Disney World Quietly Phases Out 'Scary' Attractions After Two High-Profile Closures
Recent closures are being read as a quiet pivot driven by family feedback.
Overview
- Disney has permanently closed It's Tough to Be a Bug! at Animal Kingdom, with a Zootopia-themed show set to take its place.
- The DINOSAUR ride in DinoLand U.S.A. is slated to close as the area is redeveloped into a Tropical Americas land.
- Coverage describes a gradual move toward more universally family-friendly experiences rather than a formal no-scare policy.
- Guest complaints and social media reaction videos are cited as factors pushing Disney to soften intense elements.
- Fans are speculating about tonal tweaks to classics like Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Tower of Terror, and Rise of the Resistance, though no additional changes have been announced.