Top 5 Hidden Secrets of Defunct Rides & Attractions at Walt Disney World

Over the years at Walt Disney World, we’ve seen many attractions come and go like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea at Magic Kingdom, the original Journey into Imagination & Maelstrom at Epcot, Toy Story Pizza Planet at Hollywood Studios & Up! A Great Bird Adventure at Animal Kingdom. Although they’re no longer around, Imagineers have incorporated tributes, easter eggs, and leftover relics of the old attractions for us to find in these new attractions. There is a lot of theme park history to explore so let’s count down the 5 Hidden Secrets of Defunct Disney World Attractions.
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[@TPMvids]

Happy New Year! Hope you all enjoy this video!! What subjects/videos would you wanna see in 2024??

[@SilverhotdogFG]

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[@jakescrossovercrew4703]

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[@jaredfamily123]

I would like to see more abandoned rides or idea videos and I would absolutely love to see more Disney land vs world rides not specific to a certain land or just the main 2 parks, Disney land, and magic kingdom. Maybe include the other three parks with land and dca for example galleys edge rides or little mermaid.

[@Sophia-jk3oo]

Here before this blows up:)

[@natalieabreu4926]

Re used animatronics

[@mastro_films1962]

Once Tiana’s bayou adventure comes out you should make a part two just focusing on reused animatronics! I’m sure there will be plenty!

[@jaredfamily123]

Now that is a great idea 💡

[@TPMvids]

I’m super interested to see how many, if any, get re-used!

[@sanri0hub]

Ooh that’s a great idea!!

[@Irohtheweirdo]

Good idea!! Thanks!

[@jZ0357]

I’m just worried because most of the Disneyland ones were from America sings and then reuse for splash Mountain in 1989 so a lot of them use outdated technology for that one

[@joejunjulas7917]

Bringing back the original journey into imagination is what I really want back . I never experienced it and would love to see a brand new modern-day version. I think we will get some time in the future. Fingers crossed for the 60th anniversary of WDW !

[@mondenkindqueen]

It would just print money for Disney.

[@mileskrob399]

It’s also a shame what a waste the original image works now DVC lounge has become. One of the coolest spots your park has to offer and most guests can’t even access it

[@eviltom17]

Bring back one? The original Journey into Imagination! That ride was all about imagination and how it could be used to create. It had memorable characters, memorable music, and a great message. It was a perfect ride. The versions that followed, sadly never came even close to what the original managed. Epcot needs a new version with Dreamfinder and Figment reunited. They could even tweak the story a bit, showing how imagination inspired various things through out time perhaps.

[@jakescrossovercrew4703]

Bringing back the original "Journey into Imagination" doesn't sound that bad! 😊

[@TPMvids]

Right?! Maybe one day it’ll happen!

[@Mushroomelixir]

We can only... imagine! (I'm sorry)

[@jZ0357]

They can’t Dreamfinder was original idea from Kodak the sponsor at the pavilion

[@StrikorD4C]

And a Dreamfinder meet-and-great as well.

[@eviltom17]

@@jZ0357 Are you sure? He seems to be a Disney owned character. He's shown up in recent merchandise. Was a character in the comics. Shows up at events. From what I read Kodak just didn't care much for the original pitched character "Professor Marvel" and didn't like the fact Figment was a green dragon. Kodak seemed to just have the final say in the project. I don't think Kodak owns the rights to the name and likeness.

[@marieoconnor1283]

17:21 *"Journey Into Imagination!"* Because it would be fun to reride it again!

[@pault5557]

Bringing back the OG Imagination ride would be fabulous!! I never thought about the maintenance cost of all those film projectors, which would not be an issue today with HD video! BRILLIANT!!!

[@sealy1]

I would SO bring back Journey Into Imagination. Seeing those POVs where you can really get a sense of scale makes me want to cry. It looked beautiful. If it ever does happen, I’ll be crying from happiness the whole time.

[@AntinnyWorld]

I'd pick Maelstrom!! Was hands down one of my favorite rides growing up in Disney and I so wish I could ride it again!! The climb at the start of the ride and the 3 trolls and the oil rigs all have a special place in my heart!

