dive scene Red Square, Central Federal District, Moscow, Soviet Union Location of hot air balloon from the European and Japanese versions Roissy-en-France, Île-de-France, Val-d'Oise, France Location of Charles de Gaulle Airport scene from the European and Japanese versions Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, Manche, France Fly over Mont Saint-Michel Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany Fly over Neuschwanstein Castle Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France Fly over the European coastline New York City, New York, United States of America Fly over New York City from the American version Film variations The original European version of the film was different from the American version. A certain number of scenes were cut including the hot air balloon scene, some European coastline scenes, and a dialogue between Jules Verne and an employee of Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport. The only addition in the American version was a New York City skyline scene. The hot air balloon scene was filmed over Red Square in Moscow, and as such taken under intense conditions by Walt Disney Productions in the then-Soviet Union. Aftermath and the Effects of September 11, 2001 After being placed on a seasonal schedule in April 2001, The Timekeeper at Walt Disney World was open on a sporadic schedule during the busy seasons. Some attribute it to the following criticisms, which the overseas versions of the attraction had not been faced with: Guests may have found it hard to stand or strainful on the eyes The lack of familiar Disney characters The building's entrance was very inconspicuous and did not feature a large rotating globe icon or full title. After the events of September 11, 2001 in the United States, the attraction faced even harder times, due in part to a general decline in tourism due to the terrorist acts. The fact the film featured a scene of New York that still included the now-destroyed World Trade Center prompted a change that saw the Timekeeper's clock in this segment register the "current year" as 2000, removing any mentions of the towers from the attraction. However, the attraction lasted five more years. During the time when construction was occurring on Stitch's Great Escape!, it was open more frequently along with Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress. On days when the show was not opened, the queue was a meet-and-greet for Disney characters such as Stitch and Pixar characters Buzz Lightyear, and Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, and Frozone from The Incredibles. Until February 2006,