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Disney Begins Vertical Work on Massive Magic Kingdom Expansion

Aerial images reveal cranes, deep excavations and a new multi‑story backstage building that mark the shift from demolition into foundation and vertical construction.

Overview

  • Aerial photographer bioreconstruct published new photos and video Sunday and Monday showing the former Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island cleared and the site heavily graded for new construction.
  • A tower crane has been installed at the Piston Peak National Park site to support work on Cars Ridge Run Rally, and crews are excavating foundations for attractions and utilities.
  • Disney has confirmed Piston Peak National Park will include Cars Ridge Run Rally and Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin‑Along while Villains Land will feature two major attractions plus dining and retail.
  • A multi‑story backstage building labeled in oversight records as 'MK Park 3 Support Building' has entered vertical construction near Adventureland, reflecting added operational and utility capacity for the expansion.
  • Floridian Way is being reconfigured and mature trees from the cleared river area are being staged for reuse, signaling broad backstage, roadway and landscaping work needed to support the two new lands.