[@miaaa962]

I love these defunct type of videos, they're so neat! Maelstrom looked super fun, and I had no idea that pizza planet existed

[@bencarcieri8892]

I still miss Maelstrom to this day, one of the most underrated rides EPCOT had ever hosted imo

[@lateramae]

Now, I'm bummed that I missed out on the original Journey into Imagination and Maelstrom rides. The original Journey into Imagination looked like a way better dark ride than what Epcot has now and I like the spookiness vibe of the Maelstrom attraction!

[@LocalTorchwoodIntern]

I went on Maelstrom my first ever trip to Disney and I must admit, seeing the nods made me smile XD

[@Mickey19286]

I'd definitely bring back Journey into Imagination!

[@SlipperySoap]

Great idea 💡!

[@Eddunaway-qp5tv]

Oh yes I love figment always thought he was great 40 years ago when I first tried journey of imagination I was 7 years old when I went to Epcot where I wrote it for the very first time where I wrote on it 20 years later and it's still a great ride ride

[@jesshavinfun3547]

Oh my, this video is so full of Disney nostalgia !!!!!!! I sooooooo miss the original "Journey into Imagination, " love seeing the flashbacks of this Memorable ride , there's many of us who want it back ! I miss Maelstrom & 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea too!!!!!😢😢😢

[@cosettekonzelman9518]

They should bring back the original Journey into Imagination with updated audio animatronics, special effects, and scenes, plus they should bring back ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter with updated queue, updated pre show, updated audio animatronics, recast the X-S members, and reimagine the story as the Alien is super intelligent with a robot replacing the worker from the original version.

[@mizstories9646]

I just don't understand why Disney wont bring the Dreamfinder back in some way. Meet snd greet character, anything really. He's clearly very popular. It could be a face character so less expensive costume. I just don't understand it.

[@WiseYoungBabyGrogu]

Would love to see a reimagining of journey in to imagination. Who doesn’t love figmant.

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[@sailorearth2007]

I want to see Imagination return…my memories are vague but it was such a wonderful ride

[@DoodleThis]

I’m honestly shocked they didn’t bring Dreamfinder back during Disney’s 100th anniversary

[@KingKaosUnkgedOfficial]

Hi TPMVids! Great to see you again with another regular scheduled video uploading every Sunday at around 12:30 PM Central Time! I really like the thumbnail with Figment. Figment makes me happy with imagination! I like watching secrets I don't know about at Disney! Have fun making new videos! :D

[@jdslyman1720]

Same! Imagination is a part of all of us. No one in their right mind can tell me that Figment is just a kid's character, as there seems to be a lot of 40-50 year olds that still love him, as they have experienced the original ride in the 80s and 90s. He just never left and has been a soul mate of sorts🥰

[@oli_forever]

I would definitely bring back journey into imagination because I wasn’t able to go on the ride before it closed

[@StormyCloudKitty]

Maelstrom I miss that ride so badly or Journey would be great to have back if not at least a walk around character of the Dreamfinder

[@clownkid1515]

The giant paintbrush from the figment meet and greet could also be a reference to figments line in the OG one little spark, “ooh! Ooh! A rainbow! I’ll use that to paint with!”. Also you forgot to point out the fact the tunnel that figment comes from is labeled as The Dreamport, the place that figment and dreamfinder take you to in the original ride.

[@kylerstoysgamesandmore5528]

Who else misses the old Hollywood studios and the old Epcot?

[@dude37]

If they do bring back Journey into Imagination like it was when it first opened, I really wouldn't be surprised if they updated it with a trackless ride system. It would have the cars linked up to start and as they enter each area, would separate and "bounce" around the room, before linking back up and traveling into the next area to do the same. For a good example of this, look up the Winnie the Pooh ride at Tokyo Disneyland.

[@gracekirk1922]

I loved the original Journey Into The Imagination! I remember riding 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea on New Year’s Eve in Disneyland!

