Disney World Parks and Rides that are no more. The Enchanted Tiki room opened in 1971 as "Tropical Serenade", closed in 1997 for refurbishment and reopened in 1998 "Under new management"

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Disney Parks and rides that are no more. This is the original Journey into Imagination in Epcot which closed in the late 1990's

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Discovery Island, originally named Treasure Island opened in 1974. In 1981 it gained accreditation as a zoological park. Discovery Island closed in 1999 shortly after the opening of Animal Kingdom.

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Disney World Parks and Rides that are no more. River Country was the first Disney World water park. It was themed on an "ol' fashioned water hole" and had a rustic quality to it. It was less frenetic than the later water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Unfortunately in ran foul of new legislation forbidding the use of "natural bodies of water" and had to be closed in 2001.

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Disney World Parks and Rides that are no more. World of Motion opened in Epcot in 1982 and closed in 1996. It depicted the evolution of transport and showcased GM motors new designs.

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Disney World Parks and rides that are no more. Horizons opened in 1983, Epcot's second year of operation, and closed in 1999. It was a great ride portraying a vision of the future. A great pity that it has closed. Shame on you Disney.

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Disney World rides and parks that are no more. 20,000 leagues under the sea ride closed in 1994

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Parks and rides of Disney World that are no more. Dreamflight opened in June 1989 and closed in January 1996. Is was sponsored by Delta Airlines

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Disney World Florida rides and parks that are no more.

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This is the full World of Motion ride (now extinct) at Epcot in Walt Disney World. It was taken in 1990.

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The Mickey Mouse Revue performs at Walt Disney World 1971.

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This vintage 8mm film, produced by Walt Disney Productions, was used to promote the new Florida theme park. Many of Disney's extinct attractions are featured in this film such as, The Swan Boats, The Mickey Mouse Revue, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

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Onride / offride Splash Mountain @ Walt Disney World

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While waiting in line to ride Toy Story Mania at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida, guests get to interact and be entertained by Mr. Potato Head who sings and talks with people as they pass him by in line. This is a short song "One Potato, Two Potato..." he sang while we passed. Also in this bit is some interaction with the guests as they pass, jokes and all. This was shot during a sneak preview prior to the ride officially opening at Walt Disney World in Florida.

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Toy Story Mania ride-through

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Google and Disney got together and have modeled in 3D Disney's major theme parks and resorts in Orlando, Florida. All available in Google Earth right now. Read more about it here: http://tinyurl.com/56uq3u Video by Frank Taylor, Google Earth Blog 3DConnexion Space Navigator used to fly through the models.

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