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From: Karenell on 31 Mar 2007 14:13
The Diamond Horseshoe Saloon
The Fairway Villas
The little flower cart in the side street off of Main Street. I took
pictures of my DD there every time we visited until they closed off
the entire little side street to sell more plush.

Along those same lines--the DIFFERENT stores that used to line Main
Street, instead of the one long store that has the same aisle after
aisle of the same stuff now.


From: M.C.Gordon Jr on 31 Mar 2007 16:03
On Mar 30, 7:10 pm, "ljc" <ljcef...(a)verizon.net> wrote:
> > Folks on this newsgroup have offered all those explanations,
> > plus its age, the expense of the water system because it was
> > partly connected to open water, its popularity, and desire
> > to shift budget to other priorities.
>
> ... and there are parasites in Florida lakes that can get into your
> body if your head goes underwater.... that could be a reason for
> closure.
> For a LONG time, the parasite problem was known, but Disney still
> allowed people to swim on the "beaches" at the resorts.... then they
> put up tiny signs that said, "no swimming". I am not sure if they
> ever put WHY there was to be no swimming... around that same time,
> River Country closed.
>
> I had heard (several years ago now) from a CM that there were plans to
> open it again for the "main pool" the campground... not sure what they
> planned to do about the parasite problem... but of course, that has
> not yet (ever?) come to be.


If that were the reason, why would they allow thousands of people to
participate in the Disney Triathlon? They have to swim 1.5miles in the
lake.


The one attraction that I wish that they still had is The Broadway at
the Top show in the Top of the World area of the Contemporary Resort.
Top of the world was the restaurant replaced by California grill


Matt


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From: Julie on 31 Mar 2007 16:22


Rex Mumea wrote:
> So, let's make a list of favorite closed, remodeled or renamed
> attractions...
>
> The Empress Lilly was great, live jazz. One of my big memories of my
> Grandfather is me drinking juice and him with a draft beer while listening
> to the band at lunch time.
>
> Discovery Island (the original in the middle of the lake). For as hot as it
> would be at the beginning of August, the shade and cool breeze of the lake,
> it was a great afternoon diversion in the late 70's, early 80's. Now it is
> so grown over, the white sand beaches are gone.
>
> The Ole Swimming Hole (River Country). As a kid, spending the day was a
> huge deal. My most vivid memory is also a sad one. While we were there, a
> girl drowned after riding the big water slide, something to do with her
> heart. There were life guards running around all over, but we had no idea
> it was that serious till we got home days later, and read about it in the
> paper.
>
> The big boom and the rope swing were a blast, no way any water park could
> get insurance for something like that today. Actually, does anyone know if
> they closed river country because of the bigger newer water parks coming
> online, or was it an issue with water quality? Or and insurance issue of
> people swimming in an open body of water and the cost of life guards?
>
>

My fav closed is Horizons. Thought it should have been updated, but miss
it.
Julie
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From: jenny on 31 Mar 2007 21:45
On Mar 31, 1:13?pm, "Karenell" <karene...(a)comcast.net> wrote:
> The Diamond Horseshoe Saloon
> Along those same lines--the DIFFERENT stores that used to line Main
> Street, instead of the one long store that has the same aisle after
> aisle of the same stuff now.

I COULD NOT AGREE MORE! We adored Diamond Horseshoe and its hows that
hinted at adult humor in a very, very subtle and clean way. What great
shows, good food and a nice break from the park mayhem.

When I visited DL 4 years ago I was thrilled with Main Street as it
used to be. I MISS have UNIQUE shops instead of one, long generic
Disney store. I miss the theater where you could watch flicks too.

Finally, I miss Toad......long live the amphibian!

Jenny

P.S. I also miss Discovery Island.


From: Glenn Holliday on 1 Apr 2007 15:17
Rex Mumea wrote:
> So, let's make a list of favorite closed, remodeled or renamed
> attractions...

EPCOT used to have street performers. Music, magicians, probably
more. I looked forward to seeing them when we were planned a
trip after many years away, then was disappointed to find them no more.

--
Glenn Holliday holliday(a)acm.org
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