Walt Disney World has announced the reopening date for Prairie Outpost, the former candy store that will now operate as a hat shop. Prairie Outpost Opening Date The shop will open to guests on Monday, June 30. Here, guests will find wide-brimmed hats, fedoras, customized headwear, and more from Chapel Hats. Prairie Outpost is located … Read more
Disney has filed a new construction permit for the Walt Disney World Railroad station in Frontierland, which is set to close soon due to the construction of the “Cars” expansion and Disney Villains land. Frontierland Train Station Permit The Notice of Commencement is for Disney’s own Buena Vista Construction Company to “Provide labor, material and/or … Read more
The former Prairie Outpost candy store located in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland is now reopening as a hat store. Prairie Outpost Located in between Country Bear Musical Jamboree and Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, Prairie Outpost and Supply used to be home to confections and other treats such as candy apples, Mickey Rice Krispy … Read more
Crews have returned two freshly refurbished themed carts to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — the first large props to return to the Magic Kingdom attraction during its refurbishment. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbished Carts The first cart is among the rocks in front of the ride’s queue building. It’s near some brown tarps, where several props … Read more
In a recent change to the many tombs placed near Phantom Manor in Disneyland Paris, two epitaphs with a slight innuendo have been altered. Two new inscriptions have also been added, including one for the lost cat. Phantom Manor Tomb Epitaph Updates Located in Disneyland Paris, Phantom Manor is a variation on the classic Haunted … Read more
According to a Walt Disney World Cast Member, every year on the first Saturday of June, “the bears go watch the bears,” referring to a group of LGBTQIA+ individuals who attend the Gay Day event. The term “bear” refers to a particular group of the LGBTQIA+ community, mainly those who are beared or larger bodied. … Read more
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
A new original character has been introduced for the upcoming Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom, and he serves as an homage to a classic Disney cartoon character. The Cars franchise is coming to Magic Kingdom as an expansion of Frontierland. The ride will be housed in an area called Piston Peak National Park, and the … 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
A classic Disney “fun map” has been revealed for the Cars-themed Frontierland expansion coming to Magic Kingdom. The map is a type of idealized art that shows an approximation of the layout and theming, but it shouldn’t be expected to work like a regular navigational map or to present every aspect true-to-life. The “fun map” … Read more
Work is continuing on the repainting of the town of Tumbleweed and new metal siding has been added to the newly constructed structure behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad as the lengthy refurbishment project continues. Big Thunder Mountain Refurbishment Update Our WDWNT reporter first grabbed some photos from just outside the entrance to Big Thunder Mountain, … Read more
