'The Disney magic is gone' ... or is it? Longtime fans weigh in on changes at Disney World

• Critics say Disney World has lost its magic with changes like Genie+.
• Fans say the parks are more expensive even though 1-day ticket prices haven't changed since 2018.
• Cast members are credited with helping keep the magic alive.

Walt Disney World is not what it used to be. It never is.

"The Most Magical Place on Earth" is constantly evolving, but some critics say it's heading in the wrong direction.

"The current CEO and upper management has put more attention into movies and Disney+. The parks, which were once so magical, have suffered," said Tyler Rosenke, who lives about an hour away in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. He estimates he's visited roughly 500 times over the past 50 years. "For me and many others, the Disney magic is gone."

Walt Disney World responded by pointing to their more than 50-year "track record for delivering an amazing guest experience."