Top 10 Short-Lived Disney Rides

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Some of these were open for years. Some for weeks. If you blink, you miss it. Today, I break down my Top 10 short-lived Disney rides from Disneyland and Walt Disney World. I also try not to get the Astuter Computer Revue song stuck in my head. I fail.
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Video Credits:
Jumpin' Jellyfish, Shy Guy, • Jumpin' Jellyfish at D...
Flying Saucers, Disney History Institute, • Disneyland 1961 - Flyi...
Luigi's Flying Tires, LMGVids, • Luigi's Flying Tires (...
Superstar Limo, robbalvey, • Superstar Limo - Disne...
Rocket Rods, Sean Flaharty, • Disneyland's Rocket Ro...
Flying Tires (At Night), Attractions Magazine, • Video
Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters, LMGVids, • [HD] Luigi's Rollickin...
Autopia, LMGVids, • [HD] 2019 Autopia Driv...
Journey into Your Imagination, MartinsVidsDotNet, • Journey into Your Imag...
60 Years of the Viewliner, rickydoodlebug, • 60-168 Santa Fe & Disn...
California Adventure 2001, Eric Chu, • Disney California Adve...
Mike and Sully to the Rescue, LMGVids, • [2019] Monsters' Inc: ...
Discovery River Boats, ParkHopper, • Discovery River Boats ...
Astuter Computer Revue, Blink Creative, • Astuter Computer Revue...

[@MoonlitLycan]

"Communicore which turned into Innoventions which turned into a pile of rubble" I hate that I laughed so hard at that remark

[@theaoldfield]

Love how it's been 3 years but we still recognize Mission Breakout as the Tower of Terror haha.

[@MissLilyputt]

I mias the Tower of Terror... even though it made me terrified of elevator for months afterward.

[@eliasbloodmoon]

Luigi’s flying tires was a “retread” of the flying saucers? I see what you did there!

[@bowefamily5661]

I don't get it?!

[@eliasbloodmoon]

@@bowefamily5661 The word Retread comes from basically replacing the treads on old tires rather than making new tires

[@thaliagracestree]

Throw A beach ball at your buddies head as hard as you can!!!

[@wickedfeylady]

"Not sure what people see in Early Epcot" But you JUST MENTIONED the original Journey Into Imagination.

[@whistlingsage9817]

Journey into Imagination didn't premiere until March, 1983, about six months after Epcot opened. When it did open, it was pretty amazing. I got to ride it on New Year's Eve, 1984. I wish they'd bring it back.

[@wickedfeylady]

@@whistlingsage9817 He said early Epcot, and that's still pretty early. It's not opening day, but March 1983 is still a long time back

[@Radien]

Yeah, perhaps he would have said “opening day Epcot.” Not sure how many people still remember that clearly enough to solidly prefer it over modern Epcot.

[@fromomelastocarcosa3575]

Indeed, I like this fellow but you criticise early Epcot, you gets a sneer from me.

[@johnberntson1669]

@@whistlingsage9817 I was there for New Years Eve/Day 1982/83. I remember the ride cars for JII being lined up along the north side of the pavilion prior to installation. The ride was months away, but the playground upstairs was open, as was the 3D movie Magic Journeys and the water garden. As to his other mention, Horizons was not open on Day 1, but about a year later. I'll forgive him his mistakes, however, he is obviously young and can't rely on his own memory. Yes, bring it back as a trackless ride, taking advantage of forty years of improved technology to give us what we once had and make it much better.

[@UrSammich]

Disneyland fans: "WE WANTS THE PEOPLEMOVER!" Disney Epcot fans: "WE WANTS JOURNEY INTO YOUR IMAGINATION!" Pirates of the Caribbean: "WE WANTS THE RED HEAD'S...RUM!"

[@bootslime]

Journey Into YOUR Imagination?? nAH......

[@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices]

Just take out the 'your' and everything will be correct

[@JackieMReacts]

'I WANTS THE RED HEAD'S HUGS!' she looks like she gives good hugs

[@galaxytoons4608]

@@JackieMReacts yes

[@galaxytoons4608]

I be like: I wants Buzzy!

