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Dedicated to memorializing what was, and remembering the extinct attractions of Walt Disney World.
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On this day in 1986, The Living Seas opened at EPCOT — inviting guests to descend below the surface and imagine a future shaped by exploration, curiosity, and a whole lot of water.
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The Seas
Extinct Attractions of Epcot's Seas Pavilion
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January 15, 2026 at 2:11 PM
On this day in 1986, The Living Seas opened at EPCOT — inviting guests to descend below the surface and imagine a future shaped by exploration, curiosity, and a whole lot of water.
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On this day in 1975, Carousel of Progress spun into Tomorrowland — a rotating reminder that the future was meant to feel bright, domestic, and endlessly possible.
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Extinct Disney - Carousel Of Progress
Though still operating today, the Carousel of Progress that opened at Magic Kingdom on January 15, 1975 is a very different show from the one guests
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January 15, 2026 at 2:08 PM
On this day in 1975, Carousel of Progress spun into Tomorrowland — a rotating reminder that the future was meant to feel bright, domestic, and endlessly possible.
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Space Mountain blasted off on this day in 1975 — the moment Tomorrowland officially went full sci‑fi.
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Extinct Disney - Space Mountain
Explore the fascinating history of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. From its RCA sponsorship to its 1994 refurbishment, discover how this iconic indoor coaster has evolved over the years.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Space Mountain blasted off on this day in 1975 — the moment Tomorrowland officially went full sci‑fi.
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After months of research, photos, and deep‑dive EPCOT archaeology…
The full CommuniCore exhibit index is finally live.
Every exhibit. Every detail. All in one place.
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The full CommuniCore exhibit index is finally live.
Every exhibit. Every detail. All in one place.
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Extinct Disney - CommuniCore Exhibits
CommuniCore East Computer Central Compute‑A‑Coaster SMRT‑1 Great American Census Quiz Get Set Jet Flag Games FutureChoice TravelPort Population Clock Computer
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January 13, 2026 at 5:54 PM
After months of research, photos, and deep‑dive EPCOT archaeology…
The full CommuniCore exhibit index is finally live.
Every exhibit. Every detail. All in one place.
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The full CommuniCore exhibit index is finally live.
Every exhibit. Every detail. All in one place.
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Today in 1990, Star Tours officially opened at Disney‑MGM Studios, bringing a galaxy of chaos, comedy, and Rex‑powered misadventure to the park.
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Extinct Disney - Star Tours
When Star Tours opened at Disney-MGM Studios in December 1989, it marked a groundbreaking moment in theme park history. Developed in collaboration with George
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January 13, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Today in 1990, Star Tours officially opened at Disney‑MGM Studios, bringing a galaxy of chaos, comedy, and Rex‑powered misadventure to the park.
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Today in 1990: EPCOT opened the International Gateway, giving World Showcase a serene back‑entrance that felt like discovering a secret portal into the park’s quieter side.
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World Showcase
Extinct Attractions of Epcot's World Showcase
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January 12, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Today in 1990: EPCOT opened the International Gateway, giving World Showcase a serene back‑entrance that felt like discovering a secret portal into the park’s quieter side.
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Today in 2004, Disney announced that animation work at Disney‑MGM Studios would return to California, marking the end of the park’s era as a working animation studio.
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Extinct Disney - Animation Tour
Before The Magic of Disney Animation officially opened, guests visiting Disney-MGM Studios in its earliest months were offered a temporary experience known as
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January 12, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Today in 2004, Disney announced that animation work at Disney‑MGM Studios would return to California, marking the end of the park’s era as a working animation studio.
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Today in 1999, Horizons took its final bow — closing the doors on a vision of the future that felt warmer, brighter, and more human than anything that’s followed. For many, this wasn’t just an attraction ending; it was a goodbye to a dream we still haven’t quite replaced.
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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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January 9, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Today in 1999, Horizons took its final bow — closing the doors on a vision of the future that felt warmer, brighter, and more human than anything that’s followed. For many, this wasn’t just an attraction ending; it was a goodbye to a dream we still haven’t quite replaced.
