Horizons | Disney World

Horizons was a beloved dark ride attraction that was once located at Epcot in Walt Disney World Resort, Florida. The attraction opened on October 1, 1983, and was part of the Future World section of the park.

Horizons was designed to showcase the potential future of technology and human progress, exploring various aspects of life in the 21st century and beyond. The ride took guests on a journey through time and space, offering visions of potential living environments, workspaces, and leisure activities.

The attraction’s storyline followed the fictional dream institute called “Dreamport,” where guests embarked on a thrilling trip using OmniMover ride vehicles. The ride took visitors through scenes of a desert farm, an undersea research base, and a futuristic space colony, among others.

One of the most remarkable features of Horizons was the Choose-Your-Own-Ending sequence. During the ride, guests could select one of three different destinations for their final scene, including a desert farm, an underwater city, or a space colony. This gave riders a sense of personalization and made each ride experience unique.

Horizons was known for its optimistic and inspirational vision of the future, promoting the idea of technological advancements that could lead to a better and more sustainable world. The attraction’s memorable theme song, “New Horizons,” further added to the overall experience.

Horizons was closed and demolished in 1999 to make way for the construction of the Mission SPACE attraction.

Horizons | Disney World News:

• Blast from the past: Do you remember these old Disney and Universal attractions?, February 25, 2023
• The True Story of the Unauthorized, Daredevil Documentation of the Horizons Ride at Disney World, August 18, 2018
• Days of Disney Past: A Peek At Horizons, October 14, 2016
• 13 Reasons Disney Parks Fans Still Love Horizons Today, October 2, 2015
• Horizons: Why Disney Demolished Epcot’s Best Ever Attraction, June 27, 2015