At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced transformative changes coming to Magic Kingdom. We can now confirm that one of those additions, an all-new Cars themed area coming to Frontierland, is signaling the end of two classic Magic Kingdom attractions—Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island.
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The announced Cars land will transport guests from Radiator Springs into the rugged wilderness of a new frontier, featuring a thrilling rally race through mountains, trails, and geysers alongside iconic Cars characters. In addition to this high-octane attraction, a second family-friendly ride will also be introduced with no details available on this second attraction currently available.
This change continues the recent trend of retiring attractions that have been part of Magic Kingdom since its opening, with the announcement of the retirement of Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island coming shortly after the recent closure of the Frontierland Arcade to make way for a new DVC Member Lounge.
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