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Say Goodbye to These Two Magic Kingdom Attractions With the New Expansion

Say Goodbye to These Two Magic Kingdom Attractions With the New Expansion

Disney is 100% moving forward with one of the biggest expansions in the park’s history. We just received new information, including concept art! We also learned a few rides will be replaced. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think.

Frontierland Expansion

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Credit: Disney

At this weekend’s D23 Expo, Disney confirmed that a massive expansion is currently underway at Magic Kingdom. What was called “Beyond Big Thunder” a few years ago is now coming to fruition.

First, there will be Villains Land, which was arguably the best announcement we received all weekend! You can read the initial announcement HERE.

Also coming to Magic Kingdom is the addition of Cars attractions, which is connected to Big Thunder Mountain. Read that initial announcement HERE.

Cars

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Credit: Disney

We are leaving Radiator Springs and heading west! Exploration and adventure will take center stage with two new attractions – a thrilling rally race through the mountains and a family-friend ride.

To make way for this completely new frontier, the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island will be transformed into vast and rugged terrains for a rally race with some of the world’s most iconic racers.

We had a feeling this was going to happen. There is just not enough space in Frontierland for two expansions. This area of the park will look completely different with these replacements and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

Permits will be filed this week, but Disney assures us Guests will still have plenty of time to experience both attractions.

Villains Land

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Credit: Disney

Villains Land will be “beyond Big Thunder”, meaning Disney will transform backstage areas for this area. This will be a brand-new land, and it will not replace any attractions.

According to Disney, “Inspired by the wicked characters fans know and loathe, the multi-acre expansion will include two major attractions, plus dining and shopping. Walt Disney Imagineering is pushing creative boundaries to dark and mysterious levels to bring this new, first-of-its-kind land to life.”


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EmmyW

Monday 12th of August 2024

This is SAD news. Just left WDW. Don’t always have time for Tom Sawyers Island or Rivers of America on every trip but will still greatly miss this nostalgic area. We love CARS but it better be good to justify this change…. Hopefully better than Tiana which was down most of our visit and a disappointment when we did ride and the Country Bears which I actually felt sorry for them having to sing those new songs. Great Disney songs but felt wrong. Next thing you know Jose’ from the Tiki Room will be singing Let It Go.

Natalie

Monday 12th of August 2024

This is heartbreaking to me. I absolutely love Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America they both add so much to Liberty Square and Frontierland

RandyC

Monday 12th of August 2024

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