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Wrong picture - right date! LOL
The photo is from a press conference in 1965 but the OFFICIAL public announcement was indeed after his death.

Extinct Disney - Backstage Magic Before Backstage Magic pulled back the curtain on EPCOT’s digital infrastructure, the same theater hosted something far stranger and far more whimsical:

On this day in 1984, Backstage Magic opened in EPCOT’s CommuniCore — the attraction that invited guests behind the curtain of the computer age. With Julie and her rainbow‑striped mainframe leading the way, it turned technology into something creative, friendly, and full of promise.
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Today in 1967: Disney officially announced the mysterious Florida Project during a press conference in Winter Park, revealing early plans for what was then simply called Disney World.
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Extinct Disney - Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure Debuting in January 2009, the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure was part of Disney’s “Living Character” initiative, designed to bring animated characters

On this day in 2009, Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure opened at EPCOT — turning the pavilions into a spy mission playground where guests saved the world one clue at a time.
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Extinct Disney - Cirque Du Soleil: La Nouba La Nouba was a resident Cirque du Soleil production that dazzled audiences for nearly two decades at Walt Disney World. Performed in a custom-built white

On this day in 1999, Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba premiered at Downtown Disney, transforming the West Side with its dreamlike acrobatics, bold color, and unforgettable energy.
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Extinct Disney - Country Bear Jamboree The idea for the Country Bear Jamboree was born out of Walt Disney’s involvement in the 1960 Winter Olympics held in Squaw Valley, California. Struck by the

Today in 2024: Country Bear Jamboree played its final show before closing for its big transformation into Country Bear Musical Jamboree, marking a heartfelt farewell to more than 50 years of Frontierland memories.
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Extinct Disney - Circle Of Life: An Environmental Fable Opening on January 21, 1995, Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable replaced Symbiosis in The Land pavilion at Epcot, just 20 days after its predecessor

Today in 1995: Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable opened in The Land pavilion, inviting guests into a darkened theater where the world felt a little bigger, a little more fragile, and a little more worth protecting.
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The Seas Extinct Attractions of Epcot's Seas Pavilion

On this day in 1986, The Living Seas opened at EPCOT — inviting guests to descend below the surface and imagine a future shaped by exploration, curiosity, and a whole lot of water.
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Extinct Disney - Carousel Of Progress Though still operating today, the Carousel of Progress that opened at Magic Kingdom on January 15, 1975 is a very different show from the one guests

On this day in 1975, Carousel of Progress spun into Tomorrowland — a rotating reminder that the future was meant to feel bright, domestic, and endlessly possible.
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Extinct Disney - Space Mountain Explore the fascinating history of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. From its RCA sponsorship to its 1994 refurbishment, discover how this iconic indoor coaster has evolved over the years.

Space Mountain blasted off on this day in 1975 — the moment Tomorrowland officially went full sci‑fi.
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Extinct Disney - CommuniCore Exhibits CommuniCore East Computer Central Compute‑A‑Coaster SMRT‑1 Great American Census Quiz Get Set Jet Flag Games FutureChoice TravelPort Population Clock Computer

After months of research, photos, and deep‑dive EPCOT archaeology…
The full CommuniCore exhibit index is finally live.
Every exhibit. Every detail. All in one place.
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Extinct Disney - Star Tours When Star Tours opened at Disney-MGM Studios in December 1989, it marked a groundbreaking moment in theme park history. Developed in collaboration with George

Today in 1990, Star Tours officially opened at Disney‑MGM Studios, bringing a galaxy of chaos, comedy, and Rex‑powered misadventure to the park.
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World Showcase Extinct Attractions of Epcot's World Showcase

Today in 1990: EPCOT opened the International Gateway, giving World Showcase a serene back‑entrance that felt like discovering a secret portal into the park’s quieter side.
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Extinct Disney - Animation Tour Before The Magic of Disney Animation officially opened, guests visiting Disney-MGM Studios in its earliest months were offered a temporary experience known as

Today in 2004, Disney announced that animation work at Disney‑MGM Studios would return to California, marking the end of the park’s era as a working animation studio.
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Extinct Disney - Horizons Opening on October 1, 1983, exactly one year after EPCOT Center’s debut, the Horizons pavilion stood as a beacon of optimism in Future World East. Unlike

Today in 1999, Horizons took its final bow — closing the doors on a vision of the future that felt warmer, brighter, and more human than anything that’s followed. For many, this wasn’t just an attraction ending; it was a goodbye to a dream we still haven’t quite replaced.
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Extinct Disney - Sorcerer Hat As part of the 100 Years of Magic celebration honoring Walt Disney’s 100th birthday, Disney’s Hollywood Studios (then Disney-MGM Studios) unveiled a new park