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Today in 2015: Demolition began on the Sorcerer Hat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, bringing an end to one of the park’s most recognizable icons.
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Extinct Disney - Sorcerer Hat
As part of the 100 Years of Magic celebration honoring Walt Disney’s 100th birthday, Disney’s Hollywood Studios (then Disney-MGM Studios) unveiled a new park
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January 7, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Today in 2015: Demolition began on the Sorcerer Hat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, bringing an end to one of the park’s most recognizable icons.
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Today in 2008 was the last day the Disney‑MGM Studios name was used, closing the book on an era of backlot charm, street sets, and that iconic water tower.
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Studios
Extinct Attractions of Disney's Studios
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January 6, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Today in 2008 was the last day the Disney‑MGM Studios name was used, closing the book on an era of backlot charm, street sets, and that iconic water tower.
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Today in 1998: Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba debuted at Downtown Disney, bringing a surreal, high‑energy blend of acrobatics, music, and color that became a defining part of the West Side for nearly two decades.
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Extinct Disney - Cirque Du Soleil: La Nouba
La Nouba was a resident Cirque du Soleil production that dazzled audiences for nearly two decades at Walt Disney World. Performed in a custom-built white
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December 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Today in 1998: Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba debuted at Downtown Disney, bringing a surreal, high‑energy blend of acrobatics, music, and color that became a defining part of the West Side for nearly two decades.
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Today in 1982: EPCOT Center opened the Electronic Forum inside CommuniCore, inviting guests to share their opinions on touchscreens decades before that became everyday life. A true “future world” moment.
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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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December 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Today in 1982: EPCOT Center opened the Electronic Forum inside CommuniCore, inviting guests to share their opinions on touchscreens decades before that became everyday life. A true “future world” moment.
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Today in 2007, the Disney‑MGM Studios logo was removed from the archway leading into Animation Courtyard — a small change that marked a big shift as the park continued moving away from its original studio identity.
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Studios
Extinct Attractions of Disney's Studios
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December 17, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Today in 2007, the Disney‑MGM Studios logo was removed from the archway leading into Animation Courtyard — a small change that marked a big shift as the park continued moving away from its original studio identity.
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Today in 1990, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure opened — a towering maze of giant blades of grass, oversized film props, and pure MGM joy. One of the most unforgettable playgrounds Disney ever built.
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Extinct Disney - Honey, I Shrunk The Kids Movie Set Adventure
Opening in December 1990, The Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure was a sprawling, immersive playground attraction located in the Streets of America
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December 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Today in 1990, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure opened — a towering maze of giant blades of grass, oversized film props, and pure MGM joy. One of the most unforgettable playgrounds Disney ever built.
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On this day in 1989, Star Tours opened and brought a new level of energy and immersion to the parks, launching guests into a cinematic universe in a way Disney had never done before.
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Extinct Disney - Star Tours
When Star Tours opened at Disney-MGM Studios in December 1989, it marked a groundbreaking moment in theme park history. Developed in collaboration with George
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December 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
On this day in 1989, Star Tours opened and brought a new level of energy and immersion to the parks, launching guests into a cinematic universe in a way Disney had never done before.
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On this day in 1987, Magic Journeys officially opened in its new Fantasyland home, bringing its dreamlike 3D experience to a whole new audience and marking a quiet but meaningful chapter in Disney park history.
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Extinct Disney - Magic Journeys
Magic Journeys, an iconic Epcot attraction, embarked on a unique journey by residing in multiple locations at Walt Disney World, including both Epcot and Magic Kingdom. Originally a heartwarming 3D film showcased in the Imagination pavilion, Magic Journeys later found a new home in Fantasyland Theater before its final closure in 1993 to make way for the enchanting Legend of the Lion King.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:44 PM
On this day in 1987, Magic Journeys officially opened in its new Fantasyland home, bringing its dreamlike 3D experience to a whole new audience and marking a quiet but meaningful chapter in Disney park history.
