Disney Reshapes Frontierland as DVC Lounge Hours Shift
The McKim’s Mile House schedule change highlights a broader construction plan that will remove the Rivers of America to make way for Piston Peak and a planned Villains Land.
Overview
- McKim’s Mile House, the Disney Vacation Club lounge in Frontierland, moved its hours on August 17, 2026 to open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m., shortening evening access while adding an earlier start.
- Disney permanently closed the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat in July 2025 to clear the large footprint needed for new development.
- The company has confirmed Piston Peak National Park, a Cars‑inspired area that will replace the river views and include two new attractions designed for off‑road thrills and family riders.
- Disney also plans a Villains Land expansion beyond Big Thunder Mountain Railroad that the company says will feature two major attractions plus dining and shopping, extending the park’s western edge.
- Recent work already changed Frontierland’s look — Splash Mountain became Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in 2024, Country Bear was reworked and Big Thunder closed in January 2025 before reopening with new storytelling in May 2026 — and the projects are still in progress, affecting guest circulation and phased operations.