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After Country Bears Overhaul, Fans Eye Disney’s Hall of Presidents for Retheme

Observers say Disney’s push for marketable, controversy‑free experiences is guiding the next round of changes.

Overview

  • Country Bear Jamboree was recently reworked with songs from Frozen and Aladdin and refreshed animatronics and sets, drawing mixed reactions from longtime fans.
  • Coverage frames the bears’ update as part of a wider transformation that has already turned Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and shuttered Tom Sawyer Island, the Rivers of America, the Liberty Belle, and Muppet Vision 3D.
  • Animal Kingdom changes continue, with It’s Tough to Be a Bug being replaced by a Zootopia experience and DINOSAUR confirmed to close in 2026 for an Indiana Jones project.
  • Fan outlets now suggest the Hall of Presidents as a likely target for a future retheme, citing Disney’s preference for escapist experiences that avoid political flashpoints.
  • Speculative replacement ideas for the Hall include a character meet‑and‑greet hub or a shorts theater, while additional classics flagged for potential updates include It’s a Small World, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and the Carousel of Progress, with some reports also floating a Muppets retheme for Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster.