Retired Attractions

Discover the upcoming Bluey and Bingo meet-and-play experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Conservation Station, opening Summer 2026. Learn why this interactive, family-friendly experience is quickly becoming a must-do for fans and how to plan your visit to enjoy this unique event.

DINOSAUR Roars One Last Time at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Mark Plante || Monday, February 2, 2026

The DINOSAUR ride has officially closed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Learn when it opened, how it changed over the years, why Disney retired it, what may replace it, and why fans will miss this classic attraction.

Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has an official last day: March 1, 2026. Here’s what’s changing, what’s next, and how to plan your trip.

Why This Change Is Huge Disney parks are constantly evolving — new rides are introduced, while beloved classics are reimagined. One of the biggest recent changes at Walt Disney World is the transformation of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Hollywood Studios. For over 25 years, this high-speed indoor coaster has thrilled guests with its iconic […]

Magic Kingdom Ride Closures: What’s Changing in 2025

Mark Plante || Thursday, February 27, 2025

As the Magic Kingdom embarks on a significant expansion in 2025, several beloved attractions will be closing to make way for new experiences. This article provides an in-depth look at each ride affected by the upcoming changes, including their history, significance, and the timeline for their closures. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Opening Date: September 23, 1980 […]

Ah, 1999. The Y2K bug was looming (remember that?), The Matrix blew our minds, and boy, was Disney World a different place. While some classics remain, a surprising number of attractions have been reimagined, replaced, or simply vanished like a Figment in a hurricane. So, grab your JNCOs and your Tamagotchi, because we’re about to embark on […]

‘Disney Dreams That Soar’ Showtimes Announced

Mark Plante || Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The ‘Disney Dreams That Soar presented by AT&T’ show is a drone show that will be at Disney Springs at Disney World in Florida. The show will premiere on May 24, 2024 and run nightly (weather permitting) through September 2, 2024. The show sill consist of over 800 drones synchronized to a brand new Disney […]

Extinct Attractions in Magic Kingdom

Mark Plante || Thursday, May 2, 2024

Splash Mountain

Here’s a list of rides, attractions, shows, and restaurants that no longer exist at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, along with descriptions, opening and closing dates, and reasons for closure: Splash Mountain also closed in 2023 to make room for “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” which is expected to open in the Summer of 2024. These attractions and […]

Soarin Over California Returns to EPCOT

Mark Plante || Saturday, September 9, 2023

For a limited time soaring over California is returning to Epcot beginning September 22. It has been no announced end date.

Galactic Star Cruiser to Close Permanently

Mark Plante || Monday, May 22, 2023

Disney has released news that currently, bookings on the Galactic Starcruiser Experience Hotel has currently suspended hotel reservations and that one of the newest experiences in the Disney World Resort in Florida will close on October 1, 2023. The final voyage for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will take place Sept. 28-30, 2023. Star Wars: Galactic […]

Good-bye Harmonious, We Hardly Knew You

Mark Plante || Tuesday, January 17, 2023

It was gone before we knew it. Harmonious, which replaced the temporary “Epcot Forever” nighttime show will be ending on April 2, 2023. Harmonious, will be replaced, coincidentally enough, by Epcot Forever. Harmonious, was a show that was to celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and the show was well received, at night. Visitors would complain […]

Disney has announced that the long-talked about reimagining of Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom will named ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ and is scheduled to open in Late 2024. Although Disney announced the office name and approximate opening day of the reimagined ride, they did not announce when they are planning on closing Splash Mountain. The following […]

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