Overview

• On July 7, Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America, Liberty Belle Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island closed permanently to clear the area for redevelopment.
• Land-clearing and construction have begun on Piston Peak National Park, marking the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history.
• Disney Imagineers have confirmed two new Cars attractions—a rugged off-road rally ride and a family-friendly experience—designed using immersive “parkitecture.”
• Disney Parks Blog set the opening of Piston Peak National Park for around 2028 and unveiled concept art featuring waterfalls, geysers and a ranger lodge.
• Disneyland’s versions of the river attractions will remain open while Florida’s Magic Kingdom undergoes its transformation.