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Dedicated to memorializing what was, and remembering the extinct attractions of Walt Disney World.
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Today in 1999: The Magic Kingdom Skyway officially closes its gates to guests forever.
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Extinct Disney - Magic Kingdom Skyway
Opening with the rest of Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971, the Skyway was a gondola-style attraction that transported guests between Tomorrowland and
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November 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Today in 1999: The Magic Kingdom Skyway officially closes its gates to guests forever.
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On this day in 2014, The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow closed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The walk-through attraction blended projection magic and live performance to bring Jack’s world to life. Dive into its short-lived history here:
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Extinct Disney - The Legend Of Captain Jack Sparrow
Over a year after its predecessor, Journey Into Narnia, had closed, The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow officially opened to guests on December 6, 2012. Like
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November 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
On this day in 2014, The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow closed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The walk-through attraction blended projection magic and live performance to bring Jack’s world to life. Dive into its short-lived history here:
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On this day in 2006, Finding Nemo – The Musical began previews at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. With original songs and elaborate puppetry, it transformed the story into a 40-minute underwater stage adventure.
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Extinct Disney - Finding Nemo: The Musical
Finding Nemo: The Musical was a live stage show located in Disney's Animal Kingdom. It debuted on January 24, 2007, and ran for over a decade until its final
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November 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
On this day in 2006, Finding Nemo – The Musical began previews at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. With original songs and elaborate puppetry, it transformed the story into a 40-minute underwater stage adventure.
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On this day in 1982: Disney announced Cypress Point Lodge—a lakeside resort that never left the drawing board. It was part of a wave of ambitious hotel concepts for Walt Disney World.
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Extinct Disney - Lost Concepts & Never Built Attractions
🏰 Magic Kingdom – Lost Concepts & Never-Built Attractions ...
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November 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
On this day in 1982: Disney announced Cypress Point Lodge—a lakeside resort that never left the drawing board. It was part of a wave of ambitious hotel concepts for Walt Disney World.
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Ever heard of Fire Mountain? Or the Museum of the Weird?
Dive into Disney’s most ambitious ideas that never made it past the drawing board.
From volcano coasters to kangaroo trails—here’s the full archive of lost magic:
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Dive into Disney’s most ambitious ideas that never made it past the drawing board.
From volcano coasters to kangaroo trails—here’s the full archive of lost magic:
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Extinct Disney - Lost Concepts & Never Built Attractions
🏰 Magic Kingdom – Lost Concepts & Never-Built Attractions ...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Ever heard of Fire Mountain? Or the Museum of the Weird?
Dive into Disney’s most ambitious ideas that never made it past the drawing board.
From volcano coasters to kangaroo trails—here’s the full archive of lost magic:
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Dive into Disney’s most ambitious ideas that never made it past the drawing board.
From volcano coasters to kangaroo trails—here’s the full archive of lost magic:
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On this day in 2017, Disney broke ground on the Main Street Theater—a Broadway-style venue for Magic Kingdom that was quietly cancelled before construction began. A stage that never saw its spotlight.
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Extinct Disney - Main Street Theater
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October 28, 2025 at 11:35 AM
On this day in 2017, Disney broke ground on the Main Street Theater—a Broadway-style venue for Magic Kingdom that was quietly cancelled before construction began. A stage that never saw its spotlight.
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Today in 1966: Walt films his EPCOT Center preview, sharing his plans for the new park for the first time.
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Epcot
Extinct Attractions of Epcot
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October 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Today in 1966: Walt films his EPCOT Center preview, sharing his plans for the new park for the first time.
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Today in 1982: EPCOT Center's Grand Opening Celebration officially begins!
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Epcot
Extinct Attractions of Epcot
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October 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Today in 1982: EPCOT Center's Grand Opening Celebration officially begins!
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Today in 1971: The first official flight lands at the Lake Buena Vista STOLport!
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Extinct Disney - Lake Buena Vista STOLport
An often forgotten piece of original Walt Disney World property, the Lake Buena Vista STOLport (Short Take-Off and Landing airport) was a privately owned
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October 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Today in 1971: The first official flight lands at the Lake Buena Vista STOLport!
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Today in 2009: Sum of all Thrills opens to guests of Innoventions.
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Extinct Disney - Innoventions
After an extensive overhaul, the area formerly known as CommuniCore, located behind Spaceship Earth, was reimagined as Innoventions in 1994. Split into two
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October 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Today in 2009: Sum of all Thrills opens to guests of Innoventions.
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Today in 1971: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea officially opens to guests of the Magic Kingdom.
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Extinct Disney - 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
Immerse yourself in the history of Walt Disney World's iconic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea attraction, which featured thrilling submarine rides and animatronic wonders. After its closure in 1994, the lagoon became home to various meet-and-greets and was eventually transformed into the beloved Pooh's Playful Spot, preserving a touch of its former enchantment.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Today in 1971: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea officially opens to guests of the Magic Kingdom.
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Today in 1998: Journey Into Imagination closed for a major overhaul. The original attraction was completely gutted and rebuilt to align with updates to the adjacent Magic Eye Theater film, marking the end of an era for Figment and Dreamfinder fans.
