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Extinct Disney - Carousel Of Progress Though still operating today, the Carousel of Progress that opened at Magic Kingdom on January 15, 1975 is a very different show from the one guests

Today in 1985, GE officially ended its long‑running sponsorship of Walt Disney World’s Carousel of Progress. Their departure marked the close of an era for one of EPCOT Center’s most iconic corporate partnerships.
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10.03.2026 11:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Ahhhh I miss wandering Dreamfinder with Figment.

05.03.2026 13:39 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Extinct Disney - Journey Into Imagination When Journey Into Imagination opened in March 1983, it didn’t just complete EPCOT Center’s original lineup—it gave the park its soul. Nestled inside the

Today in 1983, EPCOT Center held the Grand Opening celebration for Journey Into Imagination. The attraction had already been delighting guests, but this ceremony marked its official debut as a flagship pavilion of creativity, curiosity, and early‑EPCOT optimism.
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05.03.2026 13:36 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Extinct Disney - Journey Into Imagination When Journey Into Imagination opened in March 1983, it didn’t just complete EPCOT Center’s original lineup—it gave the park its soul. Nestled inside the

Today in 1983, Journey Into Imagination opened at EPCOT Center — a dreamy, optimistic celebration of creativity led by Dreamfinder & Figment. One little spark changed everything.
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03.03.2026 14:24 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible Amazon.com: Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible: 9781426224911: Rohde, Joe: Books

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26.02.2026 13:07 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Extinct Disney - The Timekeeper Opening on November 21, 1994, as part of Tomorrowland’s “Metropolis Science Center” overhaul, The Timekeeper was a bold reimagining of the Circle-Vision 360°

Today in 2006, The Timekeeper officially closed after months of silence and uncertainty — ending one of Tomorrowland’s most inventive visions of the future.
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26.02.2026 12:05 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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Extinct Disney - Legend Of The Lion King Opening on July 8, 1994, just weeks after the theatrical release of The Lion King, The Legend of the Lion King was a stage show housed in the Fantasyland

Today in 2002, Legend of the Lion King took its final bow at Magic Kingdom. A decade of music, puppetry, and pure 90s Disney magic—gone, but never forgotten.
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23.02.2026 11:56 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Extinct Disney - Magic Journeys Magic Journeys, an iconic Epcot attraction, embarked on a unique journey by residing in multiple locations at Walt Disney World, including both Epcot and Magic Kingdom. Originally a heartwarming 3D film showcased in the Imagination pavilion, Magic Journeys later found a new home in Fantasyland Theater before its final closure in 1993 to make way for the enchanting Legend of the Lion King.

On this day in 1986, Magic Journeys closed at EPCOT Center, ending its dreamlike run through the imagination — and marking the rare moment when an attraction moved to the Magic Kingdom, making it the only one to exist in both parks.
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09.02.2026 12:45 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Wrong picture - right date! LOL
The photo is from a press conference in 1965 but the OFFICIAL public announcement was indeed after his death.

04.02.2026 14:18 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Extinct Disney - Backstage Magic Before Backstage Magic pulled back the curtain on EPCOT’s digital infrastructure, the same theater hosted something far stranger and far more whimsical:

On this day in 1984, Backstage Magic opened in EPCOT’s CommuniCore — the attraction that invited guests behind the curtain of the computer age. With Julie and her rainbow‑striped mainframe leading the way, it turned technology into something creative, friendly, and full of promise.
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04.02.2026 13:42 👍 8 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Extinct Disney Home Dedicated to preserving the memories of extinct Walt Disney World attractions with photos, history and stories from those who remember it best.

Today in 1967: Disney officially announced the mysterious Florida Project during a press conference in Winter Park, revealing early plans for what was then simply called Disney World.
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02.02.2026 12:44 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Extinct Disney - Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure Debuting in January 2009, the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure was part of Disney’s “Living Character” initiative, designed to bring animated characters

On this day in 2009, Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure opened at EPCOT — turning the pavilions into a spy mission playground where guests saved the world one clue at a time.
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28.01.2026 12:33 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Extinct Disney - Cirque Du Soleil: La Nouba La Nouba was a resident Cirque du Soleil production that dazzled audiences for nearly two decades at Walt Disney World. Performed in a custom-built white

On this day in 1999, Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba premiered at Downtown Disney, transforming the West Side with its dreamlike acrobatics, bold color, and unforgettable energy.
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28.01.2026 12:27 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Extinct Disney - Country Bear Jamboree The idea for the Country Bear Jamboree was born out of Walt Disney’s involvement in the 1960 Winter Olympics held in Squaw Valley, California. Struck by the

Today in 2024: Country Bear Jamboree played its final show before closing for its big transformation into Country Bear Musical Jamboree, marking a heartfelt farewell to more than 50 years of Frontierland memories.
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26.01.2026 12:13 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Extinct Disney - Circle Of Life: An Environmental Fable Opening on January 21, 1995, Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable replaced Symbiosis in The Land pavilion at Epcot, just 20 days after its predecessor

Today in 1995: Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable opened in The Land pavilion, inviting guests into a darkened theater where the world felt a little bigger, a little more fragile, and a little more worth protecting.
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21.01.2026 12:15 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Seas Extinct Attractions of Epcot's Seas Pavilion

