Overview
- Inside the Magic published a September 9 ranking of remaining classic attractions by likelihood of closure or reimagining, reflecting Disney’s ongoing IP-first strategy.
- Disney has confirmed DINOSAUR will permanently close in early 2026 to make way for a new land inspired by Indiana Jones and Encanto.
- Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat shut down in mid-2025 to clear space for a Cars-themed land.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is closed for a long refurbishment until 2026 that Disney characterizes as a refresh, while Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is being reinvented with new ride vehicles, modernized scoring, and added Pixar characters.
- Risk tiers highlight low-risk staples like Spaceship Earth and Carousel of Progress and near-locks such as Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Peter Pan’s Flight, and Tower of Terror, with Gran Fiesta Tour discussed as a Coco retheme rumor that remains unannounced.