Overview
- Inside the Magic, DisneyFanatic, and Disney Dining each published similar roundups on Nov. 20 identifying a shared set of aging favorites under renewed scrutiny.
- The rides cited: Astro Orbiter, Journey of the Little Mermaid, Carousel of Progress, The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Mission: SPACE, Star Tours, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, and Kali River Rapids.
- Coverage attributes the shift to guest prioritization driven by time savings and the draw of newer, high-tech headliners that overshadow earlier-era experiences.
- Reported pinch points include Astro Orbiter’s slow loading and elevator bottleneck, dated effects on Journey of the Little Mermaid, motion-sickness concerns on Mission: SPACE, soak risk on Kali River Rapids, and Star Tours feeling older next to Galaxy’s Edge.
- The outlets recommend modest refreshes such as updated lighting, animatronics, scene tweaks, or operational improvements, while noting no official Disney refurbishments have been announced.