Disney World is in a strange place right now. Fans love the parks for their nostalgia, but lately, there’s been a growing debate over whether Disney is preserving its legacy—or letting it fall apart. With closures of beloved attractions and updates that don’t always land, the company has been accused of focusing on the wrong things while ignoring rides that are clearly showing their age. Many fans are speaking up, frustrated that the classics still standing are creaking, glitching, or just plain outdated. They don’t necessarily want the magic erased—just restored.Across all four parks, guests are noticing that some attractions could use a serious facelift. From fading effects to jerky ride systems, a handful of Disney’s most iconic rides have lost their sparkle. Here’s a look at the experiences fans say need a refresh—and the fixes that could bring them back to life.Credit: Inside the MagicFigment’s Journey into ConfusionEPCOT’s Journey Into Imagination with Figment has become a love-it-or-leave-it experience for most guests. The purple dragon remains an icon, but the ride itself feels like it’s stuck in a time warp. The sets are dated, the effects are minimal, and the story—centered on a wacky “Imagination Institute”—doesn’t hit the emotional note it once did.Fans have been begging Disney to modernize the technology and maybe even rethink the storyline. Imagine if the attraction leaned into Figment’s charm while giving the scientist character a fresh start or a new creative partner. With improved animatronics, digital projections, and a cohesive story that celebrates creativity instead of chaos, this could easily become a must-ride again instead of a “why not” on your Lightning Lane list.Credit: Jeremy Finke, FlickrStar Tours: Still Fun, But a Little Too BumpyBefore Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run took over Hollywood Studios, Star Tours was the park’s crown jewel for galactic adventure. Decades later, it’s still fun—but also physically rough. The jerky simulator movements can leave guests feeling more sore than thrilled, and the visuals, though updated, still show their age.Fans have suggested Disney smooth out the ride mechanics while keeping the same level of excitement. A few technical upgrades could make a huge difference—such as softer, more fluid motion and additional in-cabin effects. Imagine seeing a spark of light flash across the ceiling when your ship gets hit or feeling a blast of warm air as you “enter” a planet’s atmosphere. Those kinds of subtle touches could make Star Tours feel brand-new without losing its classic energy.Credit: DisneyGran Fiesta Tour: Pretty, But ForgottenOver at EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion, Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros is one of those rides most guests stumble upon by accident. It’s charming, colorful, and features some genuinely lovely scenes—but compared to Disney’s newer attractions, it feels somewhat basic.Fans have long discussed turning this ride into a Coco-themed experience, and honestly, that would be the perfect fit. The movie’s vibrant color palette, emotional storytelling, and musical heart could completely transform this gentle boat ride into something breathtaking. The infrastructure is already there—Disney just needs to bring in the Coco world and let guests “visit” the Land of the Dead in true EPCOT style.Credit: Wally Gobetz, FlickrHaunted Mansion: Still Iconic, But Due for a Tune-UpFew rides are as legendary as the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom. It’s spooky, timeless, and endlessly fun—but even the classics need maintenance. Fans have noticed that some effects don’t work as smoothly as they used to, and a few animatronics are clearly lagging behind Disney’s newer tech.No one wants to see the Mansion overhauled, but a round of casual updates could make a big difference. Imagine smoother ride movement, brighter lighting effects where needed, and ghost figures with the same fluid realism found in Rise of the Resistance or Frozen Ever After. Those subtle upgrades would help the Mansion maintain its eerie charm while ensuring the ghosts don’t look like relics from the 1970s.Credit: DisneyMission: SPACE — Time for a Smoother LaunchEPCOT’s Mission: SPACE still delivers thrills, but it’s starting to feel rough—literally. The visuals are dated, the capsule is cramped, and even the “milder” Green Mission can leave guests queasy. Fans are calling for smoother motion technology and sharper screens to make the ride more immersive, rather than dizzying. A refreshed mission or rotating destinations could easily breathe new life into this aging attraction.Credit: DisneyExpedition Everest: The Yeti ProblemWhen Expedition Everest opened at Animal Kingdom in 2006, it was hailed as one of Disney’s most remarkable feats. The towering mountain, high-speed track, and terrifying encounter with the Yeti made it an instant classic. But since the Yeti animatronic broke, the ride has never been quite the same. The “Disco Yeti” strobe light effect—meant to simulate movement—just doesn’t deliver the same scare.Fans are desperate for Disney to bring the Yeti back to life, even if it requires some behind-the-scenes engineering magic. The challenge has always been fixing it without closing the ride for months, but it’s clear the thrill has faded without that signature lunge moment. If Disney could find a way to restore the Yeti’s terrifying glory without compromising safety or uptime, Expedition Everest would instantly reclaim its title as one of Disney’s most impressive attractions.Credit: DisneySpaceship Earth: Great Ride, Outdated FinaleEPCOT’s Spaceship Earth remains one of the most iconic structures and experiences in all of Disney World. The ride through the history of human communication is still educational and inspiring—but the finale, where guests “create their future,” feels frozen in 2007.Fans have been requesting updated animatronics, smoother transitions, and more personalization options. Instead of a simple two-person screen interaction, imagine a system that lets each rider design their own unique version of the future. With new technology, more detailed projections, and a cleaner narrative flow, Spaceship Earth could easily blend nostalgia with innovation once again.Credit: DisneySpace Mountain: Still a Classic, But Brutal on the BackThere’s no denying that Space Mountain is one of the most beloved rides in Magic Kingdom. The dark atmosphere, flashing lights, and blasting music create a timeless experience—but let’s be honest, it’s a rough one. The jerky turns and sudden drops make even younger guests wince, and many fans joke that you need a chiropractor after riding it.A smoother track system could make all the difference without sacrificing the intensity. Imagine maintaining the classic layout and thrill, but upgrading the technology to eliminate those spine-jarring moments. Even a slight improvement could turn Space Mountain from “that hurts, but it’s worth it” to “that’s pure Disney perfection.”Credit: Disney The Future of Disney’s ClassicsDisney’s legacy was built on innovation. The problem is that some of its most beloved attractions are stuck in the past, while the newer rides set an impossibly high bar. Fans aren’t asking for every classic to be replaced—they just want them treated with the same care and imagination that made them iconic in the first place.From Figment to Space Mountain, Disney has the opportunity to bridge generations of fans by refreshing what made these experiences magical in the first place. The parks don’t need more closures or rebrands—just thoughtful updates that remind everyone why they fell in love with Disney World in the first place.Because if there’s one thing fans agree on, it’s that the magic shouldn’t fade—it should evolve.The post The Disney Rides That Aren’t Aging Well (and What Fans Want Fixed) appeared first on Inside the Magic.