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Churro time!
Disney World decided to release three new menu items in Frontierland, so we’re donning our cowboy hats and boots to check out new chicken tenders, burgers, and CHURROS!
A LOT is happening in Magic Kingdom, and we’re excited about the future of the park. For starters, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin recently reopened with some big upgrades in Tomorrowland, while Big Thunder Mountain Railroad did the same in Frontierland. Disney is also building a Villains land behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
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Speaking of Frontierland, a big Cars-themed expansion is on the way: Piston Peak. Now, we’ve been tracking construction progress on the project, and we think we’ve seen more PROOF that the land will have some water features, meaning that a body of water will return to Magic Kingdom.
NEW CHURRO ALERT!
Churro time!
Sound the churro bell, everyone. Disney World just announced three new snacks coming to Magic Kingdom, and one of them is new churros, which means we can’t resist. Don’t be surprised if you see us in line in Frontierland with empty stomachs.
There are NEW attractions coming to Magic Kingdom!
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If you recall, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat closed in 2025 to make way for a new Cars-themed area in Frontierland. This addition is called Piston Peak, and it will include two new attractions. We’ve been keeping a close eye on construction to see the progress, and today we have a fun update!
Say it ain’t so! As construction continues around Disney World, you’ll need to learn new walking paths, remember which rides are closed, and more to navigate your vacation.
Frontierland
In Magic Kingdom, one of our favorite ways to navigate the crowds is officially gone, but not in the way you might think. We’re breaking down what this subtle update to the My Disney Experience app really means.
Since the Magic Kingdom opened over 50 years ago, Disney World’s first theme park has become one of the most iconic tourist destinations in the world. However, along with that has always come crowds!
Adventureland rope drop crowds.
As anyone who has visited the “Most Magical Place on Earth” pretty much any time since 1971 can attest, the park is pretty much always crowded, which can sometimes make the park tough to navigate. That’s only been exacerbated by the two massive construction projects happening in the Frontierland area: the Cars-themed Piston Peak located on the former site of the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island, as well as prep-work for Villains Land in the area beyond Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
It’s been almost a year since we said goodbye to Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom, and since then, we’ve been following the construction happening in that space that will result in a brand new Cars-themed expansion called Piston Peak.
Piston Peak display in Walt Disney Presents
Now, we don’t have any idea of when Piston Peak might be opening in Disney World, but we’ve been following its construction progress, and will continue to follow it from start to finish. Well, we have a brand NEW update to share with you about this expansion, thanks to some new aerial photos by @bioreconstruct. So let’s take a look at what these new photos show us.
While we are always excited about NEW experiences coming to Disney World, that often means saying goodbye to some old favorites.
Westward Ho
Piston Peak and Villains Land have resulted in the closure of multiple offerings (some permanent, others temporary, such as the half-closed Walt Disney World Railroad track). Most recently, we saw Big Al’s close in Frontierland, and while Disney hasn’t officially said the closure is permanent, it’s looking like it is. And now, another iconic Frontierland spot has closed to make way for Magic Kingdom changes.
It’s easy to make some serious mistakes when rope dropping Magic Kingdom!
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Arriving at this park before it opens is a really helpful way to make sure you have a successful day. But if you’re going to invest the time and effort into rope dropping Magic Kingdom, you need a plan, and you need to know the RULES! Check out these maps to help you rope drop like a pro.
Magic Kingdom is currently in the midst of not one, but TWO major park changes, and that’s absolutely affecting the way most guests experience the park.
Westward Ho
The creation of Piston Peak and Villains Land has resulted in the closure of multiple offerings (some permanent, others temporary, such as the half-closed Walt Disney World Railroad track), and it is very likely those closures aren’t over. Most recently, we just saw Big Al’s close in Frontierland, and while Disney hasn’t come right out and said it’s permanent, it certainly looks like it. This is your warning that soon, perhaps sooner than you realize, another Frontierland spot could be going away for good.
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