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Disney World's ABANDONED Places

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Editorial Summary

The creator explores various abandoned or stalled projects throughout Disney World, examining why certain locations fell out of favor or were shuttered. The video begins with the Wonders of Life pavilion in Epcot, detailing its former attractions like Body Wars and Cranium Command before discussing the delayed Play Pavilion plans. The creator then moves to the Disney Boardwalk, noting the closures of Jelly Rolls and Big River Grill, and offers alternative dining suggestions. In Magic Kingdom, the history of the Stitch's Great Escape building is recounted, including its predecessor, Extra Terrestrial Alien Encounter. The discussion shifts to Animal Kingdom, covering the long-abandoned Discovery Island and the current state of the Discovery River Amphitheater following the cancellation of Kite Tales. The video also addresses the high-cost failure of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and the vacant Garden View Tea Room in Grand Floridian. Finally, the creator touches upon the defunct River Country water park, the unbuilt pavilions of Epcot's World Showcase, and the uncertain future of the Morocco pavilion. The creator concludes by providing resources for planning non-park days at the resort.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Aurora
No strong opinion
All-time creator consensus for Aurora
Barely Crispy

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Hello, Disney World. Did you forget about these? Because we sure haven't.

We're looking at Disney World's most mysterious abandoned projects and places and giving you alternative plans that'll help you work around these forgotten spots.

It still baffles me that Stitch is one of the most popular Disney characters right up there with Mickey Mouse himself.

Kiteales was a daytime show that premiered during Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Download the free non-park day guide for alternative plans.
Check the My Disney Experience app for character meet-and-greet times.
Join the DFB newsletter for updates on new Disney experiences.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding character meet-and-greetsUse the My Disney Experience app to check times for Stitch and other characters.
Planning a day outside the parksDownload the free non-park day guide for itinerary suggestions.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are some abandoned places in Disney World?
QWhy did certain Disney attractions and restaurants close?
QWhat are alternative options for experiences that are no longer available?

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