Overview
- Aerial photos published January 18–19 by @bioreconstruct show concrete forms near Big Thunder Mountain on the former Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island footprint.
- Piston Peak National Park is a Cars-themed expansion planned to feature a headline off‑road rally attraction and a second family-friendly ride.
- Work on the adjacent Villains Land remains focused on drainage, utilities, and soil stabilization, with outlets noting a scale comparable to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
- Recent permits tied to the Haunted Mansion and the former Mike Fink Keel Boats dock list Walt Disney Imagineering with contractors MLC Theming and Mecca Productions for construction and set installation.
- Disney has not announced opening dates for the new lands, with reporting pointing to a 2027–2028 target window, and Big Thunder Mountain’s refurbishment tracking toward a spring 2026 reopening.