Ha, very true. :lol:
Really though, even if the sinkhole theory was true and the demo was a necessity, even if it was dated and not drawing in the crowds anymore, the destruction of Horizons is one of the great tragedies of WDW. If I sound like I'm being overly dramatic, I'm fully aware--I understand that it's "just" the demolition of a ride, not some disastrous accident that took lives--but still...it's hard for me not to feel just awful when I see a demolition photo.
Horizons was one of the most ambitious and cohesive rides Disney ever created, and it had such a wonderful message about the future. More than any other ride at EPCOT Center, Horizons welcomed and celebrated the 21st century years before it actually arrived. And then, like some Sophoclean twist of fate, as if it was destined never to be, the ride was left shuttered and dark when that century finally came--never again to invite another guest to dream about the future. And the thought of that immense building being gutted...all those sets, all those Animatronics...and finally being torn down (in the most unattractive fashion) before the eyes of park guests...again, I know it's totally melodramatic, but to me it's as if the ride's history follows some great, sad story arc, like its fate was spelled out from the day it opened.