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Beloved Disney World Ride Primed for Retheme, Reportedly on Its Last Legs

Guests report that EPCOT‘s beloved Living with the Land boat ride is suffering from ongoing maintenance issues and neglect that could signal its end.

Current State of Living with the Land

Suitcases on Living with the Land.
Credit: PaulaK

Living with the Land, known for its serene journey through lush greenhouses and aquaculture systems, has long captured the hearts of Walt Disney World Resort visitors. It stands as a testament to creativity, technology, and sustainability.

Many Disney Parks fans have regarded this ride as a cornerstone of EPCOT since it opened alongside the theme park in 1982. Originally called Listen to the Land, the boat ride through Walt Disney World Resort‘s functioning greenhouses has long inspired guests to learn where their food comes from.

Christmas lights on a Mickey shaped bush.
Credit: PaulaK

Unfortunately, recent reports indicate that Living with the Land faces ongoing maintenance challenges. Redditor u/infrared_hologram recently started an online discussion about countless leaks in the greenhouse’s roof:

The greenhouse roof over Living with the Land sure is leaky

I just rode Living with the Land, it’s pouring rain outside, and OMG are there a lot of leaks in the greenhouse roof! All sections from the first sandy area to the lab at the end had water coming in from multiple areas. Some places had so much water pouring in that we got splashed on the boat. I’m sure the roof is still structurally sound but it’s very unnerving to see so much water coming in. I hope Disney is working on fixing it soon…

Impact on Walt Disney World Resort Guests

For repeat Walt Disney World Resort guests, Living with the Land has been an integral part of their trips to EPCOT, symbolizing cherished memories of family outings and childhood curiosity. Many passionate Disney Parks fans joined the discussion about the ride’s maintenance issues.

“We were shocked at how much water and how many spots it was coming in at in August,” one commenter wrote. “Like concerning amount of spots.”

Another suggested Walt Disney Imagineers would “tear it down.”

guests visiting living with the land behind the seeds tour
The Behind the Seeds Tour of Living with the Land. Credit: Disney

However, some Disney Parks fans reassured others that the leaks don’t pose as much of a threat as one might assume. u/DNASword wrote:

“As some who lived in a house with a similar structured sunroom: this is fine.

It’s almost impossible to keep up with leaks in that kind of structure. You’d have to climb up on the already compromised seams on the outside and find where a tiny crack or multiple pinhole sized holes are to caulk them. And someone who did their best: repeat next week. Its never ending because the heat expands it during the day, and makes it flex back each night. You can’t climb to some parts and you have to just glob it on the inside til a panel breaks and you can get a ladder or a crane in there.”

Walt Disney World Resort hasn’t commented publicly on the leaks within Living with the Land, but the attraction occasionally closes for scheduled refurbishment.

What’s the most unusual thing you’ve noticed on a Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, or Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction? Share it with Disney Dining in the comments. 

Jess Colopy

Jess Colopy is a Disney College Program alum and kid-at-heart. When she’s not furiously typing in a coffee shop, you can find her on the hunt for the newest Stitch pin.

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