[@kierstinlivermore9038]

jumpin jellyfish is iconic, sorry i don’t make the rules

[@masterofdisguise9564]

Jumpin jellyfish is the ride you go on when you have a fast pass for goofy’s sky school but you arrived a little too early and don’t have time to go on a better ride

[@Yoshimongo]

Basically yes.

[@kierstinlivermore9038]

@@masterofdisguise9564 i go on jumpin jellyfish while my friends wait for goofy’s sky school because i DESPISE that ride lol

[@sarissamonroe4053]

Me and my friend go to Disneyland together and we go on Jumping Jellyfish while our parents get food, we LOVE it because it's so hilarious to us. The way that the lady talks for the safety spiel(dont know if I spelled that right) is so hilarious to us that we crack up every time!

[@kierstinlivermore9038]

@@sarissamonroe4053 LOL my friends and i always laugh at her too!! it’s the little things that i miss the most🥺

[@redgrain3914]

Me: I bet he's going to mourn the People Mover again. [FIRST ENTRY: ROCKET RODS] Me: The meme is strong with this one...

[@CaitCher]

What's also strong is that most of these videos have a theme of "FUCK MICHAEL EISNER!"

[@redgrain3914]

@@CaitCher Well, of course.

[@bobcheapek4334]

Dallin saying Magic Candle Company is so satisfying

[@bartplays3392]

Why are you every where mr chapek

[@joeymasullo7566]

But Mr chapek have you used the offer code, I heard it saves money 👀

[@joeymasullo7566]

@Dylan Ryan 🤣🤣🤣

[@UCRfZb91nX-triozNmzvaRrA]

@@bartplays3392 well if you remember Bob Iger was commented on All! Of Dallins Offhand Disney Films, now that we have Chapeck as CEO he is gonna Commenting on Offhand Disney Films from now on

[@UCRfZb91nX-triozNmzvaRrA]

@Dylan Ryan Hire Dallin

[@Iris-dv7kl]

“Michael Eisner, of course ....” lolz. Also I remember seeing the rocket rods but the lines were always so long so we never went on them

[@terryr7622]

I miss the Peoplemover. Wish they would make an attempt to repair those tracks

[@alankroll1734]

I waited the 2 1/2 hours to ride it. For some reason, I don't really remember the ride experience? (Except that it was jerky)

[@alanclark1744]

We tried to go on it, but it kept breaking down and then it was finally closed for the day. And, I still miss the people mover.

[@MissLilyputt]

These are rides I miss for the nostalgia: Body Wars, Captain EO, The Great Movie Ride, Honey I Shrunk The Audience, Main Street Cinema, and funnily enough I really miss seeing Mickey, Minnie and Pluto’s house.

[@Audrey.May16]

When I was 5 my mom literally had to carry me out of captain eo while I screamed. I guess I just hates Michel jackson

[@gr33ngirlsea]

What was Body Wars???😮

[@robyndavis3043]

I miss the maelstrom (that frozen replaced in epcot)

[@MissLilyputt]

Me too! Why did they have to ruin it?

[@Codraroll]

@@MissLilyputt: Money.

[@kameroncochrane5345]

Yes! Frozen Ever After was really disappointing.

[@galaxytoons4608]

@@MissLilyputt I think it’s because frozen became popular among children so they ruined it since more people would come if there was an Frozen themed attraction and that Maelstrom would be too scary for children even though it showed Norwegian beliefs.

[@danboutell9363]

I miss Alien Encounter! That was the best ever! Scared the crap out of me.

[@chiefrief2940]

Scared my sister, too. So of course I bought a Skippy plush and would hide it in our house waiting for her to find it. For that and many other reasons AE will always be one of my favorites.

[@pault5557]

YES! That was an EPIC attraction that took scares to a new level! The thing breathing in my ear always freaked me out!😎

[@stanfordite]

After I seize Disney in a hostile takeover, Alien Encounter is one of the first things I'm bringing back not only because it was in Imagineering marvel, but to scare kids and make them wet themselves. I enjoy scaring kids and that's why Halloween is the best holiday.

[@RyanShyffer]

I miss the Soap Opera Bistro at DCA. I had never watched any of the shows it was based on, but the wait staff was so great improvising soap opera scenes it's a shame it's gone.

[@alicethedisneynerd450]

BRING BACK THE PEOPLE MOVER SO I CAN RIDE IT FOR THE FIRST TIME

[@susansackrison3139]

We got to ride it just once on our first trip to Disneyland in 1995. I’d LOVE to see it return.

