The Abandoned Disney World Attraction - The Story Behind 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

🌊20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was based on the classic Jules Verne novel and Disney's 1954 film adaptation.

💰Operating expenses for 20,000 Leagues exceeded its revenue, making it the lowest profit-generating attraction in its category.

🚫The attraction closed in 1994 for maintenance, but no significant renovations were made, leading to its ultimate abandonment.

🌿The remains of the attraction, including stone sculptures and animatronics, remained submerged in the former lagoon for nearly a decade.

🚧In 2004, the entirety of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was demolished, leaving behind a small children's play area.

Why did 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ultimately close?

—The attraction's high operating expenses and the need for significant renovations led to its closure in 1994.

What happened to the remains of the attraction?

—After nearly a decade of abandonment, the show building, props, and show scenes were demolished in 2004.

Was 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea a popular attraction?

—Yes, the ride was highly popular, attracting many guests with its immersive underwater experience.

What was the inspiration behind the ride?

—The attraction was based on the classic Jules Verne novel and Disney's 1954 film adaptation of '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.'

Is there anything left of the attraction today?

—No, the entire attraction was demolished in 2004, and only a small children's play area remains on the site.

00:00Introduction to the abandoned Disney World attraction, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

04:59The history and popularity of the attraction, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

09:32The challenges of maintaining the attraction and its high operating expenses.

12:08The closure of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in 1994 and rumors surrounding its future.

19:20The eerie remains of the attraction and its underwater show scenes.

24:40The demolition of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in 2004 and the small play area that replaced it.