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First Track Removed from Rivers of America as Frontierland Transformation into Piston Peak Continues
Big changes are rolling through Frontierland, and Disney has just taken a major step in transforming the Rivers of America into the all-new Piston Peak area. On our latest visit, we spotted that the first section of track guiding the Liberty Square Riverboat has already been removed.
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For decades, this underwater track kept the Liberty Belle on its course as it steamed around Tom Sawyer Island. With the track now being pulled up, it’s clear that the river as we knew it is officially drying up for good. Most of the water has already been drained, leaving behind muddy banks, exposed docks, and scattered construction equipment.
Guests walking near the Haunted Mansion and Frontierland can spot trucks, scaffolding, hoses, and plenty of construction cones as the final puddles of rainwater are pumped out. Tom Sawyer Island still stands, but its props have been removed, leaving the rustic buildings as empty shells awaiting their future.
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So what’s next? Piston Peak, a brand-new Cars-inspired land, will expand Frontierland with towering Rocky Mountain-inspired backdrops, a winding river with playful water features, and nods to barrel bridges and other details that once made Tom Sawyer Island so charming. Disney has announced two attractions for the new area, including an off-road rally ride that promises plenty of thrills.
Importantly, Imagineers are designing Piston Peak with sightlines in mind, ensuring that guests on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad or over by Haunted Mansion won’t suddenly spot Radiator Springs-style architecture breaking the frontier illusion.
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