Lakeland Antique Mall: Home to a $50,000 Disney ride vehicle

Untitled design

“Dopey” ride vehicle for sale at Lakeland Antique Mall | Photo courtesy of Lakeland Antique Mall

Table of Contents

Lakeland Antique Mall (3530 US Hwy. 98 N.) is #Trending due to the sale of a $50,000 ride vehicle from Snow White’s Scary Adventures. The vehicle’s price tag is stirring up statewide coverage from the likes of Sean Daly over at WTPV to the Disney blogs such as Inside the Magic.

The now extinct dark ride, formerly located at Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom, closed its doors after 41 years, on May 31, 2012, after multiple refurbishments (including one in 1994 after guests complained it was too frightening).

49956585_332089480736154_7653355688976952278_n

Throwback photo of Snow White’s Scary Adventures | Photo via @retrowdw

The vehicle was originally purchased at a Disney auction by a private collector based out of Los Angeles after it was removed from the ride queue at Disney’s Magic Kingdom in the early ’90s during a round of refurbishments. The reason being that the new ride cars were being updated with three rows of seats, and the current vehicles only contained two.

Today, the Princess Fairytale Hall stands in its place leaving the only variation of the ride on American soil, at Disneyland in California, with other international renditions in Tokyo Disneyland + Disneyland Paris.

For the ultimate Disney superfan, the vehicle, named after Snow White’s dwarf, “Dopey,” is still on the market, if you can dish out $50,000.

Quiz

More from LALtoday
The new restaurant at LAL is nearly ready to open its doors, and we got a sneak peek of what Lakelanders (and visitors) can expect.
Did your neighborhood make the list?
It’s the sweetest time of year — the Florida Strawberry Festival is back. Save our guide so you don’t get in a (strawberry) jam.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
Be a tourist in your own hometown with three passes that give you prizes in return for check-ins.
Burgers, beignets, and beverages — find out what’s on the menu at this new restaurant from the owners of LoveBird.
The library will fully close for the construction of new bathrooms, an updated layout, and new fixtures.
Lakeland’s aviation industry is reaching new heights. Become part of it by earning your pilot’s license with this flight school, located at Lakeland International Airport.
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
The 90th season of this beloved Lakeland tradition is underway at Joker Marchant Stadium — here’s everything you need to know if you’re planning to attend.