Classic Disney Ride Is Recreated In VR, 25 Years After It Was Closed

A talented YouTuber and developer has recreated a classic Disney World ride in VR, 25 years after the theme park attraction had closed

As spotted by Kotaku, the Disney World theme park ride in question is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea which celebrated the classic 1950s Disney movie of the same name.

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Credit: twitter.com/Defunctland

The 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride opened back in 1971, however the ride closed its doors some 23 years later in 1994.

If you need a 15-minute break today, I suggest taking a trip to Defunctland VR and riding a long lost attraction,” said Defunctland, announcing the new VR experience.

At this point it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack for anyone that had the privilege of experiencing this ride. Thankfully the YouTube channel belonging to Defunctland has provided us with the next best thing.

The video uploaded to the YouTube channel has been recreated not only in terms of the ride itself, but also the surrounding environments upon entering, as well as providing facts on the attraction.

YouTube video

This fantastic video uploaded to YouTube can be enjoyed as an interactive video but you can also experience the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea recreation in VR by downloading the software to PC.

Even without the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea experience, the Defunctland YouTube channel is certainly worth checking out as there are loads of historic documentaries, not just on the topic of theme parks but there’s even a documentary on Toys “R” Us!

Defunctland plans on adding further rides and attractions to the digital theme park, so if this content interests you, it might be worth subbing to the channel.

Have you experienced the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea re-creation or perhaps you’ve been on the real-life ride before it closed in 1994! We’d love to hear your thoughts across our social media channels.

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Featured Image Credit: twitter.com/Defunctland