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New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Disney announces closure date for iconic theme park area — and reveals what new attraction is coming
Fans of present-day Frontierland at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom have 33 days left to enjoy it. On Tuesday, Disney announced that the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat will close on July 7 as Disney Imagineers prepare to transform the attractions' area into 'Piston Peak National Park.' The attraction's theme is set in the Disney and Pixar 'Cars' universe. 'Imagine an awe-inspiring wilderness filled with towering trees, snowcapped mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, roaring rivers and impressive geysers,' the Disney Parks Blog said. 'While fictional, Piston Peak is inspired by the Rocky Mountain area and the history and iconic sights of the American Frontier and its national parks.' Details about the off-road vehicles coming to the nearly 54-year-old theme park were released back in March. 'I like that they're incorporating the river & adding new water features to keep the same vibe,' one Facebook user wrote once WDW News Today shared the news. Disney announced that the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat will close on July 7. TNS Along with the changes coming to Frontierland, Imagineers are preparing to construct the first-ever land inspired by Disney villains. AP Others are not looking forward to the changes. 'No thanks,' one man wrote in response to WDW News Today's post. 'I would rather have RoA.' Along with the changes coming to Frontierland, Imagineers are preparing to construct the first-ever land inspired by Disney villains, complete with 'two major attractions, dining and shopping all on an incredibly twisted grand scale,' the Disney Parks Blog said. Walt Disney World is currently offering specials during its 'Cool Kid Summer,' and Magic Kingdom is debuting a new nighttime parade called 'Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away' on July 20.
USA Today
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Disney World reveals official start date for Disney Starlight nighttime parade
Disney World reveals official start date for Disney Starlight nighttime parade Show Caption Hide Caption Disney World, Disneyland to get new theme park lands and attractions Disney announced new lands and attractions for its global theme parks at its 2024 D23 fan event, including "Monsters, Inc." and villains-themed areas. For the first time in nearly a decade, Walt Disney World will have a nighttime parade for everyday guests. Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away will debut at Magic Kingdom on July 20, the Florida resort shared Tuesday. The parade was first announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event last summer, but the start date had been under wraps. Inspired by its long-running predecessor, the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade, Disney Starlight will center on the power of a wish and feature a mix of characters from classic and contemporary Disney Animation and Pixar films. 'What guests are going to be able to get in this parade is a nod to the past but also eyes firmly set on the future,' Tara Anderson, show director with Disney Live Entertainment, said in a teaser video shared by Disney Parks. 'So you're going to hear melodies from older films, newer films in a very magical, mystical way.' The Blue Fairy, whom guests may remember from 'Pinocchio,' will power the illuminated parade with her magic. Other characters will include Elsa, Moana, Asha from 'Wish,' members of the Madrigal family from 'Encanto,' Miguel and Pepita from 'Coco,' Peter Pan and Wendy, various Disney princesses with their princes, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse , and more. A train, inspired by the Main Street Electrical Parade, will be among the many floats. This is Disney World's first regular nighttime parade since 2016. Other nighttime parades, like Mickey's Boo-To-You Halloween Parade and Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, are exclusive to specially ticketed after-hours events and not included with standard park admission like Disney Starlight will be.
