{"id":207846,"date":"2026-03-27T04:01:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T04:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/207846\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T04:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T04:01:12","slug":"i-hate-to-say-it-but-these-4-magic-kingdom-rides-just-need-to-improve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/207846\/","title":{"rendered":"I Hate to Say It, But These 4 Magic Kingdom Rides Just Need to IMPROVE"},"content":{"rendered":"

Disney World\u2019s Magic Kingdom is chock full of some of the most beloved rides in the world<\/a>, from decades-old classics<\/a> to modern E-Ticket marvels. However, that doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re all perfect.<\/p>\n

\"\"Tomorrowland Speedway<\/p>\n

From an iconic coaster in desperate need of physical upkeep to unfulfilling finales to one ride that might be too far gone, each of these attractions needs some IMPROVEMENT.<\/p>\n

Space Mountain<\/p>\n

Space Mountain is arguably the most pop culturally relevant Disney ride ever created, as its very name has become synonymous with roller coasters. However, the Magic Kingdom is known for something else: Being the best friend of Orlando-area chiropractors. Between the track and the ride vehicles, the coaster has a habit of beating up riders physically. So, much like its West Coast counterpart in Disneyland two decades ago, Florida\u2019s Space Mountain could use a complete track replacement.<\/p>\n

\"\"Space Mountain with the lights on<\/p>\n

We could see this project being announced once Disney completes Villains Land and Piston Peak!<\/p>\n

Jungle Cruise<\/p>\n

Back in 2021, Disney made extensive changes to the finale of the Jungle Cruise, removing the culturally insensitive Trader Sam animatronic. At the time, Carmen Smith, then-creative development and inclusion strategies executive at Walt Disney Imagineering, explained the changes in a statement to the Los Angeles Times, saying, \u201cAs Imagineers, it is our responsibility to ensure experiences we create, and stories we share reflect the voices and perspectives of the world around us. With Jungle Cruise, we\u2019re bringing to life more of what people love \u2013 the humor and wit of our incredible skippers \u2014 while making needed updates.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Jungle Cruise Skipper<\/p>\n

While the removal of Trader Sam was a smart move, it does leave the ride\u2019s climax feeling a bit hollow. We\u2019d like to see Disney tweak it just a bit with a further addition.<\/p>\n

\"\"Jungle Cruise boat on an adventure
\nJourney of the Little Mermaid<\/p>\n

While Journey of the Little Mermaid has several majorly impressive show scenes \u2014 including the \u201cUnder the Sea\u201d sequence, the interior of Ursula\u2019s cave, and the \u201cKiss the Girl\u201d scene \u2014 the climactic battle with Ursula is not one of them. The Sea Witch is defeated in the background of a scene, essentially the theme park ride equivalent of off-screen. We\u2019re hoping the scene is revamped to something worthy of the ride one day.<\/p>\n

\"\"This Ursula animatronic earlier in the ride is AMAZING
\nTomorrowland Speedway<\/p>\n

Yeah\u2026 the biggest improvement here would be to bulldoze it and add a NEW attraction to this massive plot of land, which hugs both Tomorrowland and Fantasyland.<\/p>\n

\"\"Tomorrowland Speedway view from the Peoplemover<\/p>\n

This is another one we could see Disney working on after the completion of Villains Land and Piston Peak.<\/p>\n

While the Magic Kingdom\u2019s ride lineup is loaded with fan-favorites, certain attractions could definitely use some improvement. Stay tuned to AllEars for more Disney World takes.<\/p>\n

\u201dit\u2019s a small world\u201d Is My FAVORITE Disney Ride\u2026Yes, Really<\/a><\/p>\n

Which Magic Kingdom ride would you improve? Let us know in the comments below.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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