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:
