New Photos Reveal Huge Progress on the Magic Kingdom Cars Land Construction

New Photos Reveal Huge Progress on Magic Kingdom’s Cars Land Construction

The transformation of the former Rivers of America into Piston Peak National Park is racing ahead at Magic Kingdom, and these new photos from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad provide one of the clearest looks yet at the massive scale of the project.

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From the Big Thunder Mountain queue, guests can now see enormous concrete retaining walls rising from the former riverbed. Large sections of the future attraction footprint have been excavated and graded, with construction crews continuing work on what will eventually become the home of the new Cars-themed expansion. The size of the newly constructed walls offers a glimpse at just how much elevation change and terrain Disney plans to incorporate into the ambitious project.

Several of the photos also showcase extensive formwork and structural elements taking shape near Liberty Square. Cinderella Castle towers in the distance, creating a striking contrast between Magic Kingdom’s iconic centerpiece and one of the park’s largest construction projects in decades. Construction equipment, utility work, and staging areas fill the former waterfront space as Disney continues converting the area into Piston Peak National Park.

Elsewhere across the site, large stacks of concrete drainage pipes and construction materials hint at the significant infrastructure work still underway behind the scenes. Disney has previously shared that the new land will feature waterfalls, geysers, waterways, and mountainous terrain inspired by America’s National Parks, making this groundwork a critical part of bringing the rugged landscape to life.

When completed, Piston Peak National Park will feature two Cars-themed attractions, including a thrilling off-road rally race through mountain trails, mud holes, and geysers. A second family-friendly attraction will be designed for younger racers, while the entire land will blend National Park-inspired architecture with the world of Pixar’s Cars franchise.

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While Disney has not announced an opening date, these latest construction photos show that work is moving full speed ahead on one of the most anticipated additions to Magic Kingdom.

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