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Liberty Belle Sets Sail for… Uncertainty? Riverboat & Rafts Relocated Behind Magic Kingdom Construction
A nostalgic piece of Magic Kingdom history has just floated a little farther downstream, literally. The Liberty Belle Riverboat and the Tom Sawyer Island rafts have officially been relocated along the Magic Kingdom service canal, edging closer to Seven Seas Lagoon. While their exact fate remains foggy, one thing is clear: they’re not headed to Yesterland just yet.
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Thanks to aerial photography shared by @bioreconstruct on X, we now know that the Liberty Belle and her trusty Tom Sawyer companions were recently towed away from their previous backstage location near the Big Thunder Mountain construction zone. That original spot would’ve been tough to manage during the planned draining of the Rivers of America, so the move makes sense from a logistical point of view.
Now docked in a more navigable position, with water barriers keeping them afloat, the riverboat and rafts are literally in limbo, surrounded by just enough water to keep them stable. And yes, this new location opens up the possibility (however slim) of using Seven Seas Lagoon for future relocation or repurposing.
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So what does this mean for fans still mourning the July 7 closure of both Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island? While demolition doesn’t appear to be imminent, Disney has confirmed that Imagineering is “trying to find a use” for the iconic vessel. Whether she gets a second life as a dining venue, themed bar, or showpiece? Well, that chapter’s yet to be written.
Got an idea for the Liberty Belle’s encore? Let us know over on socials, because even though the engine’s off, the nostalgia’s still running full steam.
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