Summary

History

Legacy

When the attraction was replaced by Big Thunder Mountain, the new attraction would feature several references to its predecessor.

• The colorful caverns at the ride's beginning are a nod to the old Rainbow Caverns, though not quite as grand.
• The town of Rainbow Ridge was preserved for use in Big Thunder Mountain and serves as part of the attraction's load area.
• Though a different set of Tyrannosaurus bones, Big Thunder Mountain would feature a climactic splash down going through dinosaur ribs.

In addition, other remnants of the attraction were left behind and several portions still exist today, such as the Bear Country pond and train tunnel, and various rock structures of the Living Desert in the current Big Thunder Ranch. The Cascade Falls existed until the mid-90s when water damage and other structural issues forced it's demolition and an actual ride vehicle was on display for decades until the Disney Archives took it into storage for possible restoration and preservation.

Disneyland

Main Street, U.S.A.: Disneyland Railroad | Main Street Cinema | The Disney Gallery | Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln New Orleans Square: The Haunted Mansion | Pirates of the Caribbean Frontierland: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad | Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island | Mark Twain Riverboat | Sailing Ship Columbia | Big Thunder Ranch | Golden Horseshoe Saloon | Fantasmic! Critter Country: Splash Mountain | Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes | The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Adventureland: Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room | Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye | Jungle Cruise | Tarzan's Treehouse Mickey's Toontown (Disneyland): Chip 'n' Dale's Treehouse | Donald's Boat | Gadget's Go Coaster | Goofy's Playhouse | Mickey's House and Meet Mickey | Minnie's House | Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin Fantasyland: Sleeping Beauty Castle | Alice in Wonderland | Casey Jr. Circus Train | Dumbo the Flying Elephant | It's a Small World | King Arthur Carrousel | Mad Tea Party | Matterhorn Bobsleds | Mr. Toad's Wild Ride | Peter Pan's Flight | Pinocchio's Daring Journey | Snow White's Scary Adventures | Storybook Land Canal Boats | Pixie Hollow Tomorrowland: Astro Orbitor | Autopia | Space Mountain (Disneyland) | Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters | Disneyland Monorail | Captain EO | Innoventions | Starcade | Star Tours: The Adventures Continue Resorts: Disneyland Hotel Former Attractions: Country Bear Jamboree | Star Tours | Honey, I Shrunk the Audience | Ariel's Grotto | PeopleMover | Skyway | Carousel of Progress | 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage | Fink 169 Boats | Swiss Family Treehouse | Adventure Thru Inner Space | Magic Journeys | Rocket Jets | Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland | Midget Autopia | The Party Gras Parade | Space Station X-1 | Flying Saucers | Aladdin's Royal Caravan | One Man's Dream | Mickey Mouse Club Theater | Fantasy Waters | Fantasyland Autopia | Rocket Rods | Snow White: An Enchanting Musical Others: List of Disneyland attractions

           Remains

Some people claim to have gone in and seen the remains. On an adamthewoo video, LegendKiller1fan commented and said he saw jumping animatronic fish, very old and decayed, still jump in the lake to this day. Some people have seen the tunnel on the other side of old Beaver Valley pond. That is part of the remains from the once beautiful mine train through Nature's Wonderland. Some of the rocks are still there. But not much leads to the past of this ride.