Abandoned Disney Attractions You Never Knew Existed
The Forgotten Discovery River Boats of Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Do people even still remember the Discovery River Boats? This now-abandoned ride was once part of the attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and took passengers on a non-stop journey around the park’s lot. While it was similar to the Jungle Cruise at the Magic Kingdom, there were only a handful of exclusive scenes.
The attraction eventually got renamed with modified routes and no animals on board. However, it closed in 1999 due to disappointed guests who expected to see more wildlife. Two boats were repurposed later for a pirate-themed fireworks cruise in the Magic Kingdom resort area, with new names and paint jobs.
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