Extinct Attractions

Discovery Island – An Extinct Walt Disney World Attraction

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
By Amanda Tinney
Discovery Island – An Extinct Walt Disney World Attraction

Have you ever heard of Walt Disney World’s Discovery Island?  Not to be confused with the Discovery Island that is the central HUB of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme park…formerly called Safari Village.  I am talking about the original Discovery Island Attraction… This now extinct attraction was a big draw for the Walt Disney World Resort... »

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Railroad

Monday, August 17, 2009
By Amanda Tinney
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Railroad

Did you know that the Disney Ft. Wilderness Resort and Campground used to have its very own Steam Train?  The Fort Wilderness Railroad, which operated in the 1970’s, could transport up to 90 campers on a three and a half mile trek through the Fort Wilderness Resort Campground.  The track around the Magic Kingdom... »