[@kiwikiwi2483]

For the first ti- ALRIGHT DISNEY GO GO GO GO OPEN THE PEOPLE MOVER

[@tylermannor4290]

I mean, magic kingdom still has it

[@matthewanderson9371]

i just miss the Jolly Trolley. It's there but they're not even using it.

[@michaelsullivan3581]

It made people sea-sick and was very likely to run people over all the time, so...

[@DanTheLPMan]

I just realized the font used for Rocket Rods is the same that was used for a Disney feature presentation bumper from 1991.

[@emccluskey]

I’m lucky to say that I rode luigi’s flying tires

[@mythicSkunkvods]

Same

[@shannonbowers2012]

The Canoes...I remember being in them and flipping over when I was a kid! So much fun 😁😆

[@MatthewDarbyflunicorn]

I have never physically been to the disney parks. Watching disney park vloggers is my way to go to the parks past and present, virtual visiting, time traveling and hearing the stories and opinions. Thank you.

[@CinnamonGrrlErin1]

Definitely Horizons for me though. I was a nerdy kid; I loved edutainment. Even today in my late 30s, I love going to the Boston science museum.

[@pault5557]

Have you seen “Remain Seated Please” with Hoot and Chief? It’s the absolute BEST tribute to Horizons!!! Lots of backstage footage and a great story!

[@bellal3270]

I really really wish i was alive to have been able to ride horizons, journey into imagination, world of motion, kitchen kabaret, universe of energy, living seas (my profile pic), and see communicore... i could go on

[@alexiswatts1735]

Where are we supposed to buy intimate apparel at Disneyland *now*?!

[@michaelsullivan3581]

Thank you Alexis! Best comment ever!

[@hikerbro3870]

Yeah, the Woody's Roundup Anamatronic Show needs to happen now.

[@brandonpiazza6210]

Love the show! But shocked and disappointed you don’t see the appeal of the original Epcot. I guess you had to be there! It really was more whimsical and I think more inspirational/optimistic! JMHO I really miss that river cruise around Animal Kingdom. Exciting? No. Fast? No. But like many Disney attractions that also act as transportation vehicles, it was a great way to see the park from a unique perspective, a somewhat convenient way to make your way to a different part of the park, and best of all (like the People Mover) a relaxing way to enjoy the journey as opposed to the destination! Keep up the good work!

[@NuggetHQ]

No one: Not anyone: Offhand Disney:MAGIC CANDLE

[@noaht124]

When the parks closed during the pandemic would’ve been a great time to fix the people mover track

[@duncansouth2530]

rip the disneyland peoplemover, it will live forever in our hearts

[@outsidethelines2162]

Rocket Rods gets so much hate but I loved it as a kid. It is so fashionable to hate on the Rods but they were a blast.

[@itsyaboilogan642]

Pun intended?

[@ahard-daysnight6659]

HAHAHAHAHA blast HhagaaggahHAAGGAHAHAHHA

[@rattyeely]

I would have loved to ride Rocket Rods, I like rides that are fast but don't twist you around like rollercoasters do. I think Rocket Rods was a fair middle ground for people who liked the original people mover and people who thought it was too slow and boring. So much for the hate for Rocket Rods is just because it lead to the track being shut down, I think people would be a lot softer on it if it was still open today (provided the fixed the problems)

[@palmermccall7309]

I am so sorry that you did not experience the opening years of EPCOT Center. I am a huge fan of your videos and your sense of humor, and my favorite transportation system is the PeopleMover (the WDW version, though). I remember falling asleep on Dad's lap during the Main Street Electrical Parade on the Hospitality House front porch in December 1975. On a visit in August 1982, we took a monorail to the EPCOT station for a preview, and I still have the substantial preview book with the lavish illustrations and pavilions that never materialized. In late summer 1984, a stay at the Contemporary Resort included monorail access to about everything built at that point, and Future World was open and in full glory, less the Living Seas. In summer 1987, at age 17, I was a cast member in the Crystal Palace, and spent at least 30% of my time in the parks, and backstage. The demolition of Horizons, World of Motion, the Universe of Energy, and especially Journey Into Imagination were just criminal. Eisner wrecked the parks. EPCOT Center Future World was like riding the PeopleMover x10. In college in Fall of '87, we used to scream at each other "If we can dream it, we can do it" at each other across campus (Horizons slogan). I made a trip to WDW in 2011 with sister and family, and could not believe how dumbed down it was. Won't go back.