On this day in 1986, The Living Seas opened at EPCOT — inviting guests to descend below the surface and imagine a future shaped by exploration, curiosity, and a whole lot of water.
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15.01.2026 14:11 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Extinct Disney - Carousel Of Progress Though still operating today, the Carousel of Progress that opened at Magic Kingdom on January 15, 1975 is a very different show from the one guests

On this day in 1975, Carousel of Progress spun into Tomorrowland — a rotating reminder that the future was meant to feel bright, domestic, and endlessly possible.
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15.01.2026 14:08 👍 12 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 1
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Extinct Disney - Space Mountain Explore the fascinating history of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. From its RCA sponsorship to its 1994 refurbishment, discover how this iconic indoor coaster has evolved over the years.

Space Mountain blasted off on this day in 1975 — the moment Tomorrowland officially went full sci‑fi.
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15.01.2026 14:06 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Extinct Disney - CommuniCore Exhibits CommuniCore East Computer Central Compute‑A‑Coaster SMRT‑1 Great American Census Quiz Get Set Jet Flag Games FutureChoice TravelPort Population Clock Computer

After months of research, photos, and deep‑dive EPCOT archaeology…
The full CommuniCore exhibit index is finally live.
Every exhibit. Every detail. All in one place.
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13.01.2026 17:54 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Extinct Disney - Star Tours When Star Tours opened at Disney-MGM Studios in December 1989, it marked a groundbreaking moment in theme park history. Developed in collaboration with George

Today in 1990, Star Tours officially opened at Disney‑MGM Studios, bringing a galaxy of chaos, comedy, and Rex‑powered misadventure to the park.
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13.01.2026 12:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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World Showcase Extinct Attractions of Epcot's World Showcase

Today in 1990: EPCOT opened the International Gateway, giving World Showcase a serene back‑entrance that felt like discovering a secret portal into the park’s quieter side.
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12.01.2026 19:54 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Extinct Disney - Animation Tour Before The Magic of Disney Animation officially opened, guests visiting Disney-MGM Studios in its earliest months were offered a temporary experience known as

Today in 2004, Disney announced that animation work at Disney‑MGM Studios would return to California, marking the end of the park’s era as a working animation studio.
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12.01.2026 12:50 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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Extinct Disney - Horizons Opening on October 1, 1983, exactly one year after EPCOT Center’s debut, the Horizons pavilion stood as a beacon of optimism in Future World East. Unlike

Today in 1999, Horizons took its final bow — closing the doors on a vision of the future that felt warmer, brighter, and more human than anything that’s followed. For many, this wasn’t just an attraction ending; it was a goodbye to a dream we still haven’t quite replaced.
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09.01.2026 13:21 👍 19 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 1
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Extinct Disney - Sorcerer Hat As part of the 100 Years of Magic celebration honoring Walt Disney’s 100th birthday, Disney’s Hollywood Studios (then Disney-MGM Studios) unveiled a new park

Today in 2015: Demolition began on the Sorcerer Hat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, bringing an end to one of the park’s most recognizable icons.
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07.01.2026 11:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Studios Extinct Attractions of Disney's Studios

Today in 2008 was the last day the Disney‑MGM Studios name was used, closing the book on an era of backlot charm, street sets, and that iconic water tower.
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06.01.2026 12:48 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Extinct Disney - Cirque Du Soleil: La Nouba La Nouba was a resident Cirque du Soleil production that dazzled audiences for nearly two decades at Walt Disney World. Performed in a custom-built white

Today in 1998: Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba debuted at Downtown Disney, bringing a surreal, high‑energy blend of acrobatics, music, and color that became a defining part of the West Side for nearly two decades.
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23.12.2025 12:13 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Extinct Disney - CommuniCore Before Innoventions and World Celebration, the semi-circular buildings behind Spaceship Earth were home to CommuniCore—short for Community Core. Opening with

Today in 1982: EPCOT Center opened the Electronic Forum inside CommuniCore, inviting guests to share their opinions on touchscreens decades before that became everyday life. A true “future world” moment.
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23.12.2025 12:10 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Studios Extinct Attractions of Disney's Studios

Today in 2007, the Disney‑MGM Studios logo was removed from the archway leading into Animation Courtyard — a small change that marked a big shift as the park continued moving away from its original studio identity.
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17.12.2025 12:24 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Extinct Disney - Honey, I Shrunk The Kids Movie Set Adventure Opening in December 1990, The Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure was a sprawling, immersive playground attraction located in the Streets of America

Today in 1990, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure opened — a towering maze of giant blades of grass, oversized film props, and pure MGM joy. One of the most unforgettable playgrounds Disney ever built.
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17.12.2025 12:20 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Extinct Disney - Star Tours When Star Tours opened at Disney-MGM Studios in December 1989, it marked a groundbreaking moment in theme park history. Developed in collaboration with George

On this day in 1989, Star Tours opened and brought a new level of energy and immersion to the parks, launching guests into a cinematic universe in a way Disney had never done before.
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15.12.2025 12:46 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0