of technology in this classic audio-animatronic show.
From gramophones to smartphones
Follow four generations of a progressive American family and see how technology changes their lives.
In each era, learn how the technological wonders of the time made life easier and paved the way for unimaginable innovation.
Discover how gas lights, hand-cranked washing machines and phonographs made the pre-electric era easier.
See how the advent of electricity has given rise to modern conveniences such as electric irons, radios and simple, innovative light bulbs.
See how automatic dishwashers and televisions have transformed American homes.
Today’s high-tech marvels include virtual reality games, high-definition televisions, and voice-activated consumer electronics. Imagine the wonders of the next 100 years!
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A “revolutionary” theater experience
Presented in a revolving theatre, the show includes an innovative seating area that moves around a stationary center stage for each act.
A classic Walt Disney attraction
Walt Disney originally envisioned the show as part of a new area of Disneyland Park called Edison Square. When the concept was abandoned, the idea was revisited and eventually opened under the name “Progressland” at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair.
The show was an instant hit with the classic song “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” by the team of Academy Award-winning brothers Richard and Robert Sherman. Following its success, the show was moved to Disneyland Park and renamed “The Carousel of Progress.”
In 1975, the attraction moved to Magic Kingdom Park and was rewritten and re-performed with a new theme song, “The Best Time of Your Life.”
In the true spirit of progress, the show was reworked into its first incarnation in 1994, keeping the original theme song intact as a tribute to nostalgia.
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Please note that the stories outlined in this article are based on personal Disney Parks guest experiences. No two guest experiences are the same. This article does not necessarily align with Inside the Magic’s personal views on Disney Parks operations.