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Extinct Disney - Journey Into Imagination
When Journey Into Imagination opened in March 1983, it didn’t just complete EPCOT Center’s original lineup—it gave the park its soul. Nestled inside the
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October 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Today in 1998: Journey Into Imagination closed for a major overhaul. The original attraction was completely gutted and rebuilt to align with updates to the adjacent Magic Eye Theater film, marking the end of an era for Figment and Dreamfinder fans.
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Today in 2014: Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy is closed in preparation for a new Villains show.
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Extinct Disney - Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
As part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ 30th anniversary celebration, a first-of-its-kind show debuted on March 31, 2019: LAs part of Disney’s Hollywood
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October 8, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Today in 2014: Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy is closed in preparation for a new Villains show.
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Today in 2014: The Norway pavilion opens without its star attraction: Maelstrom.
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Extinct Disney - Maelstrom
Opening on July 5, 1988, Maelstrom was a flume-style dark ride located inside the Norway pavilion at EPCOT’s World Showcase. Originally planned under the name
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October 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Today in 2014: The Norway pavilion opens without its star attraction: Maelstrom.
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Today in 2020: The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra gives its final performance.
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Extinct Disney - The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra
With the opening of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in 1988, a 6-piece orchestra began performing daily in the hotel’s elegant lobby. Known as the
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October 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Today in 2020: The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra gives its final performance.
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Expo Robotics takes its final bow inside EPCOT Center’s CommuniCore, marking the end of an era. The closure paved the way for Innoventions, ushering in a new chapter of interactive exhibits and future-forward storytelling.
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Extinct Disney - CommuniCore
Before Innoventions and World Celebration, the semi-circular buildings behind Spaceship Earth were home to CommuniCore—short for Community Core. Opening with
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October 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Expo Robotics takes its final bow inside EPCOT Center’s CommuniCore, marking the end of an era. The closure paved the way for Innoventions, ushering in a new chapter of interactive exhibits and future-forward storytelling.
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Today in 2019: Illuminations: Reflections of Earth officially ends its run at the World Showcase Lagoon.
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Extinct Disney - Illuminations
The first iteration of IllumiNations launched in January 1988, replacing the previous nighttime show, Laserphonic Fantasy, which had run since 1984. This
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September 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Today in 2019: Illuminations: Reflections of Earth officially ends its run at the World Showcase Lagoon.
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Today in 2006: Dream Along With Mickey debuts at Cinderella Castle for the Year of a Million Dreams celebration!
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Extinct Disney - Dream Along With Mickey
Debuting on September 30, 2006, as part of Disney’s “Year of a Million Dreams” campaign, Dream Along with Mickey was a live stage show performed on the
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September 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Today in 2006: Dream Along With Mickey debuts at Cinderella Castle for the Year of a Million Dreams celebration!
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Today in 1993: General Electric officially ends its sponsorship of the Horizons pavilion at EPCOT Center.
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Extinct Disney - Horizons
Opening on October 1, 1983, exactly one year after EPCOT Center’s debut, the Horizons pavilion stood as a beacon of optimism in Future World East. Unlike
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September 30, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Today in 1993: General Electric officially ends its sponsorship of the Horizons pavilion at EPCOT Center.
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Today in 2015: Downtown Disney officially reopens as Disney Springs.
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Downtown
Extinct Attractions of Downtown Disney
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September 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Today in 2015: Downtown Disney officially reopens as Disney Springs.
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Today in 1994: Innoventions celebrates its official Grand Opening!
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Extinct Disney - Innoventions
After an extensive overhaul, the area formerly known as CommuniCore, located behind Spaceship Earth, was reimagined as Innoventions in 1994. Split into two
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September 29, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Today in 1994: Innoventions celebrates its official Grand Opening!
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Today in 1992: Kraft ends sponsorship of EPCOT Center's Land Pavilion.
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The Land
Extinct Attractions of Epcot's Land Pavilion
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September 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Today in 1992: Kraft ends sponsorship of EPCOT Center's Land Pavilion.
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Today in 1999: Horizons signage is removed, officially confirming the attraction's removal.
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Extinct Disney - Horizons
Opening on October 1, 1983, exactly one year after EPCOT Center’s debut, the Horizons pavilion stood as a beacon of optimism in Future World East. Unlike
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September 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Today in 1999: Horizons signage is removed, officially confirming the attraction's removal.
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Today in 1999: Illuminations: Reflections of Earth has its first soft debut.
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Extinct Disney - Illuminations
The first iteration of IllumiNations launched in January 1988, replacing the previous nighttime show, Laserphonic Fantasy, which had run since 1984. This
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September 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Today in 1999: Illuminations: Reflections of Earth has its first soft debut.
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Today in 1982: Ron Schneider arrives in Orlando to record Dreamfinder audio!
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Extinct Disney - Journey Into Imagination
Opening in March 1983, Journey Into Imagination was a roughly 11-minute long attraction featuring two main characters: ...
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September 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Today in 1982: Ron Schneider arrives in Orlando to record Dreamfinder audio!
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