The first track from Rivers of America is gone, paving the way for more progress in Frontierland as Disney transforms the area into Piston Peak. Track Removed from Rivers of America We took a peek at the progress of the Rivers of America (de)construction, and we noticed that a piece of track has already been … Read more
Disney is working on removing the final puddles of water from Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom. Rivers of America Draining began soon after Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island closed. By last week, Rivers of America was just puddles. There are now hoses and other equipment throughout the “river” to pump out the … Read more
Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom is almost dry as Disney prepares to transform the land into a Cars area. Rivers of America Draining Since our last update, a few more inches of water have disappeared, leaving just some puddles around the Liberty Square Riverboat track. The riverboat closed, along with Tom Sawyer Island, in … Read more
Despite online rumors that the Liberty Belle Riverboat had been dismantled, @biorecustruct shared photos today proving the vessel is currently still afloat. Liberty Belle Riverboat Still Floating In late July, the Liberty Belle Riverboat and the Tom Sawyer Island rafts were moved to another area of the Magic Kingdom Service Canal across from the construction … Read more
The Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom is almost fully drained and some scaffolding has been removed from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Rivers of America Draining The water level of Rivers of America has been slowly dropping since July, following the permanent closure of the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer’s Island. The Liberty Square … Read more
Disney is draining the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom so they can build a new Cars expansion to Frontierland. Rivers of America Drainage Magic Kingdom Crews began draining Rivers of America a few weeks ago. Guests can now see the floor of the river and the Liberty Square Riverboat track. The riverboat permanently closed … Read more
Crews continue to prepare for major demolition and construction around Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom. Rivers of America Between The Haunted Mansion and Riverboat Landing, a portion of the construction walls now has a white scrim. It appears the scrim is covering an opening in the walls, maybe for large equipment. The ground beneath … Read more
New themed posters full of references to the Disney Parks, particularly its Western-themed attractions and shows, as well as classic Disney films, have been added to the construction walls in Frontierland, near Rivers of America. Themed Posters Added to Construction Walls in Frontierland These posters have only been added to the brown construction walls that … Read more
Props have been removed from Tom’s Landing on Tom Sawyer Island, and more props are tagged for removal since the area’s permanent closure in Magic Kingdom. Tom Sawyer Island Tagged Props Tom Sawyer Island officially closed on July 6, 2025, as the area on this side of Frontierland is prepped to become a new land … Read more
The famous “Tom (hearts) Becky” painted fence is now gone from Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom. Tom Sawyer Island Demolition The iconic fence was defaced just days before Tom Sawyer Island permanently closed. It was next to Aunt Polly’s, facing Riverboat Landing. Parts of the fence remain, but the area containing “Tom (hearts) Becky” … Read more
Crews have installed more construction walls, plus scrim and scaffolding, around the Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom. Rivers of America Construction Update Initially, there were just a few walls next to Riverboat Landing in Liberty Square. The exit ramp on the left (when facing the landing) was still visible. Now there are walls running … Read more
The Liberty Square Riverboat in Magic Kingdom is now closed as Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island are transformed into a “Cars” area. Liberty Square Riverboat History The Liberty Square Riverboat opened as an attraction at Magic Kingdom on October 2, 1971, the second day of the park’s operations. The original riverboat was the … Read more
Construction walls and rolling planters now block the docks of the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom as demolition work begins. Rivers of America Demolition Signage is gone from the former Riverboat Landing where guests boarded the Liberty Belle. It used to say “Riverboat Landing” above the entrance. Signs on the side displayed the operating … Read more
In addition to updating the map for Magic Kingdom on My Disney Experience, Walt Disney World has also released a new guidemap for the park that no longer features the recently shuttered Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat. New Magic Kingdom Guidemap The cover of the map features a young … Read more
Walt Disney World updated its My Disney Experience mobile app last night to remove Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island from the Magic Kingdom map, as well as show the new modified route for the Walt Disney World Railroad. My Disney Experience Removes Rivers of America For most users, when viewing Magic Kingdom on … Read more
Rivers of America Closure Rivers of America Closure Liberty Square Riverboat Final Journey Rivers of America Closure Disney World Watch the Final Voyage of the Liberty Square Riverboat The Liberty Square Riverboat, along with Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America, has closed permanently at the Magic Kingdom. Liberty Square Riverboat Final Journey The … Read more