[@leemacdonald2329]

I would love to see Journey into Imagination redone so that the Dreamfinder is back. Or even if they brought him back as a meet and greet figure with Figment.

[@Arctix_on_paws]

We all know Journey into Imagination would be best! I have watched you on my parents phones for years! Now that I can watch on my own, I WILL NEVER STOP WATCHING U!!!!!!! :D When we go to Disney World I always look for stuff that I know you've seen so I can say; " I'm standing where my idol did.". Love your vid Tpm!!!!!!

[@karebear3152]

the OG Imagination "timeless masterpiece". You're exactly right... Thanks Eisner for destroying this simply because Figment annoyed you... The park wasn't built for you, Eisner... it was built for everyone, and everyone but you LOVED this ride. I will never forgive him for that. 😤🤣

[@jdslyman1720]

What's ironic is that he hated the replacement ride (as did nearly everyone), so after about 18 months, Journey Into Your Imagination was closed down and the current ride was put in.

[@bluegold1026]

I can see it now..."Journey Into Imagination: Dreamfinder's Legacy" Dreamfinder metaphorically passes the torch to a new generation.

[@Rey-zq7ri]

Hi there, TPMvids! I’m a massive fan and I LOVE Disney. Admittedly, when I’m out of high school, I’m wanting to become a Disney Imagineer! So watching your videos is definitely helpful for my dream. I actually have lots of sketches of how I want to reimagine Journey Into Imagination and, when I become an Imagineer, I’m REALLY hoping that I can make Journey Into Imagination a classic again. :)

[@singer2be2015]

Journey Into Imagination. Never got to ride the original, but I've heard it was amazing!

[@brokklynmagician21]

I’m kind of sad that Splash Mountain is now on the list of attractions that are gone. If you told 5 year old me that Splash Mountain was gone, I’d never have believed you

[@Firstordertrooper]

I think a cool idea for a video would be all the hidden stuff in the shops. It’s amazing how much hidden references you just walk by

[@ToRung]

*_many blessings to you❤💞_*

[@CLOUDCRY_WCUE]

Ahh, I’ll never get sick of that intro though. This looks interesting! EXICTED to see (Also guess what, I got an in-show-exit a bit ago and ima submit sometime!)

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[@Dog-the-lucky]

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[@TheDarkEnforcer]

Personally, I'd like to see the original Maelstrom come back. However, the original Journey into Imagination would be a welcome re-addition in my mind.

[@charliejones7512]

For the birds in flight show, it makes sense to have the animals as the entertainment in Animal Kingdom. You can learn more about them while having fun. Surprised Disney haven’t gone into too much depth with it (unless they have, anyone is more than welcome to confirm it)

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[@tcf0930]

Took the behind the magic tour a couple of years ago and got to see the Polar bear from Maelstrom up close. Really cool seeing it again. Got to watch how this lady hand-done every single wrinkle on the baby elephant from Jungle Cruise. Lady sat in a chair hand doing the wrinkles for days. If you have never done behind the magic. Do it! You won't see the same thing again. John Wayne from The Great Movie ride is also in the wardrobe building. :)

[@IceyBanshee]

Been watching for probably around 5 years now, always love the videos! Adds so much more fun to Disney World when I visit!

[@TPMvids]

Thanks so being such a longtime viewer!!😁

[@dakotawindom]

With Disney's use of the Figment popcorn buckets as an interest gauge, I think a refurb is inevitable.

[@mikesanimations3097]

Maybe they could blend the current Journey into Imagination and old one together and make it a masterpiece

[@jdslyman1720]

I'm not sure I want to keep Dr. Channing. He is just a reminder of how bad Journey Into YOUR Imagination was. As a matter of fact, that layout is still there, as the upside down house, eye chart, butterfly, and a few other things remained from that bad ride.

[@Nokkiwow]

Seeing the old clips of Journey into Imagination makes me cry. That was my favorite ride when I was younger. I loved Dreamfinder more than Santa XDD (There's also a hidden nautilus inside the tree playhouse thats outside Winnie the Pooh's queue, since that playground used to be on top of the old lagoon! ^^)

[@akcalo]

Which ride to bring back? Easy! Journey into Imagination!

