food IS a theme park
Even the MOST classic Disney attractions aren’t immune from receiving changes!
Haunted Mansion
There are several quotes from Walt Disney himself that illustrate the value the company places on progress and innovation. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that many attractions throughout the Disney theme parks — even some of the most iconic ones — have undergone some pretty significant changes over time.
Okay, if you read this title and clicked it, you totally know the one person we’re talking about! It’s the one who SWEARS that no ride will ever come close to the amazingness that was Horizons at EPCOT Center, or the one who still weeps about the loss of The Great Movie Ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (all the feels).
©Disney
If you’ve got a friend or family member who just loves to remember the “good old days” of Disney World (or maybe YOU are this person), have we got the gift list for you!
Disney World looks pretty different than it did back when it opened in 1971.
The Imagination Pavilion
Over the years, Disney has added three more parks, two water parks, and a TON of new attractions. Still, the World as a whole doesn’t just look different — a few iconic attractions look pretty different too! We’re taking a look at some of the BIGGEST attraction renovations in Disney history! Do you remember the VERY different OG versions of these rides? Let’s find out!
A tiny Disney character plush that we can carry around on our shoulder is the cutest thing we never knew we needed!
Remy Shoulder Plush
We’ve spotted quite a few of these adorable little magnetic shoulder plushes lately including Remy, Baby Yoda, and even Bruni! We just found another shoulder buddy and we are already starting to imagine all of the fun we’ll have together!
Disney World is constantly bringing in new updates. Just look at Epcot’s Future World right now!
Construction wall central!
Future World During Flower and Garden
Still, some of the oldest parts of Disney have a good dose of charm to them that we just can’t pass up. Today, we’re taking a look at seven outdated things at Disney World that we’re TOTALLY cool with! Check them out!
You know we are full of expert Disney tips, but even we make some odd choices when it comes to our Disney trips sometimes.
Magic Kingdom
This may not be what people would classically recommend, but trust us — we have our reasons! Would YOU make some of these crazy choices on your next Disney World trip? Or have we just lost our marbles? 😉
It’s been a few weeks since we last set foot in Disney World, and BOY do we miss the parks!!
Cinderella Castle
Since the Disney Parks are set to remain closed “until further notice,” we’re going to have to wait a bit longer until we can hop on our favorite attractions again. Buuut, we’ve got a few ideas how Disney can make those memories by adding these PhotoPass photos to NEW rides!
It seems like with each passing day our hearts are longing to reach out to some of our favorite Disney attractions that we miss the most! How we yearn to FEEL the sweet CARESS of the Peoplemover’s blue vinyl upholstery against our skin AGAIN!
Walt Disney World
And somehow the fine line that usually divides our more logical thinking and what we would normally recognize as an irrational use of our time and energy right now has become BLURRED!
In fact, our minds have become so muddled with passionate feelings to see how our favorite attractions are holding up throughout all of this that we’ve started to believe maybe, just MAYBE, the rides are MISSING US, TOO?!?
The Disney Parks around the world have all closed for the FIRST time in history.
Magic Kingdom
While Disneyland and Disney World are hopefully reopening at the beginning of April (but it could be longer), we’ve been using our time outside of the parks to reminisce about the memories we’ve made in Disney. And, with all the exciting new changes coming soon, we can’t help but think about the Disney Parks and attractions of the past!
There’s love (and Disney magic) in the air all around Epcot for Valentine’s Day!
Epcot
And, while we’ve been strolling and sipping on the Pomegranate Margarita, we spotted the sweetest signs out for the holiday!
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