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48 comments to "Six Attractions You’ll Never See at Disneyland (unless you already did)"
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HollywoodBob
February 11th, 2008 at
5:48 pm
I miss Horizons, at EPCOT, it was the continuation of The Carousel of Progress. Mission Space is built on it’s former site, and pales in comparison.
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Kjaere
February 11th, 2008 at
5:54 pm
I remember Captain EO… I was so happy my parent bought me a stuffed animal of that weird creature that’s sitting on his shoulder in that picture… I bet that’d be worth money now… I wonder where it is?
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krn
February 11th, 2008 at
6:18 pm
Carousel of Progress was always great, even when the last scene representing the future became somewhat outdated.
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Sniperman
February 11th, 2008 at
6:32 pm
man captain eo was awesome
every time i went to disneyland (at least once a year, during xmas time) i would drop in and watch that, it was really fun. i haven’t gone to check out the replacement. -
Brizmo
February 11th, 2008 at
6:47 pm
I always wondered where the footage for “farting saucers” came from - early 200 internet memes are no match for Neatorama. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D320hetS9g if you’re interested)
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Brizmo
February 11th, 2008 at
6:48 pm
Early 2000, that is, and here’s a linked link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D320hetS9g
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Sniperman
February 11th, 2008 at
7:10 pm
hey wait, you forgot one…
http://www.yesterland.com/submarine.html
its back now, but its not the same, its something about finding nemo now. -
jasonrocksout
February 11th, 2008 at
7:23 pm
Personally I miss the brief but relaxing trip on the Skyway. The Fantasyland Skyway station is still there, just blocked off.
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Bambi
February 11th, 2008 at
7:29 pm
I loved “Mister Toads Wild Ride”. When I went to Disney World for my High School’s Senior Day I was so upset to see “Pooh’s Hundred Acre Woods” there. I refuse to go, I refuse to take my future children on it. Mister Toads was my first ride at Disney World and I miss it very much.
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donna
February 11th, 2008 at
7:54 pm
“It’s a great big beautiful tomorrow!”
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Alex
February 11th, 2008 at
7:57 pm
Is the Swiss Family Robinson tree still there? I miss the old stinky submarine ride!
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Eva
February 11th, 2008 at
8:31 pm
I’ve never been to Disneyland, but I have to comment that I read Rusty Lemorande (in the Captain EO bit) as “Rusty Lemonade.”
I’m not sure if I’m delighted or grossed out by my neural misfire, there… Rusty Lemonade might be a hilarious name, but it doesn’t sound like a particularly tasty beverage.
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lauren
February 11th, 2008 at
8:43 pm
I agree with Bambi on Mister Toad being one of the greatest rides in Magic Kingdom. I still can’t believe they got rid of it for Pooh. I was forced on the Pooh monstrosity and it made me want to stomp temper tantrum style out of the park.
My mom said there was a ride/show that featured the presidents or something when I was much younger & she had to ride it 3 times in a row because it was the only time I would sleep
Does anyone remember the name of it? -
jen
February 11th, 2008 at
9:00 pm
They got rid of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? What what what??? Someone should be fired!
I also miss the old submarine ride (haven’t tried the new one, yet). And I was partial to ADVENTURE THROUGH INNER SPACE, too.
By far my favorite attraction when I was young, though, was America Sings. That’s the probably the one you’re thinking of, Lauren. It was very patriotic. I really miss that ride.
I miss Disneyland all together. We’re not too far away, but it’s always so packed that it’s just not worth dealing with the crowds. I think I’ll wait to go back until we have a kid.
In the meantime, Knott’s Berry Farm on a non-summer midweek day is where it’s at! I’ve never waited in line on a non-summer midweek day. In fact, there’s been whole sections of the park where we’ve wandered around and not seen a soul. I love Knotts.
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natalie
February 11th, 2008 at
9:03 pm
I had the America Sings record. I didn’t know what it was from but it was the only kid-themed one my parents had. And therefore it was mine.
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jen
February 11th, 2008 at
9:05 pm
NOTE: Phew. I looked it up and Mr. Toad’s wild ride is still at the original Disneyland park.
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jen
February 11th, 2008 at
9:14 pm
ANOTHER NOTE:
That damn Pooh killed COUNTRY BEAR JAMBOREE at Disneyland. Grrr! -
Line
February 11th, 2008 at
9:19 pm
I was a little obsessed with Captain EO. i saw it at Disneyworld though.
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L
February 11th, 2008 at
10:12 pm
LOL @ Eva. I thought it was “Rusty Lemonade”, too.
I remember Captain EO. And America Sings. I liked the first. I can barely remember the second. Oh, well.
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betty*rocker
February 11th, 2008 at
11:08 pm
I still mourn the loss of Captain EO. Gone but, believe you me, NOT FORGOTTEN. To quote the Addams Family, “How could I forget you? You’re too weird.”
