If you could bring back one closed attraction, what would it be?

[WDWHound]

Over the years, the parks have lost a fair number of attactions. Some, like Mr Toad's Wild Ride, were replaced by other attractions. Some, Like Universe of energy, were redisigned. Others, like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, simply closed.

So today your phone rings. Its Micheal Eisner! He explains that, in an effort to boost his sagging popularity, he is going to rebuild one attraction from the past, but he only has enough money to bring back one attraction. Knowing that you are such a Disney park fan, he is calling on you to decide what attraction to bring back.

So, what attraction will it be and why?

I would chose to bring back Horizons. Walt was always interested in how we will live in the Future. Over the years we have lost the House of the Future (Disneyland), The House of Future Living (Post show of WDW Space Mountain) and finally Horizons (Epcot). Horizons was a great, slow moving, animatronic dark ride (my favorite type of Disney ride and a dying breed). It showed a hopeful view of the future and a humorous view of the past. I miss this kind of attraction and would love to see it return.

So, what do you think? Mr Eisner is waiting for your response.

 

[Annie&Hallie'sMom]

Oh wow! You mean Mr. Eisner's got a clue??

Ok, seriously, if this fantasy were real, I'd go for Horizons too. Really loved that ride. Personally, I think it and CoP should stand next to each other.

 

[Deb in IA]

Great post, WDW Hound!!


I'd bring back 20,000 Leagues. I distinctly remember that ride from way back when I was 8, and I think it is just such an unsightly eyesore to have that rusting pool behind Ariel's Grotto doing nothing but breeding mosquitoes.

 

[MAC3]

Horizons! I loved that ride.

 

[oogieboogie]

It was my fav ride. The chance to go in a submarine??? Priceless.

 

[browneyes]

20,000 Leagues

 

[KristaTX]

Horizons for sure.

Krista

 

[~*Belle 2003*~]

I'd love to see World of Motion brought back.

 

[FINFAN]

Tapestry of Dreams parade at Epcot. I don't know if it counts as an attraction....but I sure wish it was still there. I also agree w/20,000 leagues.
Actually, I would tell Eisner that I would like to bring back MY FAMILY to WDW! We have been missing for far too long!


Pam

 

[Rajah]

For WDW, I would also go for Horizons.

At DL, though, that's a MUCH tougher decision. I'd *really* like to see Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland (or whatever it was called) or the one that went through the Rainbow Caverns, but at the same time, Tomorrowland at DL needs a serious boost and for that I'd want the Adventures Through Inner Space back, or maybe America Sings.

 

[WDWHound]

Interesting that there are so many votes for 20K Leagues. It was annnounced last week that they are "reclaiming" the 20K lagoon. Hopefully they will use the space for a new attraction, but (sadly) it pretty much nixes any hope for the subs to come back.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

20,000 Leagues!

but they would definitely have to update the effects...
all the times I've been to MK, I have only ridden it once.
It always seemed to be down for one reason or another

Loved the boat ride, and the idea of the ride, but truly thought some of those fake fish were cheeeeeesy!

 

[tiggersmom2]

20,000 leagues under the sea of course! I can remember being a little girl and being so scared that we were going to sink! LOL

After I figured out we were not really going 20,000 leagues under the sea, it was my favorite ride.

 

[mom2boys]

Another vote for 20,000 leauges under the sea!

My poor deprived children have never experienced it.

(You can see how deprived they are by my signature!)

 

[Talking Hands]

20,000 Leagues because it is my husband's favorite ride and movie. To have that ride again would put a big smile on his face.

 

[bubie2.5]

Horizons, it was my favorite ride at epcot.

 

[FloraFauna]

If You Had Wings. My family likes Buzz Lightyear, but I have good memories of my sister and me riding If You Had Wings.

 

[gallaj0]

What, no votes for Captian EO??

I'm kidding, just kidding

Another vote for 20,000 leagues under the sea;
those subs were so perectly themed, it wasn't just another moving car with different decorations on it.

 

[HeyMickey]

Originally posted by gallaj0
What, no votes for Captian EO??

My parents made me go in there when I was little, and all I remember is that it was terrifying.

I would like to see the original Imagination ride brought back, though.

 

[KimR]

Another vote for Horizons - I loved that attraction. A close 2nd would be 'If you Had Wings' because that was the very first ride I rode at WDW, so it holds a special place in my heart