4. Peter Pan's Flight

Though many of Walt Disney's original dark ride designs have begun to show their age since they were opened at Disneyland in 1955, at least some of these classics can typically be found in every Disney resort. The one that's universal to most resorts is Peter Pan's Flight, which continues to impress guests - as shown by its always lengthy wait times - with its flying pirate ships that sail over scenes from Peter Pan. Hong Kong Disneyland, however, lacks most of these classic Disney dark rides...and even leaves Peter Pan out of the mix.

3. Mark Twain Riverboat

Mark Twain Riverboat© E. Harper

Though the Mark Twain Riverboat seems uniquely American, but it fits in perfectly with the Wild West vibe of Frontierland, which you'll find in almost all the Magic Kingdom-style parks. At Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, and Tokyo Disneyland you'll find the Mark Twain Riverboat sailing along the Rivers of America, while in Disneyland Paris the Mark Twain travels the Rivers of the Far West. Hong Kong Disneyland, however, has no Frontierland and its only river is the one that serves its Jungle Cruise.

2. Hall of Presidents

Hall of Presidents© Disney

Back in the 1950s, Walt Disney had the idea for a show that would pay tribute to all U.S. Presidents, though it was eventually scaled down to simply showcase President Lincoln. This concept eventually transformed into the Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln at the 1964 World's Fair — which operates at Disneyland to this day while Disney's original Hall of Presidents concept was made a reality at the Magic Kingdom park in Florida.

It's a classic piece of Disney magic...but it's also a classic piece of Americana, and unlike some other elements of Americana found in the park, has an intensely patriotic vibe. Perhaps it's not entirely surprising that it doesn't make an appearance in any of the overseas parks.

1. Soarin'

Soarin' Over California© Disney

When you're visiting Epcot, riding the flight simulator Soarin' is a way to catch glimpse of the terrain of the other side of the country... but riding it in Disney California Adventure it always seems a rather like an innovative way to see scenery that's not much further away than your window. The ride is still fun, of course, but it doesn't take you anywhere that you're not at least somewhat familiar with already.

That's why it seems so odd that Soarin' only exists in the American Disney parks when it seems like it would be a great way to bring the experience of visiting other places to the overseas parks. However, Shanghai Disneyland is slated to get its own version of Soarin' called Soarin' Over the Horizon, so perhaps overseas parks won't be without their own version of Soarin' for long.