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Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America, Riverboat, and Tom Sawyer Island to Close Permanently July 7th
Disney has officially announced the permanent closure date for several iconic attractions within Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America. The last day of operation for the Liberty Square Riverboat, Tom Sawyer Island, and the surrounding Rivers of America will be July 6, 2025.
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Starting July 7, 2025, these classic experiences will no longer be available to guests. While the attractions will close on this date, construction walls are not expected to be erected for a few weeks following. An Imagineering representative indicated that when these walls are in place, they will be positioned so as not to obstruct guest pathways or parade viewing areas for the immediate future. Demolition permits for work in the area were approved earlier this year.
The Rivers of America has been a picturesque part of the Frontierland landscape since Magic Kingdom’s opening day in 1971. The Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island, however, both debuted in May 1973. The riverboat provided guests with a scenic tour around the waterway, featuring narration and show scenes depicting the American frontier.
Over the years, the Rivers of America has hosted other attractions that have since been retired. The Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes ceased operations in 1994, and the Mike Fink Keelboats were closed in 2001. As part of the upcoming project, the original dock for the Mike Fink Keelboats in Liberty Square, which has more recently served as extended queue space for The Haunted Mansion, is also slated for demolition.
The closure of these attractions marks a significant transformation for Magic Kingdom, paving the way for future developments in the park.
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