Not So Magical After All: Broken Rides, High Costs Plague Disney World Park Guests

Disney World is facing backlash from its fans who are not happy with the current state of the theme park as many have complained about broken-down rides and unkept facilities amid an increase in ticket prices.

Recently, park attendees have taken to social media to criticize Disney World over their recent experiences at the park, according to the New York Post. Many blasted the entertainment company for their less than stellar visit to the park, which was wrought with rides that malfunctioned.

Terrible experience —park has deteriorated greatly ! Broken rides —cost—service.
— MAGreen (@Michael77853472) September 13, 2022

So sad Disney has fallen so far. You have shunned so many in the name of profit while offering lower quality of service and experience. Broken down rides and closed venues. Tourists visiting Orlando should spend all their money and vacay time at Universal Studios and SeaWorld.
— BC Crypto (@BCCrypto3) August 30, 2022

Disney World's ticket prices have increased 3,871% in the last 50 years, rising to $109 for a day ticket and $104 for children under the age of 10, the Independent reported.

Back in August, several park attendees became stranded on the Disney World "It's a Small World" ride for over an hour as the attraction broke down unexpectedly. Many of the ride's participants took to TikTok to post about their frustration, which they dubbed "torture."

Riders said they were stuck on the ride's boast for about 45 minutes before help arrived, listening to the attraction's theme song on repeat.

In another incident at the park that happened in July, riders had to be saved from a sinking car on Splash Mountain. Videos of the rescue were posted to social media.

Other Disney fans complained that no money is being put into improving the theme park, calling out CEO Bob Chapek for the cutbacks. Chapek took over for Bob Iger in 2020, just before the pandemic, when the park was shut down to prevent the spread of the virus.

@WaltDisneyWorld @DisneyParks @emilyclairek_ Sad to see the water fountain on Miss Tilly is still not working at Typhoon Lagoon. Will it ever be fixed? So many maintenance issues around the property, stuff just being left broken.
— Myles (@MasterlyAmateur) September 7, 2022

Walt would be rolling in his grave if he could see what YOU are doing to his beloved company! pic.twitter.com/MHoPD87NNo
— America First (@Obidenthedeath1) August 27, 2022

How about dropping the Dumbo's that made WDW unaffordable and 100 times more difficult to navigate #ChapeksGreedyWorld
— Mike Hobbs (@mah1687) August 26, 2022

Being closed for several months hurt Disney's bottom line, prompting Chapek to raise prices on tickets, food, and merchandise, the Post said.