Abandoned Attractions - The DIS Discussion Forums

shafke · 11-19-2009, 11:17 PM

I was reading another thread and it got me thinking about attractions that have been abandoned at Disney. These are attractions that are closed but still standing.

These are the ones I can think of.

Discovery Island
River Country
I would include Wonders of Life and the Odyssey Restaurant in this category as these are no longer being used for their intended purposes and would probably need a lot of work to get them back in shape for regular guest usage.

What other attractions are just being neglected and rotting away?

TDC Nala · 11-19-2009, 11:19 PM

The one in my signature.

Wonders of Life and Odyssey are kept up and are used for special events. They are not rotting.

Robo · 11-19-2009, 11:20 PM

Not an "attraction" per se, but "abandoned and rotting" nonetheless.

Pop Century -Legendary Years UNFINISHED - 3 Bird'sEye - Only Unfinished area

Pop Century -Legendary Years UNFINISHED - 4 Bird'sEye Both Room Bldgs -North

Pop Century -Legendary Years UNFINISHED - 5 Bird'sEye Both Room Bldgs -East

Pop Century -Legendary Years UNFINISHED - 6 Bird'sEye Clubhouse/Lobby Bldgs

BenA81 · 11-19-2009, 11:21 PM

those are some wild pics, robo

mollygirl13 · 11-19-2009, 11:21 PM

Great Pop Century pics, Robo!

martinp13 · 11-20-2009, 12:17 AM

I stayed at POP last Nov. Went all the way across the bridge to the fence. The land is all grown up and wild, and there are parts of the "semi-completed" buildings that are falling apart. I'm still amazed they abandoned it but Disney knows the situation better than me!

mickeyluv'r · 11-20-2009, 12:45 AM

Ah, but is Pop an 'attraction'?

At one point there was a picture of the old Ecpot Wand lying in a trash heap. I imagine lots of other stuff is too.

Some of the old stuff gets sold at auction. Look up Mousesurplus. You too could be the proud owner of an old IaSW fastpass sign...then you could let it rot or take care of it as you will! How about that?

Lots of minor tweaks get made all the time at WDW, carepts get replaced, bedding, signs, posts, lights.....

Up until recently the old Skyway buildings were left standing, but just recently WDW has done some remodeling.

What about the Stitch stage in Tomorrowland - or is that where they are putting the new holiday show?

Does the Animation Studio count? The Backlot tour? (I haven't been in a while, but I understand it's a shadow of it's former self. What about the Drew Carey Sounds Dangerous? Is Narnia still open?

Not sure what's being done with the Pocohontas and Friends stage.

Robo · 11-20-2009, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mickeyluv'r

Ah, but is Pop an 'attraction'?

As I said-

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Originally Posted by Robo

Not an "attraction" per se, but "abandoned and rotting" nonetheless.

Robo · 11-20-2009, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mickeyluv'r

At one point there was a picture of the old Ecpot Wand lying in a trash heap.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=cSLW9xNGMhU

Robo · 11-20-2009, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mickeyluv'r

What about the Stitch stage in Tomorrowland - or is that where they are putting the new holiday show?

Yes.
A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas is presented there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRP8ZHLXFL0

mesaboy2 · 11-20-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by shafke

What other attractions are just being neglected and rotting away?

Swan Boats Landing just off the hub in MK. And as for Skyway, the one in Fantasyland is still there. At least from the outside, though, I wouldn't categorize either as "rotting away", only abandoned.

mouseman41 · 11-20-2009, 09:54 AM

Some of the building at unfinished Pop resort look as though they have been taken down. Is this what it looks like to you Robo?

Minnesota! · 11-20-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mouseman41

Some of the building at unfinished Pop resort look as though they have been taken down. Is this what it looks like to you Robo?

Those buildings were never built. Looks like just the start of the foundation was laid..

What about the building at Epcot that used to house Cranium Command and the like? My mind is drawing a blank..

Robo · 11-20-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mesaboy2

Swan Boats Landing just off the hub in MK.

Circled in Yellow.

