Nomenclature May 25 1955:
SPEED BOATS (This name maybe changed)
Fiberglass boats of ultra modern design.
Lake cruise 14 boats including police boat (1 police boat)

First permanent attraction to be removed.

There were 14 boats.

Boat colors were pink and aqua

Required a "B" ticket in 1955

Called Speedboats in 1956 guidebook

No guide rails allowed guests could pilot the boats anywhere they wanted. Later a Cast Member rode in each boat with the guests

Walt had intended to replace the unreliable Phantom Boats with an attraction similar to high-speed swamp boats. There was even a sign announcing their arrival. They never came to pass, as they were deemed too loud and dangerous. What's interesting is that the original Skyway attraction poster depicts boats similar to those described as a future attraction in the Tomorrowland Lagoon. Timing-wise, this poster would reflect the same period the attraction was being considered. One look at the poster and one can see that the boats depicted are not Phantom Boats". Secret courtesy of Jon S.

Fantasia Gardens

Motor Boat Cruise