Walt Disney World has submitted their updated plans for the transformation of Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), following the district’s Request for Additional Information (RAI). Disney Submits Updated Plans for Rivers of America The RAI response letter is a whopping 23 pages, … Read more
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has granted Disney’s request for an extension to update its plans for replacing the current Rivers of America with attractions themed to the Pixar “Cars” franchise. After requests for permit revisions and a ten-day deadline to update the plans by December 13, Disney requested a 60-day extension. The … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, on behalf of Walt Disney World, has requested a 60-day extension to update their permit regarding the transformation of the Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom into a “Cars” area. Disney Requests Extension for Rivers of America Permit The extension request was penned by the District’s Sr. Water Resource … Read more
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has given Disney 10 days to respond to their previous request for additional information regarding the transformation of Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America into a “Cars”-themed area. If Disney does not respond within 10 days, SFWMD will deny Disney’s application. Florida Gives Disney 10 Days to … Read more
Walt Disney World has been hit with a setback in their plans to reimagine Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom into a new Cars-themed area, as the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has sent a six-page letter outlining problems with the initial permit application. Permit Revisions Requested for Tom … Read more
The Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom is now closed for a brief refurbishment. Liberty Square Riverboat Closed for Refurbishment As previously announced, the Liberty Square Riverboat will be closed from August 20 through 22. It’s scheduled to reopen on August 23. The Riverboat is expected to close permanently soon to make way for new “Cars” … Read more
Walt Disney World has confirmed that permits are being filed this week to begin work on the “Cars” and Disney Villains-themed areas coming to Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World Filing Permits This Week for Frontierland Expansion In a press release, Walt Disney World confirmed that the Frontierland expansion in Magic Kingdom “officially begins” … Read more
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
At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney announced two new “Cars” attractions and a Disney Villains land coming to Magic Kingdom in the near future. Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro did not state exactly where the new areas would be, only that the “Cars” rides would be in Frontierland. The announcements seem to be … Read more
A video of a guest who was caught swimming in the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom has surfaced on social media. Guest Swims in Rivers of America The video was shared on TikTok by user Jeffrey Tillitt, who claimed via text overlay on the video that the footage was taken on July 16, 2024. … Read more
“Fantasmic!” resumed performances at Disneyland Park one year after a sudden pause due to a fire that destroyed the show’s Maleficent dragon figure. “Fantasmic!” Returns “Fantasmic!” is mostly the same as it was prior to the April 2023 fire but there are two major changes, which Disney previously announced. The “Peter Pan” sequence using the … Read more
A Disneyland guest snuck into the Native American village along the park’s Rivers of America and took up-close video of the characters. Guest Sneaks Into Native American Village Instagram user @joneshousing shared a video from the village on March 20, 2024. The person filming is sitting in the village, panning the camera across different audio-animatronics. … Read more
The Haunted Mansion queue at Disneyland Park has been completely demolished, as the attraction undergoes a major grounds expansion. Additional construction walls have been installed in the area, taking up way more real estate than the original walls. Haunted Mansion Queue Demolished We spotted the beginnings of demolition in the extended queue area when the … Read more
Select Walt Disney World parks unavailable for reservations, Disney files demolition permit at NBA Experience, and the United Kingdom Pavilion restrooms reopen — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, February 19, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney Springs Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland Resort Disneyland … Read more
After a shoe was somehow dropped into the Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom, a Cast Member sprung to the rescue to remove it. Shoe Saved in Daring Rescue at Rivers of America The Cast Member, seen on the dock at the right side of the image above, used a hand-held skimmer to attempt to … Read more
The Haunted Mansion gets an adjusted introduction at Tokyo Disneyland, Patrick Mahomes goes to Disneyland after winning the Super Bowl, and a first look at the menu for Ice Cold Hydraulics at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, February 12, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT … Read more