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On this day in 1973, Pirates of the Caribbean opened and set a new standard for immersive storytelling, blending atmosphere, scale, and detail in a way that reshaped Disney attractions for decades to come.
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Extinct Disney - Pirates Of The Caribbean
A sister attraction to Disneyland’s original Pirates of the Caribbean (1967), the Magic Kingdom version is shorter in length, features different scenes, and
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December 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
On this day in 1973, Pirates of the Caribbean opened and set a new standard for immersive storytelling, blending atmosphere, scale, and detail in a way that reshaped Disney attractions for decades to come.
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On this day in 1972, construction began on Space Mountain, a project that redefined what a Disney attraction could be. Its creation marked a bold leap into the future of themed design and storytelling.
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Extinct Disney - Space Mountain
Explore the fascinating history of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. From its RCA sponsorship to its 1994 refurbishment, discover how this iconic indoor coaster has evolved over the years.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM
On this day in 1972, construction began on Space Mountain, a project that redefined what a Disney attraction could be. Its creation marked a bold leap into the future of themed design and storytelling.
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Today marks the anniversary of Walt Disney’s passing — a moment to pause and honor the dreamer who reshaped storytelling, animation, and imagination itself.
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Extinct Disney Home
Dedicated to preserving the memories of extinct Walt Disney World attractions with photos, history and stories from those who remember it best.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Today marks the anniversary of Walt Disney’s passing — a moment to pause and honor the dreamer who reshaped storytelling, animation, and imagination itself.
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On this day in 1993, EPCOT’s beloved Listen to the Land attraction reopened with a fresh new name: Living with the Land! Guests continued their journey through greenhouses and ecosystems, now with an updated look and feel.
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Extinct Disney - Listen To The Land
An opening day attraction at The Land Pavilion, Listen to the Land debuted with EPCOT Center on October 1, 1982. The slow-moving boat ride took guests on a
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December 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
On this day in 1993, EPCOT’s beloved Listen to the Land attraction reopened with a fresh new name: Living with the Land! Guests continued their journey through greenhouses and ecosystems, now with an updated look and feel.
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Today in 1974: The Star Jets officially open in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom!
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Extinct Disney - Star Jets
Opening on November 28, 1974, during the second phase of Tomorrowland’s expansion, Star Jets was perched atop the WEDWay PeopleMover platform, making it one
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November 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Today in 1974: The Star Jets officially open in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom!
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On this day in 2006, the Wonders of Life pavilion reopened for seasonal operation—only to shut its doors for good just months later.
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Wonders Of Life
Extinct Attractions of Epcot's Wonders of Life Pavilion
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November 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
On this day in 2006, the Wonders of Life pavilion reopened for seasonal operation—only to shut its doors for good just months later.
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Today in 1971: America the Beautiful debuts as the first Circle-Vision 360° film at Walt Disney World.
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Extinct Disney - America The Beautiful
Opening in November 1971, America the Beautiful was the first Circle-Vision 360° film to debut at Walt Disney World, housed in Tomorrowland’s Circle-Vision
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November 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Today in 1971: America the Beautiful debuts as the first Circle-Vision 360° film at Walt Disney World.
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Today in 1994: Honey, I Shrunk The Audience officially celebrates its Grand Opening in the Magic Eye Theater outside Epcot's Imagination Pavilion.
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Extinct Disney - Honey, I Shrunk The Audience
Following the Imagination Pavilion’s transformation into the Imagination Institute, a new 3D film attraction—Honey, I Shrunk the Audience (HISTA)—opened on
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November 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Today in 1994: Honey, I Shrunk The Audience officially celebrates its Grand Opening in the Magic Eye Theater outside Epcot's Imagination Pavilion.
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Today in 1999: The new AT&T Global Neighborhood debuts as the post-show for Spaceship Earth!
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Extinct Disney - Spaceship Earth
An opening day attraction at EPCOT Center, Spaceship Earth debuted on October 1, 1982, and remains one of the most iconic experiences in Disney history.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Today in 1999: The new AT&T Global Neighborhood debuts as the post-show for Spaceship Earth!
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