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    Top 10 Biggest Disney Theme Park Failures



    The House of Mouse is far from perfect. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at the most embarrassing, head-scratching, and in some cases tragic incidents to plague Disney’s theme park division. Our countdown of the biggest Disney theme park failures includes Stitch Vandalizes Cinderella’s Castle, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, The Death of Deborah Gail Stone, and more! Which theme park fail sucked out some of the magic for you? Let us know in the comments!

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    35 Comments

    4. phantomrequim on

      I remember the story of Deborah Gail Stone from another top 10 video. Someone was recording everything that led up to her accidentally being killed, and her blood curdling scream was heard in the background. I don't think the video's real, but people who were there claimed they heard a scream. Poor girl.

    7. Ludonymous on

      Sometimes, not all things are magic and dreams coming true in the happiest place on Earth. Sometimes, it's a hellish nightmare pulled straight of either "Berserk" or "Warhammer 40,000".

    15. wojtek on

      It is a shame the current company lost all the money in the parks and all, but this is Disney we’re talking about, but to be honest, it’s not keeping them up at night
      Plus, with all that movie franchise they own, I am being the best animation and second-best with Pixar. They win every time.

    16. Rainbow Runner on

      I've been to Disneyland in California plenty of times, and it will always be the Happiest Place on Earth. But that's not to say that it hasn't had its struggles or darker moments.

      Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness. But I think a shoutout should be given to September 5, 2003 with the derailment on Big Thunder Mountain. Train #2 was sent out but never got the proper maintenance. This resulted in the death of 22 year old Marcelo Torres, who was crushed by the locomotive due to sitting in the front row of the first passenger car. It's because of that incident that there hasn't been a Train #2 since. Also, Chuggaaconroy got his fear of roller coasters because he was waiting in line when the derailment happened.

    20. 1992disney on

      If I were you guys, I'd make this a top 20 list instead of top 10 by also including Genie+ and Lightning Lane, replacing Splash Mountain with the upcoming Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Galaxy's Edge, Disney Enchantment, Harmonious, Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout, Pixar Pier, San Franstokyo Square, and Frozen Ever After.

    22. Antonia Roth on

      0:48: 😕 The video discusses the most embarrassing and tragic incidents in Disney's theme parks, including the revamp of the 'Journey Into Imagination' ride.
      5:00: 💥 Rocket Rods was a fast but unreliable ride at Disneyland that replaced the People Mover.
      7:34: 💥 Beastly Kingdom was a planned area in Disney's Animal Kingdom that was cancelled due to budget constraints.
      9:46: 💡 Disney's America: A planned theme park that would have showcased American history through various attractions.
      Recapped using TammyAI

    26. Jade Dragon Gaming on

      To be fair, the Maleficent dragon catching on fire was one of the things that hadn't happened to it yet. Due to it many issues its had since its debut, its been given the name Murphy, for Murphy's Law- anything that can happen, will. There were times more often than not when he either malfunctioned during a show or didn't show altogether. He was amazing when he worked perfectly, but Disney tech wasn't quite up to par for the machine they had designed.

    27. Daniel waugh on

      I was completely unaware of the dragon being burned to a crisp. I had some memories of it, RIPP

      the star cruiser would have been somewhat a success had they not made it SO EXPENSIVE!! This is what happens when Disney takes over others and ruin them. Now we'll never get another in our lifetime.

    28. JamCal-X on

      Still remember going to Disneyland in 2000 when I was 12. The Arcade in Tomorrowland was the only part I genuinely enjoyed, the rest was sad disappointment.

    29. Jason McMurtry on

      He has also voiced him in many video games and animated movies. His last performance is in Suicide Squad Kills The Justice League which may end up not great but Kevin Conroy always will be

    31. Alyssa Black on

      I remember the ad for Beastly Kingdom on several Disney VHS tapes as a kid. Too bad it never happened, but I get why it was too much $$$ for them back then

    35. VooDooGuyy Inc. on

      "While there's much throughout history that the US should be proud of. The country certainly isn't without infamous chapters that the family-friendly Disney might not be well sued to tackle…"

      Pocahontas: Like me.

      😳😳😳 The timing on that made me choke on my drink! 10:53

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