If there’s one word that could describe us Disney fans, doesn’t it feel like it would be “passionate”?

I mean, our love for the parks runs deep, and when something changes at Disney World, it can feel like a personal attack on our childhood memories. It doesn’t help that at the moment, there are a whole host of confirmed changes coming over the next few years. So before we get all worked up, let’s take a step back and breathe, and talk about why these changes might not be the end of the world — and why we should all chill just a little.

As we were saying, with all the changes lined up for Disney World, it’s enough to get us Disney fans really buzzing (and maybe grumbling), but before we do all that, let’s take a second to breathe and talk about why these changes might be much better than we think.

Disney Is All About Change

If there’s one thing Walt Disney himself taught us, it’s that the parks are never truly finished. He once said, “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world,” and that same sentiment can definitely apply to Walt Disney World.

It’s true that every generation of park-goers has seen some changes over the years. Do we miss some of the old attractions? Sure. But it’s those same changes that keep the parks fresh and exciting, for both us and future Disney fans. So, maybe instead of clinging to nostalgia and never letting go, how about we embrace the new memories that are just waiting to be made?

Fresh Stories, Fresh Lands

Look, we love Tom Sawyer Island as much as the next Disney fan, but I think it’s fair to ask ourselves, “How often do we actually go there?” A lot of the newer generations have grown up with Cars and Monsters, Inc. and have no idea of the backstory of Tom Sawyer Island.

It makes sense that Disney would want to revamp some underused areas to keep them relevant. The changes that they’re planning are more than just aesthetic. They’re about storytelling, and who does that better than Disney? Plus, if the success of Cars Land at Disneyland, is any indication, this new one coming to Magic Kingdom is going to be a masterpiece!

The Muppets Aren’t Going Anywhere (Hopefully)

We get it. There’s a special place in our hearts for the Muppets. They’re weird, nostalgic, and fun. Now, while the rumors about Monsters, Inc. potentially replacing Muppets Courtyard have sparked a lot of concern in us, it’s not like the Muppets are going to be erased from Disney altogether.

More than likely, they’ll still exist in some form in the parks and on Disney+ even if Muppets Courtyard goes like the dodos. And again, that totally might not even happen at all.

Change = More Magic

Truthfully, Disney’s changes, whether big or small, usually end up being fantastic. For example, we all cried when The Great Movie Ride closed, but nowadays we all think Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is an absolute blast.

Sure, Cars Land and Monsters, Inc. might feel like Disney’s trying to fit a round peg into a square whole now, but I think we should give them a chance. Who knows? In a few years time, we might find ourselves saying something like, “Hey, remember when we were upset about this?”

Chill, It’s Still Disney

In the end, it’s totally okay to feel that pang of sadness when parts of the parks change, but instead of dwelling on what’s going away, let’s get excited about what’s coming. Disney knows what they’re doing, and if the past is any indication, the new additions will be magical in ways we haven’t even dreamed of yet.

There you have it — a couple of our thoughts on why all the new changes coming to Disney World might just not be the end of the world. Now, we’d love to hear your thoughts on the matter down in the comments, and keep it here at DFB for all the latest Disney news and more!

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