Abandoned Attractions

[HockeyMomNH]

Is it not used at all anymore then? I know it's been closed to the general public for a while now. (imagination upstairs)

 

[gk90]

Swan Boats Landing just off the hub in MK.

Speaking of boats, I remember seeing a thread about the short-lived boat ride at AK?

 

[shafke]

Speaking of boats, I remember seeing a thread about the short-lived boat ride at AK?

The boats are used occasionally for characters. We were in a seating area by the water a Flame Tree BBQ and a boat pulled up with Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, etc in safari gear. They would point at the people and look through binocualrs as if the people eating at the table were exhibits.

I have never looked for them but the loading dock for the boats are probably still there unused.

As for the Pop Century hotel, one has to wonder if this will ever be completed. These building have been open to the elements for about 8 years now.

 

[Guest-expert]

While parking my stroller last month, i saw some imagineers looking over this building from the outside...I mentioned it whould make an excellent resturant, and they said that "was the idea"....

Something about pinocchio...or the dinning hall from Beauty and the Beast...

 

[ajpa]

As for the Pop Century hotel, one has to wonder if this will ever be completed. These building have been open to the elements for about 8 years now.

I shudder to think of how much $$$ Disney must have sunk into them.

 

[dalt01]

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

error, sorry. posted bad info and took it down.

 

[Guest-expert]

Wonders of Life Pavilion gets alot of use during the Flower and Garden festival. It's well maintained on the inside.

 

[Gabes_mommy]

The same person on Youtube who posted the above linked video of the wand in the trash also posted a video of the Legendary Years at Pop Century:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSc1fG0ETeY&feature=related

So sad.

 

[starwarsdisney]

It's sad to see the buildings at POP that were never finished. I wonder why they never finished them. I've got to think that it is kind of an eye sore now. Who wants to look at that on vacation... it's sad and depressing.

 

[Guest-expert]

It's sad to see the buildings at POP that were never finished. I wonder why they never finished them. I've got to think that it is kind of an eye sore now. Who wants to look at that on vacation... it's sad and depressing.

They simply over built. When the econoy picks up again, trust me, they will finish them.

 

[starwarsdisney]

Suprising with all the money that Disney makes that they would just stop though.

 

[Guest-expert]

Suprising with all the money that Disney makes that they would just stop though.

The popularity of their studios at the value resorts, made them rethink the design of those buildings...i think you will see some larger, multi room suites out there in the end.

 

[starwarsdisney]

But I think that sitting out there for 8 years that they will have to demo those buildings and start brand new.

 

[AllyGirlie]

1- They were in the first couple of phases of construction on those buildings.

2- Yup. All work stopped following the tragic "911" attacks.

3- That's the Wonders of Life, that has been previously mentioned.

Disney won't talk about why they stopped operating the Wonders of Life attractions.

During the food and wine festival the building was used. It housed wine tastings, book signings and was the official gift shop for the festival. I was kind of like the food and wine "command center." All of the original attractions were no longer there (or at least you could see them/get to them), it looked like a giant warehouse. Also the DNA strand that stood outside the building had been taken down, but you could still see where it had been anchored on the ground.

 

[AllyGirlie]

Circled in Yellow.

On the day we went to MNSSHP, this is where you went to pick up your bracelets for the party..

Speaking of boats, I remember seeing a thread about the short-lived boat ride at AK?

The boats are used occasionally for characters. We were in a seating area by the water a Flame Tree BBQ and a boat pulled up with Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, etc in safari gear. They would point at the people and look through binocualrs as if the people eating at the table were exhibits.

I have never looked for them but the loading dock for the boats are probably still there unused.

As for the Pop Century hotel, one has to wonder if this will ever be completed. These building have been open to the elements for about 8 years now.

Our family called it the "bridge tour." I was an extremely slow and boring boat ride on the river that goes around AK. It took forever and we began counting the bridges. It wasn't in operation very long before it was taken away.

The docks are mainly used for seating now. I know at least 2 of the docks are used for character greetings. One right before you enter Africa (Winnie the Pooh characters) and the other one was in Africa somewhere (it had characters from A Bug's Life, The Jungle Book, and Jiminy Cricket).

 

[Planogirl]

Speaking of boats, I remember seeing a thread about the short-lived boat ride at AK?

Oops, just saw the post above. That's what I get for posting so slowly!

 

[disneyfan55]

There also used to be the Keel boats. The landing looks like it's still there on the left as you go towards the entrance to the Haunted Mansion.

River country is one thing they really should take down. You have to ride by it when going on the boats to the FW campground. Also the buildings on Discovery Island are very shabby. I know this is supposed to be considered a natural habitat but the building is really run down.

The Diamond Horseshoe Revue hasn't had a show in many years, although not shabby looking wasted space. They do serve a TS meal at busy times. Also, Noodle station and el Pirata y el Perico are never open.

 

[doconeill]

Also, Noodle station and el Pirata y el Perico are never open.

Actually, they are...just not all the time. I think both are expected to be open this coming week for the Thanksgiving crowd.

You aren't missing much by having the Noodle Station closed, though

If we're not talking "abandoned in place", then Lights Of Winter now qualifies - someone posted a picture of the trellises sitting in the weeds in a backstage area...

 

[Robo]

There also used to be the Keel boats. The landing looks like it's still there on the left as you go towards the entrance to the Haunted Mansion.

River country is one thing they really should take down. You have to ride by it when going on the boats to the FW campground.

River Country in Decay -Bird'sEye,WS - North

River Country in Decay -Bird'sEye,WS - East

River Country in Decay -Bird'sEye,CU - East

River Country in Decay -Bird'sEye,CU - West

 

[jamie@dvcstore]

I am not sure if it has been mentioned and I would think it would count as an attraction...River Country. It is sad to see the state it is currently in. There were a lot of great memories for a lot of people created there.
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