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First Riverboat Track Removed as Rivers of America Drains for Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom

On-site photos indicate the project has moved from closures into active demolition for the Cars-themed expansion.

Overview

  • Reporters documented the first section of the Liberty Square Riverboat guidance track taken out, marking initial physical removal work.
  • The river basin is largely dry with only small puddles remaining as crews finish pumping residual water.
  • The Liberty Belle riverboat was relocated to a backstage marina in July and currently remains intact.
  • Tom Sawyer Island is closed with buildings still standing after props were cleared, while work deeper inland is out of guest view.
  • Disney describes Piston Peak as a Cars-themed wilderness with two attractions, new rivers and waterfalls, homage elements like barrel bridges, and sightlines designed to mask car imagery from nearby areas.