Excavator at Work in Former Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom

An excavator is moving dirt or debris in the former Rivers of America trench at Magic Kingdom. Rivers of America Construction Our WDWNT reporter saw the excavator at work on Monday morning. It appears to be the same excavator we previously saw moving debris closer to Liberty Square. It’s now located behind the construction walls … 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

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

Major Part of Rivers of America Removed as Construction Continues

Along the Rivers of America at Disney, tan umbrellas, lanterns, and wooden accents blend with lush trees beneath a cloudy sky.

It appears one major piece of the former Rivers of America at Disney World is now gone as crews continue to demolish the area that will become the future Piston Peak. Construction Continues The bridge that once crossed the waterway from the main part of Tom Sawyer Island to the Fort Longhorn Island appears to … Read more

Rivers of America Completely Blocked by Scrim and Temporary Walls

A wooden walkway curves past green bushes and trees beside tall temporary walls under a partly cloudy sky.

Rivers of America is now completely blocked by scrim and temporary walls, making it nearly impossible to see progress on this part of Piston Peak construction. Rivers of America During our visit to Magic Kingdom, we saw that Rivers of America is now completely blocked off with scrim and temporary walls. It starts at the … Read more

Rivers of America Construction Walls Expand at Magic Kingdom

A wooden bridge with netted railings spans Rivers of America under a clear blue sky.

Even more construction walls and scrim now surround the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom, although they still aren’t completely blocking views of the drained river. Rivers of America Construction Walls The construction walls in Liberty Square currently end right at the beginning of the Frontierland pier. The scrim-covered metal we saw a few days … Read more

Manslaughter Investigation Opened in Stardust Racers Case: Daily Recap (9/22/25)

A Daily Recap collage: Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, Jimmy Kimmel, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and Disneyland's Paint the Night parade.

Disney brings back Jimmy Kimmel following an uproar, The Mandalorian and Grogu drops its first trailer, and Paint the Night is scaling back its performances — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, September 22, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park New Merchandise Hong Kong Disneyland … Read more

Rivers of America Construction Update: More Concrete, Scrim, and Scaffolding

A construction update shows a dry Rivers of America riverbed with scaffolding, trees, and rustic buildings under a clear blue sky.

Guests visiting Frontierland will see more concrete, scrim, and scaffolding at the previous site of the Rivers of America. The part of the river close to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is also cleared out, and the nearby netting is getting retied. Concrete, Scrim, and Scaffolding Large white scrim blocks the view of what used to be … Read more

Frontierland, Aristocats, & More Puzzles Arrive at Disney World

Collage of hands holding Disney puzzles, each with 1000 pieces and illustrations like the Liberty Belle Riverboat.

Several new puzzles, including one that features the Mark Twain Riverboat in Frontierland, have arrived at Walt Disney World. Frontierland Riverboat – $29.99 The first puzzle we spotted features Frontierland. Minnie and Mickey share popcorn on a bench while Pluto stands near them. Disneyland’s petrified tree, millions of years old and bought by Walt Disney … Read more

2,000 Fish Relocated from Magic Kingdom Following Rivers of America Draining

A drained Rivers of America waterway with muddy ground and a rocky mountain at Disney World under a blue sky.

Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom is now drained, but its fish inhabitants were saved and relocated. Rivers of America Fish Saved In a Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board meeting, District Administrator Stephanie Kopelousos explained that their fisheries management program ensured fish from the river were safely relocated to the nearby Seven Seas Lagoon. … Read more

Scrim Added to The Haunted Mansion Queue at Magic Kingdom

Gated entrance to a Haunted Mansion-themed area with columns, greenery, and a sunlit covered walkway.

There is now scrim in the extended interactive queue of The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom, as work gears up on the park’s Cars expansion. Haunted Mansion Queue Scrim Magic Kingdom The extended queue was not open on Friday morning, but we could still see the beige scrim along the outer edge. It runs the … Read more

Metal Framing Added to Former Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom

Scaffolding stands in a drained, muddy riverbed near a wooden bridge and stone lamp post, surrounded by trees.

As draining continues and pieces of track are being removed, metal framing is going vertical in the former Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom. Rivers of America Construction Recently, the first visible piece of track from the Rivers of America was removed as Disney transforms the area into Piston Peak. Now that the area is … Read more