Disney World’s Abandoned and Hidd...
Disney World’s Abandoned and Hidden Spaces

The Gen X Couple by Robin and Chris Ruehrwein

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Walt Disney World is famous for its magic, castles, and rides, but what about the places that are not on the map? In this episode, Robin and Chris take you behind the scenes to explore Disney World’s hidden, forgotten, and abandoned spaces. From the eerie calm of Discovery Island to the rusting slides of River Country, the unbuilt hotels, and the Cinderella Castle Suite you will never see, we dive into the history, stories, and secrets that make Disney World more fascinating than most guests realize.

We explore:

  • The utilidor tunnels beneath Magic Kingdom that keep the park running seamlessly
  • The Wonders of Life Pavilion at EPCOT and why it closed, yet still stands
  • The Skyway gondolas, an aerial ride that vanished in 1999
  • EPCOT’s unfinished future, with infrastructure for pavilions that never arrived
  •  ... 
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