[@wendybecker2342]

The Astuter Computer song sounds like a cross between the Carousel of Progress' "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" and Mary Poppins "Jolly Holiday" - and its delightful! Thanks fir finding this rare gem!

[@bellal3270]

Dallin has one of the best Disney KZbin channels out there ♥️

[@UmmYeahOk]

I experienced all three versions of Imagination, and yes, I was greatly offended by the millennium version. He insults you at the very beginning of the ride! How are we supposed to have an imagination?!? You took away the Dreamfinder! Anyway, my daughter loves the current ride, but she’s seen ride through videos of the original, and she agrees, it was definitely the better version.

[@KRobinson-ko1ne]

I think Eric Idle should have sang the money song, to explain why the changes were made that is. They needed new sponsors for the ride so they had to make an update…a cheap one! “I’ve got 90,000 pounds in my pajamas… I have 40,000 French franks in my fridge… I’ve got lots of lovely lira… Now the deutchemarks getting clear… And my dollar bills can buy the Brooklyn Bridge!”

[@UmmYeahOk]

@@KRobinson-ko1ne Kodak has always been a sponsor, but I think the issue was the syncing of the Dreamfinder opening. So when it came time to update it, they decided to full on out gut it, getting rid of the story completely m. Sort of how Horizons was such a great ride, but due to sinkholes, the sponsor wanted to completely start over from scratch. At least we got to keep the exterior of the Imagination pavilion.

[@aortaplatinum]

It's the aesthetic and feel of early EPCOT Center that attracts people to it, the atmosphere of a retro future, strange and early versions of modern and now past technology. It's the same reason people take interest in malls or early 3D video games- it's weird and cool and innovative and clunky and even a bit creepy [the space station at the top of Spaceship Earth and the hidden-in-plain-sightc electric chair model in Sonic Adventure's Red Mountain occupy the same space in my mind].

[@tymime]

The porch where the Wizard of Bras once stood is actually one of my favorite spots in the park. It's nice and peaceful there.

[@michaelsullivan3581]

Yup! it is GRAND!

[@brandonwiggins1578]

Was having a rough day, saw this upload. Now? Great day :D

[@WestonWallaceDJ]

10:25 oh my the shade being given here lol

[@WestonWallaceDJ]

@Chris Moliere Tom Corless from WDWNT made a very comical "news" article about Disney redoing the country bears in this way. It was a big fiasco Disney called them out and stuff.

[@WanaBeKenobi]

Here are a few things that I miss from day-gone-by. In the mid-70's, they had a movie theater where Carnation Plaza stood. Also, the Circlevision 360 was another place we went to relax for 20 minutes in between rides; not sure how short-lived it was, but it was awesome. And, finally, the 3D movie called "Magic Journeys", a psychedelic head-trip through the imagination of a child.

[@raynwise]

Oh yeah, Magic Journeys had some great 3D!!!

[@sarina76667]

Personally, I preferred 1980s and early 90s Epcot to Magic Kingdom when I was a kid. But then again, I also loved to learn. I was very disappointed when I found out all the educational attractions had been dumbed down. I actually liked Body Wars for example. But my mom had a heart transplant so a ride about how the body works was both fun and interesting to me. My parents could just leave me in the body pavilion and I’d ride those bikes for quite a while. It was like fun school and no one picked on me. Journey Into Imagination was my favorite ride ever! I learned a lot of neat stuff at Epcot! Things that still interest me today! I feel like too many people today have no curiosity. Epcot was how I learned about conservation, agricultural innovations of the time, alternative energy, the weird things my body can do like ASMR tricks. I never got to explore the Communicore pavilions because they were always too crowded. I loved talking to the people at the world showcase pavilions because they were actually from those countries. There weren’t characters everywhere taking away from learning all the cool stuff! And yes I’m one of those people who likes going to museums for fun. I know. I’m weird...

[@NOI2Z]

We now need a part 2...😂

[@Mr17051963]

How I miss the old Epcot Center from the 80’s!!! So much better than the theming mess that became Future World today!!!!!

