End of an Era: Disney Makes Major Progress on Replacement of Tom Sawyer Island

End of an Era: Disney Makes Major Progress on Replacement of Tom Sawyer Island

It’s the end of an era at the Magic Kingdom. Credit: Disney Related: Disney World Is Eyeing Georgia for Something HUGE Water draining at Magic Kingdom’s former Rivers of America has begun, marking a bold new chapter for one of the world’s most iconic theme parks. Tom Sawyer Island has long been a staple of Magic Kingdom, offering guests a peaceful retreat to explore and enjoy the whimsical landscapes inspired by Mark Twain’s literary classic. Th…

Big Changes Now Happening Inside Disney World’s Magic Kingdom : Disney Fanatic

Have you seen what’s happening at the Magic Kingdom? Credit: Jennifer Lynn, Flickr Related: What Disney Doesn’t Want You to Know About Their “Fake” Wait Times Water is now being drained out of the Rivers of America at the Magic Kingdom. Although river levels have dipped slightly over the last week, guests visiting the park on Friday, August 8, likely noticed a big change, with levels now well below where they previously were. The water is so low…

Latest Look at Frontierland Construction for Cars Land as Rivers of America Water Levels Drop

Latest Look at Frontierland Construction for Cars Land as Rivers of America Water Levels Drop

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Begins Draining Rivers of America Ahead of Demolition at Magic Kingdom

Following weeks of the water level slowly dipping, likely due to evaporation or, perhaps, a leak of some sort, Walt Disney World has finally begun draining the Rivers of America proper. As you can see in our photos below, the water level has gone down significantly in a very short period of time – indicating that Walt Disney World has finally started to pump the river. The water level is so low that the track is exposed, along with accumulated m…