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Originally Posted by mesaboy2

And as for Skyway, the one in Fantasyland is still there. At least from the outside, though, I wouldn't categorize either as "rotting away", only abandoned.

h0pe · 11-20-2009, 10:29 AM

This post made me really sad =(

It's sad to know that their are buildings that could be filled with families and fun just collecting dus

11-19-2009, 11:17 PM	#1
shafke Morituri Nolumus Mori Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New York Posts: 1,099	Abandoned Attractions I was reading another thread and it got me thinking about attractions that have been abandoned at Disney. These are attractions that are closed but still standing. These are the ones I can think of. Discovery Island River Country I would include Wonders of Life and the Odyssey Restaurant in this category as these are no longer being used for their intended purposes and would probably need a lot of work to get them back in shape for regular guest usage. What other attractions are just being neglected and rotting away? __________________ Offsite: 72, 77 Fort Wilderness: 79, 81, 82, 84, 85, 91 Dixie Landings: 96 Wilderness Lodge: Oct '02 Carribean Beach: Apr '05 Polynesian Resort: Aug '07 The sky is blue because any other color would be stupid.

11-19-2009, 11:19 PM	#2
TDC Nala 1937, what a year that was Diet Coke on Ice or Else I apparently don't do anything they want to stimulate Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Not far enough outside the Beltway Posts: 29,798	The one in my signature. Wonders of Life and Odyssey are kept up and are used for special events. They are not rotting. __________________

11-19-2009, 11:21 PM	#4
BenA81 is it a golf ball? Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 679	those are some wild pics, robo __________________

11-19-2009, 11:21 PM	#5
mollygirl13 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 1,074	Great Pop Century pics, Robo! __________________ JACQUELYN

11-20-2009, 12:17 AM	#6
martinp13 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 210	I stayed at POP last Nov. Went all the way across the bridge to the fence. The land is all grown up and wild, and there are parts of the "semi-completed" buildings that are falling apart. I'm still amazed they abandoned it but Disney knows the situation better than me! __________________

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11-19-2009, 11:20 PM	#3
Robo Attention: There's a '71 Castle in the Hub with its lights on! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: At home near the DEAD CENTER of the USA Posts: 42,416	Not an "attraction" per se, but "abandoned and rotting" nonetheless. Pop Century -Legendary Years UNFINISHED - 3 Bird'sEye - Only Unfinished area Pop Century -Legendary Years UNFINISHED - 4 Bird'sEye Both Room Bldgs -North Pop Century -Legendary Years UNFINISHED - 5 Bird'sEye Both Room Bldgs -East Pop Century -Legendary Years UNFINISHED - 6 Bird'sEye Clubhouse/Lobby Bldgs

11-20-2009, 12:45 AM	#7
mickeyluv'r DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,882	Ah, but is Pop an 'attraction'? At one point there was a picture of the old Ecpot Wand lying in a trash heap. I imagine lots of other stuff is too. Some of the old stuff gets sold at auction. Look up Mousesurplus. You too could be the proud owner of an old IaSW fastpass sign...then you could let it rot or take care of it as you will! How about that? Lots of minor tweaks get made all the time at WDW, carepts get replaced, bedding, signs, posts, lights..... Up until recently the old Skyway buildings were left standing, but just recently WDW has done some remodeling. What about the Stitch stage in Tomorrowland - or is that where they are putting the new holiday show? Does the Animation Studio count? The Backlot tour? (I haven't been in a while, but I understand it's a shadow of it's former self. What about the Drew Carey Sounds Dangerous? Is Narnia still open? Not sure what's being done with the Pocohontas and Friends stage.

11-20-2009, 09:54 AM	#12
mouseman41 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spring,TX ( Just North of Houston Posts: 486	Some of the building at unfinished Pop resort look as though they have been taken down. Is this what it looks like to you Robo? __________________ Roger 1991 - June - Carribbean Beach 1993 - April - Carribbean Beach-Honeymoon 1995 - October - Carribbean Beach 1997 - November - Hotel Royal Plaza 1999 - October - All Star Movies 2000 - October - All Star Movies 2007 - March -Pop Century 2008 - March -Pop Century 2008 - August - First trip to Disneyland! 2009 - December -Pop Century - MVMCP!!!!

11-20-2009, 10:29 AM	#15
h0pe Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 66	This post made me really sad =( It's sad to know that their are buildings that could be filled with families and fun just collecting dus

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