Disney World's iconic trash cans depart, nostalgia floods in

Disney World is phasing out its iconic flat-topped trash cans across its four theme parks and two water parks, replacing them with taller, solar-powered, self-compacting models. Fans mourn the change, recalling how the cans doubled as impromptu tables and photo backdrops, while Disney says the upgrade improves waste management and park operations as the rollout continues this summer. Nostalgia for the old design persists, with collectors and merchandise keeping its memory alive even as the new cans take center stage.