Frontierland Controversy Spreads: Magic Kingdom Targets Another Iconic Land

Frontierland Controversy Spreads: Magic Kingdom Targets Another Iconic Land

If you’ve been paying even the slightest bit of attention to Disney World updates lately, you already know Frontierland is undergoing a major transformation. With the July 7 closure of Tom Sawyer Island, Rivers of America, and the Liberty Square Riverboat, it’s not just a small update—Disney is practically rewriting the identity of that entire area. Say goodbye to the old frontier and hello to Piston Peak, a Cars-inspired land that blends Pixar …

Another Classic Magic Kingdom Land Is Undergoing Massive Changes

It’s no secret that Magic Kingdom is in the middle of a transformation. Frontierland has been in the spotlight for months now, ever since Disney confirmed that Tom Sawyer Island, the Liberty Square Riverboat, and Rivers of America were all going away. In their place? A brand-new land called Piston Peak, inspired by Planes: Fire & Rescue, with a full-on national park theme, new rides, and immersive environments. Credit: Matthew Paulson, Flickr Bu…

Big Change Debuting in Frontierland Before 'Cars' and Villains Land, Disney Confirms : Disney Fanatic

Frontierland is slated to undergo a huge transformation in the coming years, but one phase of that transformation is set to debut “soon.” Since the pandemic, Walt Disney World has changed significantly. For one thing, park reservations and Lightning Lane access are now a normal part of the experience (even if reservations have lessened in necessity in recent years). Credit: Disney But not all changes are bad. A swathe of updates is heading to Di…