The Timekeeper
Magic Kingdom · Tomorrowland
Overview
The Timekeeper was a Circle-Vision 360 theater show in Tomorrowland starring a robot host, voiced by Robin Williams, who used a time-traveling companion to take standing audiences on a whirlwind film journey through history and imagined futures, projected on nine surrounding screens for a fully immersive effect.
ParksLog Verdict
The Timekeeper is a favorite deep-cut reference for Disney attraction historians — a genuinely ambitious use of Circle-Vision technology anchored by a surprisingly starry voice cast. It never achieved the broad popularity of Tomorrowland's headline rides, but its novelty format and Robin Williams performance keep it alive in enthusiast memory.
About this experience
360-degree Circle-Vision film featuring time travel storytelling with the Timekeeper robot.
Best For
- Fans of Circle-Vision technology
- Guests who remember Robin Williams' voice work in the attraction
- Tomorrowland historians
Tips
- Its Circle-Vision format was also used by other Disney attractions, including theaters at EPCOT
- It starred Robin Williams and Rhea Perlman as voice talent, a notable casting choice for a theme park attraction
- Its former space has been folded into Tomorrowland's broader redevelopment over the years
Details
History
The Timekeeper opened in 1994 and closed permanently in 2003, having also gone dark intermittently before that. Its former space was later folded into Tomorrowland's broader redevelopment over the years.
Fun Facts
- The Timekeeper starred Robin Williams as the voice of the title robot, one of the more notable celebrity voice roles in Disney attraction history
- It used Circle-Vision 360 technology, projecting film on nine screens surrounding a standing audience
- It closed and reopened more than once in its history before its final 2003 closure
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does The Timekeeper take?
- The experience runs about 12 minutes. Budget extra time for the queue, any pre-show, and boarding — on busy days the full process can take considerably longer.
- Is The Timekeeper good for young children?
- Yes — The Timekeeper is listed as kid-friendly on ParksLog. The experience is gentle enough for most young guests, though always consider a child's individual comfort with the ride type before queuing.
- When did The Timekeeper open?
- The Timekeeper opened at Magic Kingdom in 1994.
- Is The Timekeeper still operating?
- ParksLog marks this attraction as retired or no longer operating. Check Magic Kingdom's official site for the current lineup.