[@MiladyMacabre]

Just a quick note: You kept calling him "Little Ken Jennings" in the Astuter Computer segment -- Kenny is actually rather short ;) - check him out as the original Tobias Ragg in Sweeney Todd (with Angela Lansbury)

[@wendybecker2342]

Holy smokes! Little Tobias is all grown up now lol !

[@fifthrider]

8:20 - That's not the phantom boats, that's the Motorboat Cruise located in front of the Matterhorn entry. Different ride. I used to enjoy that as a kid, long after the Phantom Boats ( never rode them ) were gone. The best part of the motorboat cruise was a brass bell they added in the 70's. Since the steering wheel did nothing as the boat followed it's track, the only thing you could control was the bell. I'd clank that until I'd annoyed every adult around me. That was the only purpose it really served.

[@ariellelyons]

someone that follows me on twitter used to have “superstar limo died for our sins” as their display name and i think about them every day

[@santiago7129]

10:16 Offhand Disneyland : I hope that something better comes along Me : *Did he not notice the accidental muppets reference?*

[@hirotan10]

I miss disneyland... This kinda helps tho

[@housevinyl4640]

I miss Horizons every time I’m in Epcot and I’m 100% in favor of bringing back the DL people mover.

[@the_cheese]

I remember seeing #1 at EPCOT on my only visit in 1986. Fun fact: the guy with the bowtie holding the microphone on the left of the screen at 10:36 is Ronald Reagan, before he became Governor of California and later President of the United States. Great video, Offhand!

[@MattMcIrvin]

I was wondering if that was Ronald Reagan.

[@dougmartin7129]

You forgot the swan boats in magic kingdom

[@ianmurphy3840]

How dare they mock my imagination, I have a great imagination than Journey in your Imagination. Sorry, I just want to let it out.

[@reeceparriah4772]

I was listening to music on a speaker outside and then went inside and didn’t realize my phone was still connected to the speaker, and my neighbors got to listen to this video for a couple minutes 😂

[@nylaandrew]

RIP Maelstrom

[@burneyboys02]

Eisner..................................................................... YOU BROKE THE PEOPLEMOVER!!!!!!!!😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠

[@skipbreakfast]

I'm 50 years old, and your opinion on not understanding the appeal of early EPCOT is 100% why EPCOT became Epcot and had to change. I can go into this in much more detail. If you weren't a tween/teen in the early 1980s, you simply would not understand. The future wasn't scary then. We feared nuclear war and Gloria Estafan's rhythm getting us.

[@BH-zd2px]

I miss Alien Encounter. It was the main reason I went to Magic Kingdom Orlando.

[@fifthrider]

Walt wasn't soft-testing the Viewliner for the monorail. According to interviews with Bob Gurr ( available on KZbin) he said when Walt found out about a monorail during a European trip he told Bob "Well that's what I wanted!". He'd have never built the viewliner if he had known the monorail existed. Also, the one he and Lillian traveled on during their trip was a suspended monorail that swang so much Lillian got ill and insisted Walt find one that doesn't do that.

[@hazelleblanc8969]

My husband and I went to DCA about 6 months after it opened. We actually found it kind of eerie because it was so empty. Very few people and we kept saying to each other "Aren't we in a Disney park? Where is everybody?" We had the misfortune to ride on Superstar Limo. It was...different. I have mourned when we have lost certain Disney rides. That one, never.

[@MotherMimic]

Man, my uncle worked on Superstar Limo, he was an imagineer at the time. He seemed so humored yet disappointed when talking about it. Said he hated it, definitely not his proudest moment.

[@conzie123conzie6]

idk why but the new sound effect for the countdown numbers are really satisfying :p

[@michaelsullivan3581]

Extremely True!

[@melissajensen3166]

#BringBackThePeopleMover! I also miss the Carousel of Progress.

[@MRTano512]

Then go to MK @ WDW. Still showing!

[@sandraweilbrenner67]

I have an e ticket from 1967 when i was 5 , the monorail was my favorite ride.

[@garypearson7938]

Alien encounter, or whatever it was called, was really scary and fun. The reboot with Stitch was okay but I liked how un Disney that original was. When the creature breathed on the back of your neck...come on, that was awesome.

