Overview

• Reporters observed Cast Members and managers physically blocking the walkway this morning before ropes were put in place.
• Disney has not provided a cause for the restriction or a timeline for when access might return.
• The river basin is largely drained, and pumps are running to remove remaining water after frequent afternoon storms.
• Vehicles and work crews were active in the basin, with teams handling drainage near Tom’s Landing and cleaning up displaced wildlife.
• The access change follows permanent closures tied to the Cars-themed project, including Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Belle Riverboat.