[@kaz_ruin]

Great videos! Thanks for making these as they’re really entertaining when i’m bored

[@lukereveiws]

Tpm you always cure my boredom. Thanks for being my fav KZbinr for a while :)

[@arsenicmarshmallow1692]

Dreamfinder, for sure. I might have been on it once when I was a baby, but I'm not sure. I really hope they bring him back.

[@jaggerguth4391]

3:56 Oh my god Doug and Russel has kicked the bucket.

[@SlipperySoap]

Great work TPM VIDS!🎉Happy new year 🎉!

[@zekelinderman3970]

I remember eating at Pizza Planet in the Muppets section! I can't remember the last time I saw what it looked like. The Up version of the birds show at Animal Kingdom is the only version of the bird show I saw in person. Disney, PLEEEASE bring back the original version of Journey into Imagination in any way you can; including bringing Dreamfinder back to the ride! Frozen Ever After is all right for what it is, but it would be fantastic to have Maelstrom back. I wasn't born when 20,000 Leagues under the Sea existed, but it looks cool! So, if I have to pick only 1 to bring back, it would be the original Journey into Imagination.

[@judibickford5306]

Journey Into Imagination would be nice to experience.

[@JoshuaYu-gq6ix]

Thank you so much Tpmvids for making all thease videos they are so cool! I love watching ur videos and hidden secrets like that Buzzlightyear one hiding under that cone!

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Ha! At 1:58 you can see Chris from Provost Park Pass! Love that guy!

[@MatthewERyan]

Saved my Sunday right here- your vids are what I look forward to on weekends

[@only_son5040]

I agree about journey into imagination. My family loves it but wishes it got an update.

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

ABSOLUTELY, bring back '20,000 Leagues'! But this time; build it more like the version in DisneySea, and theme it to 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire'!! C'mon! It's RIGHT THERE!! =D

[@dyoshitimo932]

One time there was a massive storm and I was an animal kingdom and that is the building we went in I'm glad to hear it has so much history behind it

[@Kimmiesmidge]

at 17:30 the painting was right before the "origami room" that I used the love so much. What a loss.

[@GraysonFisher-po8ur]

The original Journey to imagination

[@DragonsWithCaterpillarsTM]

1982 Journey Into Imagination

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[@TPMvids]

Love hearing that, thank you so much!!😁

[@arctistarfox]

I didn’t even notice Doug and Russel outside Feathered Friends. I was there in 2022, and the show was the first thing we did. We did see Kevin on our way out though!

[@SilverhotdogFG]

16:30 omg there is actually another optical illusion

[@_-R-A-T-_]

I’m actually going to Disney Land on Tuesday! I’ll make sure to keep my eye out for ride breakdowns!

[@CLOUDCRY_WCUE]

Have fun! I wish I could go :)

[@jdslyman1720]

One iconic ride is down for referb as far as I can tell- "it's a small world". Also down is the water ride in DCA that is similar to Kali River Rapids in AK. Some of the screens also don't work in Toy Story Mania, costing you points. As far as I can tell, everything else is ok. We just came from there last week. Have fun!

[@itstoughtobeabailey]

Maelstrom was always my favorite Epcot ride so you should’ve seen me the first time we rode FEA in 2017, I was loving the nods, especially the polar bear! I got a pic with the sign in the loading area that day and have every trip since! (the nods are what makes me go on, otherwise I can careless for frozen ha!)

[@Lizzybunny99]

Hey TPM, would you please do hidden secrets and defunct attractions at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure as well?

[@foxshorts]

Imagination needs to be brought back

[@ageandtreachery]

I vote Journey in Imagination... The original !!

[@kylanxrae]

figment is my entire love language i need the original back since i’ve never seen it!

[@Beachmunks]

If I could I'd bring back Pizza Planet but I'd have it look just like it did in Toy Story

[@zerxilk8169]

enjoyed that very much.