[@callmeblubber5038]

You were also not blasted with skunk spray in the original Journey into imagination. I feel that perfectly shows you how much better it was

[@mikeguentzel]

Horizons was a triumph, good sir! Good day to you! :)

[@bellal3270]

When I saw the man from the Astuter Computer Revue and SMRT-1 I really can’t tell you how fast I clicked..

[@galaxytoons4608]

The dude's name is Earlie the Pearlie.

[@gameplayxtreme3389]

I love that jab at WDWNT when you mentioned a Woody's Roundup show replacing Country Bear Jamboree

[@gavinrodgers3003]

Never knew how much I needed Dallin to whisper in my ear until this intro. Also, I’m feeling robbed of the curl content, we need little Dallin in the corner, or at least the intro😭

[@treyartson6788]

I liked Rocket Rods even though I totally miss the people mover because I always enjoyed it. It still is a funny memory I have of going on Rocket Rods with my family and having the cast member in the Buzz Lightyear costume riding in front of us. When we got off the ride the ride operator said it was so the cast member could cool off wearing the suit in the heat and it also worked as good promotional stunt.

[@shplangerz9886]

Eric Idle is my favorite monty python member

[@jetsons101]

My favorite not so short lived ride still is the people mover, it was great mid-day ride for the summer....... Great video.........

[@markiss2200]

The maliboomer at dca! I nearly passed out on that.

[@sinner13halloweenfiend76]

Rocket rods was kool.i remember riding them lol

[@Yoshimongo]

-Satan

[@rattyeely]

I wish I could ride them, even more that the people mover

[@loveFrAd]

Crazily enough, I was expecting Les Pirouettes du Vieux Moulin at Disneyland Paris to be part of this, then I double-checked and it was operational for MUCH longer than I thought. It was a lovely little ride with the worst capacity EVER.

[@theaquadollsmusic]

I loved rocket rods when I was a lil kid, me and my dad would always ride it up until it closed. I got to ride superstar limo which I didn't think was THAT bad, but mind you I was 7 years old and didn't know who 75% of the characters in the ride were xD I miss country bears and also doing a gameshow at innovations disneyland, which I got selected to participate in haha

[@tellittomyfryingpan]

I don't keep a lot of hope for Disney attractions these days, especially with Imagineer lay-offs, but one thing remains universal: we all keep hope for Dreamfinder and Figment. They deserve that last little spark. ✨

[@flakeyjake3339]

I miss the Kitchen Cabaret show. Veggie Veggie Fruit Fruit!!

[@kevinpolchow1665]

Great vid, Dallin. Enjoyed this one!

[@gracefully_clumsy]

I like Jumping Jellies! As some one who can't do Tower of Terror/Mission Breakout, it's kind of fun to have something similar that I can do.

[@002mjr]

Bring the people mover back!

[@ced1106]

That bwop noise is great. Thanks for the videos!!!

[@Lizzas]

Honestly the pile of rubble was an upgrade from Innoventions.

[@MikeUman]

I just wish they'd have left the Fountain and the Fountain View alone. The Fountain View was always our first stop coming into Epcot. Best place in all of Disney World to people watch and have some coffee.

[@DrRedRose8]

You can see the Rocket Rods running in the background of several shots in my dad’s home video of my first trip to Disney. I can vaguely remember wanting to go on them and my mom’s reasons for saying no was that I was too little and that they looked unsafe. 😂

[@thellamaofmanyvoices2836]

Happy belated birthday Bob. Love that guy.

[@ibalariwiseman3561]

You’re gonna think I’m crazy for saying this but since I watched your 5 deaths at Disneyland video anytime me or my friend say people mover we have had issues with our phones 😂 we’re both calling it the pm curse lol

[@michaelsullivan3581]

Amazing!

[@Codraroll]

Idea for a future video: what would your dream "Second gate" Disney park look like? For various reasons, the second gates at most Disney resorts (California Adventure, Hollywood Studios, Disney Studios, to some degree Animal Kingdom) had their budgets slashed, their level of ambition took a similar dive, and they ended up as cheap-looking "studios parks" Disney has since had to pour millions into to bring up to par. Of course, the Oriental Land Company didn't have the same financial problems when the second gate in Tokyo was being planned, and the result was the splendid Tokyo DisneySea. Given how many resorts have second gates, it's sad how only one of them got the budget they deserved. Disney has spent big bucks on building new parks on multiple occasions, but those tend to all follow the same "Magic Kingdom" formula. The second gates haven't had quite the same budget for various reasons. What would it look like if you were given the task of building a second park at a Disney resort, with money not being an obstacle?

