Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resort are known for their enchanting parks and attractions, but modern audiences are proving harder to please. As the Disney parks become too intense for certain viewers, the company might be forced to update the content warnings on certain attractions.

Although the Disney parks might be known for beloved attractions like “it’s a small world,” the Mad Tea Party, Peter Pan’s Flight, and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, that’s not to say some attractions lack bite. Expedition Everest, DINOSAUR, Tower of Terror, and even the Haunted Mansion allow Disney to take a walk on the dark side.
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That said, recent developments and rumors suggest that Disney might need to pump the breaks to satisfy a more socially conscious audience. What began with removing the auction scene at Pirates of the Caribbean could lead to projection screens of bats at Gracey Manor.
Too Much for Guests at the Disney Parks

This week, Inside the Magic covered the consequences of potentially toning down the scares (namely the hanged man) at the Haunted Mansion. In the article, we stated how removing some of the scarier portions also damages the ride’s identity and integrity.
The report stated,
“Replacing the hanged man with a screen projection isn’t just a cheap substitute; it’s removing a piece of Disney history. Additionally, it’s one of the few moments in the entire experience that is legitimately scary.
While this is all still up in the air, and it appears it will only be for the Disneyland version, it’s still troubling whenever one of Disney’s originals is disturbed. It might be a much-needed upgrade, but it also might awaken some rather vengeful spirits.”
It’s one thing to be more socially conscious of attitudes towards suicide, but expecting a theme park to take the scares out of a literal haunted house feels more than a little farfetched. Moreover, Disney has already taken steps to keep guests informed of what they can expect from their rides and attractions before entering the parks.
Great Minds Think for Themselves

Assuming guests are old enough to purchase a park ticket, they also have the capacity to check Disney’s websites and research their chosen attractions accordingly. By looking at the rides Disney offers, guests can filter out any attractions they or their party might find too intense.
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Using Disney World’s ride guide (found here), potential parkgoers can weed out any attractions or rides that are dark, scary, or too fast for them to handle. Additionally, the Disney parks also offer many warning signs right at the entrance of the attraction to further inform guests of what they might be in for.
There’s nothing wrong with Disney embracing its darker side, but there comes a time when guests can get a little ridiculous. Although many might roll their eyes at the idea of a PG-13 rating getting slapped on the Haunted Mansion’s gates, it might just have to come to that.

Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resort are known for giving guests an enjoyable and attentive experience. However, sometimes common sense can be the most useful tool at their disposal.
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Simply put, if guests can’t handle the sharp turns on Space Mountain, the carnotaurus on DINOSAUR, or the hanging skeleton of the Haunted Mansion, they might need to just stick to Dumbo the Flying Elephant or the Tomorrowland People Mover. No rides are mandatory, after all.
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