Fascinating Former Disneyland Attractions That No Longer Exist

We all love Disneyland, of course. But theme parks around the world have changed a lot over the years. And that includes the king of them all. Few things are sadder than the closing of classic Disney attractions.

From rides to waterparks to beloved bars, these attractions took a little piece of park visitors’ hearts when they closed down.

Disneyland Skyway

The Disneyland Skyway opened in 1953 and gave passengers an aerial tour of the park in suspended carriages. The ride was modified several times over the next few decades, and finally closed in 1994 due to worrying metal fatigue.

But a revamped version of this transportation system recently opened to transport guests around Disney World.

The Great Movie Ride

The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened in 1989 and gave guests a look at recreations of scenes from famous movies. It closed very recently in 2017 and a new ride, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, is due to open in its stead in 2019.

Flying Saucers

The Flying Saucers were open very briefly between 1961 and 1966 in Disneyland, California. It essentially worked like a giant air hockey table, but was deemed to be too expensive to operate and too difficult to keep in working order.

The Original Country Bear Jamboree

The original version of Country Bear Jamboree opened at Disney World in 1971 and was so popular that not one, but two copies of the animatronic show were constructed at Disneyland California. The Disneyland versions ultimately closed in 2001 to make room for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, while the Disney World version was refurbished and reworked in 2012, after which the show was five minutes shorter.