Overview

• Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island closed in July to make room for Piston Peak, a Cars-themed Frontierland expansion with two attractions.
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been offline since January 6, 2025 for a major refurbishment adding a new storyline, effects and exterior updates, with reopening targeted for 2026.
• Walt Disney Imagineering is developing a Villains Land beyond Big Thunder featuring multiple attractions plus dining and shops, though Disney has not set an opening date.
• Tomorrowland’s Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin is being redesigned with new ride vehicles and upgraded laser tech and is not expected to return until 2026.
• Near-term updates include the Disney Starlight nighttime parade debut on July 20, the Beak and Barrel Pirates lounge opening in August, and a Cinderella Castle repaint announced to restore a gray, blue and gold palette.