Magic Kingdom Is the Latest Casualty as Disney World Florida Dies Off

Magic Kingdom Is the Latest Casualty as Disney World Florida Dies Off

Magic Kingdom Park is the latest victim of low theme park attendance, as Walt Disney World Resort guests report that the typical Independence Day weekend crowds didn’t materialize. Last weekend brought more than just Fourth of July celebrations to the original Central Florida Disney park; Sunday was also the final day of operations for Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat. Typically, families flock to Walt Disney World Resort in th…

Protests and Angry E-Mails Fail, Disney Begins Tom Sawyer Island Demolition

After weeks of passionate protests and angry emails flooding Disney’s inbox, the inevitable has happened: Disney began the demolition of Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom. Despite fervent opposition from fans, Walt Disney World Resort is moving forward with the major overhaul of Frontierland. The final day of operation for Tom Sawyer Island, along with the Liberty Square Riverboat, was on July 6, 2025. For many Disney Parks fans, it marked the …

Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island have officially closed at Magic Kingdom, and more news! - The Attractions Podcast

The Attractions Podcast: Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island closed, plus theme park updates and more from Attractions Magazine. The post Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island have officially closed at Magic Kingdom, and more news! – The Attractions Podcast appeared first on Attractions Magazine.

Walt Disney Imagineering Begins Preparing Tom Sawyer Island for Demolition, Construction Walls Arrive

The first construction walls have been installed at strategic points around the Rivers of America as crews prepare for the draining of the river and demolition of Tom Sawyer Island. The construction walls don’t run the length of the river (yet), but rather block off access to areas that are now inaccessible to guests, such as the Tom Sawyer Island dock and Liberty Square Riverboat launch. We made it out to Magic Kingdom today to take a look arou…

Legal Chaos Erupts After Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island Closure : Disney Fanatic

The closure of the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom Park has sparked widespread disappointment among Disney fans, but a small group has taken their frustration to an alarming extreme. As the iconic attractions temporarily close, many guests have expressed their sadness, but some have crossed the line by sending threatening emails to Disney Imagineers, customer service agents, and executives. Credit: Disney Could Guests be…