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stacia
February 11th, 2008 at
11:28 pm
Shoot.. just close your eyes on the Pooh ride, it’s the same track as Mr Toad. I know, i know, not the same thing.
I leave for WDW in the AM! YAY!!
Having grown up in Florida, I’ve seen quite a bit come and go through those gates… I’m currently mourning the loss of Tarzan Rocks! (taken over by a dumb Broadway inspired Nemo show) and the original concepts of The Living Seas (Again, warped by Nemo) I know Tarzan seems silly, but it was an awesome rock and roll style show with live musicians and singers and aeroacrobatics that were just unbelieveable!!
I miss the sky way too.. what a great way to avoid the crowds.. of course teenagers threw things and ruined the fun for everyone!
What about If You Had Wings (where Buzz Lightyear is now) — all about if you could fly. Great imagery!!
I only went on 20,000 Leagues once or twice, but even as a child, it annoyed me because i could see the strings on the “fish” and the glue holding the shells on things!
Carousel of Progress has seasonal hours now, it’s not open all the time… and they’ve updated the final scene with Grandma playing a virtual reality game and a voice controlled oven.. but all the rest is the same.. except the song.. they changed the song.. I was sad. I doubt they’ll ever take that one out as it was one of the attractions featured at the World’s Fair.
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Christophe
February 12th, 2008 at
12:47 am
I remember Captain EO (in Disneyworld) when it was fashionable to like MJ.
I heard that they may show it at the horror house now
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NeuroGirl
February 12th, 2008 at
1:07 am
Captain EO was definitely an experience. I go to California Adventure for dinner every once in a while. Disneyland has the BEST fried cheesecake. It’s like drugs, but fattening.
@Alex - I think they took Swiss Family Robinson down about a decade ago when they put in the Indiana Jones ride
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S-r-ex
February 12th, 2008 at
2:21 am
I remeber having read about the Monsanto House of the Future in a science mag. They had to cut open the house to tears it down, the wrecking ball would just bounce of the plastic walls.
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Dan
February 12th, 2008 at
2:24 am
“Monsanto, by the way, is an agricultural biotechnology company (meaning they make herbicides and pesticides and the like).”
Yes, pesticides such as Canola Oil:
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/biopesticides/ingredients/tech_docs/tech _011332.htm -
Ninjababe
February 12th, 2008 at
2:29 am
At Disneyland, The Swiss Family Robinson house is now the Tarzan tree house…
I like the Pooh ride, and I’m glad that Disney decided to change different rides in different parks for the Pooh ride. I would miss Mr Toad’s ride too much. It’s my favorite ’storybook’ ride.
Of course, I do miss the Country Bear Jamboree, especially at Christmas-time.
I used to go to Disneyland five to seven times a year (between the months of October and May) when it was less busy. And, I love the park during Christmas…
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Anthony
February 12th, 2008 at
9:03 am
I am a huge Disney nut. I go all the time. Just went to Disneyland last may. Was at Disneyworld last weekend and am going this weekend. What I really love is now that the Carousel of Progress is narrated by the guy that narrated and wrote A Christmas Story. I miss Mr. Toads Wild ride, but you can still see it in Cali. You can also see the submarine ride in Cali as well. Also, if you look closely at the Haunted Mansion in Florida they have a pet cemetary out front. In the back is a tombstone for Mr. Toads Wild Ride.
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Stacy L.
February 12th, 2008 at
9:18 am
I LOVED Captain EO!!! I made my parents go to it 2 or 3 times. But like you said…MJ went a little nutso and Disney cut that tie! But I’ve always remembered how awesome the music was and the 3D effects!
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Blackthornhiei
February 12th, 2008 at
11:01 am
I have the EO wingy plush! Though right now it’s in the box of plush toys I don’t have the heart to give away.
I also loved the Magic Journeys movie they had before the made Captain EO.
Last time I went to EPCOT, I became upset that it was no longer named EPCOT and that most of my favorite rides had been changed.
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Leslie
February 12th, 2008 at
1:57 pm
I loved Captian EO. I remember going back one year and thinking I was going to see it and it ended up being that Star Wars ride.
Very disappointed I was.
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Leslie
February 12th, 2008 at
1:59 pm
did i mention that i think it was the first ever 3D thing i’d ever seen?
3D People! Such a cool idea! HAHA
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Vako
February 12th, 2008 at
2:31 pm
The one thing about Captain EO that I found peculiar is when Michael Jackson said “We’re going in.”
A couple people mentioned the little orange winged creature that flew around and perched on Jackson’s shoulder. I also bought the stuffed animal of it, as a gift for my sister.
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Nate Deviate
February 12th, 2008 at
2:32 pm
I remember this weird water drop display outside that ride that left more memories than the ride did. it was like some sort of fountain that shot drops and neads of water over your head. it was super cool.
