Entire Section of Magic Kingdom Wiped Out Overnight With Notice

Entire Section of Magic Kingdom Wiped Out Overnight With Notice

Large sections of land were cleared and bulldozed as the Magic Kingdom expansion continues, removing the legacy and iconic locations we have all come to love. Credit: Inside the Magic Magic Kingdom Expansion Sees Expedited Work as Large Amounts of Land Cleared In just a matter of days, two iconic Magic Kingdom attractions—Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island—will close their gates for good. Longtime Guests are snapping final photos, riding th…

Gone in a Flash: Disney World Erases Section to Make Way for Historic Project : Disney Fanatic

Disney World fans are sad…it’s all gone. Just like that. Credit: Disney Disney World Changes Magic Kingdom Forever Fans of Magic Kingdom are bracing for a bittersweet goodbye. The Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island, two cornerstones of Disney tradition, are about to close permanently. While many are focused on riding the Liberty Square Riverboat one last time or wandering the island’s paths before they’re gone, something major is unfolding …

Overnight Erasure: Section of Magic Kingdom Cleared at Disney

Long-time Disney World visitors are preparing for the end of an era. In just days, the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island will permanently close—two beloved, original attractions that have charmed generations. But while most guests focus on final rides and farewells, there’s something much bigger happening beyond the guest areas, and it’s visible only to those paying close attention. What exactly is going on behind the trees west of Magic K…

Backstage Land Clearing Grows for Magic Kingdom Expansion Projects

With just a few days left until the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island are permanently closed and demolished, Walt Disney World has significantly expanded the backstage land clearing necessary to support the upcoming projects. We first started tracking the land clearing back in April, and a couple of updates since then have shown how the work has expanded. Now, we’re taking to the Walt Disney World Monorail to get a look at how the land cle…

Demolition Set to Begin on Tom Sawyer Island in the Magic Kingdom

Demolition Slated for Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom As Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland prepares for its upcoming transformation, Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new Notice of Commencement, indicating that demolition work is set to begin on Tom Sawyer Island. Related – Tom Sawyer Island Refurbishment Planned The recently filed notice, tied directly to Tom Sawyer Island’s address, names NorthStar […]

BREAKING: Disney Files Permit for Tom Sawyer Island Demolition - WDW News Today

Walt Disney Imagineering filed a construction permit on Wednesday for the demolition of Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom.