Overview
- Multiple outlets report that Disney has confirmed the permanent closure and removal of Big Al’s and Westward Ho to make way for the Piston Peak expansion.
- Recent Notices of Commencement and permits filed on February 19 list Buena Vista Construction Company for preparatory site work in the area.
- Plans described in the reporting include widening the Frontierland riverfront and filling a portion of the Rivers of America to create stable ground for new Cars-themed attractions and guest circulation.
- Operational details reported by site watchers indicate nearby snack carts will be relocated, construction walls will extend into the riverwalk, and a temporary pedestrian route will manage guest flow, with Cast Member roles expected to remain in Frontierland.
- Disney has not posted final operating dates for the two locations, and coverage frames the changes as part of a broader shift toward IP-driven lands at Walt Disney World.