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Heavy Rains Refill Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America, Slowing Piston Peak Construction

Repeated re‑draining underscores a Cars‑themed overhaul proceeding with little public guidance.

Overview

  • Recent Central Florida storms partially refilled the drained waterway, halting visible demolition work around Frontierland.
  • On-site observations found no morning activity, with one outlet estimating the new water could be pumped out within a day or two.
  • New scaffolding indicates taller barricades are coming to block guest views of demolition on the former Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island.
  • Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat closed permanently on July 7 to clear space for the Cars-themed Piston Peak National Park.
  • Disney has not issued public updates on delays as the project advances with two planned attractions, a rally-style thrill ride and a family offering.