If you’ve spent any time watching the evolution of Walt Disney World under Bob Iger, you already know the direction things have been heading.The “classic” era of Disney attractions—original concepts, old-school charm, and rides built on Imagineering ingenuity rather than corporate synergy—is fading fast. In its place, Disney is aggressively leaning into IP-driven experiences that tie directly into the company’s biggest brands, streaming projects, and merchandise lines.Credit: DisneyOver the last several years, beloved attractions that once defined the parks have quietly disappeared. Some were replaced with colorful, modern updates. Others were bulldozed entirely to make way for massive expansions centered around movies and franchises. Whether fans love or hate the shift, one thing is clear: classic Disney World is becoming harder to find.And if the current trend continues, three more iconic attractions may be next on the chopping block.1. The Twilight Zone Tower of TerrorFew attractions command the same respect as The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. It’s eerie, elegant, brilliantly themed, and one of the most recognizable silhouettes in any Disney park. But in today’s IP-obsessed landscape, it also has one massive weakness: Disney doesn’t own The Twilight Zone.That alone makes the ride an outlier at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a park almost entirely reshaped around blockbuster franchises. Remember, its sister attraction in California was already rethemed into Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! years ago—and that transformation proved extremely popular.So, if Disney ever wanted to make Hollywood Studios fully aligned with its franchise-focused identity, Tower of Terror is a prime candidate. Whether that means a Marvel experience, a Disney+ tie-in, or something totally unexpected, the foundation is already there. History shows that if a retheme worked once, Disney is not afraid to repeat it.Credit: Chad Sparkes via FlickrFans would be heartbroken, but from a business standpoint, Tower of Terror checks all the boxes of a likely future change.2. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki RoomThe Enchanted Tiki Room is one of the few attractions that still carries Walt Disney’s direct fingerprints. Animatronic birds singing in perfect harmony may feel delightfully retro to longtime Disney lovers, but the show has none of the franchise-based pull that defines the parks today.Its biggest challenge? It sits in Adventureland, one of the most valuable and highly trafficked areas of Magic Kingdom. Disney has already shown it’s willing to modify or completely reimagine beloved classics when they no longer fit the company’s modern direction.If the company ever decides it wants more Moana, Encanto, or Zootopia representation in Magic Kingdom, Adventureland becomes the obvious staging ground. And unfortunately, the Tiki Room—despite its legacy—would be one of the easiest attractions to rework.No one wants to imagine Magic Kingdom without the Tiki birds. But the pattern is clear: nostalgia alone isn’t enough to keep anything safe anymore.Credit: Disney3. Mission: SPACEThis last one may not upset many people, honestly.Tucked inside EPCOT, Mission: SPACE has always lived in an unusual spot. It was meant to represent the park’s forward-thinking, aspirational identity—but EPCOT has evolved dramatically over the past decade. The park is now anchored by big-name franchises, from Frozen to Guardians of the Galaxy, and its original edutainment-forward personality has largely been replaced.Mission: SPACE, meanwhile, has stayed more or less exactly the same. It’s not tied to a Disney movie. It’s not a recognized brand. And for a ride with such a bold concept, its popularity has fluctuated for years.A retheme here would be almost effortless. Disney could transform the attraction into a Star Wars mission, a WALL-E environmental adventure, or even a new futuristic story built around an existing film franchise. EPCOT’s transformation has made one thing very clear: non-IP attractions are the exception now, not the rule.Mission: SPACE isn’t as old as other “classics,” but it represents the last of a fading era—one where attractions didn’t need a movie tie-in to justify their existence.Credit: DisneyThe Future of Classic Disney World Is UncertainWhether fans agree with the shift or not, Disney’s approach under Bob Iger is unmistakable: storytelling alone is no longer enough unless it comes packaged with a recognizable franchise. That strategy has reshaped every corner of Walt Disney World, from EPCOT’s World Showcase to Magic Kingdom’s most historic nooks.And if Tower of Terror, the Tiki Room, or Mission: SPACE ever fall under the influence of a new retheme or replacement, it won’t be because guests stopped loving them. It will be because the company sees greater value in attractions that reinforce its biggest brands.The question now isn’t whether change is coming—but which beloved classic will disappear next.What do you think of the major changes happening at Walt Disney World? Let Inside the Magic know in the comments below!The post 3 More ‘Classic’ Disney World Rides Are in Danger of Bob Iger Removals appeared first on Inside the Magic.