It's Official - The Scary Adventures Will Close at WDW

I knew it was coming, but it still feels like a kick in the gut. Thomas Smith, the Social Media Director for Disney Parks yesterday announced on the Disney Parks blog the new updated plan for Walt Disney World's Fantasyland expansion. For the most part, it sounds great and even includes a very exciting brand new Snow White-themed attraction entitled The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. "The coaster will feature a first-of-its kind ride system with a train of ride vehicles that swing back and forth as they whisk along the track."

Artist's rendition of the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

However as a result, the somewhat shocking news is that the Snow White's Scary Adventures ride will be permanently closed...and to make room for a new meet-n-greet location called Princess Fairytale Hall.

SWSA's Not-So-Sleeping Death. Image via fanpop.

Things change. Nothing stays the same. Yet, I can't help but feel extremely disappointed that WDW will be losing SWSA. From a historical perspective, it's a great loss as it's one of the few remaining attractions based on those originally approved by Walt for Disneyland when it first opened in 1955.

My first ticket into the Disney life and Snow White.

And from a personal perspective, I am saddened because it was this very ride that, back in December of 2000, first ignited my interest in Snow White. Before this time, I didn't give a hoot about Disney's first princess or Disney in general for that matter.

Magically simple.

No, it's not a Big Thunder Mountain or a Haunted Mansion, but SWSA worked it's magic on me in a very real way and I for one will miss it.