Silt Removal Begins at Magic Kingdom’s Former Rivers of America for Piston Peak Build
Silt removal in the drained riverbed marks the next visible phase of site prep for the Cars-themed Piston Peak project.
Overview
- New photos posted on September 13 by X user @bioreconstruct show crews clearing silt near Tom Sawyer Island in the emptied basin.
- Heavy machinery is staged on the exposed riverbed, with some equipment covered in tan tarp to blend into nearby scenery.
- Scaffolding is going up to support taller construction walls, and a completed barrier is visible by The Haunted Mansion queue.
- Work includes removing the old Liberty Square Riverboat tracks after repeated drainings caused by recent heavy rain.
- Disney has not announced opening dates for Piston Peak National Park or the planned Disney Villains land, which will follow the addition of a rally-style thrill ride and a family attraction.