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The Carousel of Progress closes July 6th for a complete revamp — and the new version sounds genuinely magical. We break down every scene change, the Walt Disney animatronic making its Magic Kingdom debut, and why we're actually excited about this one. Plus, Kelli reviews the newly reopened Garden View Tea Room at the Grand Floridian, including the full Alice in Wonderland menu, the "Painting the Rose" tableside moment everyone's talking about, and the plant-based options worth knowing about.
In this episode:
- New Disney Springs transportation rules explained — why Disney changed bus and boat access, and what it means for your trip
- The Grand Floridian's walk-in Gingerbread House is permanently gone — and why
- Disney's new projection-mapped animatronic tech debuts on Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland
- Full breakdown of the new Carousel of Progress: Walt Disney animatronic, new scenes from the 1960s through a Jetsons-style future, and a 2027 reopening
- Garden View Tea Room at the Grand Floridian: full menu walkthrough including the Alice in Wonderland theming, Twinings loose-leaf tea selections, the plant-based menu, kids' menu, pricing ($79 adults / $49 children), and reservation tips
⏱ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro & We're Back — Downloads, New Format, New Merch
3:59 Main Street News: Disney Springs Transportation Changes
7:20 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Permanently Gone
10:24 New Projection-Mapped Animatronic Tech on Pirates of the Caribbean
12:25 Tomorrowland: The New Carousel of Progress — Full Breakdown
25:12 World Showcase: Garden View Tea Room at the Grand Floridian
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