Drainage Permit Approved for Cars & Disney Villains Areas at Magic Kingdom

A fantastical landscape reveals a dark castle amid jagged rocks and glowing lights, with waterfalls cascading under a colorful sky. Birds, as if granted a special permit, soar gracefully in the distance.

A permit related to construction of the new Cars area and Disney Villains Land at Magic Kingdom has been approved by the South Florida Water Management District. Cars, Disney Villains Permit Approved Permit #48-115133-P was filed on October 13 and approved on December 12. It covers 33.15 acres. The general project description reads: Construction of … Read more

Cars Construction Underway Near Tom Sawyer Island Docks in Magic Kingdom

Crews continue to move dirt as they prepare for construction of the new Cars area in Magic Kingdom. Not a land on its own, the Cars area will be part of Frontierland, replacing Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. Rivers of America Construction We saw an excavator working near the former Tom Sawyer Island … Read more

Delayed New Scenes Finally Coming to Rivers of America at Disneyland Paris, Maybe Just Not All of Them

Despite the many expansions at the soon to be Disney Adventure World, several other projects are underway at Disneyland Paris. One such project is the previously announced addition of Marc Davis-inspired scenes along the Rivers of the Far West. Rivers of the Far West By the end of summer 2026, guests will enjoy an enhanced experience at Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing, … Read more

Scaffolding Removed at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Attraction

A few days after Disney announced the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopening timeframe, our reporter spotted that most of the scaffolding had been removed around the attraction. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Scaffolding Removed Since our last update, it now appears that all of the scaffolding visible to the public from the walkway has been removed. Big … Read more

Fluffy Mickey Spirit Jersey Now Available at Disneyland Resort

A fluffy Mickey spirit jersey for adults was spotted at Disneyland Resort. We previously reported finding a youth version of the same spirit jersey at Walt Disney World Resort. Fluffy Mickey Spirit Jersey – $99.99 The spirit jersey is made of fluffy black sherpa and features dropped shoulders and ribbed cuffs. The top left chest … Read more

Sand Placed for Construction of Villains Land at Magic Kingdom

The two land masses that were once Tom Sawyer Island are now piles of dirt in the middle of Magic Kingdom. The area is being turned into Piston Peak National Park, a Cars expansion to Frontierland, while a new Villains Land is underway closer to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Magic Kingdom Construction Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct … Read more

In Case You Missed It: Tom Sawyer Island Water Mill Demolished at Magic Kingdom

Guests queue near a construction site with an excavator behind a white fence in a Disney park area, no castle visible to compare.

One of the last Tom Sawyer Island buildings has been demolished, and crews are moving rubble in the Magic Kingdom construction site. Tom Sawyer Island Demolition Update See our full post on Tom Sawyer Island Water Mill Demolition to read the latest. Tell us your thoughts about Tom Sawyer Island Demolition in the comments and … Read more

Frontierland Sign Returns to Magic Kingdom After 2 Months With Updated Look

Frontierland sign hanging under a fall leaf arch at a Disney park, people strolling below; no castle visible in this scene.

The Frontierland sign is back in place at the land’s entrance in Magic Kingdom after it was missing for two months. Frontierland Sign Returns After Refurbishment The sign was initially removed in the summer of 2023. It finally returned freshly-refurbished in July 2025, but was removed again just a month later. As of October 24, … Read more

Fort Langhorn Demolished to Make Way for Magic Kingdom Expansion

Aerial view of a Disney park construction shows winding dirt paths, trees, and the Rivers of America, reminiscent of Disneyland.

Demolition of Rivers of America is quickly progressing, and recent aerial photos show just how much work has been done. Rivers of America Demolition Rivers of America closed in July 2025 as it is the future site of Piston Peak, a Cars-themed land with a new storyline and attractions. The photo above shows where the … Read more

Tom Sawyer Island Water Mill Demolished at Magic Kingdom

A yellow excavator and stage lights by a large brick mansion with trees and barriers, resembling no Disney castle in style.

Another Tom Sawyer Island building has been demolished, and crews are moving rubble in the Magic Kingdom construction site. Tom Sawyer Island Demolition Earlier this week, Aunt Polly’s was demolished in the area of Tom Sawyer Island. There’s now a digger vehicle parked in the drained river, moving debris from the island over to the … Read more

Did We Strike Gold with Breakfast at Golden Oak Outpost in Magic Kingdom?

Golden Oak Outpost breakfast tray with tater tots, chicken biscuit, and beignets, capturing Magic Kingdom’s unique morning fare.

We tried two breakfast entrees at Magic Kingdom’s Golden Oak Outpost, but did we strike gold with them? Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit – $10.49 with Egg, Strawberry-Jalapeño Jam, and Pepper Jack served with Potato Barrels The Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit is a great breakfast option that is full of flavor. The strawberry jalapeño jam and … Read more