Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom will be closing briefly this week

Liberty Square Riverboat to Close Briefly as Magic Kingdom Prepares for Major Changes

The Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom is set to close briefly this week, marking the beginning of what could be its final days of operation. The beloved attraction, which has ferried guests around the Rivers of America for decades, will be closing from August 20-22, as indicated by the Walt Disney World website, which lists “No Times Available” for the attraction on these dates. While Disney has not provided a formal announcement explaining the brief closure, it comes at a time when the riverboat is slated to close permanently in the near future.

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Fans have been anxiously monitoring the operating schedule for the Liberty Square Riverboat ever since it was revealed that the attraction would be making way for a new Cars-themed expansion at Magic Kingdom. This new land, announced at D23, is expected to ramp up major construction efforts in 2025, bringing significant changes to the park’s landscape.

As of now, there is no firm closing date for the riverboat, leaving fans in suspense about when they might take their final journey on this iconic vessel. The upcoming closure from August 20-22 is likely routine, and given the fact that the attraction will close permanently next year, no major changes are expected during this brief downtime.

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While the exact timing of the riverboat’s permanent closure remains uncertain, it’s clear that Magic Kingdom is gearing up for a transformative new chapter. Guests who cherish the nostalgia of the Liberty Square Riverboat should take the opportunity to experience it while they still can, as the horizon of Magic Kingdom is set to change in exciting new ways.

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