When it comes to the history of Disneyland attractions, there are generally two types. There are the ones that stand the test of time, like Pirates of the Caribbean or Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, and then there are the ones that have been replaced and forgotten, like the Flying Saucers of Tomorrowland. America Sings is something else. The attraction has been gone for decades and was never a massive fan favorite, but it’s an attraction that will probably always be remembered because without it, we may never have gotten Splash Mountain.
35 years ago, on April 10, 1988, America Sings closed. It was not a closure that was met with a great deal of fanfare, but it was nonetheless was a key moment in Disneyland's history. So let’s take a look at what America Sings was and why this little animatronic show ended up being so important.