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Nate Deviate
February 12th, 2008 at
2:32 pm
Outside Captain EO that is….
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Elaine
February 12th, 2008 at
4:34 pm
I remember that my parents took my sister and me to see Captain EO when we were little. My sister had these striped pants and she called them “Captain EO pants” for at least a year afterward.
Does anyone remember Rocket Rods at Disneyland (probably around 2003)? There were little silver “buggies” that went really fast along a track. I remember that they were a lot of fun but they also seemed to break down a lot.
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Mandie
February 12th, 2008 at
5:33 pm
They brought my favorite BACK! but it’s not as great as it used to be. When I was little, I was obsessed with the submarine ride. They killed it, then resurrected it!
But now it’s Nemo
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Cassie
February 12th, 2008 at
5:43 pm
I remember Captain EO too and I also had one of those orange stuffed creature things… Fuzzball was his name I think. Loved that little guy
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Jon
February 12th, 2008 at
6:18 pm
I saw the public world premiere of Captain EO, just by accident. There was a private premiere, for celebrities and such, and a whole section of Tomorrowland had been closed off, including Space Mountain. They told me that it would reopening soon, so I waited at the ropes. When they finally let us in to Tommorrowland, I instead followed the crowd to the Captain EO show. TV Cameras were still set up, so they could film crowd reaction to the 3d effects. With the house lights on, they had us move to the right, move to the left, and act like something was right in front our face, like we were reacting to a 3d movie, and then we got to watch the actual show. About a week or two later there was a one hour special on network TV about the opening of Captain EO, hosted by Patrick Duffy and some woman I can’t remember. Most of the hour was interviews with the stars at the premiere, but they did show about 2 seconds of the crowd reaction that I was in. I think I still have it on videotape somewhere.
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Merrilee
February 12th, 2008 at
8:14 pm
I remember the president’s ride! It wasn’t the animatronic animals one, it was right on main street in Cali, on the right hand side when you entered. I was 13 when I went, and my grandparents made me go through it, and I remember thinking it was creepy. Is that really gone?
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Tracy
February 13th, 2008 at
4:33 pm
The Hall of Presidents is/was at Disney World. They don’t/didn’t sing or dance…just talk. Boring…but the parents loved it. I don’t know if it’s still there, but to the poster who mentioned her mom talking about it, yes…it existed.
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April
February 13th, 2008 at
5:26 pm
We still do a silent burn everytime we walk past the Pooh ride at MK. Mr. Toad rocked!
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Pablo
February 15th, 2008 at
10:50 am
I just read at livescience that they’re bringing back the house of tomorrow.
http://www.livescience.com/technology/080213-ap-disney-home.html
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Jessica
February 16th, 2008 at
2:31 am
I miss the old Disney style. Princesses in danger and such. But anyway, Ive never been to Disneyland, just Disney World in Florida. Mr. Toads Wild Ride was my first ride and I think it should be EVERYONES. I thought the Presidents thingy was still there…? I tortured my mom and grandma with Its A Small World as a kid. I havent been there in…7 years? Wow. At the time I was loving the Rockin Rollercoaster, The Twilight Zone tower of Terror and Splash Mountain.
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Jessica
February 16th, 2008 at
2:33 am
Oh and the Honey I Shrunk The Audience thingy is kinda cool but the Bugs Life show is a must see(if they still have it)
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VikingBerserker
February 17th, 2008 at
10:39 pm
And yet the “It’s a small world ride through hell” is still available……….
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Matt
February 18th, 2008 at
5:05 pm
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Corona
February 20th, 2008 at
12:26 pm
I remember going to the NYC World Fair in ‘64 and Disneyland in ‘65 when I was a kid. Maybe that’s why I’m confusing the 2 of them with a few attractions. The House Of Tomorrow was at the World Fair. But I coulda sworn the Hovercraft ride was there as well. Went to Barnum & Bailey Circus in ‘64 as well as the World Fair.
I went to Disneyland again in the early/mid ’80s and could finally enter the Haunted Mansion. When I was a kid the mansion had a small plaque on its lawn saying it would open in 8 years. Talk about disappointed. Also I saw a 3D film that was there before they started Captain EO. It was about underwater life and was very entertaining.
But, they didn’t have the Tiki Room any more, nor the Swiss Family Robinson tree, or the Jungle Boat River ride (maybe was closed for service at the time), or the Sky ride, or the ever boring People Mover, or the Rocket to the Moon, or the Auto track, or the Frontierland Tom Sawyer whistling caves. And Tinkerbell and Mary Poppins didn’t cross the sky during the fireworks.
My favorites rides are Peter Pan, Pirates of the Caribbean, Mr. Toad, and Alice Tea Cups.
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geld lenen
February 23rd, 2008 at
12:56 pm
You said Disneyland, not Disneyworld? Paris or the US?
Well, that bumper alternative was really cool! Could still be a great success…
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