Disney Retires Four Opening-Era Magic Kingdom Traditions in Frontierland Overhaul
The reconstruction ushers in a Cars-based Piston Peak expansion focused on higher-capacity attractions with added member amenities.
Overview
- The Rivers of America have been drained and filled as crews build the Piston Peak National Park expansion tied to the Cars franchise.
- The Liberty Belle riverboat is out of service and has been relocated to a backstage maintenance ramp outside the water.
- Tom Sawyer Island has been demolished and the rafts that ferried guests to it have been permanently removed for the new land.
- The former Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade now operates as a Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge offering seating, air conditioning, and charging.
- Construction walls and equipment now block the longtime open view from Liberty Square, signaling a shift away from low-capacity, non‑IP spaces.