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Major Site Clearing Underway for Piston Peak and Villains Land at Magic Kingdom
Big changes are officially reshaping the landscape at Magic Kingdom, as major site clearing is now underway for both Piston Peak National Park and the upcoming Disney Villains Land. New aerial photos from bioreconstruct reveal that the former Rivers of America has been completely filled in, with Tom Sawyer Island still faintly visible by its outline, now covered in sand and gravel as construction crews prepare the ground for what is coming next.
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The area designated for Piston Peak National Park appears to be almost entirely cleared, with large construction vehicles spread throughout the site. This Cars-themed land will stretch from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad toward the Haunted Mansion, transforming the park’s frontier edge into a national park-inspired environment with a Pixar twist. The land will feature towering rockwork, waterfalls, a large geyser, barrel bridges, and two attractions, including a rally-style race ride and a more family-friendly experience. Disney has also shared that architecture will gradually shift from Frontierland style into playful “Car-itecture” to maintain sightlines and storytelling flow.
Next door, similar progress can be seen at the future Disney Villains Land. A wide expanse of cleared dirt now marks where the dark and dramatic land will rise, stretching all the way back behind “it’s a small world.” Aerial views also show new backstage infrastructure taking shape, including ponds and a tunnel system designed for water management, signaling that this project is moving beyond concept art and into serious groundwork.
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While Disney has released limited details about Villains Land so far, it is confirmed to include two major attractions along with shopping and dining. The concept art leans heavily into gothic fantasy inspired by Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent, and other iconic villains, with legendary Disney animator Andreas Deja consulting on the project. With both lands now visibly in motion, this corner of Magic Kingdom is officially entering its next era.
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