Frontierland’s Last Stand: New Construction Walls and "Twin Closures" Signal the End of the Old West

Frontierland’s Last Stand: New Construction Walls and "Twin Closures" Signal the End of the Old West

For over fifty years, Frontierland has been the soulful, dusty heart of Magic Kingdom—a place where the scent of smoked turkey legs and the rhythmic splashing of the Liberty Belle created a sanctuary of Americana. But as of March 2026, the “pioneer spirit” is being replaced by the roar of engines and the relentless march of plywood. Credit: Inside the Magic The transformation of the Magic Kingdom is no longer a “future plan”; it is a physical, w…

The Piston Peak Purge: Why Frontierland’s Iconic Boardwalk is Vanishing Behind Disney’s Newest Walls

The year 2026 was always destined to be a transformative one for the Magic Kingdom, but for fans of the “Old West,” the reality is hitting harder than a runaway mine train. As of mid-March, Frontierland has become a landscape of plywood and power tools, as the park clears the way for its most controversial expansion yet: Piston Peak National Park. Credit: Disney If you’ve visited the park this week, you’ve likely noticed that the frontier looks …

Construction Walls Added Near Magic Kingdom's Frontierland Boardwalk for Piston Peak Construction

New walls have been added in Frontierland in anticipation of expanding the Cars-themed Piston Peak National Park construction area at Magic Kingdom. Piston Peak replaces the former Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America. Walls Added for Piston Peak Construction The construction walls can be found in Frontierland near the boardwalk. The walls are brown and stretch partway down the walkway behind an ice cream cart. The construction walls are de…