Scrim and rolling planters appeared in the area immediately surrounding the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade in Magic Kingdom late last month, as pavement work was taking place. During our visit to the park today, October 6, 2023, we saw that the area was open once again.

Pavement Work at Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade

The rolling planters previously blocked off this area in front of the arcade, though the attraction remained open during refurbishment.

This area previously was paved with red tile; now, a reddish-cream colored pavement fills the space.

Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade

Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade is aptly located in the Frontierland section of Magic Kingdom and was an opening day offering in 1971. The game transports guests to the wild, wild west and allows them to shoot at targets on objects like cactuses, trees, and tombstones. The game contains several moving targets and even a spooky crow animatronic.

A game of 35 shots at the arcade previously cost $1 but became free after the offering reopened after an extended closure in 2021.

The game appears in the Frontierland section of Disneyland Park as the Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition, while similar, though not identical, versions appear in the Frontierland and Westernland sections of Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland; they’re known as Rustler Roundup Shootin’ Gallery and Westernland Shootin’ Gallery, respectively.

The recent work to the area surrounding the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade coincides with alterations being made to the larger Frontierland area as a whole. Situated just a short distance away from the arcade is Grizzly Hall, the host of the Country Bear Jamboree. A new show will replace the original Country Bear Jamboree next year, as the “Country Bear Musical Jamboree” will see the beloved bears perform classic Disney songs in different styles of country music.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is also currently under construction in Frontierland. The “Princess and the Frog”-inspired log flume ride will replace Splash Mountain and will be one of the land’s two major attractions (joining Big Thunder Mountain Railroad) when it opens in 2024.

What do you think of the refreshed pavement in front of Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

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