@Sfcaguy2 Nobody is really sure why it was torn down. The strongest rumor was that the ride was built on a giant sinkhole, and they had to replace Horizons with something much lighter (Mission Space) or it would someday collapse upon itself!
Of course, the ride itself was always pretty empty in the final years, so maybe they just didn't want to spend the money to keep it's view of the future up to date...
Does anyone know what happened to the Horizons ride, as in the ride system, props, etc. I don't recall seeing any of it "re-used" at any other attractions at WDW. So sad to see that shot of Horizons as it was being torn down- it was like seeing the slow death of something. It was one of my favorite rides at Epcot. I guess it was all done in the name of progress. :-(
Thanks again for creating and posting such a well done video. It was great to escape from the real world for a bit and go back
You missed out when it was at its peak in the late 80s/early 90s. Seriously. I'm glad you liked it in 2000, but if you would have seen it 10 years earlier, you would think EPCOT ...or rather "Epcot" sucks now.
Great video! Thanks for posting this. This was a great trip down memory lane. What are the songs at :34 and 1:48? Also, where did you find the black and white picture at :34? Thanks.
May God bless your dream. Thanx for posting
zzyzzx8 5 months ago
Actually, I don't even think that Epcot is even the most unique Disney Theme park anymore. I would give that title to Tokyo Disney Sea...
joepod 8 months ago
@Sfcaguy2 Nobody is really sure why it was torn down. The strongest rumor was that the ride was built on a giant sinkhole, and they had to replace Horizons with something much lighter (Mission Space) or it would someday collapse upon itself!
Of course, the ride itself was always pretty empty in the final years, so maybe they just didn't want to spend the money to keep it's view of the future up to date...
joepod 8 months ago
Does anyone know what happened to the Horizons ride, as in the ride system, props, etc. I don't recall seeing any of it "re-used" at any other attractions at WDW. So sad to see that shot of Horizons as it was being torn down- it was like seeing the slow death of something. It was one of my favorite rides at Epcot. I guess it was all done in the name of progress. :-(
Thanks again for creating and posting such a well done video. It was great to escape from the real world for a bit and go back
Sfcaguy2 10 months ago
@eraufool sorry ! i liked it in 2000 because i wasnt born in the 80's!!!!!! :)
EPCOT02 11 months ago
You missed out when it was at its peak in the late 80s/early 90s. Seriously. I'm glad you liked it in 2000, but if you would have seen it 10 years earlier, you would think EPCOT ...or rather "Epcot" sucks now.
eraufool 11 months ago
Great video! Thanks for posting this. This was a great trip down memory lane. What are the songs at :34 and 1:48? Also, where did you find the black and white picture at :34? Thanks.
Sfcaguy2 1 year ago
I LOVE EPCOT !!!!!!!! First visit 2000 and it still impresses me today
EPCOT02 1 year ago
Just beautiful, happy manny b'days EPCOT!
iluvium 1 year ago
What does this have to do with epcot? magic kingdom is fine! =)
funspot101halloween 2 years ago