It’s not every day you see a meme go viral for capturing the emotional rollercoaster of Disney World fans, but that’s exactly what happened this week—thanks to a spliced video of President Donald Trump.
The video, posted by @Cynical_Disney, cuts to Trump with an emphatic declaration in response to Disney’s latest round of Magic Kingdom changes. Of course, it’s not a real quote about Disney—but it’s hit a nerve.
And honestly? Many fans feel like it sums things up perfectly.
The Meme That’s Blowing Up
The five-second video is short, brutal, and apparently cathartic for frustrated fans. While the clip is clearly edited for comedic effect, it comes on the heels of some very real and emotional news: Walt Disney World has officially filed permits to demolish Tom Sawyer Island and begin draining the iconic Rivers of America.
These spaces will be completely wiped out to make way for Piston Peak National Park—a Cars-themed land—as well as the highly anticipated Villains Land expansion.
So when the Trump video dropped, it wasn’t just a joke. For many, it was a very pointed expression of frustration over what feels like the loss of classic Disney magic.
In light of recent news pic.twitter.com/d4i4lFst92
— Cynical Disney (@cynical_disney) June 25, 2025
What’s Actually Going Away
Let’s get into what’s being removed. The demolition permits, filed June 25, 2025, confirmed that Imagineering is moving full speed ahead on a plan that will close down Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, the Liberty Belle Riverboat, and even the Frontierland station of the Walt Disney World Railroad.
The last day to experience any of these is July 6, 2025.
After that? The entire area will begin transforming. The river will be drained. Harper’s Mill will be torn down. And Fort Langhorn—along with decades of Disney history—is getting bulldozed. While many fans knew this was coming, the speed of it all is still shocking. In fact, some guests had vacations planned later this year just to revisit these attractions one last time… and now they’re out of luck.
Fans Rally Behind the Meme
Cynical Disney’s meme didn’t need elaborate editing or over-the-top visuals. It relied on one thing: timing. Dropping the clip just hours after demolition permits were confirmed gave it instant relevance—and traction. With thousands of reposts and reactions, fans began using the video to vent, laugh, or both.
Comments included everything from “100% accurate” to “A masterpiece.”
Oh, and Trump’s About to Be Back in Magic Kingdom Anyway
Here’s the kicker: Donald Trump is actually about to return to Magic Kingdom—sort of. The Hall of Presidents is expected to reopen soon, with the expectation that Trump’s animatronic figure will once again be featured alongside other U.S. presidents.
While Disney hasn’t announced a hard reopening date for the attraction, the coincidence of a Trump meme going viral during a week when his in-park presence is about to return is the kind of irony you just can’t write.
A Symbolic Shift at Magic Kingdom
There’s no denying this moment feels symbolic. A core piece of Walt Disney World’s original identity—those peaceful, winding rivers and the island kids could explore freely—is vanishing. And replacing it are IP-driven lands that might be thrilling for future guests, but bittersweet for longtime fans.
The Trump meme might just be a joke, but it’s acting as a kind of pressure release valve for Disney loyalists who feel like their nostalgia is being paved over—literally.
And like it or not, it looks like Piston Peak is full steam ahead.
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