[@MRTano512]

I rode the DL Peoplemover many times in its last years. What people seem to forget is that it was a turd at the end of its life. The ride was rough as it would drop abruptly after running over the tire sections that propel the trains. Most notably, descending the hill next to the monorail station. It would slap so hard I would stand up in the car to keep my butt from hurting. I for one was extremely excited about the new Rocket Rods! With that said, I love and miss the old PM. If it had ran as good as the TTA at WDW and didn't have the closing canopy I would have rather had it refurb'd than replaced, but here we are. The Rocket Rods was thrilling, but only in the front seat. When I first rode it I was in the front seat and when the vehicle rose upon acceleration I thought I was going to flip backwards! It was awesome!!! If it had only been more reliable and structurally sound to handle all of the new forces placed on the track and its supports. I only ever got three rides on it in four different visits. 2 rides were in one visit with a rope drop ride and a two hour queue mid-day. Hopefully soon we will get a replacement for both US parks. I truly think that TTA catching fire in MK was the best thing for DL and a possible replacement. Now it effects both coasts and will need a solution. Its a shame that with all the California shutdowns I feel like Disney may have missed a golden opportunity to at least demo the old track in TL and even replace it. They could have already been done, and at a minimum at least with the guest areas down the TL esplanade could have been torn down to free up more foot traffic space. I'm sure lack of revenue hurts all divisions.... this is the way. Who knows though... I really wanted Marry Poppins in Epcot but we will see if that ever happens... KUNGALOOSH!!!!

[@couchslouch3540]

Im gonna go with Mission To Mars or Adventure Through Inner Space .

[@j.m.r.7168]

I used to LOVE having two Autopias! Used to go back and forth riding them! Hated when they combined them. Felt like they only kept part of it and no tunnels.

[@sawilliams]

I loved the people mover!

[@jimsprigg7931]

Superstar Limo wasn’t that bad. IT WAS TERRIBLE

[@DisneyfanBeckers]

6:12 But there was an upside down house, the "Gravity Lab". Basically a non-Figmenty version of Figment's upside down house. It was reused for the current version due to budget limitations. Out of all the short-lived attractions in this video, I'd probably want to try the Rocket Rods since they seem like they offer the most of something I wouldn't quite get through videos or currently available activities

[@danielaML3]

Rocket rods was so fun!

[@michaelsullivan3581]

Thanks so much Dallin! Always a bright day when a new Offhand video is posted! Truly entertaining! Oh, and the sound effect that goes with the count-down numbers is astoundingly chuckle inducing and utterly wonderful! (Sweaters?) ("We're awake... but we're very confused...")

[@christianatunni]

A people mover in Disneyland would've been so fun to have!

[@mickeynerd17]

I remember riding Flying Tires in 2012 during the lands first Christmas. It didn't work very well at all and we only moved a little bit. I did get one of those awesome tire hats from it though!

[@ocularnervosa]

I visited Disneyland during the Rocket Rods era. People would stand in line and then be told they had broken down so everyone would wander off. Then you'd hear them on the track so everyone would run over and line up. Two or three would work and then it would break down again and the entire process would repeat.

[@nestoons4539]

I still feel weird seeing Ronald Reagan on footage of opening day Disneyland

[@wendybecker2342]

I thought I was imagining it... then I was told I had no imagination...

[@rattyeely]

It's weird, he was just an actor then, not a political figure

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

I miss the attraction Discovery River-Boats was GOING to be; where we finally got to see an animatronic dragon, unicorn, and troll! (etc) Too bad Universal finally beat 'em to the punch...

[@toshibavoodoo]

Missed this one, glad you commented on current video.

[@abbym9968]

Can I just say this channel makes me so happy :)

[@scruffydog2]

We’ll I got to ride 2 of the rides. Tire ride, and Journey. You can still ride the Discovery river boats to this day. The boats go to Fort Wilderness to the Magic Kingdom.

[@Caremare127]

I love the little video game muffled fart sound when presenting the line up.