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Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress: height requirement, waits and Lightning Lane

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress is a gentle-thrill ride in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. There is no height requirement. Typical wait about 10 minutes.

ParkMagic KingdomTomorrowland
HeightAny height
ThrillGentle1 of 5
Length21 min
Typical wait10 min5 quiet, 15 peak

21 minutes sitting in air conditioning.

Lightning Lane

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress is not on Lightning Lane. See Lightning Lane prices at Magic Kingdom.

Planning waits by crowd level Planning tier

Quiet dayTypical dayPeak day
5 min10 min15 min

Planning tiers compiled by The Happiest Planner from published norms, not independently verified and not predictions. The planner shows live posted waits on the day.

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Questions people ask

What is the height requirement for Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress?

There is no height requirement for Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress; any age can ride.

How long is the wait for Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress?

Planning waits: about 5 minutes on quiet days, 10 on typical days and 15 on peak days. Live posted waits run inside the planner on the day.

Is Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress on Lightning Lane?

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress is not on Lightning Lane.

How long does Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress last?

About 21 minutes.

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