Disney Rides That Killed Nostalgia: Did Their Replacements Measure Up?
Disney rides that vanished forever—why they closed, what replaced them, and why fans still miss them.
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Some Disney rides don’t just close — they leave a hole in our memories.
From EPCOT classics to Magic Kingdom icons, Disney has quietly retired some of its most beloved attractions over the years. In this video, we count down the most iconic Disney rides that disappeared forever, explore why they closed, and ask the big question Disney fans still debate today:
Were their replacements ever as good as the originals?
We’ll revisit legendary attractions like Horizons, The Great Movie Ride, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Maelstrom, and more — breaking down what made them special, what led to their closure, and why fans still feel their absence decades later.
Whether you grew up with classic EPCOT, remember Disney-MGM Studios before the big transformations, or just love Disney history, this is a true trip down memory lane.
👇 Tell us in the comments: Which defunct Disney attraction do you miss the most? Is there one you’d bring back forever?
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Intro: Disney Rides That Disappeared Forever
01:18 – Stitch’s Great Escape (Magic Kingdom)
03:26 – The Skyway (Magic Kingdom)
05:04 – Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride (Magic Kingdom)
07:00 – Universe of Energy / Ellen’s Energy Adventure (EPCOT)
08:36 – Maelstrom (EPCOT Norway Pavilion)
10:28 – Horizons (EPCOT)
12:33 – The Great Movie Ride (Hollywood Studios)
14:25 – 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Magic Kingdom)
16:16 – Studio Backlot Tour (Disney-MGM Studios)
18:00 – MuppetVision 3D (Hollywood Studios)
20:00 – Final Thoughts & Viewer Memories
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Some Disney rides don’t just close — they leave a hole in our memories. This video counts down the most iconic disney world rides that disappeared forever, exploring why they closed and asking if their replacements were ever as good as the originals. We revisit legendary attractions like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, breaking down what made them special and why fans still feel their absence, especially at magic kingdom disney world and epcot rides.
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20000 leagues under the sea was my very first ride I took at Disney World. I can still remember climbing down into the sub. What ride is a core memory for you?
20,000 Lakes under the sea. The Skyway that used to be a Disneyland
No more lies. There’s no such thing as never. Attractions are known to come back including how and when the unwanted replacements fail. You forget? Attractions like the old version of the Tiki returned. And the same thing can happen to the others. Especially when new leadership can arrange that. You ignored a big detail and info.
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