868 · Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress: History, Debate & What's NextThe Carousel of Progress reimagining announcement sparked one of the most passionate Disney fan conversations in recent memory. Some fans are excited. Others are heartbroken. Many are somewhere in between.And all of it makes complete sense - because this attraction isn't just a show. For a lot of us, it's a memory. A person. A moment that lives somewhere deep.But before you land on how you feel, there's a story you need to hear. One that starts not with the announcement - but in the 1950s, with Walt Disney himself, and an idea that never made it off the drawing board. Because when you understand where Carousel of Progress actually came from, and how many times it has already changed, what Disney just announced looks like something very different.In Episode 868, we trace the complete history - from Edison Square to the 1964 World's Fair to every revision across six decades - and into every detail of what is coming in 2027. The new scenes. The Walt Disney animatronic. The off-planet finale drawn from John Hench's original concept art. The fan reaction breakdown. And the case, built on Walt's own words, for why the carousel moving again after 30 years might be exactly what he always intended.📣 Comment in the <a href="http://wdwradio.com/Clubhouse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WDW Radio Clubhouse</a> or 📞 Call the Voicemail: 407-900-9391✈️ Looking to visit a Disney Park, Disney Cruise Line, or any vacation destination around the world? Let our friends at Mouse Fan Travel help you with expert planning at no cost to you! - visit <a href="https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=lou" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MouseFanTravel.com</a><h2>📬 Stay Connected:</h2>- <a href="http://wdwradio.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> for email updates + get my FREE Disney book!- <a href="https://instagram.com/LouMongello" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://wdwradio.com/Community" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;| <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/loumongello/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/WDWRadio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a> <h2>🎧 Explore More:</h2><ul><li><a href="https://wdwradio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WDWRadio.com</a> - Blog, archives, podcasts, and more</li><li><a href="https://wdwradionation.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WDW Radio Nation</a> - Support the show and unlock rewards</li><li><a href="https://wdwradiolive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WDWRadioLIVE.com</a> - Watch and chat LIVE Wednesday nights</li><li><a href="http://wdwradio.com/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Events & Cruises</a> - Join us for group trips and in-person meetups!</li><li><a href="https://loumongello.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LouMongello.com</a> - Creator or solopreneur? Turn your passion into your profession with coaching, courses, and events, including our <a href="http://loumongello.com/Momentum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Momentum</a> events in Walt Disney World. I am also a <a href="http://loumongello.com/speaking" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">keynote speaker</a> who shares how to leverage lessons from Disney on customer service, experience, and leadership.</li></ul> 🙏 Thank you for listening, being part of the WDW Radio family, and helping the show be recognized as the Best Travel Podcast for nine consecutive years - and for the incredible honor of being inducted into the ⭐️ Podcast Hall of Fame.Please subscribe, tell a friend, and join me again next week... and as always, sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show!

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