[@deceptionz_]

I def think journey into imagine will get a retheme with the new movie

[@Drifty2.0]

Love the vids man

[@DaleyDisneyTours]

I love looking at the Nautilus in the rock work when I walk the queue. You only highlighted a small portion of it though. It actually goes all the way down to the water and further to the right. I didn’t know about the other one. I’ll have to look for that one next time.

[@CutesyBubblez]

The mermaid exit queue also has a hidden steamboat willie. Also, lots more attractions (practically all of them) have nods to the old attractions. Peoplemover music includes defunct songs. The tree in front of pooh has a natulus and also a picture of mr toad inside it. Galaxys edge has a LMA podracer. Runaway railway has the great moving ride sign. Etc etc.

[@pault5557]

12:02 Frozen, “the animated film was widely successful”may be the understatement of the decade! 🤪

[@Xx.HunnyBearz.Xx674]

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[@matthewsgamingadventures4669]

Bring Mr. towed wild, ride back to Magic Kingdom right now

[@vinella_project7258]

I think I'm not the only person that's going to say Journey into imagination But fun fact, I didn't even experience the original... Or Disney world in general since I live in France. But lately I've grown so attached to journey into immigration that I just want to see it brought back in a way similar to when it opened. They're just such charm and whimsy I get from original ride audio, video and pictures that I really hope I can see one day

[@jaretalbaugh7034]

Mr. Toad's wild ride.

[@Yellowwss]

Hey, I used to be a big fan when used to go on little kids KZbin and I found your KZbin channel big fan

[@sanri0hub]

Tpmvids!! I love your videos! I watch them with my mom and have been watching them since 2020! :D

[@Taylor-The-Rizzler]

as someone who's currently at disney, i see this as an absolute loss!🏆🏅🎖️🎊👏🥳🎊🎉🎊

[@DanMan36]

Those two Nautilus secrets in the queue for The Little Mermaid blew my mother-HYUCK-in’ mind!!!

[@senabarkwoof-vr4fi]

is it bad that your videos comfort me because you were my childhood fav youtuber

[@markwisneski6024]

I would love for the original Journey Into Imagination to come back as well. You are correct that all the issues with the original ride could be solved with modern technology that exists now. Digital projections to keep the animations and film sequences from wearing out. Trackless vehicles to resolve the issue with the carousel for the Dream Finder scene. Just get Steve Alcorn's company to do the control system and all would be amazing again.

[@frankydman]

Every now and then I’ll see comments online about how the original journey into imagination should come back. And while I agree that the first version was the best of the 3 incarnations, the unfortunate truth is that the original version can never return for a simple reason: Ask any imagineer who worked on the original attraction, and they will tell you the carousel at the beginning was an engineering nightmare that constantly had problems. It’s part of the reason the carousel was removed in the refurbishment

[@AndromedaStar]

I loved Maelstrom, it was one of my favorites and I didn't realize all of the little nods they left in Frozen Ever After. However, there is one you didn't mention - in the queue (or maybe it's in the queue to meet the princesses) but there is a tapestry with a likeness of the 3 headed troll somewhere :)

[@contentcreations6810]

I'm excited to see more amazing content.

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New video! That means i should get ready for the work week haha

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I been watching your videos for years and I still love your videos so keep up the good work tpmvids from David

[@badebs]

I’m really hoping that the PeopleMover gets reused at some point in Disneyland. I love the one at Disney World, and I bet it would bring back so many memories for a lot of people

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[@jssumner82]

20K Leagues tribute. I didnt know about the big sub tribute. cool and thanks. reminds me of the Steamboat Willie at the exit of little mermaid. Another 20K tribute can be found in the playground queue at the Pooh attraction. The Pooh playground used to be across the walkway from the Pooh attraction where the 20K Leagues was. Inside the Pooh Hunny tree, look just over the doorway as you exit to find another 20K Leagues sub. PS The tree is kid sized...lol so you will have to duck to enter and find the sub.

[@Samprice93WBA]

1:59 I see a Chris Provost in the wild! 😂

[@skopcindy]

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[@Emer155]

Great video !