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Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America Nearly Drained as Frontierland Overhaul Advances

The draining operation reveals hidden infrastructure during Disney’s Piston Peak National Park preparations.

Overview

  • The Rivers of America is almost fully drained, exposing the Liberty Square Riverboat track and muddy riverbeds.
  • Collapsed safety netting and retention walls for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure are visible along the emptied banks.
  • Backstage crews have cleared hundreds of trees and laid gravel for trailer lots to support the Piston Peak National Park build.
  • The Liberty Square Riverboat has been relocated to a backstage dock, removing a classic attraction from public view.
  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment shows progress with scaffolding removed at key spires and new vehicle barn doors operational.