Overview
- Walt Disney Imagineering filed a Notice of Commencement that names Balfour Beatty Construction LLC as the general contractor for Piston Peak at 4995 Caribbean Way in the Magic Kingdom expansion area.
- The permit marks a shift into vertical construction, which typically includes foundations, structural steel, concrete work, and assembly of attraction buildings.
- Piston Peak National Park was announced with two rides, including a high‑energy off‑road rally and a separate family attraction designed for younger guests.
- Recent Disney patents published in January and March 2026 describe a free‑range off‑road vehicle system and an articulating‑arm ride platform that reporters say align with those concepts, though patents do not confirm final use or timing.
- Nearby Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is set to reopen on May 3, giving guests more to do in Frontierland as the new Cars‑themed land takes shape.