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In between dreaming of Dole Whips, I'm a museum experience developer. I enjoyed reading this article. As one who frequented Horizons in the late 80's and early 90's, I was sad to see it go. I am old enough to have visited the NY Worlds Fair and the old Future World brought back those childhood memories. Horizons represented the optimistic view of the future that is largely gone from Walt Disney World now.
I do have one question however. The sinkhole theory has been largely debunked, including comments made by Marty Sklar. Do you have a verifiable source and documentation for raising it here, otherwise it is concerning to be included in this article, as it prolongs the rumor's life.
The existence of the sinkhole in that area of the park was confirmed by Mr. Sklar about three years ago, though not necessarily that it was the reason for Horizon's demise. I've always been unlikely to believe it myself, since the ride re-opened and closed and re-opened far too many times for a structure that was allegedly on the verge of collapse. I'll be sure to edit the article to note that. Great point. Altogether, I think the sinkhole simply made for a convenient excuse.
Marty confirmed the existence of a sinkhole at Epcot's 30th anniversary celebration WDW's 40th , but at a location near the Odyssey Restaurant building as the primary reason why there was so much space between Future World and the World Showcase. He is widely quoted in various blogs that were present on that point and is quoted as debunking the Horizons connection, instead pointing to the loss of corporate sponsorship as the primary reason for its loss.
Thank you for this. I am choked up reading through everything. I was probably about 5 or 6 when I rode this ride. It was a "must-do" for my family and I. I remember my 2 older brothers and I sharing one ride vehicle while my parents rode in another.
I remember fighting over when scene would win at the conclusion of the ride. I remember staring at the different scenes, wishing I could jump out of my ride vehicle and explore and thanks to Mesa Verde Times blog, that dream became a little reality, at least vicariously.
I remember dreaming about what the future would be like. This ride, and many of the original Epcot rides, held a special place in my heart. MK filled the childish imaginary fantasies for me. Epcot allowed me to dream and imagine. As an adult, I ride Carousel of Progress and Spaceship Earth because they are the last of the good, thoughtful rides left. I mourn Horizons when I look upon Mission:Space and have yet, if I ever, to step foot in that building.
I help my fellow Horizons community hold on to the last of the ride we loved by creating trinkets with the Horizons logo, because sadly, there aren't many souvenirs for the ride anymore. Install the app. COM Forums! Please take a look around, and feel free to sign up and join the community.
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Horizons closed because Thread starter goofyfordisney Start date Apr 25, Other Sponser Issue Votes: 3 3. Overhead Track system Votes: 3 3. Foundation was collapsing Votes: 24 Ride was outdated Votes: 21 Not enough people were riding this ride Votes: 20 Total voters 93 Poll closed May 25, I don't think it was any of these, I just think they wanted something new, rfesh and different there.
Terp02 New Member. I think that it was because it was very outdated, and since it was very outdated, there was a lack of sponsorship, and then lost it's backing, and had to be replaced. GE didn't merge with NBC. GE has owned NBC for years. The tension started when Disney bought ABC. I don't know about the mysterious foundation problems.
Sounds like B. I think the overhead track, and the low ridership attibuted to the demise. Too many parts, animatronic figures, and sets to keep up. It just wasn't cost effective to keep it open. I think Horizons was closed because it just wasn't drawing the crowds any more although I tried, I really did!
Just a few short months later, the external structure began coming down in true demolition form, sometimes appearing to have collapsed. As the new building began to take form, it added fuel to some of the circulating rumors as to why Horizons had closed.
Though it was announced the reason for the demolition was due to the building not being large enough, the new pavilion was significantly shorter and had a smaller footprint. While never officially confirmed, when the land was finally cleared there was a large hole visible into which large steel structures were being placed. While it continues to be highly debated among fans of the attraction, many believe that a large sinkhole under the southeast corner of the building is the reason for the closure.
Many of the props from the attraction still live on in second lives at other Disney parks. Though officially stated to have been sold or dumped, ride vehicles have been known to pop up on sites such as eBay or Mouse Surplus from time to time. Widely acknowledged as one of the most missed attractions to have become extinct, Horizons still to this day lives on through a myriad of references in other attractions.
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