Rivers of America Archives

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/29/20): Guest Arrested with Loaded Handgun at TTC, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Sign Installed at EPCOT, Chapek Strikes Back at Warren Letter, Episode 150 of WDW News Tonight, and More!

October 29, 2020

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, October 29, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat Refurbishment Extended Through February 28 at the Magic Kingdom

October 28, 2020

Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat have both closed for a months-long refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom. However, updates to the Walt Disney World park calendar show that both projects have now been extended through February 28, past the initial January 2 end date. Water draining from the Rivers of America has already … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Disneyland Park Reopening Guidelines, TRON Lightcycle Run Possibly Delayed, Holiday Park Reservations Fully Booked, Baby White Rhino Born, Refurbs, and More

October 25, 2020

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from October 19 to October 25, 2020. Walt Disney World Florida “strike teams” are checking theme parks … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/21/20 (Headless Horseman Float Discontinued, PeopleMover Support Repainting, New Christmas Ornaments, Additional Weekday Food Options, and More)

October 23, 2020

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Hello from a beautiful day here at the Magic Kingdom! It was the perfect weather to throw on your favorite Spirit Jersey and head to the Most Magical Place On Earth, and we did just that! Let’s get started! It seems like we’ve been starting every day with a construction update, but there’s a lot … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/21/20): All-Star Movies Reopening Date Set, EPCOT Festival of the Arts to Return in 2021, Disneyland Considers Legal Action Against California, Christmas Merch Arrives at Walt Disney World, and More!

October 21, 2020

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Rivers of America Draining Begins for Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

October 10, 2020

Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat have both closed for a three-month-long refurbishment at Magic Kingdom. Today, we noticed that Disney has begun draining water from the Rivers of America to prepare for the refurbishment. Though not obvious at first glance, looking at where the water meets land makes it clear that drainage … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Chip and Dale Take a Cruise Around the Rivers of America at the Magic Kingdom

July 11, 2020

Chip ‘n’ Dale are notorious for being an adventuring chipmunk duo, and even a couple of new safety rules and guidelines won’t stop them from finding new adventures at the newly-reopened Magic Kingdom! As a part of the reopening entertainment for the Magic Kingdom, it was announced that various character cavalcades would be taking place … Read more

Take a Vintage Tour of The Happiest Place on Earth with this Summer 1957 Issue of "Disneyland Holiday"

May 30, 2020

With Disney Parks around the world still closed, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Thanks to WDWNT reader Don Jones, we’re able to share this look back at The Happiest Place on Earth with the Summer 1957 issue of “Disneyland Holiday!” Note: This article … Read more

PHOTOS: Survey a Fully Empty Park With Stunning New Aerial Images of the Magic Kingdom During the Extended Parks Closure

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020

As Walt Disney World remains closed for the longest period in the resort’s history, aerial photographers have been able to capture just what the Most Magical Place on Earth looks like without guests. Thanks to pilot Jonathan Michael Salazar on Facebook (also @ColombianPilot on Instagram), we’re able to show these photos of the Magic Kingdom … Read more

PHOTOS: The Columbia is Sailing the Rivers of America Once Again at Disneyland Park

September 26, 2019

The Sailing Ship Columbia is back to sailing the Rivers of America and we could not be happier! Over the past few weeks at Disneyland, there have been a few changes to the Rivers of America. With Fantasmic not being performed at night due to the Halloween Screams show, we see the Mark Twain out … Read more

Celebrate 4th of July With An All-Day Salute To America on WDWNTunes!

July 4, 2019

Welcome to WDWNTunes’ salute to all holidays but mostly the 4th of July! O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of… well, you know the lyrics! And that’s just one of the many songs you’ll be able to listen this 4th of July as WDWNTunes gets all dressed in red, white and blue to celebrate America’s birthday! The Disney Parks … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/9/19 (New Pins, Construction Updates and a Trip Around Rivers of America)

June 9, 2019

It’s a fine day to visit the Magic Kingdom! Although, is there really a day that isn’t a good day to visit the Magic Kingdom? Let’s see what’s new! Merchandise New pins today! I’m a sucker for movie anniversary pins, personally, so I had to get this Tarzan one. Especially since I can’t remember the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Liberty Square Riverboat Returns, Burning Cabin Restored at the Magic Kingdom

December 24, 2018December 22, 2018

After nearly a year in refurbishment, the Liberty Belle is once again sailing along Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America. The attraction has reopened with several changes, including a completely new boiler on board. The show scenes around the river have also been given a refresh, making it look clean and new. The foliage around the … Read more

Liberty Square Riverboat to Remain Closed Until December as Refurbishment is Extended

September 27, 2018

The Liberty Square Riverboat in Magic Kingdom will remain closed longer than previously announced. Refurbishment calendars now show the Riverboat as being closed through December 21st, meaning the attraction will not reopen until at least Winter 2018. Originally the RIverboat was slated to open in “Fall 2018” according to refurbishment documents. A portion of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Rivers of America Construction Removes Makeshift Dams at Magic Kingdom

September 19, 2018

A few days ago we showed you that the Rivers of America was refilled at Magic Kingdom. Yesterday we found the makeshift dams being removed. This is all due to massive construction that happened on the main track for the Liberty Belle Riverboat. Take a look! Crews were removing the last few pieces early afternoon … Read more

PHOTOS: Rivers of America Construction Wraps-Up, River Refilled at Magic Kingdom

September 17, 2018

For the last few weeks the Rivers of America has had a large portion drained for construction, mainly to replace sections of the track that the Liberty Square Riverboat runs on. As of this weekend construction has neared completition and the river has been refilled. Take a look!