What's New at Magic Kingdom: Rivers of America Is Being Refilled With Water and a Space Mountain Towel

It’s the end of another busy week at Magic Kingdom!

Cinderella Castle

While at Magic Kingdom yesterday, we spotted some pretty low wait times, construction progress on the Rivers of America, and even some new merch! Let’s take a look.

Magic Kingdom Construction Update

Rivers of America

The construction at Rivers of America continues.

Riverboat Landing

The water has been drained from the area for quite some time, but yesterday, we spotted that it had been partially refilled.

Rivers of America

At this time, the guiding tracks for the Liberty Square Riverboat are still visible.

Rivers of America

Themed signs apologize for the “ruckus” as construction continues.

Rivers of America

The Liberty Square Riverboat has been temporarily closed while this work takes place. We’ll let you know as soon as we have details about its return.

Take a closer look at Rivers of America being refilled here!

Main Street Train Station

Meanwhile, Main Street train station remains covered in scrim, as the Walt Disney World Railroad is still temporarily closed.

Main Street Train Station

We’ll be sure to keep you posted with updates on the Railroad’s return.

Click here for an update on Tron — another Magic Kingdom construction project

Magic Kingdom Merchandise Update

Tomorrowland Light and Power Co.

Over at Tomorrowland Light and Power Co (aka the Space Mountain gift shop), we found a new Space Mountain-themed towel!

Space Mountain Towel

The towel is a cool blue and white and features a design of the famous exterior to Space Mountain.

Space Mountain Towel

It costs $29.99.

Main Street USA

Meanwhile, on Main Street, we spotted the New Year’s Mickey balloons.

New Year’s Mickey Balloons

They even light up!

New Year’s Mickey Balloons

We were previously told these balloons would be available only on New Year’s Day, but we’re happy to see them back!

Check Out More New Mickey Balloons Here!

Magic Kingdom Crowd Update

Crowds remained low in Magic Kingdom yesterday, as the walkway to Cinderella Castle had few guests on it.

Cinderella Castle

Wait times were similarly low, with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 15 minutes…

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

…Splash Mountain at 20 minutes…

Splash Mountain

…the Tomorrowland Speedway at 5 minutes…

Tomorrowland Speedway

…and the Space Mountain entrance nearly empty!

Space Mountain

We’ve seen the parks pretty quiet most days since the holidays, so we’re not too surprised that the crowds are still low.

Click Here to Check Out the Crowds at Animal Kingdom!

That’s all for our Magic Kingdom update! Stay tuned to DFB for more food, attraction, and construction news around the parks.

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