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Walt Disney once said that the parks would never stop growing. Imagineers are continually “plussing” their work, making an idea better. Sometimes growth comes with change and attractions come to an end. Let’s visit all of the former attractions at the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World. Then vote to see which ones you wish would come back and which ones you wish you had a chance to experience but never did. 

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

February 22, 2012 – January 24, 2021

An interactive game using cards, maps, and wits to defeat Hades’ villains to save the Magic Kingdom Park. 

The Enchanted Tiki Room- Under New Management!

April 5, 1998 – January 12, 2011

The name says it all… same Tiki Room, new management. Iago (Aladdin) and Zazu’s (Lion King) agents have gotten them a new gig with the famous Tropical Serenades. 

Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook

October 2008 – May 20, 2014

A character meet and greet with Tink and other Pixie Hollow Fairies. 

Country Bear Vacation Hoedown

May 1986 – February 1992

This overlay featured the bears enjoying the joys of summer. 

Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes

1971 – 1994

Guests and two guides boarded a free-floating canoe to explore the Rivers of America.

Mike Fink Keel Boats

October 1, 1971 – April 29, 2001

Also navigating the Rivers of America was the Mike Fink Keel Boats, small boats that were shown in the Davy Crockett miniseries. The boats were free-floating and piloted by a captain. 

The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History

October 2, 2016 – February 17, 2020

The live show told the history of colonial America from the hilarious way only the Muppets could do. 

Mickey Mouse Revue

October 1, 1971 – September 14, 1980

The show featured Mickey Mouse as the conductor for his friends. 23 Audio-Animatronic® played songs while various scenes/AA’s would be revealed behind the orchestra. 

Magic Journeys

October 1, 1987 – February 9, 1993

The 3D film showed the world through the eyes of a child. It also featured a song written by the famous Sherman Brothers!

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage

October 14, 1971 – September 5, 1994

Based off Disney’s 1954 film by the same name, the submarine voyage took guest on a ride through a lagoon featuring sea life and mermaids. 

Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride

October 1, 1971 – September 7, 1998

Based off of Disney’s 1949 film, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, the attraction took guests on a ride from the perspective of Mr. Toad. 

Skyway

October 1, 1971 – November 10, 1999

The gondola lift brought guests back and forth between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland; offering a unique birds eye view of the park!

The Legend of the Lion King

July 8, 1994 – February 23, 2002

The stage performance used life size puppets to retell the beloved story of The Lion King. 

Pooh’s Playful Spot

2005 – 2010

The playground area across from The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, allowed kids to run wild and burn some energy. 

Snow White’s Scary Adventures

October 1, 1971 – May 31, 2012

This attraction lived up to it’s name. Snow White was never seen while the dwarfs were shown once, with the ride focusing on the element of the witch after Snow White aka the guest. In 1994 it received a “plussing” or make-over to include lighter tones. 

If You Had Wings

June 5, 1972 – January 3, 1989

Sponsored by Eastern Air Lines, the attraction took guests to popular travel destinations throughout the Caribbean and Gulf Coast. 

Mission to Mars

December 24, 1971 – October 4, 1993

Originally named Flight to the Moon, the attraction took guests on a space trip to Mars. 

Delta Dreamflight

June 23, 1989 – January 5, 1998

Sponsored by, you guessed it, Delta Airlines, the attraction highlighted the past and future of air travel. 

ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter

December 16, 1994 – October 12, 2003

Arguably the most terrifying attraction at Magic Kingdom, the circle theater showed a science fiction experiment gone wrong. 

The Timekeeper

November 21, 1994 – February 26, 2006

The circle-vision 360 film showed an abbreviated history of the world with the help of “The Timekeeper” an audio-animatronic® voiced by the late & great Robin Williams. 

Stitch’s Great Escape!

November 16, 2004 – January 6, 2018

The much tamer version of Alien Encounter showed the escape of adorable Experiment 626 aka Stitch, from the Galactic Federation Prisoner Teleport Center. Despite the cute premise, it was described as the worst attraction at Magic Kingdom. 

Mickey’s Toontown Fair

1996 – 2011

Formally Mickey’s Birthdayland, Toontown was the home to Mickey, Minnie, and Donald. Guests could tour the interactive homes of the Mouse duos while Donald’s boat served as a play area. Much like today, the area served as a meet and greet for the classic Disney characters. 

Voting Time!!

Now that you have seen and read about the closed attractions, let us know what you think: