Bryan Cranston, the new voice of John in Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, stopped by the La Cava Experience in EPCOT today. While chatting with guests in the Mexico pavilion, he said he believes the reimagined Magic Kingdom attraction opens in May. Disney has only said late spring 2027 so far, which makes this the narrowest timing yet for when John, Sarah, and the rest of the family return to Tomorrowland.
Carousel of Progress Reopening: Bryan Cranston Points to May 2027
IN THIS ARTICLE:
- Bryan Cranston shared how he signed on to voice the father in the new Carousel of Progress.
- He said he thinks the attraction reopens in May, which fits Disney’s late spring 2027 window.
- Cranston also talked about first seeing the show at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.
The La Cava Experience is the premium tasting offered at La Cava del Tequila, tucked inside the Mexico pavilion. Cranston is no stranger to the bar, since several of its drinks use Dos Hombres, the mezcal brand he co-founded with his Breaking Bad co-star Aaron Paul. This time, the conversation turned from mezcal to Magic Kingdom.
How Bryan Cranston Signed On
Cranston told the group that his agents bring him every offer. That includes the ones they plan to recommend passing on. When the Carousel of Progress offer came in, they mentioned it, expecting him to turn it down. He said yes on the spot once he heard Disney was making a new version for Walt Disney World.
Cranston voices the father, and Jamie Lee Curtis voices the mother. Disney announced the pair at D23 in August, along with the late spring 2027 opening window.
There’s a lot of ground to cover in the new show. As Disney shared when it revealed the major reimagining of Carousel of Progress, the family now moves from the 1969 moon landing to Halloween 1985, New Year’s Eve 1999, and a possible future. A Walt Disney Audio-Animatronics figure also opens the show.
A May Opening and a World’s Fair Memory
Cranston shared that he thinks the attraction is set to open in May 2027. It isn’t an official date from Disney, but it lines up with the late spring window Disney gave at D23. He said he might try to come down to Orlando around then, depending on his schedule with a play he’s doing.
The show has a personal connection for him, too. Cranston first saw Carousel of Progress as a kid at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. He remembers it moving to Disneyland and later to Walt Disney World. To him, it’s a sweet show that still has that nostalgic feel. He added that it gives guests a nice break from a busy park day.
That history is a big part of why so many fans care about this show. The current version closed after its final day on July 5th, and construction walls arrived the very next morning.
Story So Far
- May 28, 2026: Disney revealed the major reimagining of Carousel of Progress, with all four scenes moving to new decades.
- July 5, 2026: The current version had its final day, and we said a fond farewell with full photos and video.
- August 2026: Disney announced Bryan Cranston and Jamie Lee Curtis as the new voices of John and Sarah, with a late spring 2027 opening.
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