Welcome to planDisney, Scott. It's so nice that you found your way to us.
Disney's Walk Around the World Bricks were such a special offering and provided over 23 years of magic around
Magic Kingdom Park.
As I pointed out to a Guest with a similar question, these bricks were thought of fondly by many Guests, coaxed a smile or a tear to those walking over or by them, and allowed families to be part of the wonder and excitement of the
Walt Disney World Resort. Being a part of this offering meant you were a part of the
Disney Parks. And your brick is now a part of
Disney history...and that can never be taken away.
These bricks were retired in 2019 but
you can design and purchase a replica paver as a commemorative keepsake through the Disney Store. Furthermore, when my good friends
Kaitlin and
Nimmy checked a few months ago, you were still able to do this in person at the
Tomorrowland Launch Depot in Magic Kingdom Park. There is also the possibility that this is available at the
Marketplace Co-Op in
Disney Springs. However, since offerings are subject to change, I would recommend purchasing it through the
Disney Store.
While I know that this may be a bit disappointing to hear, Walt Disney himself once said that the parks would always be in a state of becoming. Sometimes,
new experiences and improvements come at the expense of losing something that (quite literally) paved the way. And not only is
the future bright for the Disney Parks around the world, but nothing can take away the memory of what came before. I hope the next you visit the Walt Disney World Resort, you find the area in which your brick once lay, smile, and go on to have the most magical day at the Most Magical Place on Earth.
Thanks for being a part of Disney history and for providing joy to anyone who stopped, read your brick, and spread your magic to others.
If you have any other questions,
just reach out and I'd be happy to try to help you find your
happily ever after.
It will never cease to be a living blueprint of the future, where people actually live a life they can't find anywhere else in the world,
Matt