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Disney Begins Demolishing Tom Sawyer Island Caves for Magic Kingdom Expansion

Fresh photos show the teardown advancing from surface structures to the island’s themed passageways.

Overview

  • New on-site views on October 21 show active dismantling of the Tom Sawyer Island cave systems at Magic Kingdom.
  • Aerial images published October 19 by @bioreconstruct documented that all above‑ground buildings, including Aunt Polly’s, Potter’s Mill, and Fort Langhorn, were already removed.
  • Rivers of America has been drained and construction views are screened as site clearance continues behind walls.
  • Permits for site preparation and stormwater management, including an October 13 Environmental Resource Permit, indicate ongoing groundwork for the next construction phase.
  • Disney says the cleared footprint will host a Cars‑themed Piston Peak National Park to the south and a separate Villains Land to the north, with no official opening dates announced despite outside speculation.