The American Idol Experience at Hollywood Studios – Orlando – DEFUNCT
Walt Disney World officials closed The American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2015.
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Clyde and Seamore take Pirate Island at Sea World – Orlando – DEFUNCT
The sea lion comedy show at SeaWorld closed Aug. 10, 2014.
The Sorcerer’s Hat at Hollywood Studios – Orlando – DEFUNCT
The sorcerer’s hat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios park at Walt Disney World is seen with the tip removed. The structure was removed after sitting in a prime spot in the park since 2001.
Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World – Orlando – DEFUNCT
The Richard Petty Driving Experience and the Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Speedway closed in August 2015 to make way for transportation improvements.
Feeding the dolphins Exhibit at Sea World – Orlando – DEFUNCT
Visitors can no longer pay to feed the dolphins at SeaWorld Orlando. Visitors can still pet dolphins but can no longer lure them with $7 trays of fish. Instead, guests can purchase packages that include touching the dolphins and having photos taken with them.
The Maelstrom Ride at Epcot – Orlando – DEFUNCT
The Maelstrom ride opened in 1988 at the Norway pavilion at Epcot. It was replaced by a “Frozen”-themed ride.
Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios – Orlando – DEFUNCT
The last day for the Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was July 12, 2015. The adjacent Animation Gallery closed in August, 2015.
The Lucy at Universal Studios – Orlando – DEFUNCT
The Lucy – A Tribute attraction at Universal Studios has closed and will be replaced with a Hello Kitty interactive retail experience later in 2015.
Studio Backlot Tour at Hollywood Studios – Orlando – DEFUNCT
Disney’s Hollywood Studios said goodbye to its Studio Backlot Tour, one of the theme park’s original attractions. The last day of the attraction was Sept. 27, 2014.
Beetlejuice Graveyard Revue at Universal Studios – Orlando – DEFUNCT
Beetlejuice Graveyard Revue closed in early 2016. Its space will be used along with the ride Disaster! for the new Fast & Furious: Supercharged ride set to open in 2018.
Disaster! at Universal Studios – Orlando – DEFUNCT
Disaster! closed Sept. 8, 2015 to make way for Fast & Furious: Supercharged, set to open in 2017. Opened in 2008, it was a replacement for one of Universal Studios’ original rides, Earthquake.
CSI: The Experience – Orlando – DEFUNCT
CSI: The Experience operated for 3 years on International Drive.
Twister at Universal – Orlando – DEFUNCT
Twister, a special-effects presentation featuring high winds and a flying cow, opened at the Orlando park in 1998. It was based on the 1996 film “Twister,” starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, who appear in the attraction’s pre-show. It closed in 2015 to be replaced by a Jimmy Fallon ride
Lights, Motors, Action at Hollywood Studios – Orlando – DEFUNCT
The Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios ended in 2016.
The Earffel Tower at Hollywood Studios – Orlando – DEFUNCT
The Earffel Tower, a staple at Disney’s Hollywood Studios since it opened as Disney-MGM Studios theme park in 1989, has been removed from the property.
StormStruck at Epcot – Orlando – DEFUNCT
The entrance to the pre-show of StormStruck showcased askew construction elements. The Epcot exhibit (located in Innoventions East) demonstrated how some building choices are better than others in the face of severe weather. It opened to the public in August 2008 and closed permanently on Sept. 13, 2016.
All Thrills Ride at Epcot – Orlando – DEFUNCT
The Sum of All Thrills simulator ride at Epcot’s Innoventions East opened Oct. 14, 2009 and closed permanently Sept. 13, 2016. The giant robotic arm –the KUKA RoboSim 4-D Simulator– powered the riders’ experience, in which guests custom designed their own thrill ride using math and science principles, and then rode the simulator. It closed along with StormStruck.
Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade – Orlando – DEFUNCT
The Main Street Electrical Parade ended its latest run at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Oct. 9, 2016. Disney planned for the parade to travel cross-country to Disneyland in California for a limited engagement. (
Shark Reef at Typhoon Lagoon – Orlando – DEFUNCT
The Shark Reef at Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon closed on Oct. 3, 2016, to make way for Miss Fortune Falls. Pictured: Tropical fish cluster around marine biologist Brian Dorn, who feeds them by hand in the Shark Reef at Walt Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon.
Wet N’ Wild – Orlando – DEFUNCT
Wet ‘n Wild Orlando was the flagship water park of Wet ‘n Wild owned by NBC Universal, located on International Drive in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1977 by SeaWorld creator George Millay.[1] It closed on December 31, 2016. History Development and ownership While developing SeaWorld, George Millay realized the need for a water park, later recalling “being in Florida, with all its heat and hot sun, you naturally think about cooling off in Read More...
DisneyQuest at Walt Disney World – Orlando – DEFUNCT
DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney (now Disney Springs) was set to close in 2016 to make way for the NBA Experience, though that closing date shifted and it stayed open until July 2, 2017.
Ellen’s Energy Adventure at Epcot – Orlando – DEFUNCT
Ellen’s Energy Adventure at Epcot closed on Aug. 13, 2017. It was the longest attraction at Walt Disney World (non-show) at 45 minutes.
The Great Movie Ride at Hollywood Studios – Orlando – DEFUNCT
The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios closed on Aug. 13, 2017.
Dragon Challenge at Universal Studios – Orlando – DEFUNCT
Dragon Challenge, in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure, a roller coaster once known as Dueling Dragons, closed on Sept. 4, 2017.