Overview

• Disney confirmed the Magic Kingdom coaster will reopen in 2026, with no specific date announced.
• Official details introduce Rainbow Caverns featuring phosphorescent pools and iridescent stalactites and stalagmites, described as beautiful but menacing with a deep rumble.
• The updated story re-centers on prospector Barnabas T. Bullion and the mountain pushing back against his gold rush ambitions.
• Disney calls the project a “mountain-top to cavern-deep” refurbishment, and outlets report replaced track along with new lighting, effects, and other updates to scenery and vehicles.
• Concept art and first scene notes were released August 21, with Disney saying further updates will follow as work and testing continue.