Past Attractions OUTSIDE of the Parks

[TopOfTheWorld]

I'm sure that we can all talk forever about the rides that we miss, or shouldn't have changed, but what about things outside of the theme parks that have changed?

I'm going to nominate a family favorite - Minnie Mia's Pizzeria in DTD. Best food in the World.

 

[marni1971]

Pleasure Island.....

 

[DisneyFreak1228]

Adventurers Club.

 

[KungalooshAL]

the AC, of course..


other than that, King Henry's Feast.

 

[ScorpionX]

I miss the Food & Fun Center in Disney's Contemporary Resort.

 

[Sketch105]

I actually miss the Virgin Megastore. Does that count? Something about having books, CDs, music and everything in one place with a variety better than Best Buy was an attraction to me. Always stopped in when I went.

 

[dave.gemm.2009]

Might be the wrong post but RIVER COUNTY. ..

Me and my brother loved it. It was where I 1st ever tried I rope swing into a lake, would have loved to take my kids to this.

 

[kap91]

The lawnmower tree. . Disappeared a year or two ago.

 

[disney4life2008]

The Disney Village Marketplace - circa (everything before DTD theming)

Pleasure Island - as soon as I turned 21 and was able to enjoy what the island had to offer they closed. I envy those that got to experience the island as an adult and the clubs. I did experience PI 2000 the fireworks everynight.

 

[Sketch105]

I also miss River Country as well. They were the only water park with ZIP LINES, years before the current trend of high-end tourist zip spots.

 

[Hakunamatata]

Adventurers Club.

This by far.

 

[deanaandrich]

Lawnmower tree is still there. Saw it last summer. Difficult to find and there's no sign, but it's there.

 

[LondonGopher]

the AC, of course..


other than that, King Henry's Feast.

My family went to KHF when I was about 12, I remember feeling very grown-up at the cocktail hour, and I was sure that I would be offered a glass of mead...how disappointed I felt when the "wench" asked me if I would like a "kiddie cocktail", instead...(I recently stumbled on a photo of that evening, perhaps her offer had something to do with the fact that I was a twelve-year-old, wearing a sweatshirt covered with cartoon pandas...).

Seriously, though - we had a fab time at the Feast, I can still remember chanting, "Bring on the Next Remove...".

I was so disappointed when I found out that KHF had closed when we took DS (6) to Orlando in 2012. I tried to explain its appeal to my (English) husband. He was...bemused.

The thing I miss most though, is Church Street Station, as it was in its heyday. We always went to Rosie O'Grady's first...do you remember the song, "We'd like to welcome everybody to Rosie O'Grady's, the place where all the good times are..."...and the can-can dancers...it was so much fun.

One night after leaving Rosie's, we wandered over to the Cheyenne Saloon, where JERRY REED was singing "East Bound and Down". My brother was little, and only knew JR from his guest appearance on Scooby Doo...

Good times, I miss them.

 

[kap91]

Lawnmower tree is still there. Saw it last summer. Difficult to find and there's no sign, but it's there.

I might have the dates wrong but I'm almost certain it's now gone unless they've planted lots foliage around it

 

[disney4life2008]

My family went to KHF when I was about 12, I remember feeling very grown-up at the cocktail hour, and I was sure that I would be offered a glass of mead...how disappointed I felt when the "wench" asked me if I would like a "kiddie cocktail", instead...(I recently stumbled on a photo of that evening, perhaps her offer had something to do with the fact that I was a twelve-year-old, wearing a sweatshirt covered with cartoon pandas...).

Seriously, though - we had a fab time at the Feast, I can still remember chanting, "Bring on the Next Remove...".

I was so disappointed when I found out that KHF had closed when we took DS (6) to Orlando in 2012. I tried to explain its appeal to my (English) husband. He was...bemused.

The thing I miss most though, is Church Street Station, as it was in its heyday. We always went to Rosie O'Grady's first...do you remember the song, "We'd like to welcome everybody to Rosie O'Grady's, the place where all the good times are..."...and the can-can dancers...it was so much fun.

One night after leaving Rosie's, we wandered over to the Cheyenne Saloon, where JERRY REED was singing "East Bound and Down". My brother was little, and only knew JR from his guest appearance on Scooby Doo...

Good times, I miss them.

I am sure I am in the severe minority but I miss the old Orlando (circa <2001). I miss the old 192 - the roach motels, the terrible gift shops, people selling oranges in the bag on the street, lol - but serious. 192 has cleaned up a lot recently and only time will tell- the once cheap hotels will be expensive

 

[kap91]

I am sure I am in the severe minority but I miss the old Orlando (circa <2001). I miss the old 192 - the roach motels, the terrible gift shops, people selling oranges in the bag on the street, lol - but serious. 192 has cleaned up a lot recently and only time will tell- the once cheap hotels will be expensive

Well at least two of those things still exist in droves all over the city. And I'm sure there's still plenty of roach motels if you want that kind of thing.

 

[disney4life2008]

Well at least two of those things still exist in droves all over the city. And I'm sure there's still plenty of roach motels if you want that kind of thing.

Not so much wan that kind of thing - its more so I miss the old Orlando/Kissimmee St Cloud

 

[surfsupdon]

I miss the live steel drum bands/ entertainment at Old Port Royale (CBR).

 

[onesandzeros]

I might have the dates wrong but I'm almost certain it's now gone unless they've planted lots foliage around it

As I understand it, a hurricane damaged the tree and it was taken down. However,
they left the stump of the tree and you can still find the lawnmower in it.

I miss the jogging trail between the Contemporary and Fort Wilderness Campground.

 

[kap91]

As I understand it, a tornado damaged the tree and it was taken down. However,
they left the stump of the tree and you can still find the lawnmower in it.

I miss the jogging trail between the Contemporary and Fort Wilderness Campground.

I'm familiar with the stump but the last few times I've been unable to find it either. It's possible I've just really misplaced it but it was never that difficult for me to find before.