According to some public records, six new construction permits have been filed for the same area located behind Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World. New Magic Kingdom Construction Permits The six new construction permits were all filed on the same day and list the same address of “1700 Floridian Way, Bay Lake, FL.” This … Read more
A classic feature of Tom Sawyer Island can be spotted when looking closely at the “fun map” for the “Cars” expansion coming to Frontierland in Magic Kingdom, implying that it could return. Barrel Bridges in Piston Peak Disney released a new “fun map” for the “Cars” expansion on Tuesday. The area will replace Rivers of … Read more
Disney announced a closing date for the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island, more details were revealed for the upcoming “Cars” area in Magic Kingdom, and the new Test Track sign has been unveiled — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT … Read more
Since the announcement that the Rivers of America would be demolished to add a “Cars” expansion to Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, many fans have expressed concern over losing the park’s biggest body of water. New details and art for the expansion have been revealed, showing it has been designed with water and “natural” beauty in … Read more
Disney Cars Area Magic Kingdom Rockey Mountains for Disney Cars Area Piston Peak National Park Off Road Competition Since the project was announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event back in 2024, fans have been wondering how the world of Pixar’s “Cars” might intertwine with the American West of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. … Read more
When talking about the upcoming “Cars”-themed expansion of Frontierland, Imagineers discussed their approach to ensuring the sightlines and storytelling of the existing Magic Kingdom won’t be disrupted by the new residents and their surroundings. ‘Cars’ Expansion Sightlines The Rivers of America area is set to become Piston Peak National Park, with the car-inspired architecture and … Read more
Closing Date for Rivers of America History of the Rivers of America Attractions Rivers of America – What’s next: The Cars Themed Expansion Rivers of America: Permits and Construction Plans Disney has finally announced the closing date for the Rivers of America, including the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island, at the Magic Kingdom. … Read more
The new episode of “We Call It Imagineering” revealed the possible track layout for one of the new “Cars” rides coming to Magic Kingdom. ‘Cars’ Ride Track Layout We just got a first look at ride vehicle concept art for the “Cars” attraction during SXSW 2025. Some of the same information plus new clips are … Read more
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The Disney Parks Blog has confirmed that Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island will be transformed to make way for a “Cars”-themed expansion in Magic Kingdom. Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island to Make Way for ‘Cars’ The announcement of a new “Cars” expansion for Frontierland at Magic Kingdom was revealed over the … Read more