The down payment for Walt Disney World’s Annual Passholder Florida Resident Monthly Payment Program has returned to $205, D23 has released the schedule for Destination D23, and a guest on Living With the Land in EPCOT was seen dipping their cooling towel in the ride’s water flume— all this and more in today’s daily recap … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering filed a construction permit on Wednesday for the demolition of Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom. Tom Sawyer Island Demolition The Notice of Commencement is for “Demo, infrastructure prep and utility modification” at 4975 Caribbean Way in Bay Lake. Disney has contracted NorthStar Contracting Group, Inc. for the work. The permit expires … Read more
The Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom is opening an extra hour early before its permanent closure in July. Liberty Square Riverboat Hours According to the sign at the boat’s launch as well as the Walt Disney World website, the Liberty Belle is now opening at 10 a.m. instead of 11 a.m. It will continue … Read more
The “Tom (hearts) Becky” painted fence on Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom is the latest park location to be defaced in what appears to be a new guest trend. Tom Sawyer Island Fence Defacement PHOTOS: Tom Sawyer Island Fence Defacement A Growing Trend? Tom Sawyer Island Permanent Closure Tom Sawyer Island Fence Defacement In … Read more
With the impending closure of Tom Sawyer Island, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about the attraction and how to experience it before it’s gone. Tom Sawyer Island Closing Date Approaching Why Is Tom Sawyer Island Closing? How to Experience Tom Sawyer Island Before It’s Gone The History and Charm of Tom Sawyer Island … 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
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
The Sailing Ship Columbia has once again reopened to guests after closing for a brief refurbishment, though no visible changes have been made. Sailing Ship Columbia Reopens The Sailing Ship Columbia is an attraction in Frontierland where guests get to board a fully rigged sailing vessel and take a short tour of Disneyland Park. The … Read more
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
This post contains sponsored content from Be Our Guest Vacations. Help support WDWNT by using the links in this article to book your next resort stay with our sponsors, Be Our Guest Vacations. As much as we love nostalgia and revisiting our favorite attractions year after year, the unfortunate truth is that some old must be done … 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
There have been a large number of attractions announced to close (with a handful likely to close in the wake of newly announced projects) at Disney Parks around the world. In our memory, there has never been a period where so many long-running attractions are on the chopping block. For your convenience, we compiled a … 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