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Disney Announces Closing Date for Rivers of America, Shares Details of New ‘Cars’ Area: Daily Recap (6/3/25)

Gretchen

Disney announced a closing date for the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island, more details were revealed for the ...

Lilac Disney Store merchandise from the Opalescent Purple Collection includes Minnie ears, a Spirit Jersey, and a Loungefly backpack.

New Opalescent Purple Collection at Walt Disney World and Disney Store

Shannen Ace

Walt Disney World and Disney Store have a new “opalescent” purple collection, including Spirit Jerseys, a Loungefly mini backpack, and ...

People order drinks at a vintage-style bar with wooden decor and a decorative ceiling.

Draft Beer and Cider Returns to Rose & Crown Pub in EPCOT for First Time Since March

Shannen Ace

The Rose & Crown Pub in EPCOT is serving draft beer and cider again after nearly two months. Draft Beer ...

People stand outside a beige dome building with a covered sign, under a partly cloudy sky.

PHOTOS: Scrim Up on The Seas Gift Shop Exterior in EPCOT

Shannen Ace

It looks like the exterior overhang of the gift shop for The Seas With Nemo & Friends is getting a ...

Futuristic attraction with orbiting planets and metallic structures under a cloudy sky at a theme park.

More Planets Reinstalled on Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom

Shannen Ace

More planets have returned to orbit in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom as Astro Orbiter is reconstructed. Astro Orbiter Astro Orbiter ...

Illustration of four Disney princesses running, each representing a different race distance for the Princess Half Marathon Weekend.

2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Themes Revealed

Shannen Ace

runDisney announced the themes for the 2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort. The Disney Princess ...

Four-panel image: cookies with dip, blue drink, churro milk shake, and a Goofy Mickey-shaped treat.

REVIEW: New Goofy-Inspired Ravioli, Churro Milk Shake, and More New Menu Items at EPCOT

Brit Tuttle

Grab-N-Goof has opened at CommuniCore Hall, which is currently “GoofyCore” for Cool Kid Summer. The quick-service food counter has savory ...

Fun Map featuring a snowy mountain, waterfalls, winding river, and forested paths with trees and rocks.

‘Cars’ Area of Frontierland Will Have River, Waterfalls, & Other Water Features to Replace Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom

Katie Francis

Since the announcement that the Rivers of America would be demolished to add a “Cars” expansion to Frontierland at Magic ...

Aerial view of Magic Kingdom with a colorful overlay highlighting a Cars-Themed Frontierland and Piston Peak attractions.

Imagineers Finally Explain How “Cars” Will Fit Into Cars Area in Magic Kingdom Frontierland

Katie Francis

Disney Cars Area Magic Kingdom Rockey Mountains for Disney Cars Area Piston Peak National Park Off Road Competition Since the ...

Cartoon park ranger greets a smiling green car beside a "Welcome to Piston Peak" sign, like a Cars Ride in Magic Kingdom.

New Original Character for Cars Ride at Magic Kingdom Pays Homage to Classic Disney Cartoons

Katie Francis

A new original character has been introduced for the upcoming Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom, and he serves as an ...

A cartoon car with expressive eyes drives through a mountainous landscape in Frontierland, splashing through water with other animated vehicles in the background, reminiscent of a whimsical journey through the Magic Kingdom.

‘Cars’ Area of Frontierland Designed With Sightlines in Mind — Guests ‘Won’t See Piston Peak’ or Hear Engines Around Magic Kingdom

Katie Francis

When talking about the upcoming “Cars”-themed expansion of Frontierland, Imagineers discussed their approach to ensuring the sightlines and storytelling of ...

A large "Closing Date Announced!" text over Harper's Mill and a riverboat sails the Rivers of America at a theme park.

BREAKING: Closing Date Announced for Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and Liberty Square Riverboat

Katie Francis

Closing Date for Rivers of America History of the Rivers of America Attractions Rivers of America – What’s next: The ...

A bright red Walt Disney World Railroad train engine waits at a Magic Kingdom station with its conductor in the cab.

Frontierland Railroad Station Closing, Walt Disney World Railroad Will Temporarily Run in ‘Shuttle Mode’ with Some Reversed Seating

Katie Francis

Disney has confirmed that there will be operational changes to the Walt Disney World Railroad during the upcoming Frontierland expansion. ...

Fun Map: Illustrated map of Piston Peak National Park with attractions, waterfalls, forests, and a smiling green ranger vehicle.

FIRST LOOK: ‘Fun Map’ Reveals New Details of Cars Area in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom

Katie Francis

A classic Disney “fun map” has been revealed for the Cars-themed Frontierland expansion coming to Magic Kingdom. The map is ...

Entrance to the "BouTiki" gift shop with a Polynesian-style carved wooden decor and shoppers browsing inside.

BouTiki Gift Shop Undergoing Refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Shannen Ace

BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is undergoing a refurbishment this month. BouTiki Refurbishment The maintenance project began on Monday, ...

A construction site at Test Track with workers, cones, and equipment under a cloudy sky.

PHOTOS: First Look at New Test Track Sign & New Name for Gift Shop

Shannen Ace

Walt Disney Imagineering shared photos of the new Test Track sign on Tuesday morning and we now have our first ...