Some BIG things are about to happen in Magic Kingdom.

In Tomorrowland, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will be closing soon for a big update. In Frontierland, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is undergoing a MASSIVE upgrade. A Villains land is being built BEHIND Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Meanwhile, Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat are set to close forever as of tomorrow, July 7th, — and we’re here on the last day before this part of Magic Kingdom changes forever.

Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat are all going away to make way for a brand-new Cars expansion, Piston Peak, in Frontierland. This part of Magic Kingdom is set to close tomorrow, July 7th, which means Magic Kingdom is about to look a LOT different. So we visited Magic Kingdom this morning to see what the last day at these attractions looks like. When we arrived in the park, folks were already lined up to ride Liberty Square Riverboat one final time.

It’s a good thing you can fit a lot of folks on the riverboat. When it arrived for the first time that morning, it had a lot of people waiting to get on board. In fact, the first trip didn’t start until 10 AM, but we say people lining up around 9 AM.

It’s pretty bittersweet to take a final ride around Rivers of America, which will also be closing tomorrow, and say goodbye to the Riverboat…

…as well as to some of the sights along the way.

If you want to get on the Riverboat one final time, the last official ride tonight is at 8:30 PM (it’s usually 8, but there’s a final ride scheduled for tonight at 8:30 PM). Note that you will need to have a wristband (obtained from a Cast Member), though, to hop on that final ride. Cast Members were distributing these wristbands at 10 AM this morning, and there are only a limited number available.

We’ll be keeping an eye out for construction walls tomorrow, July 7th, to see how much of this area will be closed off. We’ll also be keeping up with details of the new Cars expansion as Disney works on it, so we can update you on progress.

Additionally, Tom Sawyer Island is permanently closing. A Cast Member confirmed that there are no special wristbands needed to visit this attraction, and it will be open on its final day of operation from 11 AM to 7 PM. This area will be missed — it was a simple little hideaway inspired by the stories of Mark Twain, filled with passages, secret mined caves, and a frontier fort. Plus, you got some unique views of the Magic Kingdom!

In its place, we will eventually see a new Cars Land called Piston Peak. The area is inspired by National Parks, and specifically, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The name of Piston Peak stems from the fictional land, Piston Peak National Park, from the 2014 Disney film Planes: Fire & Rescue (which is part of the Cars universe).

So, what’s coming to this Cars-themed area? Guests can look forward to two NEW Cars attractions! Get ready to race through the mountains on wild terrain along mountain trails as you dodge geysers and splash through mud holes on an exciting and thrilling rally race ride. Disney also shared that the second ride will be geared toward “smaller racers” and will be fun for the whole family!

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