Disney has announced the closure of several iconic Frontierland attractions, including the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat, on July 7, 2025. These attractions will be transformed into a new "Piston Peak National Park" themed area inspired by the Disney and Pixar "Cars" universe. While some fans are excited about the changes, others are disappointed to see the longtime Frontierland attractions go.
Closure of Frontierland Attractions
- Disney has announced that the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom will close on July 7, 2025.
- These longtime Frontierland attractions will be transformed into a new "Piston Peak National Park" theme inspired by the Disney and Pixar "Cars" universe.
- The new area will feature "towering trees, snowcapped mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, roaring rivers and impressive geysers," according to the Disney Parks Blog.
Cars Themed Land
- Details about the off-road vehicles coming to the nearly 54-year-old theme park were released back in March.
- The new "Piston Peak National Park" area is inspired by the Rocky Mountain region and the history and iconic sights of the American Frontier and its national parks.
Fan Reactions
- Some fans are excited about the changes, with one Facebook user commenting that they "like that they're incorporating the river & adding new water features to keep the same vibe.
- However, others are not looking forward to the changes, with one man writing "No thanks, I would rather have RoA (Rivers of America).
Ongoing Maintenance and Changes at Walt Disney World
- More than 400 cast members work in Walt Disney World's Central Shops, repairing and refurbishing hundreds of attraction vehicles each year to maintain guest safety.
- Along with the changes coming to Frontierland, Imagineers are preparing to construct the first-ever land inspired by Disney villains, complete with "two major attractions, dining and shopping all on an incredibly twisted grand scale.
- Walt Disney World is currently offering specials during its "Cool Kid Summer," and Magic Kingdom is debuting a new nighttime parade called "Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away" on July 20.
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