Today in 2015: Demolition began on the Sorcerer Hat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, bringing an end to one of the park’s most recognizable icons.
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Studios Extinct Attractions of Disney's Studios

Today in 2008 was the last day the Disney‑MGM Studios name was used, closing the book on an era of backlot charm, street sets, and that iconic water tower.
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Extinct Disney - Cirque Du Soleil: La Nouba La Nouba was a resident Cirque du Soleil production that dazzled audiences for nearly two decades at Walt Disney World. Performed in a custom-built white

Today in 1998: Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba debuted at Downtown Disney, bringing a surreal, high‑energy blend of acrobatics, music, and color that became a defining part of the West Side for nearly two decades.
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Extinct Disney - CommuniCore Before Innoventions and World Celebration, the semi-circular buildings behind Spaceship Earth were home to CommuniCore—short for Community Core. Opening with

Today in 1982: EPCOT Center opened the Electronic Forum inside CommuniCore, inviting guests to share their opinions on touchscreens decades before that became everyday life. A true “future world” moment.
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Studios Extinct Attractions of Disney's Studios

Today in 2007, the Disney‑MGM Studios logo was removed from the archway leading into Animation Courtyard — a small change that marked a big shift as the park continued moving away from its original studio identity.
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Extinct Disney - Honey, I Shrunk The Kids Movie Set Adventure Opening in December 1990, The Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure was a sprawling, immersive playground attraction located in the Streets of America

Today in 1990, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure opened — a towering maze of giant blades of grass, oversized film props, and pure MGM joy. One of the most unforgettable playgrounds Disney ever built.
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Extinct Disney - Star Tours When Star Tours opened at Disney-MGM Studios in December 1989, it marked a groundbreaking moment in theme park history. Developed in collaboration with George

On this day in 1989, Star Tours opened and brought a new level of energy and immersion to the parks, launching guests into a cinematic universe in a way Disney had never done before.
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Extinct Disney - Magic Journeys Magic Journeys, an iconic Epcot attraction, embarked on a unique journey by residing in multiple locations at Walt Disney World, including both Epcot and Magic Kingdom. Originally a heartwarming 3D film showcased in the Imagination pavilion, Magic Journeys later found a new home in Fantasyland Theater before its final closure in 1993 to make way for the enchanting Legend of the Lion King.

On this day in 1987, Magic Journeys officially opened in its new Fantasyland home, bringing its dreamlike 3D experience to a whole new audience and marking a quiet but meaningful chapter in Disney park history.
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Extinct Disney - Pirates Of The Caribbean A sister attraction to Disneyland’s original Pirates of the Caribbean (1967), the Magic Kingdom version is shorter in length, features different scenes, and

On this day in 1973, Pirates of the Caribbean opened and set a new standard for immersive storytelling, blending atmosphere, scale, and detail in a way that reshaped Disney attractions for decades to come.
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Extinct Disney - Space Mountain Explore the fascinating history of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. From its RCA sponsorship to its 1994 refurbishment, discover how this iconic indoor coaster has evolved over the years.

On this day in 1972, construction began on Space Mountain, a project that redefined what a Disney attraction could be. Its creation marked a bold leap into the future of themed design and storytelling.
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Today marks the anniversary of Walt Disney’s passing — a moment to pause and honor the dreamer who reshaped storytelling, animation, and imagination itself.
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Extinct Disney - Listen To The Land An opening day attraction at The Land Pavilion, Listen to the Land debuted with EPCOT Center on October 1, 1982. The slow-moving boat ride took guests on a

On this day in 1993, EPCOT’s beloved Listen to the Land attraction reopened with a fresh new name: Living with the Land! Guests continued their journey through greenhouses and ecosystems, now with an updated look and feel.
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Extinct Disney - Star Jets Opening on November 28, 1974, during the second phase of Tomorrowland’s expansion, Star Jets was perched atop the WEDWay PeopleMover platform, making it one

Today in 1974: The Star Jets officially open in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom!
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Wonders Of Life Extinct Attractions of Epcot's Wonders of Life Pavilion

On this day in 2006, the Wonders of Life pavilion reopened for seasonal operation—only to shut its doors for good just months later.
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Extinct Disney - America The Beautiful Opening in November 1971, America the Beautiful was the first Circle-Vision 360° film to debut at Walt Disney World, housed in Tomorrowland’s Circle-Vision

Today in 1971: America the Beautiful debuts as the first Circle-Vision 360° film at Walt Disney World.
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