Joan Cusack, the voice of Jessie in Toy Story 5, recently visited Magic Kingdom to check out the new show at Diamond Horseshoe, called Jessie’s Roundup. Jessie’s Roundup The official film description states, “Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they’re introduced to what kids are obsessed with today….electronics!” … Read more
After permanently closing on May 11 and quickly being concealed by construction walls, the sign for Big Al’s merchandise kiosk has been removed ahead of its expected demolition. Big Al’s Sign Gone, Chimney Endures Bit by bit, Big Al’s is steadily being prepared for its expected removal from Frontierland, where it has stood for 55 years. … Read more
After permanently closing, the Big Al’s merchandise kiosk at Magic Kingdom is now surrounded by construction walls. It is expected to be demolished, to open up the Frontierland walkways as construction continues on Piston Peak National Park. Big Al’s Construction Walls The stand is completely blocked by walls that also run around nearby planters. The … Read more
Fence panels are being attached to the previously installed steel supports between Thunder Mountain and the Piston Peak construction site in an effort to block the ongoing construction area from guest view. Big Thunder Mountain Walls Big Thunder Mountain reopened on May 3 after being closed for over one year. Several updates were made, including … Read more
Big Al’s has officially closed at Magic Kingdom as Piston Peak construction begins to ramp up in Frontierland. Big Al’s and Westward Ho Closing Dates This morning, May 11, Big Al’s did not reopen with the rest of Frontierland. This lines up with the previous closing date we expected. The kiosk has already been removed … Read more
After more than a year of refurbishment, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has officially reopened at Walt Disney World. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens at Magic Kingdom Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed in January 2025. Disney did not initially share a reopening timeframe but eventually announced it would reopen in early May. After lots of testing … Read more
We now know when Big Al’s and Westward Ho in Magic Kingdom will likely close permanently. The two kiosks are closing for construction of Piston Peak National Park, a Cars expansion to Frontierland. Big Al’s and Westward Ho Closing Dates The Walt Disney World website lists no operating hours for Big Al’s after May 10 … Read more
Concrete work continues in Piston Peak National Park, the new Cars area, under construction at Magic Kingdom. Piston Peak National Park Construction Crews were once again pumping concrete near the former Liberty Square Riverboat Landing. This time, the boom arm was positioned on the side of the landing closer to The Haunted Mansion. The landing … Read more
Another construction wall has been erected along the Frontierland boardwalk in Magic Kingdom, near Big Al’s, which will soon be demolished. The work is related to construction of the new Cars-inspired Piston Peak National Park area. Piston Peak National Park Construction The new wall runs in front of a fenced-off flowerbed across from Frontier Trading … Read more
Concrete is being pumped into Piston Peak National Park near the former Liberty Square Riverboat Landing at Magic Kingdom. The new Frontierland area replacing Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island is inspired by the Cars franchise. Piston Peak National Park Construction A concrete boom pump is in position right in front of the Riverboat … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit for construction at the Cars-inspired Piston Peak National Park addition to Frontierland in Magic Kingdom. Piston Peak National Park Construction Permit The Notice of Commencement lists Balfour Beatty as the contractor for “General Construction” near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom. Balfour Beatty is a general … Read more
Disney has announced the reopening date for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom. The coaster has been closed for over a year. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopening Date Disney shared a tongue-in-cheek video about Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, highlighting all the comments demanding an opening date for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Ultimately, the … Read more
While temporary walls obstruct our view of construction work within Magic Kingdom, we can get a comprehensive look at progress so far thanks to aerial photography. Villains Land & Piston Peak Under Development X user @bioreconstruct paid a visit to Walt Disney World for a bird’s-eye-view on construction efforts in progress for the upcoming park … Read more
Crews continue to extend the retaining wall in the Piston Peak National Park construction site at Magic Kingdom. We also spotted Dumpo, the flying dumpster, again! Piston Peak National Park Construction Additional sections have been added to the wall closer to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. There are two distinct sections, sticking out of the wall’s … Read more
Crews are adding to the Piston Peak National Park retaining wall every day. The wall runs along the edge of the future Cars area near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom. Piston Peak National Park Retaining Wall From the ground, only the tallest section of the wall is visible. Since we first noticed this … Read more
Walt Disney World has released a second series of mystery pins designed to look like rubber duck versions of popular Disney characters. Ducks of Disney Series 2 Mystery Pins – $44.99 The front of the mystery pin pouch has a purple background with a Darkwing Duck rubber duck sitting in a bubble bath. Each pouch … Read more
