• Falling Down the Rabbit Hole – The Lost Attractions of Disney Parks

  • Mar 10 2025
  • Length: 58 mins
  • Podcast

Falling Down the Rabbit Hole – The Lost Attractions of Disney Parks

  • Summary

  • Disney Parks are constantly evolving, but with every exciting new addition comes the bittersweet loss of beloved attractions. In this episode of Falling Down the Rabbit Hole, Scott takes a deep dive into some of the most iconic attractions that are no longer with us. Why did they disappear? What replaced them? And do they still live on in some way? Join us as we explore Disney’s lost treasures, from Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride to Horizons and The Great Movie Ride.

    🔥 Why Do Attractions Get Removed? – Explore the reasons Disney says goodbye to certain rides, from technological upgrades to shifting guest expectations.

    🚀 Disneyland’s Flying Saucers (1961-1966) – A ride ahead of its time… or just doomed from the start?

    🐸 Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride (Magic Kingdom, 1971-1998) – The chaotic, cult-favorite dark ride that took guests straight to Hell—literally.

    🌍 Horizons (Epcot, 1983-1999) – The ultimate vision of the future, gone too soon.

    ⚔️ Maelstrom (Epcot, 1988-2014) – Vikings, trolls, and… oil rigs? How Frozen took over Norway.

    🎥 The Great Movie Ride (Hollywood Studios, 1989-2017) – A nostalgic journey through Hollywood’s greatest films, before Mickey finally got his own ride.

    🎬 The Backlot Tour (Hollywood Studios, 1989-2014) – The tour that tried to make Hollywood Studios a real working studio… until it wasn’t.

    👻 Fan Nostalgia & the ‘Bring It Back’ Movement – The lost attractions that still have a cult following, and Disney’s trend of "spiritual successors."

    🔮 What’s Next? – Predictions on which current attractions might be next on the chopping block.

    🎙 Your Thoughts? – Which Disney attraction do you miss the most? Let’s chat about it on social media!

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