For decades, Disney World was where your favorite childhood memories stayed frozen in time. You could walk through Liberty Square or Adventureland and instantly feel like you were stepping into a living postcard. But lately? That postcard’s been getting a significant redesign.While Disney is constantly evolving, the past few years have brought a wave of changes that feel different—bigger, more permanent, and much harder for longtime fans to swallow. One by one, several iconic attractions have either shut down or been completely reimagined. And the list just keeps growing.What have we lost so far?1. Splash Mountain (Magic Kingdom)Let’s start with the big one. Splash Mountain was a cornerstone of Magic Kingdom for over 30 years. With its catchy soundtrack, colorful characters, and that unforgettable five-story drop into the briar patch, it was more than just a water ride—it was a rite of passage.In early 2023, Disney officially closed Splash Mountain to retheme it into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, marking the end of an era. The ride had become controversial over the years due to its ties to Song of the South, and Disney decided to move forward with a new story. While the updated version opened in 2024 with some impressive new effects, the original log-flume adventure is still sorely missed by many fans.Credit: Andrew Dupont, Flickr2. Snow White’s Scary Adventures (Magic Kingdom)Only true fans remember this eerie dark ride tucked inside Fantasyland. It closed in 2012 to make way for Princess Fairytale Hall, quietly ending one of Disney’s original storytelling attractions.With Disney’s live-action “woke” Snow White (2024) facing backlash and bombing at the box office, some fans feel like the character’s theme park presence may never fully recover.Credit: Tokyo Disney3. Country Bear Jamboree (Magic Kingdom)Okay, this one technically reopened… but not without serious controversy. When Country Bear Jamboree debuted its updated version in 2024, fans were met with a different show. The animatronic bears still sang their hearts out, but the entire music lineup had been replaced with Disney covers and a new storyline.Gone were the cheeky original songs that made the show famous (and occasionally infamous). In their place? Bear renditions of The Bare Necessities and Let It Go. Some fans appreciated the fresh take. Others called it a sanitized, over-corporate rebranding of a true Disney classic.Credit: Disney4. Muppet Vision 3D (Hollywood Studios)This one stings. MuppetVision 3D was one of the last theme park attractions with Jim Henson’s fingerprints all over it. The show was packed with corny jokes, chaotic gags, and, of course, those lovable Muppets. It had a heart and charm that you really can’t fake.In 2024, Disney quietly removed Muppet Vision 3D from its regular lineup. The theater space now hosts seasonal and limited-time offerings, but the core show is gone—and there’s no sign of it returning. Thankfully, the Muppets will still be around when they take over Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster next year.Credit: D235. Tom Sawyer Island & Rivers of America (Magic Kingdom)This one was a double gut punch. Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America weren’t flashy, but they were some of the last remaining pockets of peace in Magic Kingdom. Guests could take a raft over to the island, wander through caves, cross wobbly bridges, or just sit and relax away from the crowds.In July 2025, both attractions were permanently closed. The Liberty Belle steamboat was docked for good, and the island was sealed off. These closures signaled a major shift in the park’s direction, likely tied to new land development—but no replacement has been formally announced.So What’s Next?With so many closures, fans are already eyeing what might disappear next. Swiss Family Treehouse, Carousel of Progress, and Journey Into Imagination with Figment are all rumored to be on borrowed time. Even Big Thunder Mountain keeps popping up in overhaul whispers.Change isn’t always bad—but it’s hard not to notice how many classics have quietly vanished. And for longtime fans, those losses are starting to add up.The post Disney Just Erased Another Classic Attraction—What’s Even Left? appeared first on Inside the Magic.